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2024 Greater Cape Ann Small Business of the Year Award Winners Announced
Congratulations to the 2024 Greater Cape Ann Small Business Award Winners!
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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
The 2024 Celebratory Dinner for all recipients will be held at Castle Manor Inn on Thursday, June 13, from 5 - 8 PM. All are invited to join us. Registration is now open!
In addition, each recipient will have an individual community celebration.
Please stay tuned for details!
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Thank you to all non-profits who applied for the 2024 Cape Ann Community Foundation grants! It was a record year with 40 applications received.
The applications are now being reviewed and the winners will be announced shortly. Grants will be awarded during the CACF Candlepins for Cash Fundraiser at Cape Ann Lanes on June 6.
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The Business Education Collaborative is pleased to announce that over 40 high school scholarship applications were received, representing students from all 5 of our greater Cape Ann communities.
Scholarship awards will be presented on May 20th at the 35th Annual Education & Scholarship Golf Tournament at Bass Rocks Golf Club. Additional Banquet tickets can be purchased here.
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President's & CEO Monthly Update
William Shakespeare wrote, “As full of spirit as the month of May, and as gorgeous as the sun in Midsummer.” These words could not be truer of May on greater Cape Ann, as our region is awash with spirit. Visitors return to our region with excitement and enthusiasm, with welcome businesses at the ready to greet them. Lawn signs pop up, celebrating the achievements of our graduating students. Finally, without fail, May is a splendid celebration throughout greater Cape Ann as we enjoy the natural beauty of our region in full bloom. Read Full Report
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Tourism Council Monthly Report
While spring is an exciting time for tourism on Cape Ann, this is also when we begin to set our sights on the seasons ahead – and that was the focus of the April 19 meeting of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber Tourism Council.
Our busiest tourism seasons got off to a great start thanks to Mother Nature – winter passed quietly, and in the early weeks of spring we enjoyed some summer-like weather. That was welcome news for accommodations, restaurants, attractions, and others across our visitor-based economy that benefit from warmer temperatures. Read Full Report
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May Community Relations Update
Spring has sprung around Greater Cape Ann and May is going to be a busy month! Our municipal leaders are wrapping up the town meetings and looking ahead to the upcoming town elections. Our communities are gearing up for the season and the Chamber is pulling together both new and established events to look forward to; most notably our Spring Tourism Mixer on May 14, Motif No.1 Day on May 18, Business Education and Scholarship Golf Tournament on May 20 and finally Cape Ann Pride from May 31-June 2! Please visit our events calendar for these and many other community events happening in and around Greater Cape Ann. Read the Full Report
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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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Business After Hours at The Cut
April 17
Our largest Business After Hours crowd was on hand at The Cut. It was a great evening and many showed up early and stayed late! Be sure to check out the schedule of musical acts on their website, thecutlive.com
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M/N Contemporary Art Gallery Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting
April 20
Congratulations to Vanessa Michalak & Rebecca Anne Nagle, owner-artists of M/N Contemporary Art Gallery on their Grand Opening! Senator Tarr, Mayor Verga, and Chamber President Karen Ristuben helped welcome this new business to downtown Gloucester.
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Businesswomen's Spring Mixer at Fleur Cuisine Harborside
April 25
It was a great turnout for the first Businesswomen's Mixer of 2024. Our gracious hosts, Daphnee & Wanddy of Fleur Cuisine Harborside, created a wonderful menu of appetizers and offered a warm and welcoming atmosphere for the Chamber Businesswomen and guests.
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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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Upcoming Town Meetings/Elections
ROCKPORT
Town Election, Tuesday, May 7: 7 AM - 8 PM Click for More Information
IPSWICH
Annual Town Meeting, Tuesday, May 14: Ipswich Middle/High School
View Updated Draft Warrant
Town Election, Tuesday, May 21 Ipswich Family YMCA, 7 AM - 8 PM
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Youth Legends Ball Hockey Rink Now Open to the Public
(From Gloucester Daily Times) The modern street hockey rink featuring the logo of the Boston Bruins on center “ice” was spearheaded by the nonprofit Young Legends Ball Hockey Inc., and it replaced a crumbling basketball court where the organization had played for many years.The 160- by 80-foot rink can be used by residents whenever it is not booked for programs, events or games, the mayor said. Read Full Article
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Manchester Police Welcome First “Comfort Dog”
(From The Cricket) Police Dept. Chief Todd Fitzgerald and the rest of the Manchester-by-the-Sea Police Dept. last week announced the arrival of the department’s newest officer, its first comfort dog. Daisy is a five-month-old female yellow Labrador retriever and she arrived for service on Wednesday, April 17, from Professional Canine Services in Middleborough. Read Full Article
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Boat America Course Starts this Month at the Ipswich Town Hall
(From The Local News) With the days getting longer and the sun actually starting to warm us, many are now thinking of time on the ocean. The U.S. Coast Guard is back with its boat-safety class for North Shore residents. The four sessions “will give you the knowledge needed to obtain a boat license or safety certification,” the Coast Guard said. Learn More and Register
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Meet Patty! This 4-month-old, spayed Labrador retriever mix was rescued as a stray. Patty is a little introverted at first but with snacks and gentle pats, she’ll be an absolute lovebug in no time. She’s spent a lot of time in foster with other confident pups, and even a feisty cat and made fast friends. She loves her humans and will take a good cuddle sesh anytime. Her confidence has come a long way. Patty would do best with a confident canine friend. As part of the Extended Stay Club, her adoption fee is reduced to help Patty find a family to call my own. Apply online today and come down to visit her during open hours at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester once approved, You can find the application and more information about Patty and other animals at the shelter at https://capeannanimalaid.org.
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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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