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Business After Hours
Wednesday, May 22 | 5 - 7 PM
The Emerson Inn, Rockport It will be a beautiful night for Business After Hours tomorrow at The Emerson Inn! All are invited to join us as we celebrate the start of the Summer Season in Greater Cape Ann! Please stop by and say hello, visit with other fellow Chamber members and guests, and enjoy the first true warmth of the summer evenings! We hope to see you there. Register Now
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2024 Greater Cape Ann Small Business of the Year Award Celebratory Dinner
Join us on Thursday, June 13 from 5:00 - 8 PM as we honor our 2024 Small Business Award Winners! Registration is now open!
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Essex: Ramie Reader, Reader Electrical
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Gloucester: The Ellis Family, Schooner Thomas E. Lannon
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Ipswich: John Muldoon, The Local News
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Manchester-by-the-Sea: Erika Bown, The Manchester Cricket
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Rockport: Jack & Cathy Porter, Sandy Bay Service Center
In addition, each recipient will have an individual community celebration. Please feel free to stop by and share your congratulations with the winners. No registration is needed.
The following two receptions have been confirmed - more to follow!
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Essex Reception: Wednesday, June 5 at Woodman's from 5 to 7 PM
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Rockport Reception: Monday, June 10 at Fish Shack from 4 to 6 PM
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Kiosk Rack Cards
Route 128 Visitor & Service Plaza
Last Call for Space Reservations
Don't Miss Out on Promoting Your Business All Year Long
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is taking reservations for our Visitor Kiosk at the Route 128 Service Plaza in North Beverly. This highly visited information site services tens of thousands of visitors traveling to greater Cape Ann each year. Rack card positions are available for $185 and will be honored on a first-come, first-serve paid basis. The kiosk is refilled twice per week in season to keep up with demand. (Rack Card dimensions at 4" x 9".) Download Reservation Form
Contact info@capeannchamber.com for more information or to make a reservation.
Please note: Having a space last year does not guarantee you a space this year. You must send in your payment with your request to reserve your space for the new season. These are guaranteed to you for an entire year from May 2024 thru April 2025
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Member Spotlight & Solopreneur | | |
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Member Spotlight: North Shore Adventures
Myself, Clay Kern, my wife, and my 2 adorable daughters own North Shore Adventures and we love being based out of the town of Rockport on Bearskin Neck. We were founded as North Shore Kayak in 1998, but we rebranded and purchased the business in 2021. During the peak summer months, we employ 8 mostly full-time staff to run and shop, lead our tours, and operate our rental business.
Read the Full Member Spotlight
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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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Town Elections Today - May 21
IPSWICH: Ipswich Family YMCA, 7 AM - 8 PM
MANCHESTER-BY-THE-SEA: Manchester Memorial Elementary School, 7 AM - 8 PM
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North Shore Adventures to be featured on New England Living
Sunday, May 26
11:30 AM Broadcast Channel 4 (WBZ CBS)
12 & 7 PM Streaming
Join North Shore Adventures of Rockport this Sunday for a special episode on New England Living featuring Clay Kern of North Shore Adventures! Clay is taking host Rachel Holt kayaking for the first time in her life, and treating her to some delicious wild island fruit! (You'll also be able to stream it on demand the week after.)
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Upcoming Blood Drives
The American Red Cross urges blood and platelet donors to make appointments now to help hospitals restock blood products for patients.
- May 22: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., Ipswich Community Hall, 25 Green St., Ipswich.
- May 30: 2-7 p.m., Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave., Gloucester.
- June 7: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., John T. Heard Masonic Lodge, 70 Topsfield Road, Ipswich.
- June 11: 2-7 p.m., Magnolia Library & Community Center, 1 Lexington Ave., Gloucester.
Appointments also are available at other locations and at the Danvers Blood Donation Center, 99 Rosewood Drive in Danvers, and by calling 800-733-2767, visiting redcrossblood.org or using the Red Cross Blood Donor App.
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Longevity Bench Project Launches Walking Challenge
(From The Manchester Cricket) On the sixth anniversary of the launch of the Longevity Bench Project, the organization announced a summer-long partnership with the Parks and Recreation Department to underscore the value of the network of ADA-compliant benches throughout Manchester and to introduce a walking challenge to residents. Between May 10 and October 20, residents and friends of all ages and abilities are encouraged to visit every bench and walk all 11 loops – a challenge called the “Bench Walk Challenge.” Read the Full Article
Learn More at longevitybenchproject.org
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Painting Returned to Castle Hill
(From Ipswich Local News) A large, mid-18th-century painting that was originally in the Crane collection at Castle Hill has been reacquired by the Trustees. Disposed of in 1950 as part of an estate sale, the work is now back in the Crane mansion 74 years after it sold at auction. The work of art is a 39 x 59-inch group portrait of an anonymous family, previously attributed to the Anglo-American artist William Williams (1727-1791). In Castle Hill, the portrait was installed in its original location above the high chest of drawers in the main stair hall. Read Full Article
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Dine Local for a Cause!
The Cape Ann Y is partnering with local restaurants during May to drive support towards the Open Door Food Pantry. Select restaurants have agreed to donate 10% of their proceeds from sales on the following dates to help ensure access to food for families experiencing financial hardship.
Decklyn's - May 22nd
Jalapenos - May 30th
Little Sister in Rockport - May 30th
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The Commonwealth of Massachusetts has just posted a Notice of Intent to Bid for the reopening of the contract TRD01 that covers Tradespersons, Repair, Installation, and Maintenance Services for Boilers; Drains; Electrical; Fencing; General Contracting; Generator/Turbine; Glass/Window/Doors; HVAC/Sheet Metal; Painting; Plumbing, Solar Array Inspection Reopening to add Additional Vendors for all Categories. Notice will be posted when bid documents are available for this contract. Contact William J. Funk for Information | |
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Meet Ms. Jovi! A Good Samaritan took her in. She's been nursed back to a healthy state and her foster mom was able to truly get to know this fighter of a feline. She's said to be a very gentle soul, quite shy to start though. Fostered with other cats, she enjoys their company. Given her previous life, we're not too sure if she would want to be around dogs or young children. We believe a quiet life is the ticket for Jovi! Do you have a patient and kind heart that you're willing to open? As part of our extended stay program, Jovi's adoption fee has been waived! Fill out an application and let's get a meeting set up. Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about him and all the other animals waiting for homes at the shelter.
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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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