Directory The Chamber About the Chamber Member Directory About Vinalhaven Welcome Page General Information Community Organizations History Resource Conservation Photo Gallery Religious Services Town Parks Member Businesses Agriculture & Farming Business Services Construction Fine Arts Lodging Marine Services Real Estate & Rentals Recreational Activities Restaurants Retail Utilities Special Interest About This Site / Help Community Calendar Island Stories Visitor Information Getting Here Getting Around Maps Other Links Village Soup Island Institute Maine.info Maine Island Trail Association Other Local Chambers of Commerce Vinalhaven Governance Weather & Tides	Welcome! The Vinalhaven Chamber of Commerce welcomes you to this online visit to our island community, 15 miles off the coast and the largest of the 14 year-round island towns of Maine. Our community takes pride in the natural beauty of our island, our multi-generational families, our school, our volunteer fire and emergency medical services, our musical and theatrical talents, and our neighborly way of looking out for each other. As we enter the 21st century, our community has completed several significant projects, including a residential elder care home, construction of a new K-12 school, a municipal sewer system, and major renovations of the islandis largest church. Followed closely by tourism, lobster fishing is the largest component of our economy, with a diverse group of smaller businesses working to meet the needs of our active community. The village of Vinalhaven, located on the southern shore of the island, is the center of commercial activity.