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The Last Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays is Tonight featuring The Far Out
Ipswich Riverwalk | 6 - 8 PM
Grab some take-out dinner from your favorite local restaurant and join us at the Take-Out Terrace for music by The Far Out, a funk and soul-pop band. We have had great crowds all summer long and this promises to be another beautiful night on the Riverwalk!
Limited seating is available so feel free to BYOC (bring your own chair!).
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Did You Catch Episode #3 of Cape Ann Conversations featuring The Computer Doctor?
Get to know Ron Elkin, The Computer Doctor, and learn how he can help with your computer software and hardware needs. Click below to watch or listen now.
Our next episode featuring artist Joli Ayn Wood, Studio in the Farms, will be published on Thursday, August 29. An email with details will be sent when the podcast goes live, or for the quickest access, subscribe to Cape Ann Conversations using one of the podcast services above.
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BWC Main Street Meet-Up
Friday, September 20 | 11 AM - 7 PM
Registration Deadline: August 31
Attention Main Street Area Business Owners
The Businesswomen’s Committee of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber invites you to participate in our second annual Main Street Meet-Up. We hope to introduce many new shoppers and networkers to your products and services! Participation is open to all business owners and free for Chamber members and $25 for non-members.
The first Main Street Meet-Up was fun for business owners and shoppers alike and was a great way to promote businesses in the Main Street Gloucester area. This year promises to be even better, with expanded hours to give shoppers more opportunity to explore at their leisure. Download the Registration Form to Learn More
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Buy Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets Now & Save $10
Saturday, September 21 | 1 - 5 PM
$50 per Person in Advance ($60 at the Door) | $10 Designated Driver Ticket
Experience one of the best views on Cape Ann with a cold beer in your hand this September. Located next to the beach on the historic Stage Fort Park in Gloucester, sample hundreds of beers, ciders, and meads brewed by over 30 Commonwealth breweries. Benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation, Buy Your Ticket Now
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37th Annual Love Cape Ann
Fundraising Auction
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT!
Buy your tickets to the auction now and save $$!
Valid Until August 31, 2024
$69 per person
Table of 10 for $650
Pricing after August 31
$75 per person
Table of 10 for $700
Auction is September 26, 2024.
| We are also accepting donations for inclusion in the Silent Auction! | |
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Rockport Harvest Fest 2024
Call for Vendors and Sponsors
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back Rockport’s Harvest Fest, a cherished community event! We invite you to join us by the shore for a unique blend of fall festivities and coastal charm, where the crisp sea breeze meets the warmth of community spirit. Come enjoy Rockport’s local charm and bountiful harvest while you explore the scenic downtown and immerse yourself in festive seasonal activities.
Visit RockportUSA.com to Learn More & Download Forms
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$25K Game Ticekts Now Available for Purchase
The $25K Game tickets are in the house and ready for sale! There are 12 chances to win with a total of $25,000 being given away. Cost is $100 per ticket, with a limit of 500 tickets being sold.
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $5,000
Third Prize: $2,500
Fourth Prize (6): $1,000
Fifth Prize (3): $500
In addition, 50/50 Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. $20 for 15 Tickets (last year 50/50 winner received over $800!).
Tickets may be purchased online, by calling us at 978-283-1601, or visiting the Chamber office.
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We are waiting on your profiles!
We have 17 outstanding Member Spotlight profiles that have yet to be returned! Get your completed profile to us to be featured here and on our Facebook & Instagram channels!
See below for more details about requesting a profile questionnaire.
Check out all past Member Spotlights and Solopreneur Profiles.
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Do You Want Your Business Featured in a Chamber Member Spotlight?
If you would like to be considered, please let us know by filling in the Member Spotlight Request Form. These spotlight opportunities are open to all members, on a first-come, first-served basis. Once we receive your request form and confirm that you are a member in good standing, we will send you a profile questionnaire.
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Do you have a news story or helpful resource to share? If so, send it to us by Monday of each week and we will try to include it in our Tuesday Business Soundings!
Please email news stories and press releases to cindy@capeannchamber.com
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CATA Service Alert - Labor Day
On Labor Day, Monday, September 2, CATA will only be running seasonal routes with limited ADA and no On Demand Services. Call for updated availability at 978-283-7916.
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Manchester-by-the-Sea Electrical Aggregation Process Underway
(From The Cricket) With voter authorization in hand, the Select Board is advancing the work needed to establish a new option for residents to obtain electricity. Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) is a state permitted process by which a community can seek competitive pricing from electricity providers and replace the “standard offer” that National Grid provides with the chosen alternative supplier. Read Full Article
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Backyard Growcery Hits a Growth Spurt
(From Gloucester Daily Times) A steady stream of people in search of fresh produce, food, fish and fun arrived at Burnham’s Field on a sunny afternoon to take in the nonprofit Backyard Growers’ new Backyard Growcery farmers market that marked Week 10 on Wednesday. The farmers market, which runs through Oct. 16, is in its first season. On Wednesday, there were about 15 food and flower vendors and organizations with community resources spread around one side of the field. Read Full GDT Article | Learn More at Backyard Growers
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A Changing of the Gulls at the Nest
After decades of service, Endicott's beloved mascot Gully is retiring, but don’t worry—his successor is about to rock the Nest like never before. Meet Gully 2.0, the new face of Endicott, bringing fresh energy, swagger, and a penchant for stealing French fries and hearts alike. When will Gully 2.0 be revealed? The feathers will FLY at Homecoming & Reunion Weekend, September 27–29.
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Timmy, 5 months old, is part of Cape Ann Animal Aid’s extended stay club, so his adoption fee has been reduced to help him find a home more quickly. Timmy is a gentle-mannered and loving Labrador retriever mix with a heart as big as his growing paws. Timmy has a special love for people, always eager to make new friends, and is smart and eager to learn. Timmy is ready to embark on new adventures with a family of his own. Are you ready to welcome this sweet puppy into your life? Timmy can’t wait to meet you. Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about Timmy.
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Community Health Survey from Beth Israel Lahey
Take the Survey and Enter to Win a $100 Visa Gift Card
Beth Israel Lahey Health and its member hospitals are doing a Community Health Needs Assessment to learn about the issues affecting people in our communities. This anonymous 15-minute survey will help us understand what you think about quality of life and available resources so we can improve patient care and community services.
Download More Details
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City of Gloucester Opioid Settlement Community Survey
The City of Gloucester has made a commitment to use statewide opioid settlement funds to expand, supplement and strengthen resources available to community members. The purpose of this survey is to seek your opinion on how best to spend these dollars to mitigate the impact of the opioid epidemic in the City of Gloucester.
Take Survey Now
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Massachusetts is expected to reopen two tradesperson contracts between late summer and early fall 2024 The contracts are: | |
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TRD02 - Repair and Maintenance for:
• Asphalt Paving;
• Carpentry;
• Excavation;
• Masonry;
• Septic Services.
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TRD04 - Installation, Repair, and Maintenance for:
• Pump & Motor Services;
• Compressor Services;
• Roofing Services;
• Kitchen Exhaust Services;
• Decontamination Services;
• Cleaning & Janitorial Services;
• Building Component Cleaning Services;
• Building Site Clean Up & Biohazardeous Site Cleaning.
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Professional Headshots for Only $99 from Sassy Square Marketing.
One Day Only - Friday, August 30
Learn More
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Get FREE Vending Machines For Your Business, School, or Health Facility.
Learn More
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Learn More
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Do you have a special offer or hot deal to offer to your fellow chamber members?
if so, you can post this to our website via the Member Portal. These special deals will automatically post to the Chamber Facebook, and will be featured here in Business Soundings.
Contact Becca for more details.
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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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