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Business After Hours at The Open Door
Wednesday, March 20 | 5 - 7 PM
28 Emerson Ave., Gloucester
Join us and fellow chamber members at The Open Door in Gloucester for our March Business After Hours. Network over light refreshments, see the NEW Food and Nutrition Center, enter a raffle for The Open Door Swag, and more! Register Today
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Unlocking Creativity and Efficiency: Generative AI for Small Businesses
Tuesday, March 26 | 5:30 - 7 PM
1623 Studios, 11 Pleasant St., Gloucester
Join the Chambers Arts & Culture Alliance and 1623 Studios to explore the capabilities of generative AI for SMBs, including practical, innovative workflows that can be seamlessly integrated into daily operations. Workshop highlights include: 1) State of AI for SMBs: An introduction to the current landscape of artificial intelligence, focusing on the latest advancements, opportunities, and challenges specific to small businesses. 2) Practical AI Workflows: Demonstrations of simple yet creative AI-driven workflows tailored for SMBs. 3) Interactive Q&A Session: Engage directly with 1623 staff, ask questions, and discuss how AI can address your unique business challenges and objectives. Free to Attend but Registration is Required
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32nd Annual Rockport Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30 | 2 PM Sharp
Bring the kids to Millbrook Meadows for the annual Rockport Community Easter Egg Hunt and photo opp with the Eater Bunny. Volunteers and donations are always greatly appreciated. Small prizes may be dropped off at the Rockport branch of the Institution for Savings or at the Chamber office. Financial gifts are also welcomed (to offset costs of the prizes) and and may be made online or at the Chamber office. Please contact Michelle for details.
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Coffee & Connections
Tuesday, April 4 | 9 -10 AM
Grab your favorite morning beverage and zoom in for our virtual Coffee & Connections. Join us to learn about other member businesses and let them know about your business and any upcoming events. This is a great way for new members to get acquainted with the Chamber family. Register Now
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The Annual Low-Number Cape Ann License Plate Online Auction
April 8 - April 15
Only 11 low-number plates (under 100) remain... don't miss out on what could be your last chance to grab one of these coveted low-number plates. Last year, 11 license plates were sold so there is a possibility that all remaining low number plates will sell this year.
Visit bit.ly/CALP24 to pre-register and see the list of available low-number plates and the starting bids.
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SAVE THE DATE
2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest
Saturday, September 21 | 1 - 5 PM
Stage Fort Park, Gloucester
Join us for Cape Ann's only Brew Fest this September, Featuring 30 local breweries, two bands, food trucks, games, and more. (Rain date: Sunday, September 22)
Sponsorship opportunities are available. Contact Sam at sam@capeannchamber.com for more details.
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Woodman's Job Fair
Saturday, March 23 | 8:30 - 10 AM
Woodman's Restaurant, Essex
Attend the Job Fair for on-the-spot interviews or apply online. The Hospitality Industry is growing and so are we! Why choose hospitality? Hospitality careers often have a positive job outlook, giving you a greater chance of finding employment. Meet new people with different backgrounds and personalities! At Woodman's, we see guests from all over the country and other parts of the world!
Download Flyer | Apply Online
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Bach Birthday Concert
Thursday, March 21 | 7:30 - 10 PM
Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation
Gloucester Meetinghouse Foundation presents its annual concert celebrating the birthday of Johann Sebastian Bach performed by The Bach Project at Ashmont Hill Chamber Music, Andrew Sheranian, Artistic Director. The program features the Brandenburg Concerto No. 5 (BWV 1050), the Prelude and Fugue in B minor for organ solo (BWV 544), and the humorous Coffee Cantata, ‘Schweigt stille, plaudert nicht’ (BWV 211). Learn More & Buy Tickets
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Riffing for Fireworks
Friday, March 22 | 9 PM
Mingelwood Harborside
Join Moonraker’s reunion performance with (Mayor Verga on bass!) to raise money for the Gloucester Fireworks! $10 Suggested Donation. There will be a venmo code at the door, cash also OK
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The Power of Play
Saturday, March 23 | 11 AM - 3 PM
GHS Field House
A day of hands-on, low-tech play for all ages, hosted by Gloucester Education Foundation and run by a powerhouse team of community and student volunteers! Power of Play centers around fun family activities, and is designed to be welcoming to a broad spectrum of ages, ability levels, and learning styles. It would take us all day to name all of the awesome activities at Power of Play, but here are a few: collaborative art projects, life-sized Candy Land, fort-building, live music musical chairs, a mollusk tank, arctic exploration, capoeira, an invisible ink scavenger hunt, an infant/toddler wiggle zone, and LOTS more. Download Flyer
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Swedish Pancake Breakfast
Sunday, March 24 | 8 - 11 AM
Spiran Lodge #98, Rockport
Join the Spiran Lodge #98 for their annual Swedish Pancake Breakfast. They will serve Swedish pancakes, sausages, a fruit cup, juice & coffee. In addition, there will be a Nordic Bake Table with Nisu & Pastries. Spiran Lodge is located at the corner of Broadway and School streets. Tickets available at the Door: Adults - $12 and Children - $6.
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Cape Ann ARTWaves to Present: Why I Create
Saturday, March 30 | 2 - 3 PM
From 2020 through 2022, co-producers Jacqueline Ganim DeFalco and Kristine Fisher conducted interviews with local artists in a series called Cape Ann ARTWaves. The interviews, kickstarted as a way to keep in touch during the COVID-19 Pandemic, have become a tool to promote the cultural economy and to provide an important historic perspective on the creativity that emerged during the pandemic. The videos, sponsored by Cape Ann Savings Bank, are now available in the Cape Ann Museum’s video vault. Learn More & Register
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Beauport Hotel: Easter by the Sea
Sunday, March 31
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Looking for a unique Easter dining experience? Join us here, at Beauport Hotel for Easter by the Sea!
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Beauport Cruiselines Easter at Sea
Sunday, March 31
12 - 3 PM
Join us aboard our magnificent cruise ship and enjoy a decadent Easter brunch, featuring a variety of Pastry Treats, Carved Honey Ham, Fisherman's French Toast, and so much more!
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The Proposal
Thursday, April 4 through 7 | 8 PM
Presented by Lanes Coven Theater
Upstairs at Short & Main
Lanes Coven presents fundraiser performances in support of their 2024 summer season. Anton Chekhov’s hilarious “The Proposal,” a comedy about neighbors, land & dogs. April 4th, 5th, 6th & 7th ONLY, presented upstairs at Short & Main. Showtime is 8PM. Runtime is 30 minutes + a short speech. Light beverages will be served. Please reserve your tickets ahead of time as seating is limited,
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Looking for more exposure for your business or special promotion? We offer several opportunities for advertising in Soundings.
For details, please download the 2024 Advertising Contract or contact Cindy.
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We extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors.
If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Steve Buckley at steve@capeannchamber.com
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