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Businesswomen's Fall Luncheon Speakers Panel: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo (CEO Celebrity Cruises), Sheree Zizik, (Owner of Beauport Hospitality), Beth Francis (CEO, Essex County Community Foundation), and moderator Lindsay Egan (Egan Law Center). | |
Last Chance for Your Opportunity to win $10K
Only a few tickets remain for the $25K Game! There are 12 chances to win with a total of $25,000 being given away. Cost is $100 per ticket, with a limit of 500 tickets being sold.
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $5,000
Third Prize: $2,500
Fourth Prize (6): $1,000
Fifth Prize (3): $500
In addition, 50/50 Raffle tickets are also available for purchase. A Body Length is $20 and an Arm Length is $10.
All tickets may be purchased at the Chamber office. Download Flyer
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Don't Miss the Early Bird Discount on 2023 Publications Advertising Opportunities
Where does the time go? It is hard to believe, but it is already that time of year when we start planning for next season's Greater Cape Ann Guide and Directory, plus the Greater Cape Ann and Rockport Visitor Maps. Take advantage of the 10% Early Bird Discount for display ads booked by October 31, 2022.
Cape Ann Guide and Map Advertising Contracts:
Rockport Visitors Map Advertising Contracts:
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The third edition of Greater Cape Ann Highlights featuring Betsy Frost of Betsy Frost Design in Ipswich and Camille Murphy of Coldwell Banker in Beverly has been released on the ICAM Video on Demand Channel and on YouTube.
If you are interested in having your business featured in an upcoming episode of Greater Cape Ann Highlights, please contact Olivia at olivia@capeannchamber.com.
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Call for Sponsors for
Christmas-by-the-Sea
2022 Christmas by the Sea weekend is scheduled for December 1 - 4 (Thursday - Sunday). We are now accepting sponsorships to help decorate and provide weekend festivities. Please download and fill in the PDF form and return to Michelle Pepin.
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Do you have news about your company or organization that you want to get out to Chamber members?
If yes, please send to Cindy at cindy@capeannchamber.com.
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Gorton’s makes $250,000 Gift To Sawyer Free 2025 Campaign
Gloucester’s most iconic brand has made a charitable donation of $250,000 to Sawyer Free 2025 (visit sawyerfree2025.org), the philanthropic capital campaign to fund a comprehensive renovation, modernization and expansion of Gloucester’s public library building. The donation is earmarked to cover the cost of a new Library History Center inside the library’s existing footprint.
“Gorton’s is proud to support the renovation and modernization of the Sawyer Free Library and its mission,” said Gorton’s CEO Kurt Hogan. “The library is a place of learning, creativity and innovation that nurtures and develops the community. We hope many generations will enjoy the new library for years to come.”
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Trustees Receives a Nearly $500,000 National Park Service Grant for Repairs to Castle Hill
The Trustees of Reservations (The Trustees), the nation’s first and state’s largest land conservation nonprofit, has received a grant of just less than $500,000 from the National Park Service (NPS) and partner agencies to help fund repairs to The Great House at Castle Hill.
The NPS, in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute for Museum and Library Services, awarded more than $24 million to fund 80 projects in 32 states and the District of Columbia. The $500,000 in Save America’s Treasures grant money will be used locally at Castle Hill for critical masonry repairs to stop the damaging impacts of water infiltration that threaten the integrity of this national historic landmark.
Learn More
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Fall for Gloucester
A collaboration between Discover Gloucester and Gloucester Writers Center
Discover Gloucester is excited to announce its guide to Gloucester this autumn, Fall For Gloucester: a collection of articles, stories, poems, and recommendations on what Gloucester and Cape Ann have to offer visitors in the fall. Created by members of the Gloucester Writers Center, these written works provide local perspectives on Gloucester's many autumnal attractions. Fall For Gloucester articles are paired with photographs taken by Gloucester photographer Kendra Dott. Read Full Press Release to Learn More
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Breast Cancer Awareness Month
North of Boston Media Group recently published a 20-page supplement included with local newspapers. This supplement highlights important information for early detection, survivor stories, treatment and supports, and remembering those who lost their fight against breast cancer.
Download PDF of Supplement
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Sponsorship Opportunities for City Of Gloucester's Halloween Party
Join the City of Gloucester in creating a memorable Halloween event for kids and parents for years to come!
There will be hayrides, face painting, balloon art, touch a truck with the Police, Fire, Community Impact Unit, storytelling, pizza and popcorn, Open Door Mobile Unit and DJ Leo Francis!
Pumpkin, Scarecrow, Skeleton and Ghost sponsorship levels are available. The festivities will be at Stage Fort Park on Saturday, October 22 from 1 to 4 PM. In case of rain, the event will be moved to the GHS Field House.
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District Rotary Heroes Celebration Program Book Ads & Sponsorships are Now Available
Thursday, November 10 will be the annual Rotary Foundation event, renamed this year as “ROBERT C. WOOD MEMORIAL HEROES CELEBRATION” in honor and memory of the late Past District Governor Bob Wood (2018-19). There will be a program book for the event that will contain the photo and bio for each hero as well as ads from event sponsors and local businesses to help reduce the cost of the event and to support their foundation fund-raising efforts. Sponsorship and program book ad details are now available.
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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. | | Health Connector for Business Webinar: Affordable, Flexible Health Coverage - next session is November 30 from 12 to 1 PM. | | Cape Ann Works: Keep up to date with Cape Ann Works events and announcements and post jobs or search candidates at capeannworks.com. | | 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. | | |
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50% Off for Chamber Members for the Remainder of 2022
Cape Ann Cruises and the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce are excited to offer Cape Ann Chamber members a deep discount of 50% for the rest of the 2022 season for private charters (2 hour minimum) for groups up to 46 passengers aboard the storied vessel, WEJACK.
WEJACK has deep local roots as one of the early bluefin tuna charter boats in the area and is a USCG inspected vessel, and now licensed for food and bar service for your event needs. This discount is a great opportunity to book employee & customer appreciation cruises, as well as experience a special event space on the water for all occasions to celebrate the beautiful place where we live, work and play.
Catering and full bar available (food and beverage costs are billed separately). Includes: Event/wedding coordinator, bartender/server, and the captain can officiate weddings onboard if you’re madly in love and happen to need a wedding venue.
Please use the promo code at checkout: capeannchamber50. This discount will not be available next year, so book it and reserve your dates in 2022.
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Local Sales, Discounts & Promotions
Posting a Shop Our Member deal is a great way to gain exposure for your business by highlighting your special promotions. Take advantage of this FREE member benefit and list yours today by logging into your account!
*Contact Sam at sam@capeannchamber.com if you need assistance
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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 Ken Riehl at ken@capeannchamber.com
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