Making a Difference
Our Members. Our Community. Our Region.
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Schooner Ardelle at Maritime Gloucester| Photo Credit: Charlene Delaney |
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Act NOW! Take Advantage of Cape Ann's Premier Advertising Opportunities for Businesses of All Industries
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Host a Seminar in 2021
Is your business or organization interested in hosting a Zoom seminar? Are you looking to promote your business? Look no further, we are now scheduling seminars for 2021. This is a terrific opportunity and an exclusive member benefit. Past Chamber seminars have ranged from finance, health care, human resources, to marketing and beyond.
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Shop Local This Holiday Season! There Are So Many Fantastic Options and You Will be Supporting Our Community
For a list of businesses to support, please view our member directory here. If you prefer to show your support from the comfort of your home, Click Here to view a list of member online retailers. Many Shop Local events are also happening in all four Cape Ann communities!
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A Great Way to Support Local Businesses is by Purchasing a Cape Ann Gift Check This Holiday Season
These can be purchased at the Chamber Office, both Shaw's locations, and Tuck's Candy & Gifts in Rockport. Now for sale at Cape Ann Savings Bank in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
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MyLocalMA Business of the Week -
Style Snoop
Style Snoop is a retail store located in Manchester-by-the-Sea and Lynnfield. Owner Amy Lage is a former off-price contemporary fashion buyer and a current self-proclaimed fashion guru with a passion for trendy & classic styles at fabulous prices. Style Snoop has many cute items that would make fabulous holiday presents for the trendy and chic person in your life.
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Sharon's Studio of Gloucester is Offering a Holiday Portrait Special
The studio is offering a special deal of $100 for tons of photos taken in a 20-minute session. Hurry and book your appointment today! Available 7 days a week, now through the end of December.
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Shop Maritime Gloucester's Gift Shop This Holiday Season
Please come down and support the amazing creative spirit of Maritime Gloucester's artists and photographers. As you do your holiday shopping, they still have some Christmas Trees available so you can get your shopping and decorating needs done in one stop!
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Capt. Lester S. Wass American Legion Post No. 3 Proudly Supports These Veteran Owned Businesses, Now More Than Ever During This Covid-19 Crisis
It is especially critical during this holiday season to support these veteran retail businesses. At least buy a gift certificate! They served their country and you, it's time you serve them!
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Buy Your Gloucester 400 Commemorative Medal Before They Sell Out
Give the gift of Gloucester this holiday season, with Gloucester's official 400th commemorative medal. These limited edition, high-relief 1.5" Antique Bronze medals are issued by the Gloucester Celebration Corporation, official organizers of Gloucester 400.
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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!
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Take a Drive Through Cape Ann and View Beautiful Winter Light Displays
Now Through January 1
Local businesses throughout Cape Ann are getting into the festive spirit by decorating their establishments with twinkling lights and/or creative window displays.
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Christmas in Gloucester
Shop Local • Shop Downtown
Now Through December 17
There are many fun and safe events happening this holiday season. Click the link below to view the extended flyer and schedule of "Christmas in Gloucester" events.
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Holidays in Rockport
Now Through January 1
Rockport's creative community has taken a few of their festivals and made them month-long experiences maintaining the traditions and adding some new ones for you and yours to have a safe and wonderful holiday season.
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Deck the Halls at Hammond Castle
Fridays - Sundays Until December 20
The holidays returned to Hammond Castle Museum! The castle has decked out its halls and partnered with local small businesses to decorate the Castle. While you're visiting the Museum, shop the Museum Shop for unique specialty gifts for your entire holiday shopping list!
This season’s holiday room concepts are sponsored by: All Purpose Flowers of Magnolia | Garden Designs by Kristen | Audrey’s Flower Shop | Harborside Interiors | Sage Floral Studio.
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Backyard Grower's Presents:
DIY Edible Gift Virtual Workshop
December 17
Join Backyard Growers on Zoom for a hands-on demo of a seasonal simple syrup and festive snacks that are perfect for last-minute foodie holiday gifts, or just a tasty treat for you!
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Larkin Cottage Virtual Gala
December 18
The gala, presented by Essex North Shore Agricultual & Technical School, will benefit the Larkin Memorial Cottage project.
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The First Congregational Church of Rockport Invites the Public to Their Annual Ham and Bean Supper
December 19
The supper will be to-go with curbside orders and pick-ups at Brackett's Oceanview Restaurant, 25 Main Street, from 4:30 PM to 7 PM. The price is $10.00. Call 978-423-4855 with any questions.
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Chelsea Berry At Hammond Castle Museum: A Holiday Special
December 20
Join us for a very special live recording of Chelsea Berry at the Hammond Castle Museum at 7 pm EST on Sunday, December 20th! In this virtual performance, Berry’s powerful vocals fill the Great Hall as she performs holiday classics and winter favorites. Let her soulful renditions transport you to a Christmas wonderland, right from the comfort of your own home! Tickets are $20 and ticket holders will have access to the show through January 1st.
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Backyard Growers Holiday Pop-Up Shop is Open Through December 22
The online shop is chock full of unique garden and nature themed gifts that will bring festive fun to family and friends all year round.
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Captain Lester S. Wass Post No. 3 is Offering a Christmas Holiday Ham Dinner to Those in Need on Christmas
American Legion, Post 3, will again be proudly delivering free Christmas Holiday Ham Dinners to the elderly, shut-ins, veterans, and needy in the Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester, Ipswich & Essex areas on CHRISTMAS DAY, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 25, 2020. The American Legion Post No. 3's mission is simple
“NO ONE SHOULD BE ALONE AND WITHOUT A HOT MEAL ON CHRISTMAS DAY!”
Deadlines:
- 6pm Tuesday, December 22, 2020 for MEAL REQUESTS
- 4pm Monday, December 21, 2020 for VOLUNTEERS
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Savour Wine and Cheese: News Update
Savour has increased their safety measures and continues to offer curbside pickup service. Please read the full press release below for more information, including updated hours and new holiday packaged wine specials.
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Watch Windhover's Uplifting QUARRY DANCE lX Film
Windhover Center for the Performing Arts has made their performance, Quarry Dance IX available to their viewers.
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Take Cape Ann Mass In Motion’s Bike Friendly Community Survey
Whether you drive, walk, or bike, your participation in this survey will help to better inform community leaders on Active Transportation opportunities.
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Promote Your Business by Adopting the Gloucester Police Department's New Community Resource Dog
Please contact Lieutenant Nicastro of the Community Impact Unit at (978) 325-5471 for more information.
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FDA Approves First COVID-19 Vaccine
Late on Friday, December 10 the FDC gave its official emergency use authorization for Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine, and vaccine shipments began over the weekend. Massachusetts is receiving 59,475 first doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week and a total of 300,000 first doses of Pfizer and Moderna vaccines by the end of December. (The Pfizer and Moderna vaccines both require two doses administered three to four weeks apart.)
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State Launches Vaccine Distribution Program
With Monday’s delivery of initial shipments of the Pfizer vaccine Massachusetts is launching the state’s vaccine distribution and immunization program this week. Read the Baker-Polito administration’s full vaccine distribution plan and timeline here.
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FDA Advisory Committee to Meet Thursday on Moderna’s COVID-19 Vaccine
The FDA’s Vaccines and Related Biological Products Advisory Committee (VRBPAC) will meet again on December 17, this time to discuss the request for emergency use authorization (EUA) of a COVID-19 vaccine from Massachusetts-based Moderna. Inc. For details and to attend the meeting online please click here.
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CDC Offers Updated Vaccination Information and Guidance
For the most up-to-date COVID-19 information and vaccination guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention please click here.
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Massachusett's Daily Dashboard
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Information Resources
For comprehensive COVID-19 information please visit the Chamber’s special Coronavirus page.
To view the most recent (December 10) weekly COVID-19 Command Center Situation Report from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), please click here.
For the latest COVID-19 news and information for Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.gov.
To view the latest nationwide case information published daily by the CDC please click here.
For the most recent Legislative and COVID-19 newsletter from the office of State Representative Ann-Margaret Ferrante please click here.
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Local Colors Artists' Cooperative is Looking For Artists
Exhibit your work in the gallery and enjoy being among artists where you'll find a positive, creative, and collaborative environment.
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Forklift Operator Position Available at Americold Logistics is Hiring for a Forklift Operator Position
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Cape Ann Youth Friendly Jobs & Internships
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We would like to extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors.
If you are interested in promoting with the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Ken Riehl at [email protected]
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