Your Weekly Member-to-Member Bulletin
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Dear Mashpee Chamber Members and Mashpee Community,
We now have outdoor dining. Our retailers are opening up gradually. The mini golf course is waiting for us. We're ready for summer to start here in Mashpee.
Within this Bulletin, you'll find a preview of local businesses opening in Phase 2, which began on Monday, June 8th. There are also links to all of the safety precautions these businesses must take in order to operate and keep you and your loved ones safe.
Please keep in mind that the virus is still present. While we go out and enjoy the company of others, it is our responsibility to our community to keep our noses and mouths covered, keep our hands clean, and give other plenty of space.
We can't wait to see all those home-made masks out and about!
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Phase 2 of Reopening Massachusetts began on Monday, June 8th.
Additionally, please consider this message form the Cape Cod Reopening Task Force:
The Cape Cod Reopening Task Force has been working with local elected officials, town managers and town departments to help both towns and businesses be fully prepared to bring the Cape’s economic activity back online. Several tools have been developed to help in this effort, including a
Business Impact Survey
to assess progress, an
economic data dashboard
to report information that may assist you with business planning or grant writing.
A new website has been launched as a resource for residents, visitors, towns and businesses. It can be found at
www.reopeningcapecod.org
. We have also prepared an FAQ sheet on testing that may be helpful to employers.
As you prepare to adjust your business workspaces and products and services, we will continue to share information such as this article:
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Outdoor Dining in Mashpee
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Mashpee area restaurants are ready and waiting for you! Local restaurants are working closely with the Town of Mashpee to ensure safety for everyone, while also providing enjoyable experiences at some of our favorite spots.
Our
Eats & Drinks page will update over the next week with details about special offerings from our member restaurants.
Retail outlets are also opening their doors for shoppers. We will continue to share their announcements below and on our social media (links at the bottom of this email).
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Siena's Patio is Back!
To make a reservation, please visit resy.com or the mobile app, or call us at 508-477-5929.
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Cape Cod Coffee Cafe's patio is officially open for full-service! Join them for breakfast, lunch & a cocktail daily from 7am to 2pm!
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The Trevi patio
will be open for outside seating starting Wednesday June 10th from 5-9. Seating will be by reservation only. To make a reservation please call 774-247-5297 between the hours of 11:30am-4pm. More info to follow on how Trevi Cafe will be adapting to this new normal of our restaurant and what you can expect when dining with us. We look forward to seeing everyone soon.
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Oui... c’est vrai!! Come join us at
Bleu today as we are now open for outdoor seating. We also would like to thank everyone who has continued to support us during this difficult time . Now come in, let’s celebrate and kick off this summer season the right way!
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It's good to be back at
Bobby Byrnes! We'll be here all day long👍🏼🍽
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On Monday June 8th, 2020;
Dino's on Deck will be re-opening at 11am!!! The wait is over and we are ready to serve you!! Same old faces are will be on Deck, while we have some brand new ones joining the team!!! Thank you all for being so patient!!!
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Dear friends of
The Valley Grille, we are thrilled to announce we will be opening Wednesday for outside dining. We are doing our best to follow all state regulations and recommendations to keep both our customers and employees safe. During this process our menu and hours may be limited as we work out the kinks. We appreciate your patience and support and truly look forward to seeing and serving you again soon. Thank you!
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Special & Annual Town Meetings June 15, 2020 7 p.m. Mashpee High School Gymnasium
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Finance Committee Report to the Voters June 15, 2020 Town Meeting
The Town of Mashpee Special and Annual Town Meetings are to be held on Monday, June 15, 2020 beginning at 7 pm in the Mashpee High School Gymnasium.
These meetings were postponed from May 4, 2020 due to the COVID 19 public health crisis.
The Finance Committee Report to the Voters (the "Blue Book") that includes the Special & Annual Town Meeting Warrants is being mailed to the head of household of every registered voter no later than a week before the rescheduled Town Meeting. The report is also available on the Town's website on the Town Manager, the Finance Committee and the Board of Selectmen's pages.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Selectmen's office at (508) 539-1401 or email Administrative Assistant Terrie Cook at tmcook@mashpeema.gov
Further, please be aware that the Annual Mashpee Town Election is scheduled for Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at the Quashnet School from 7 a.m. until 8 p.m. The Town Clerk's office has applications for early voting and absentee ballots available now. The Town Clerk's direct telephone number is (508) 539-1418.
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Please respond and help Mashpee receive state and federal funding.
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U.S. Census Please Respond
Please respond and help Mashpee receive state and federal funding.
Recently the U.S. Census has resumed field operations in the Town of Mashpee.
Of note, census workers are dropping off paper forms included in their invitation package on the doorsteps of residents who receive mail through a P.O. Box. We have been assured that census workers are taking all precautions to make this non-contact delivery as smooth and safe as possible.
The U.S. Census counts every person in the country every 10 years.
The information gathered through the census is used to decide how much our communities get in state and federal money for public health, transportation, and education.
The census is quick, easy, and important, and all of your answers are confidential. You can respond to the U.S. Census by going online to my2020census.gov, by phone at (844) 330-2020, or by mailing back the paper form delivered to you.
Please respond and be counted today.
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News and Updates from Our Members
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You can still support our Home is Everything Campaign!
Celebrate the dads you know and love by helping other families achieve the strength, stability, and self-reliance they need to build a better life!
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We're back! Our regular hours have been restored. We have implemented all the safety protocols. For the time being, APPOINTMENTS ARE ENCOURAGED (but not required) just to make things more manageable for everyone. Please call or leave a message. We'll confirm. Or email:
pixframing@aol.com
We hope you, your family and friends have remained safe during this ordeal. AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING LOCAL SMALL BUSINESSES.
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Call ahead to place your order: 941-301-7629 or visit them in Mashpee Commons today!
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Starting today, June 8, we at
Verde will be opening our doors and inviting customers in. We ask that everyone wear masks and practice social distancing.
We will continue to offer curbside pick up and no-contact delivery, as both options have proven to be quite popular.
While no one is sure how long these precautions will have to continue, our goal, as always, is to help make your day.
Please stop by to safely say hello and see our new offerings. Make our day! We’ve missed you!
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With so many of us experiencing psychological distress brought on by the pandemic, there can be much healing through the power of enlightenment. Join Dale Boch as he leads a virtual satsang, during which he will discuss how we can recognize and experience our true selves and let go of our “contrived self.” By vigilantly focusing on the “I” and not the things we think about, Boch believes a true knowledge of oneself can come to light, helping us to align with the intelligence of nature and live a happier life.
During this satsang, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, as ample time will be dedicated to an open dialogue with Boch.
Date: June 11
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Cost: Free
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Keep customers and employees safe by providing hand sanitizer stations at your place of business. Not only will these units help with sanitation, but customers will feel more comfortable and safe in your storefront, spending more time in your business. Nauset Disposal’s Sanitation Stations are a versatile and convenient solution for keeping hands clean when water is not available. Alcohol-based hand sanitizers kill germs by disrupting the membranes of various microorganisms, including many viruses like Covid-19.
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JUNE COME TOGETHER
As we enter the month of June we can’t help but reflect on how emotional and intense these past few months have been - for so many reasons. We have always said that we can get through this by coming together as a community. “This” could mean a pandemic, a local tragedy, a natural disaster or unrest happening nationwide. We know that coming together in the physical sense is a little more challenging than it was just 12 weeks ago, but there are other ways to make it happen. You can attend an online vigil held by a local community group. Or double down on your support for local business. Or offer words of understanding, encouragement and friendship to each other online. And a really good way to come together and connect as we continue to socially distance is to attend events that local cultural organizations, businesses and musicians are holding virtually.
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The Cahoon Museum
Brush Off Art Auction
is on...
online that is!
Bidding open July 1 - 24
Join us for our 30th annual Cahoon Museum Brush Off Art Auction - online! - as we continue our tradition of celebrating Cape Cod’s art and artists. This year, nearly 75 local and regional artists, offering over 100 artworks, will participate in the Museum’s most important fundraiser. Rain or shine, this new online opportunity allows anyone (anywhere!) to participate and support the Museum and its excellence in exhibitions and programs.
The auction will go live on July 1 and bidding will take place from July 1 - July 24.
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We’re happy to announce that the 2020 Guide is out and available for download!
We encourage you to call or check the website of these vendors! Our guide was finalized way back in March prior to the crisis. Due to the pandemic many farmers, retailers and restaurants have adapted their businesses to prioritize the safety of the community, and some of the info in this guide is outdated.
SNAP and the Healthy Incentive Program continues to support food insecure communities. Farmers who participate in either HIP or SNAP want you to know they are here for you and are working to make their food available to you. We hope this information will help connect you to local food and products and give you an opportunity to support local businesses as they continue their commitment to getting fresh products to you.
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PROTECT AGAINST TICKS & MOSQUITOES
‘Tis the season for ticks and mosquitoes. With all of us spending more time at home this season, protecting against ticks and mosquitoes is front of mind. At Mahoney’s, we carry a variety of products to repel those annoying pests, safeguarding you and your family so your time in the yard is as pleasant and peaceful as possible.
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Exciting news!
Woodruff's Art Center has opened for inside shopping as of today! We have truly missed all of you and look so forward to seeing you again! We are well stocked with art supplies, original art and prints, jewelry, pottery, glass and custom picture framing options.
We ask that you respect the following guidelines and changes that we have had to make, TEMPORARILY...
* a mask is required while inside our store
* practice Social Distancing
* sanitize your hands when entering store
* new temporary hours: Monday - Saturday 10-5 (4:30 for framing)
Closed on Sundays temporarily
* maximum number of customers in store at a time is 6
* call ahead with your needs if you know exactly what you want and we will
have ready for you
* if possible please make an appointment if you have a lot of picture framing
to be done
If you prefer not to enter the store we still offer curbside pick and deliveries.
Thank you for your patience with these temporary changes.
Warm Regards,
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WE CAN's GROW (Get Results with Others' Wisdom) program will be offered again this fall! This program for women business owners offers facilitated peer mentoring, accountability and a safe and confidential setting to work on adapting, stabilizing and/or growing your business in this new economy. The GROW program is facilitated by experienced business owners.
Register for one of these info sessions to learn more:
Monday, June 22nd at 6:30 pm
Tuesday, June 30th at 9:00 am
Tuesday, July 21st at 6:30 pm
The GROW program is facilitated by WE CAN volunteers Virginia Auciello Sullivan and Jean Mojo. Virginia is the President of Auciello Associates, a trainer for Non Profit Management, a Certified Professional Coach, and has devoted her career to fostering individual growth and development for her clients. Jean is an experienced leader of brands and agencies, with a background in advertising and integrated marketing. She was the President and CEO of Einson Freeman for 21 years, and has been an adjunct professor at both Boston College and Cape Cod Community College.
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Resources for Mashpee Businesses
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The Mashpee Recreation Department are very excited to have received the designation as an Exempt Emergency Childcare Program.
We will be providing childcare for students Grades K-6, Monday through Friday from 8:30 am -4:30 PM beginning on Monday, June 15th.
This service is provided at no charge to parents, registration is required, this is meant for parents returning to work with no alternative care for their school age children. Priority will be given to health care, public safety, essential workers and those now required to return to the workforce due to Phase II re-opening. We will be adhering to strict health and safety guidelines with regard to group sizes, activities and precautions for the safety of all.
We are limited to 39 children per day, on a first come, first serve basis. Registration packets and more information are available on-line,
www.mashpeerec.com. We will begin taking completed registration forms at the Mashpee Recreation Office, 520 Main Street, Mashpee, MA on Tuesday, June 9th at 9:00 am.
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The Cape and Islands United Way advances the common good by creating opportunities for all. Our focus is on education, financial stability, health and housing — the building blocks for a good quality of life and a strong community.
We partner with local nonprofit organizations to ensure a robust continuum of services and supports for all residents. Our grant-making process is centered around four main goals:
Improving Educational Success
Encouraging Financial Stability
Promoting Health
Creating Housing Stability
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From SCORE Cape Cod & the Islands
As a Small Business owner, you earn the privilege of and the responsibility to be a leader...of your business, for your employees and importantly, in your community. Yes, this has been a stressful year as we all struggle to work through the pandemic. But now we are faced with another pandemic...the realities surrounding the tragic death of George Floyd and the resulting call for action within our country and our community. Oftentimes, our instinct is to avoid talking about issues such as race. Not because we don't care but rather because we fear saying the wrong thing.
However today, as community leaders, Small Business owners need to go beyond diversity initiatives and determine how we can make a tangible, positive change in both our work and community environments. This will be critical as we emerge from the pandemic so let's step up to the challenge.
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The Cape Cod Commission created the Cape Cod COVID-19 Dashboard to provide demographic and economic data for Cape Cod towns, non-profit organizations, and businesses recovering from the economic impacts of COVID-19. The dashboards include regional and town data (when available) on population demographics, unemployment trends, rooms and meals tax revenues, employment, housing, and seasonality.
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The U.S. Senate by unanimous consent cleared the House-passed bill to extend the Paycheck Protection Program.
The bill:
Extends the PPP loan forgiveness period to include costs incurred over 24 weeks after a loan is issued or through Dec. 31, whichever comes first. Businesses that received a loan before the measure is enacted could keep the current eight-week period.
Extends to Dec. 31 from June 30 a period in which loans can be forgiven if businesses restore staffing or salary levels that were previously reduced. The provision would apply to worker and wage reductions made from Feb. 15 through 30 days after enactment of the CARES Act, which was signed into law on March 27.
Maintains forgiveness amounts for companies that document their inability to rehire workers employed as of Feb. 15, and their inability to find similarly qualified workers by the end of the year. Under the modified measure, companies would be covered separately if they show that they couldn’t resume business levels from before Feb. 15 because they were following federal requirements for sanitization or social distancing.
Extends the deadline to apply for a PPP loan to Dec. 31 from June 30.
Requires at least 60% of forgiven loan amounts to come from payroll expenses.
Repeals a provision from the CARES Act that barred companies with forgiven PPP loans from deferring their payroll tax payments.
Allows borrowers to defer principal and interest payments on PPP loans until the SBA compensates lenders for any forgiven amounts, instead of the current six-month deferral period. Borrowers that don’t apply for forgiveness would be given at least 10 months after the program expires to start making payments.
Establishes a minimum loan maturity period of five years following an application for loan forgiveness, instead of the current two-year deadline set by the SBA. That provision would apply to PPP loans issued after the measure is enacted, though borrowers and lenders could agree to extend current loans.
Since the House passed the bill May 28. The bill was signed by the President.
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Dear Clients-
In these ever changing times, we wanted to reach out and continue our conversation with you, our valued client. Together, we've worked through our initial reactions to the crisis, been proactive about responding to the current times, and are now preparing for our region's re-opening. As a locally owned and operated business, we were able to grasp the local business climate immediately and jump in to support our clients. Some actions we took in partnership:
Worked with clients to tweak and adapt advertising messages.
- Highlighted "Feel Good Business Stories" to showcase businesses doing generous deeds for the local community, through our on air mentions and social media.
- Launched a multi-media campaign to help non-profit organizations receive exposure on air and online.
- Launched the CCB Media Marketing Education Webinar Series, which offered tactical ideas for clients to gain new customers through Google My Business, Google Analytics, and Mobile Marketing.
- Launched the CCB Media Small Business survey for our clients as an ongoing benchmark to monitor business sentiments on the Cape.
And now, as we prepare for re-opening, we are engaging closely with our clients on planning new advertising strategies and plans to grow their business. If we can be of service to you, please let me know or contact your
Marketing Consultant. We're your local marketing resource, here for you as we navigate these times together.
Best,
Melinda Baker, General Sales Manager
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Employment Law: A Workshop for Small Business Owners & Entrepreneurs with WE CAN
Tuesday, June 23, 6:00-7:30pm, via Zoom
As businesses plan to reopen and return to work in a new way, WE CAN & The Community Development Partnership are collaborating to offer this free Employment Law Workshop.
Topics will include:
- COVID-19 safety, including health of employees returning to work
- Public health and safety
- Paid leave during COVID-19
- Unemployment - including employees who decline to be rehired
- Preventative measures related to workplace harassment
- Potential discrimination issues as businesses return to work
- Time for Q&A
This workshop will be facilitated by WE CAN volunteers Julie Moore and Valerie Samuels. Julie is an employment attorney and human resources consultant at Employment Practices Group, which she founded in 1998. She specializes in workplace investigations, training on harassment prevention, policy development and drafting employee handbooks. Valerie is a partner at Arent Fox, and has over 25 years' experience representing companies and executives in employment law issues. A mediator, arbitrator, and attorney, she also provides harassment, discrimination and diversity awareness training, and drafts employee handbooks.
You must register to attend this workshop by calling, 508-430-8111 or email Kara Kennedy Duff:
kara@wecancenter.org.
This workshop is offered in collaboration with the Community Development Partnership and funded through a Small Business Technical Assistance Grant from Massachusetts Growth Capital Corporation.
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Cape and Islands Career Center
We are here to help with your hiring needs. Business Services available at no cost to Cape Cod Employers.
Job Postings:
We can post your jobs on JobQuest, the state's job board, reaching thousands of on and off cape job seekers. Jobs are also featured in our job alerts and Hot Jobs listings sent weekly via email and promoted on our social media channels.
Hiring Events:
We are hosting virtual employer recruitments. Employers will be able to post a company video, a list of open positions, receive resumes and engage with job seekers during their event. The event is free to job seekers and participating employers.
Recruiting Services:
We provide job matching services to identify ideal candidates in our job seekers database. We can pre-screen candidates and refer only those most qualified for the job. We also offer skills assessments tests on-line so you can "test drive" candidates before making hiring decisions. Our team is ready to help you with your recruiting needs.
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The Mashpee Chamber Bulletin is Sponsored by
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Mashpee Chamber of Commerce | 508.477.0792 | P. O. Box 1245, Mashpee, MA 02649
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