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Economic Outlook Breakfast
TOMORROW: Thursday, March 7 | 7:30 - 9 AM
Cake Ann, Gloucester MA
Please join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber on Thursday, March 7 at Cake Ann for our annual Economic Outlook Breakfast featuring guest speaker, Secretary Lauren E. Jones, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Secretary Jones will discuss the State Workforce Plan, programs, and initiatives to help develop, attract, and retain talent, (i.e. registered apprenticeship, WCTF grants), and look ahead into FY’25.
Limited Seating Available - Register Today to Reserve Your Spot
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Presenting Sponsor: National Grid
Gold Sponsors: Applied Materials, Beauport Financial Services, Cape Ann Savings Bank
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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, March 7
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 plans for the new year. This is a great way for new members to get acquainted with the Chamber family. Register Now
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25th Annual Irish Sweepstakes
The Hottest Ticket in Town!
Thursday, March 14 | 5 - 7 PM
Get your tickets now for your chance to win $10K! Only 400 tickets are being sold so your chances to win are very good. Limited tickets are available. Call 978-283-1601 or email to be placed on the ticket waiting list.
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
Grover Tree Spa, LLC
Friday, March 8 | 4 - 6 PM
Join us as we welcome Grover Tree Spa, LLC as a new business in Gloucester. Please stop by 28 Washington Street to congratulate owner Flavia Ryan and learn about their various spa services.
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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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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 and may be made online or at the Chamber office. Please contact Michelle for details.
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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 onecau.se/calp 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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Rockport Public Schools Art Show
Wednesday, March 6 - Sunday, March 10 | 11 AM - 4 PM
Rockport Art Association & Museum
The Rockport Public School art show is open to the public starting today. Check out the art of the talented Rockport students at Rockport Art Association & Museum through this Sunday.
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Seaport Grille 15th Anniversary
Tuesday, March 12 - Thursday, March 14
Join the Seaport Grille for their three-day-long party filled with 2009 Themed Games, Decor & Prizes, Nightly Live Entertainment, and your favorite Menu Features from throughout the Years!
Nightly Live Entertainment:
Tuesday, March 12th | 5:30-8:30PM | Chris Fritz-Grice
Wednesday, March 13th | 5:30-8:30PM | Annie Brobst
Thursday, March 14th | 5:30-8:30 PM | DJ Mashup Charlie, The 617 Event Group
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Halibut Point State Park
Equinox Bird Walk
Sunday, March 17 | 8 - 10 AM
Winter brings birds and ducks to the seashore that escape freezing ponds up north. You'll see Harlequin ducks and loons.
NASA's Solar Eclipse 101
Sunday, March 24 | 10:30 AM - 12 PM
NASA Partner Eclipse Ambassador, Virginia Renehan, will visit Halibut Point State Park offering a family-fun solar eclipse readiness program! T
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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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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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