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New Member Reception
Thursday, February 29 | 5 - 7 PM
Please join us at the New Member Reception at the Chamber office for an informal networking and information session regarding your Chamber membership, what it offers, and how to maximize your benefits. The session is also open to any member who would like a "refresher" on member benefits. Please Register Here
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Economic Outlook Breakfast
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.
This month, a special guest will talk about the upcoming Cape Ann Community Foundation low license plate auction. 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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SAVE THE DATE
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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Googans After Hours: Portuguese Wine Tasting with Paige Farrell
Wednesday, February 28 | 4 - 8 PM
Ola! Join us for Googans After Hours with an evening of sipping Portuguese wine varieties with expert sommelier Paige Farrell! Stop by for a glass or enjoy the tasting flight and stay for an educational presentation on two wine producers comparing their tinto & branco wines. Learn More
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Wake Up Spirit
Sunday, March 3 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Floating Lotus, Gloucester
Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect to spirit through movement and sound. We are so blessed to have this time and space to move our bodies freely, without judgment, to dance our prayers and dreams together.
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Beauport Hotel Fireside Chat & Book Signing: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Monday, March 4 | 6 - 8 PM
Join Beauport Hotel for their first Fireside Chat Speaker Event & Book Signing with Gloucester's own, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. Vice Chairman, External Affairs for the Royal Caribbean Group. Lutoff-Perlo is recognized for her work on broad strategic initiatives with industry organizations and key external stakeholders for the Royal Caribbean Group. Prior to that, she served as President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises from 2014 to 2023, the first woman to take the helm of a Royal Caribbean Group brand and one of the few women then leading a multi-billion dollar brand. Reserve Your Spot for Free
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Halibut Point State Park
Equinox Bird Watch
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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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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