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Do you love greater Cape Ann? Then Consider Supporting Our 36th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Fundraising Auction
Each year, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts its largest fundraiser – this year the 36th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Fundraising Auction. This critical event supports all that we do in our mission of promoting our members, providing leadership and advocacy to grow the regional economy, celebrating our culture, and enhancing the quality of life for the greater Cape Ann region. This year's auction is scheduled for September 28 at Cruiseport Gloucester, and we would love to have your support!
Sponsoring Offers Fantastic Promotional Value and Supports our Mission
This fundraiser will reach and engage a wide array of businesses and households. As such it provides a unique opportunity for your organization to have fantastic exposure with community leaders, public officials, local businesses, area residents, and visitors who travel to greater Cape Ann.
When you choose to sponsor, you are actively helping the Greater Cape Ann communities by defraying the costs associated with delivering this stellar auction event, so that proceeds can go towards grant programs, scholarships, and business promotion.
PRESENTING SPONSOR POSITION IS STILL UP FOR GRABS! This prestigious sponsorship level includes a premier table of 12, opportunity to address the audience, prominent positioning of logo on promotional materials and auction video appeal, and inclusion as Presenting Sponsor in all press releases. DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FOR NOW
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Blackburn Brew Fest Tickets on Sale Now
Save $10 by Purchasing in Advance!
Ticket sales are now live for the Blackburn Brew Fest on Saturday, September 16, from 1 to 5 pm. General admission tickets are available in advance for $50. Please note that tickets at the door will cost $60 (if there are any still available).
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 close to 30 Commonwealth breweries.
Presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and NEXT GEN Young Professionals benefiting the Cape Ann Community Foundation. Learn More & Buy Tickets
Interested in Sponsoring? To learn more, download the Sponsorship Form or contact Sam at sam@capeannchamber.com or 978-283-1601.
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Feedback sought on draft articles for Rockport's fall Town Meeting
These articles will be discussed by the Government & By-Law Committee at their meeting on August 14, 2023 at 4PM. In advance of the 4 p.m. meeting, comments about the draft articles may be sent to govtbylaw@rockportma.gov. Town Meeting will be held on September 11 at Rockport High School. Committee members are reminding the public that the 10 articles the committee is presenting for consideration are draft articles and subject to change prior to the Select Board placing them on the Town Meeting warrant. Download Copy of Draft Articles
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Solar-powered Soofas provide info about Gloucester
(From Gloucester Daily Times) New solar-powered kiosks display continually updated local weather and upcoming events in the Gloucester area. The signs were recently bought and installed with $50,000 in grants. The new Soofa smart digital displays that have been installed in four strategic locations around the downtown have the ability to deliver information instantly across the community. Read More
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Essex-built ships to be memorialized
(From Gloucester Daily Times) Town officials and selectmen are moving ahead with the project to refurbish the downtown, including a plan to install bronze emblems in the area to honor ships built in Essex. The downtown revitalization project is being funded by grants and appropriations totaling $310,743, which will pay for the installation of decorative street lamps, technical assistance for the area’s restoration, and an “off-season” event to draw people downtown, among other items. Read More
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Ipswich-Based Memoir ‘The Orchard’ Set for September Re-Release
(From Ipswich Local News) Just in time for apple-picking season, Godine Publishing is set to re-release the Ipswich-based memoir The Orchard. Out on September 26, the memoir recounts the story of Ipswich-born Adele Crockett Robertson (known to most as Kitty) and her efforts to rehabilitate and maintain the family orchard amidst the bleak days of the Great Depression.
Kitty Crockett Robertson left her job at the Hartford Museum and returned to the family farm after her father’s death in 1932. She convinced her mother and two brothers to let her have one more season before surrendering it to the ever-threatening bank. That is where The Orchard begins. Read More
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2nd Annual Lobster Crate Race raises $4,500 for Magnolia Library raises $4,500 for Magnolia Library
Nearly 200 competitors competed in front of a crowd of more than 1000 onlookers in the 2nd Annual Lobster Crate Race. The competition involved walking along a line of floating plastic lobster crates strung up between two platforms just off Pavilion Beach in the shadow of St. Peter’s Fiesta’s famed Greasy Pole. The participants competed in five categories: featherweight, lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight, and municipal, meaning it was open to any municipal employee. Read More
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Meet Ferg, a house-trained, spayed 4-month-old domestic shorthair, who is ready to embark on a new chapter in her life. Ferg and her littermates may be a bit timid, but she is the most outgoing and is coming out of her shell. She’s a curious soul who loves observing everything that’s happening around her. If you want to win Ferg’s heart, a little treat will go a long way. While Ferg may always be a bit shy, she has the potential to become an excellent companion, particularly for another cat. If you think Ferg would make a good addition to your family, stop by and visit her at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester, or to set up a meeting, submit an application at CapeAnnAnimalAid.org/Adopt.
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Photos Wanted for Gloucester Rotary Fundraising Calendar
Deadline is Tuesday, August 15 at 12 PM
The Gloucester Rotary will publish a 12-month Cape Ann photo calendar for 2024 as a fundraiser. All profits will go to the Gloucester Rotary’s many community and international activities. In Order to publish a beautiful calendar, the Club is requesting high quality digital photos that reflect the natural beauty of Cape Ann throughout the year. As we will be featuring one photo per month, we need images from each season: winter, spring, summer and fall. Photographs from Gloucester, Rockport, Essex and Manchester will be accepted. Learn More
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Continuing Hot Deals
Cape Ann YMCA: Reduced rate for Chamber members
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Local Sales, Discounts & Promotions
Posting a Shop Our Member deal is a great way to gain exposure for your business by highlighting your special promotions. Take advantage of this FREE member benefit and list yours today by logging into your account!
*Contact Sam if you need assistance
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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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