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It's that Time of Year!
Keep an eye out for our Early Bird Advertising Discounts for our 2025 Greater Cape Ann Guide & Map, and Rockport Visitors Map. The 2025 Media Kit is currently being updated and should be available soon!
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Apple Pie Bake-Off and Autumn Window Display Winners
It was a beautiful day for the return of Rockport Harvest Fest on Saturday, October 19. The event and the warm weather brought thousands of visitors to downtown Rockport to celebrate the fall season. We thank all those who helped make this day a success by sponsoring, participating, or attending.
Congratulations to Amity Buchanan of Gloucester on winning the first Harvest Fest Apple Pie Bake Off! Amity received a $50 Greater Cape Ann Gift Certificate. The runner-up was Laura Richio of Hamilton.
Also, congratulations to Lisa Brown of shell RKPT for getting the most votes in the Autumn Window Display Contest! She also received a $50 gift certificate.
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Discover Gloucester and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce are collaborating to plan this year's Summer Season in Review, happening Tuesday, November 12th from 5:30-7:30 pm at Gloucester Stage Company.
In order to hear from each of our partners about your summer seasons, we've scheduled a series of five Industry Roundtables happening over the next two weeks. Bring your successes and challenges from this summer season, and brainstorm with industry colleagues to plan for the upcoming fall, winter, spring, and next summer.
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October 23, 9 AM
@ Greater Cape Ann Chamber
Focus: Retail
October 23, 4 PM
@ Greater Cape Ann Chamber
Focus: Lodging
Register for Round Table Sessions
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Did You Catch Episode #11 of Cape Ann Conversations featuring Tanya & Greg Marshall of Twins Chic Furniture & Upholstering?
Our next episode featuring Rick Roth of Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team will be published on Thursday, October 17. 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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Winter Lights 2024 Sign Up is Now Open
Celebrate the holiday spirit with the 5th Annual Winter Lights on Cape Ann!
It’s that time again where we are collaborating with Discover Gloucester on Winter Lights. As it was last year, we are asking businesses across greater Cape Ann to sign up to be listed on the map and if they choose, join the contest. There is no fee to participate and the contest is open to all.
Businesses who would like to participate should complete the following form. Winter Lights Sign Up Form Please sign up by November 25th.
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$25K Game Tickets 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.
The event will feature a Costume Contest again this year and will be live-streamed by Streamography for those unable to attend.
Tickets may be purchased online, by calling us at 978-283-1601, or visiting the Chamber office.
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October is National Women's
Small Bussiness Month
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National Women’s Small Business Month was established to honor the tenacity, innovation, and noteworthy contributions that women make to the business and entrepreneurial world. The moment has come to recognize the extraordinary accomplishments of women in business throughout this month. It’s a celebration that recognizes the crucial part that female entrepreneurs play in promoting innovation, job creation, and economic progress. It is an opportunity to value the contributions that women make to the country’s ideas and abilities, as well as to promote and inspire prospective female business owners.
In honor of National Women's Small Business Month, we will be bringing you some Member Spotlights from our women-owned businesses this month.
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goodlinene studio
Meet JoAnne Chirico, owner of goodlinens studio located at 180 Main Street in Gloucester. Open for 8 years now, JoAnne and her staff of 6 contribute to keeping the shop running, from merchandising to helping customers to weighing in on product selection. goodlinens studio retails useful goods for kitchen, bath, home, gift, travel, and stationery. We cover most of the basics for day-to-day living in the home, all with an eye towards sustainability. Learn more about goodlinens studio
Check Out Previous Member Spotlights of Other Women-Owned Small Businesses
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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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October is Gloucester and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month
(From Gloucester Daily Times) A flag-raising ceremony at the steps of City Hall before about 40 people shined a light on the recent legislative measures to advance the cause of domestic abuse prevention. The half-hour event Monday, observing October as Gloucester and National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, featured a shared reading of a proclamation from Mayor Greg Verga. The speakers stood adjacent to purple wooden silhouettes, with one listing all of those who died from domestic abuse in the past year in the Commonwealth. Read Full Article
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Class of 2025 applications are being accepted at GMGI's Gloucester Biotechnology Academy
January cohort for the Gloucester Bio Tech Academy is still accepting students. This hands-on program prepares students for careers as lab technicians in the biotechnology and life sciences fields. They teach the cutting-edge technical and career skills required to kickstart a career in biotechnology. Get six months of hands-on training in a state-of-the-art teaching laboratory, followed by a paid, three-month internship in a professional laboratory. Prospective students can apply at any time.
Download Flyer to Learn More | Apply Now
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Rockport Rotary Calendar Featured in Cape Ann Magazine
Images reflecting the beauty of Rockport are featured in the Rockport Rotary Club’s 2025 raffle calendar. The annual contest invites amateur and professional photographers to submit their best high-quality images emphasizing qualities that make the town a special place to live, work and visit. The 13 winners, one for each month and the cover, each receive $50.Calendars cost $25 and include a ticket for a raffle that will be drawn weekly throughout 2025. View PDF of Article
Calendars are available for purchase at the Chamber Office.
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Marini Farm Tree Jubilee Open for Donations
Each year, uniquely decorated trees and wreaths are donated by local organizations, families, and businesses to be displayed at Marini Farm. Visitors may buy raffle tickets and then select the ones they want a chance to win! OVER 100 spectacularly decorated trees and wreaths will be raffled off (decorations and all!) at the end of the Jubilee. You never know what our donors will decorate their trees with! Gift certificates, items, lottery tickets, food, beer, wine, and more! Proceeds benefit the Ipswich Humane Group to support the animals at the Ipswich Animal Shelter. Click for more information on the event and how to donate
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Meet Midnight Vista, a 1-year-old local rescue, who is a shy girl looking for a quiet home to settle in with a family that understands she will need some time to adjust to her new environment. This sweet girl enjoys her snacks and will ask for pets once she feels comfortable. If this lovely girl is who you’ve been looking for, apply online for her today and once you’re approved we will give you a call to set up a time to come down and meet with her. Midnight Vita has been added to the Extended Stay program and her adoption fee has been reduced in hopes of finding her forever home! Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about Midnight Vista and all the other animals waiting for homes.
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Applications now open for heating aid
The Massachusetts Home Energy Assistance Program (HEAP), formerly known as LIHEAP, is here to help eligible renters and homeowners pay a portion of their winter heating bills. Funded by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities and provided through local agencies, HEAP supports households across Massachusetts, regardless of the type of heating source or whether heating costs are included in rent. This is a grant and does not have to be repaid. Learn More & Check Eligibility | Learn More at Mass.gov
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The Operational Services Division (OSD) has released two bids reopening the current Statewide Contract TRD02 and TRD04, with bids due 11/26/2024 at 11:00 PM, covering the following services. | |
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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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Virtually Eliminate Credit Card Fees with i3 Commerce Technology
Learn More
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Get FREE Vending Machines For Your Business, School, or Health Facility.
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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