Making a Difference
Our Members. Our Community. Our Region.
|
|
Manchester-by-the-Sea | Photo Credit: Joe Codrington |
|
Opening of New Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and Cape Ann Community Foundation Offices and Visitor Center a Milestone Event for Cape Ann and Region’s Businesses
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony, Placement of Time Capsule, and Virtual Community-Wide Celebration Set for August 28
Cape Ann, MA --- August 18, 2020 --- The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and its affiliated Cape Ann Community Foundation today announced the opening of its new office and visitor center at 24 Harbor Loop in Gloucester, marking a major milestone for both organizations, the Chamber’s members, and the entire Cape Ann community.
|
|
|
Introducing Our New Member Savings Program
The Chamber has partnered with TableBoost, the leading Facilities Management app for small, independent restaurants. TableBoost automates the process of managing all of your equipment and systems. TableBoost is free and Chamber members will also receive implementation support at no charge. TableBoost is offering up to $200 in credits for new customers!
|
|
|
|
Coffee and Connections Virtual Networking Event on Thursday, September 3
We are happy to announce that our Zoom Informational Sharing Sessions are back! Occurring on the first Thursday of the month at 8:30am, the Cape Ann Chamber will be hosting the new informational sharing session “Coffee and Connections.” We have missed connecting with our members on a monthly basis and look forward to getting “virtually” back together
Stay Tuned for More Information and Details
|
|
|
|
Sale By The Sea in Manchester on
Saturday, August 29
Sale By The Sea is a celebration of the things that are synonymous with Cape Ann in the summertime: our community! Show your support to our downtown retailers and restaurants by joining us on August 29
|
|
|
|
Save the Date! Virtual $25K Game on Saturday, October 15
Every October, The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts the premiere giveaway night on Cape Ann: The $25,000 Game. A total of $25,000 is given away including- one Grand Prize of $10,000
This year we are moving to a virtual event but it will still be a night of fun! Call or visit the Chamber to purchase your ticket
|
|
|
|
Beach Cleanup with Seaside Sustainability Senior Volunteer Corps
Seaside Sustainability, a nonprofit North Shore environmental organization committed to protecting the oceans and marine life, is launching a Senior Corps of Volunteers with monthly coastal cleanups at different beaches in the area. Masks and social distance guidelines will be expected
|
|
|
|
The Cornerstone Creative is Now Open
Yesterday The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Cornerstone Creative. The Cornerstone Creative is a non-profit mentorship program utilizing woodworking and craftsmanship to help shape the futures of the young men and women in Gloucester
|
|
Savour-Summer Daily Virtual Grand Wine Tasting
The Savour-Summer Virtual Grand Wine Tasting lives on the Savour Wine and Cheese website. For the 2-week event visitors have access to the tasting information on 45 select, curated wines available for purchase 24/7
|
|
Windhover Announces The 60 Second Trailer For Quarry Dance IX Now
The 30-minute film is still being edited, and original music is being composed for the film now by Russ Gershon. The Quarry Dances were born from a vision of Ina Hahn, Windhover’s founding Director, whose goal was to marry the art of dance with the pristine granite landscapes of the magical quarries of Cape Ann.
|
|
Misselwood Rally Series Part II – Sunday, August 23
Part II of the Misselwood Rally Series will take participants along the historic roads of the North Shore, it’s basically a rolling parade of classic cars. There will be around 25 to 30 cars participating
|
|
|
|
Essex County Artist Webinars for
a Post-COVID World
Assets for Artists has redesigned its business and financial education programming to provide artists with new, crisis-focused, distance-learning opportunities that largely retain the intimate cohort-focused style of our in-person workshops
These workshops are only open to artists who currently reside in Essex County, Massachusetts
|
|
Dashboard for August 17: The most recent daily Dashboard of Public Health Indicators continues to report encouraging trends. The positive test rate (7-day weighted average) has remained below 2% since early July and is now down to 1.4%, its lowest observed value since data collection began. The 3-day weighted average number of hospitalized patients has stayed below 400 since July 24, with 367 reported hospitalized as of August 16.
New Travel Order Remains in Effect. As of August 1, with certain exemptions, visitors to Massachusetts and Massachusetts residents returning from states other than Hawaii, New York and the other New England states (with the exception of Rhode Island) are now required to self-quarantine for 14 days unless they have had a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arriving. For details, please click here. For a one-page printable flyer on the travel order, please click here.
SBA Provides Answers to PPP Loan Forgiveness Questions. Last week the Small Business Administration issued guidance on the loan forgiveness process for businesses that have received PPP loans. For the full FAQ document please click here.
Information Resources:
For comprehensive COVID-19 information please visit the Chamber’s special Coronavirus page.
For the latest COVID-19 news and information for Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.gov.
|
|
Local Sales, Discounts & Promotions |
This 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! |
|
|
Mortgage Network, Inc. - Ray D'Amico (MA,ME & NH) is Offering a $500 Closing Cost Credit
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce members can now enjoy a $500 Closing Cost Credit with loan officer, Ray D’Amico. Members can use this on their next purchase or Refinance!
|
|
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 ken@capeannchamber.com
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
