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June 25 2024

Chamber News

Chamber to "Test Drive" Paid Eblasts for Members


Due to popular demand, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber will be testing the waters of offering paid eblasts on behalf of members. These paid eblasts will be sent on Mondays only. Members may reserve a paid eblast once every two months.


Only one paid eblast will be sent per week. These paid email blasts will be identified as such in the email "From" field as "GCACC Member Paid Eblast", as well as at the top of all email messages (see image below)..


To learn more about this opportunity, please visit our Promotional Opportunities website page or download the 2024 Paid Eblast Advertising Contract. Spacing will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis.


For more details or to reserve your spot, please contact Cindy.


Please note that if you unsubscribe from the paid eblasts, you will also be unsubscribing from the Soundings Buisness & Events Newsletters and all Chamber updates and announcements.

Gloucester Main Street Block Parties Sponsorship

Saturday, July 13 | Saturday, August 10 | Friday, August 30


The three Gloucester Block Parties will be the best community events of the year, with thousands of locals and visitors attending. The parties feature three musical stages, each with multiple acts, as well as amazing street performers, wonderful food, non-profits, and lots of shopping – great fun for the whole family! 

Main Street is closed to traffic and the fun begins at 6 PM and goes until 10 PM


THE PRESENTING SPONSOR OPPORTUNITY IS OPEN! VIEW ALL SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

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Member Spotlights

Learn How GL Design Can Help Your Brand


Based in Beverly, MA, GL Design is focused on assisting new and existing small businesses in crafting bold brands tailored to today's competitive market. They specialize in comprehensive branding services. Beyond just a logo, branding encompasses a business’s entire identity, including colors, typography, photography, and brand voice. Our meticulous brand discovery process ensures we develop a logo and a brand guide that reflects your vision. Learn More

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.

Are you a solopreneur? Do you want to be featured in our Solopreneur Blog Series? 


Check out our Introduction to the Solopreneur blog article which provides a little background of just what a solopreneur is, as compared to a freelancer and an entrepreneur. If you are running your business as a solopreneur (no partners, no employees), please fill out this form to submit your request. (Please note that Solopreneur & standard Member Spotlights will published on a first come, first served basis.)

Member & Community News

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

Essex County Community Foundation Names Stanton Lloyd as New CEO


Essex County Community Foundation (ECCF), the local $130 million grantmaking organization that supports philanthropy across Essex County, announced this week that Wenham resident Stratton Lloyd has been named its new president and CEO.


“As we celebrate the foundation’s landmark 25th anniversary and continue our work toward building a stronger and more resilient region, we are thrilled to have found ECCF’s next leader right here at home in Essex County,” said ECCF Board Chair Dick Sumberg. “All of the qualities and talents that Stratton brings to the role will help steer ECCF boldly into the future.” Read Full Press Release

Whale's Jaw Cafe in Rockport is Closing Its Doors


To say goodbye, the Whale's Jaw invites you to join them and their favorite musicians on Saturday night from 6 - 9 PM for food, drinks, and music and to say goodbye to this space we have created and shared together.


The entire team at the Chamber thanks the Whale Jaw Cafe for their support & generosity over the past years and wish Kristin and the entire Whale's Jaw family "smooth sailing!"

Live Stream of Greasy Pole and Seine Boat Races


The Bridge Cape Ann, Stereamography, 1623 Studios and Live Now from Fox will be working in concert to provide a daily live stream from the Greasy Pole and the Seine Boat Races, at 4 PM on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.


Click Here to hear a Live Update from Kory Curcuru


Watch Live on The Bridge Cape Ann YouTube Station

Manchester Essex Boys Tennis Wins State Title


(From The Manchester Cricket) The Manchester Essex Regional High School boys’ tennis team won a dramatic, fiercely-contested match by a 3-2 score against Lynnfield in the MIAA Div. 4 State Final game at MIT on June 15. The win gave the Hornets their first state title win since 1998. Read Full Article

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week


Time is a social guy who loves meeting new people and is busy learning basic commands. This young kid will likely grow to be medium-sized dog. Time is self-assured, outgoing, curious, and smart with an excellent personality. In the shelter environment, Time has shown some resource-guarding behavior so he is looking for a dog-experienced home without children under the age of 12. Time is part of our Extended Stay Program and his adoption fee has been reduced to $100; he is also available for Foster to Adopt to ensure a smooth transition to his forever home. If he sounds like he could be your match, visit him at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester. You can fill out an application by going to https://capeannanimalaid.org/adopt.html

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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.

Job Listings

Sostratus is seekings an IT Services Technician

SeniorCare Inc. has several positions open

IT Support Engineer needed at Balsam Technologies

Multiple Job Postings at Cape Ann Marina and Mile Marker One

Rehab Aide, and {Patient Service Rep (24 hrs) needed at Spaulding Outpatient Gloucester

Soundings Sponsors

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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