Monthly Edition - December 5 | |
CEO & President's December Update
The holiday season is here on Greater Cape Ann! This festive time is also a time for thoughtful reflection, and a time to remember the people who helped us throughout the year. Looking back on 2023 brings an immediate and overwhelming sense of gratitude, pride, and joy. We are grateful for the support provided by our community partners, who are unparalleled in their generosity, dedication, and willingness to make our communities a better place to live, work, and play. Read Full Update
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Looking Back on a Busy Fall and Looking Ahead to the Holidays and a Promising Winter Season.
November is a cornerstone month for Greater Cape Ann’s tourism community, offering us an opportunity to reflect on the increasingly important fall season and to look ahead to the always eventful holiday weeks.
In our November 17 meeting, the Tourism Council addressed these topics and more – and as in recent months, there were many reasons for optimism. Read Full Report
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Join Us at Our Upcoming Holiday Parties | |
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Rockport Division Holiday Party is Tonight at Whale's Jaw Café
from 5 - 7 PM
Please join us in Rockport tonight for our annual Holiday Party! All are invited to stop in to mingle, snack and sip!
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Essex Division Holiday Party
Wednesday, December 6 from 5 - 7 PM at
Woodman's of Essex
Please swing by to say hello, grab a bite to eat, and celebrate with us!
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Next Gen Holiday Party
Thursday, December 7 from 6 - 8 PM at
Cape Ann Lanes / Laneside Pub & Brewery
Join the Next Gen Young Professionals for their annual holiday party at Cape Ann Lanes / Laneside Pub & Brewery. Gather for an evening of catching up with new and old friends while indulging in delicious food & brews. The event is free & open to all! Donations made to the Cape Ann DCF Holiday Gift Fund are highly encouraged.
Please register to attend
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Give the Gift of Cape Ann this Holiday Season
The Greater Cape Ann Gift Check may be used at over 250 Businesses on greater Cape Ann. Gift Checks are available in any denomination from $10 to $100 (50 cent charge per check).
Cape Ann Gift Checks may be purchased at the Chamber Office, both Shaws locations in Gloucester, Cape Ann Savings Bank in Manchester-by-the-Sea, and Tucks Candy's and Gifts in Rockport.
View List of Participating Businesses
Please contact Julie Carver, Director of Member services, at julie@capeannchamber.com if you would like to accept Cape Ann Gift Checks at your business location.
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SAVE THE DATE
Annual Celebration Scheduled for Friday, January 26
Shalin Liu Performance Center, Rockport | 5 - 9 PM
Event Performance Details to Come Soon - Tickets Now on Sale
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Rockport New Years Eve Buttons are on Sale at the Chamber Visitor Center
Buttons for adults age 19 and up cost $15 through December 15 and $20 thereafter. Buttons for youth ages 13 -18 cost $10. (CASH OR CHECK ONLY PLEASE.) Children ages 12 and under are free. Children must be accompanied by adults to enter venues, and adults who accompany children into venues must have buttons.
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Our November 15 Business After Hours was hosted at Fleur Cuisine in Rockport. Thank you to Fleur Cuisine for being our gracious host. There was a great crowd in attendance and all enjoyed some delicious appetizers.
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On November 8, 2023, the Cape Ann Innovators Collaborative of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber Chamber hosted a 4 member panel presentation on Current Workforce Challenges and Solutions for the Existing Labor Market. Please click for list of presenters and to view video recording.
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Celebrate 50 years of Ladies Nights with Gloucester’s Downtown
1973 was the year the Ladies Night all day promotion was conceived!
Now celebrating its 50th anniversary as a downtown holiday event with stores open late, many merchants offering special discounts.
This year, the Honky Tonk Women will be performing holiday songs while strolling up and down Main Street. Look for some big band sounds also serenading shoppers.
Learn More
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Rockport Featured As One Of 8 Towns Profiled In New England Christmas Special
Full Video Now Available on WGBH
From the coast of Maine to the hills of the Berkshires, explore the classic holiday traditions enjoyed by New Englanders for generations on Christmas in New England, a new television special premiering on public television stations nationwide in December 2023.
On the show, host Lindsay Paris visits eight destinations to find out what makes a New England December so special. Join Paris as she hops aboard a lobster boat with Santa in Rockport, MA, makes homemade candy canes using a 100-year-old family recipe in Wilton, NH, and rides the rails in Connecticut on a classic 1920’s art deco holiday train, to name a few of the show’s fun seasonal adventures.
Read More
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Hi there, my name is Yoyo! I’m a sweet, energetic 10-month-old looking for an active home. I’m a good hiking buddy and I enjoy learning new commands while out in nature.! I love giving kisses and playing fetch. I have made some good doggo friends here that love to chase and romp. On occasion my outgoing personality has helped bring shy dogs out of their shells. If you’re looking for an all around good companion dog to go on adventures with please stop in at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester, to meet me. Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about Wilma and all the other animals waiting for homes.
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SURVEY CENTER: Please Take a Minute to Help Us Gather Some Information | |
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Survey From Cape Ann Museum Closing on December 8 (extended)
"We have so appreciated hearing from some of you anecdotally about the impact you experienced due to the recent Cape Ann Museum exhibition, Edward Hopper & Cape Ann: Illuminating an American Landscape."
"To better understand this impact, we would be delighted if you might take 5 minutes to fill out this survey by Thursday, December 8 so we can capture as much data as possible about the exhibition as the Museum continues to plan for the future."
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Electric Service Survey on behalf of the Gloucester EDIC
The survey is designed to understand future electric needs of GCACC members at a time of significant change in our electric system infrastructure and use. All responses will be treated confidentially, and no individual responses will be shared.
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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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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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