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Last Chance to Register for Businesswomen's Fall Luncheon (Open to All)
Thursday, October 12 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Beauport Hotel - Open to All
All are invited to join us at the Beauport Hotel for networking, lunch and an incredible group of panelists sharing their stories and empowering women to reinvent themselves to thrive in business. The 2023 Fall Luncheon focuses on the "The Art of Reinvention" and features the following four panelists:
Gal Brenner Natasia: Author of "The Fruit You'll Never See"
Christina Frei: Author of "The Generosity Practice: 40 Days to Unstoppable”"
Melissa Gilbo & Amy Pocsik: Co-founders of the Women's Business League
Read Panelist Bios | Download Flyer | Register Today
All proceeds go to the Carolyn M. O'Connor Scholarship Fund
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Business After Hours at Oliver's Harbor
Wednesday, October 18 | 5 - 7 PM
64 Main Street, Gloucester
Join us and fellow chamber members at Oliver’s Harbor for our October Business After Hours. Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be available. And remember to bring your business card for a door prize raffle!
Download Flyer | Register Now
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Get your ticket (or tickets) today for a chance to win big! $25,000 in cash prizes is set to be given away on October 26 with the grand prize of $10K to one lucky winner! It could be you... Only 500 tickets will be sold and there are 12 chances to win!
- Grand Prize: $10,000
- Second Prize: $5,000
- Third Prize: $2,500
- Fourth Prize (6): $1,000
- Fifth Prize (3): $500
Call the Chamber at 978-283-1601, stop by in person or purchase online at bit.ly/25KGame.
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Ipswich Special Town Meeting
Monday, October 23 @ 7 PM, Ipswich Middle/High School
View Warrant for Special Town Meeting
Essex Hazard Mitigation Plan Update Public Meeting
Please consider attending a public information session as part of the Selectmen's meeting on October 23, 2023. The Selectmen's meeting starts at 6 and the public session concerning the Hazard Mitigation Plan update starts at 6:30. In person & Zoom option available
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Open Forum Scheduled in Manchester on October 16
(From Manchester Cricket) In the hour before their next regular meeting, the Select Board will host an Open Forum, affording an opportunity for residents to ask questions about town-related matters. The forum will start at 5:30 p.m. on Monday October 16 and participants can either attend in person in Room 5 of Town Hall or via Zoom for the hour-long session. Read More
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As winter nears, need grows at food pantries
(From Gloucester Daily Times) The region’s food pantries are setting records, and it isn’t a good thing.
The Open Door’s Gloucester and Ipswich operations have “seen an increase of 28% in requests for food assistance this year,” Executive director Julie LaFontaine said.
“At the same time, our Mobile Markets — reaching 25 locations throughout Essex County — have expanded to serve a 50% increase in participation,” she said. “Our kitchen now prepares 600 to 800 meals a day for pick up or distribution, up from 200 to 250 a day a year ago.” Read More
Note: There are still a few tickets remaining for the Autumn Breakfast 2023 tomorrow morning at 7:30 - 9 AM at the Beauport Hotel. The breakfast will honor a number of its volunteers and also kickstarts its holiday basket fundraiser and Thanksgiving food drives across Cape Ann and the North Shore. Donations help connect local people to good food over the holidays and beyond.
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Essex archives to be dedicated in honor of Witham
(From Gloucester Daily Times) The archives at the Essex Historical Society and Shipbuilding Museum will take on all the more significance now that it will honor Essex historian and museum volunteer Jim Witham. The archives will be formally dedicated in Witham’s name on Friday, Oct. 13, with a ceremony from 4-6 p.m. The gathering will take place at the Old School House, 28 Main St., where the archives are stored. Read More
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Carnival is Back with HarvestFest Manchester
(From Manchester Cricket) Oh the carnival is coming back to Manchester. And it’s a great idea. Benefitting the ME Hornets Athletic Boosters, the “HarvestFest” carnival at Masconomo Park, scheduled for October 20-22 , will bring all the fairway fun, including a ferris wheel, fairway games, food, and local fun. Read More
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Essex librarian to step down; reception on Oct. 19 to honor Debbie French
(From Gloucester Daily Times) ESSEX — After 18 years of service to patrons of TOHP Burnham Public Library, Director Debbie French will be stepping down. To honor French, town and library officials are planning a retirement reception on Oct. 19 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the library, 30 Martin St. in Essex. The reception will be held in the third-floor auditorium.
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Barry Shiffman continues as Artistic Director of Rockport Chamber Music Festival
Rockport Music is pleased to announce the re-appointment of Barry Shiffman as Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and Classical programming. This will continue his position as artistic director through 2028.
Jeannie McIntyre, Board of Trustees Chair, states, “The Board of Trustees is thrilled that Barry will continue in his role as the Artistic Director of the Rockport Chamber Music Festival and classical music over the next five years. He brings to Rockport Music an extraordinary vision for the future, a strong belief in the transformative power of music, a wealth of connections in the classical music world, and a passion for our organization.” Read Full Press Release
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Carpenter & MacNeille Architects & Builders of Essex win 2023 Bullfinch Award
Congratulations to Essex-based member Carpenter & MacNeille on their win of a 2023 Bullfinch Award for their Gentlemen's Farm project in the category of Residential (Restoration, Renovation, or Addition). The Bulfinch Awards, presented by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, recognize practitioners from across the nation who are committed to promoting excellence in the classical tradition and allied arts within New England. The winners of the Bulfinch Awards will be recognized at a ceremonial reception and dinner gala in the Harvard Hall at the Harvard Club of Boston on Saturday, October 28 at 6 p.m. View Photo Spread in New England Home.
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Irita is being featured as a part of Cape Ann Animal Aid’s Extended Stay Program. Her adoption fee is reduced to $200 and includes three months of heartworm/flea/tick prevention along with a consult with the Behavior Associate to help ensure success with her new family. Irita is a 7-month-old Sato from Puerto Rico. She is currently in a foster home and learning confidence and new skills. Her foster mom writes, “ I am learning to love pets and snuggles and how to be silly and has been the very best girl!” Irita will be most happy with another dog in her new home who will help build her confidence. She has been living with teenagers and would likely do best in a home without very young children. Apply online at CapeAnnAnimalAid.org and set up an appointment to meet Irita from foster.
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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. | | Please check the Business Resources Category in Chamber Blog for Business Resources available to the Cape Ann region! | | |
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