Mike & Donna Roy, Essex Septic Service, Inc., with Essex Select Board member Alva Ingaharro and Chairman Ruth Pereen. | |
Peter Pinciaro, Director of Crane Estate, The Trustees of Reservations, with Steven Buckley, Select Board member Michael Dougherty, and Town Manager Stephen Crane. | |
Bruce & Dede Warren. Laughing Gull Café, with their current and former staff members. | |
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Scholarship winners Seamus Buckley, Chloe de Gaspe Beaubien, Aria Caputo, Becket Spencer, and Ali Nicastro.
(Not shown: Jack Delaney.)
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Last week, we celebrated three of our Small Business Weeks winners in Essex, Ipswich and Manchester. Mike & Donna Roy were honored at Woodman's of Essex, Peter Pinciaro had his morning awards ceremony at The Inn at Castle Hill's Tavern Room, and Bruce & Dede Warren celebrated with family, friends and staff at the Laughing Gull Café. In addition to the three community celebrations, over 100 attended the Small Business Persons of the Year Awards Dinner at Castle Manor Inn to honor all | |
Lauri Kaihlanen will have his community celebration at the Lauri Kaihlanen Gallery on Thursday, July 13 at 3 PM | |
David Linquata, Gloucester House, accepted the award on behalf of his parents, Lenny & Dottie. | |
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DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIPS QUICKLY APPROACHING
Once again, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber is working in partnership with the Town of Ipswich to bring you 8 nights of music, dancing, and fun at the Take Out Terrace on the Ipswich Riverwalk.
This year, the Tuesday evening events will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM - a more family friendly time slot. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 and runs weekly through Tuesday, August 29, for a total of 8 events. See list of musical guests.
This is the perfect opportunity to get your business name in front of hundreds of attendees over the summer and show your support for the Ipswich community. Your generous sponsorship donation will help with subsidizing the musical acts and overall promotion to bring people to Downtown Ipswich.
Two levels of sponsorship are still available which are outlined on the Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays Sponsorship form. Sponsorship deadline is Tuesday, June 27 (for inclusion on printed stage banner).
Questions? Please contact Michelle Pepin at michelle@capeannchamber.com
or 978-283-1601.
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Future of Work Symposium
Wednesday, June 28 | 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM
Hawthorne Hotel, Salem
What does the future of work look like? How can we be prepared for it? Come to this Symposium where the Future of Work will be examined. This in person event is free but registration is required. Click Here to Learn More & Register
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| Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) awards up to $25,000 to various organizations to fund workplace safety training. Eligible employers within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts covered by the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law (MGL CH. 152) may qualify for funding. | | The Workforce Training Fund Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to change and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, Express is our fastest path to funding, enhanced with an even more flexible directory of training options and 6 quick steps to success: | | Cape Ann Works: Keep up to date with Cape Ann Works events and announcements on the Chamber website and post jobs or search candidates at capeannworks.com. | | |
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Gloucester Sails
A Gloucester 400+
June 23 - 25
The schooner is the fishing vessel that made Gloucester famous. A sail aboard a schooner on historic Gloucester Harbor is the quintessential Gloucester experience.
“Gloucester Sails!” makes this accessible for residents who may have lacked access to schooner sailing due to economic hardship or other accessibility reasons. Our free tickets have been distributed through our partners at Gloucester Housing Authority, Wellspring, and Pathways for Children.
Imagine living in Gloucester for decades and never having a chance to go sailing on one of the schooners. This special commemorative year, that will change, thanks to Schooner Adventure, Gloucester 400+ and Beauport Financial Services. All tickets have been distributed via our partners at Gloucester Housing Authority, Wellspring, and Pathways for Children.
Read Press Release
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Manchester-by-the-Sea Special Town Meeting
Wednesday, June 28 | 6:30 PM
Memorial Elementary School
The Select Board has approved the warrant for a Special Town Meeting to take place on Wednesday, June 28. The meeting will be held at the gymnasium of the Memorial Elementary School starting promptly at 6:30 pm. The main impetus for the Special Meeting is the need to approve a revised budget for the regional school district. Six other articles will be taken up as well. Read More
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Essex Special Town Meeting
Wednesday, June 28 | 7:30
Essex Elementary School
The meeting is being held to ratify the approved vote taken under Article 4 (FY24 MERSD school assessment) of the May 1, 2023 Annual Town Meeting exactly as that vote was taken. To participate, residents must have registered to vote by June 16. Learn More | View the Warrant
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Oar Carriers Need for Fiesta
Sunday, June 24 | 10:45 AM
Meet at Oak To Ember Restaurant, 9 Rogers St.
Before St. Peter’s Fiesta reaches its final events on Sunday — with the the Blessing of the Fleet and the final Greasy Pole Walk — the day’s real highlights, the procession of St. Peter travels Gloucester’s streets which includes the carrying of oars named in tribute of vessels lost at sea by the city’s fishing fleet. The oars represent past and present boats in Gloucester’s fleet, as well the families that owned them and the families of the crew that served on them, and Aeillo said there are more than 100. The organizers of oar group are putting out a call for more carriers and the only requirement is that carriers should wear a white shirt or top, if possible. Anyone seeking more information may contact Tom Aiello at 508-284-9461. Read More
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Flags for Heroes - Ipswich registration is still open
Heroes come in many forms. Some wear a uniform, or just a smile - but they all make a difference in our lives. 'Flags for Heroes' is a recurring public display of full-size U.S. flags created by Ipswich-Rowley Rotary to honor a hero of your choice. Your hero may be a veteran, teacher, medical professional, mentor, or any person you would like to honor. 2023 display dates on Ipswich South Green are June 10-July 9. Register Online Now. You may also register in person at either Institution for Savings Ipswich location or BankGloucester in Ipswich.
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Meet Penny, a 5.5-month-old available as one of Cape Ann Animal Aid’s foster-to-adopt dogs. Penny appears to be a terrier mix, will reach a medium size once fully grown. Shyness is Penny’s initial reaction to new people, unfamiliar situations, and loud noises but she warms up and blossoms into a loving, loyal companion. She will thrive in a calm and understanding environment where she can feel safe and secure, a home with adults or older children, and perhaps a confident dog for a role model. Penny likes her furry friends and absolutely loves playing with toys. If you think Penny would make a good addition to your family, please visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about me and all the other animals waiting for homes here at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester.
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Continuing Hot Deals
Cape Ann YMCA: Reduced rate for Chamber members
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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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