Ken Davis, Cape Ann Savings Bank

Manchester Reception

Monday, September 20 | 5-7 PM

American Legion Post 113 | 14 Church Street,

Manchester-by-the-Sea (Please park behind Legion building)

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Jay Smith, Smith Ace Hardware & Lumber

Rockport Reception

Tuesday, September 21 | 5-7 Pm

Emerson Inn Seaside Resort |1 Cathedral Ave, Rockport

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Bob Gillis, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Retired

Gloucester Reception

Wednesday, September 22 | 5 - 7 PM

Lobsta Land Patio | 84 Causeway Street, Gloucester

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Jimmy Roumelotis, Cape Ann Pizza

Essex Reception

Thursday, September 23 | 5 - 7 PM

Woodman's | 119 Main Street, Essex

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Alex Doyle, Conley's Drug Store

Ipswich Reception

Monday, September 27 | 5 - 7 PM

Ipswich Inn | 2 East Street, Ipswich

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Friday, October 1| 11:30 AM - 1 PM

Castle Manor Inn | 141 Essex Avenue, Gloucester

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There’s still time to sign up for Thursday’s Social Media Marketing on September 23 with PR & Marketing Consultant Noelle Guerin of Cru of Two PR. We’ll meet at Castle Manor Inn, Gloucester and on zoom. This includes a complimentary lunch. And, check out our free digital learning tools for Cape Ann business owners and their employees at CapeAnnChamber.com/regional-pilot-grant.

If you haven't yet been to see Cape Ann Museum's 'new' space- now is your opportunity- it is fabulous! Join us as we help the Museum celebrate their new Green and officially welcome them with a Ribbon Cutting (6 PM).

Please note that due to very limited parking at the Green, we will be shuttling people to and from the event from the Pleasant Street campus.

Please plan to park downtown and gather at the courtyard of the museum's downtown campus, 27 Pleasant Street.

David Bergeron of Beauport Hearing Care in Magnolia leads this seminar introducing a holistic approach to support hearing wellness and treat hearing loss. We call it WHOLEHearing. Hearing wellness is a lifelong concern that begins with birth. If you enjoy exceptional hearing, WHOLEHearing will help you protect and conserve your hearing. If you are experiencing hearing loss or tinnitus, WHOLEHearing incorporates a broad spectrum of treatment options and lifestyle interventions that support and improve your ability to hear and interpret sound.

The highly anticipated $25K Game is back for 2021. Yes, we are giving away $25,000 in cash prices, and there are 12 chances to win with prizes ranging from $10,000 to $500 – these are the best odds on Cape Ann! Swing by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber to purchase your tickets today. 50/50 Raffle tickets are also available for purchase.

RSVP as soon as possible if you wish to attend the drawing in person. Your ticket includes entry to the event for two at the Elks at Bass Rocks. Limited capacity - call us at (978) 283 - 1601 to reserve your seat.

This year’s Businesswomen’s Luncheon will be held on Thursday, October 14, at the Beauport Hotel. Karen Hanson, License Partner, Engel & Völkers by the Sea will be our featured Speaker. Karen will talk about Resiliency- in good times and in tough times. Tickets are $35, tables of 10 are available for $350.

Join us for two dates in October for the City of Gloucester Candidate Forums. The events will feature the School Committee, Mayoral, Councilor-at-Large and Ward 2 candidates. Save the dates and look for updates on the venue. The forums are presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce's Government Affairs Council. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities available for this event, please contact olivia@capeannchamber.com

Save the date - The Chamber’s biggest fundraiser! With over 200 attendees, the auction is one of the largest on the North Shore. This is a wonderful way to support the organization and help build a stronger Cape Ann region. With 100 Live and Silent items and many door prizes, you will not want to miss this terrific opportunity to celebrate our region and find those special gifts for you and your loved ones!

We are thrilled to announce that our 2022 advertising opportunities are now available. Take advantage of early bird 10% discounts on our display ads by signing up now to advertise in our publications. You can also increase your web presence by advertising on our three websites CapeAnnChamber.com, CapeAnnVacations.com and/or RockportUSA.com

The current editions of our publications are still being widely distributed and are available for pick-up at our office and visitor center.

Summer may be winding down but our visitor centers remain busy. A free benefit of membership is the ability to display your business's brochures, menus and rack cards in our visitor centers. We are currently running low on these promotional items after a busy summer. Please bring them by our office at 24 Harbor Loop, Gloucester or contact info@capeannchamber.com for pick-up.

With heavy hearts our Chamber family mourns the loss of our good friend Walter “Skip” Sheppard III, who recently passed away after a long illness. Skip was the owner of Three Lantern Marine and Fishing in Gloucester and a long-time Chamber member. After a long and successful career in the paper industry, Skip Sheppard found his “true calling” when he purchased and took the helm of Three Lantern. He enjoyed helping his friends and customers at Three Lantern get just the right equipment and gear for their boating and fishing needs, just as he loved taking his own boat out for deep sea fishing in the waters off Cape Ann. We will miss our friend Skip Sheppard, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to Skip’s wife Mary and to their entire family.

This week’s feature member is Savour Wine and Cheese. The Savour experience begins with owner Kathleen Morgan’s singular sensory skill paring wines & food. This business was awarded Best of the North Shore, ’19-’20, for “Best Wine Selection” by North Shore magazine readers. They offer complimentary wine tastings, most Saturday afternoons. If you are a wine lover check out Savour Wine & Cheese at 76 Prospect Steet. Gloucester or online at savourwineandcheese.com.

The goal of the Gloucester Racial Justice team in issuing this survey is to gather the perspective of our BIPOC Gloucester community members and/or all that love and/or support them. We hope the results will help us to focus our attention on the areas where we can make the most impact. Thank you for your time.

Volunteers work about two hours in the late morning, picking up and delivering meals to older residents. This provides several benefits—the elder receives a nutritious meal (sometimes the main meal of their day), they get a quick visit from a friendly volunteer (sometimes the only person they see that day), and as the volunteer gets to know the elders on their route, the volunteer sometimes notices when the elder’s circumstances and/or status changes and can have SeniorCare check in with the elder to make sure everything is all right.

For more information contact the SeniorCare Nutrition Dept at 978-281-1750, M-F, 9 AM - 4 PM.

The Bellissimo Family of Hesperus Avenue appreciate how much small businesses drive the economy. In an effort to help direct travelers to the businesses of Magnolia Village, Bill and Jean Bellissimo restored the nostalgic sign that is pictured below with their three boys. This sign stood in this exact location for decades and hopefully will remain for years to come. What a great gesture by a local family showing support for local businesses. With the help of a great team from the City of Gloucester Department of Public Works, the restored sign was put back in place today.

Young Legends Street Hockey is offering two programs starting in October. Their "Learn to Play" is aimed at 4 to 6-year-olds and will teach the basics of street hockey. This will focus on core elements such as stick handling, passing, and shooting. The other offering is Young Legends' Skill Development Program that builds skills for both street and ice hockey. Each program is 5 weeks and occurs Sunday mornings through October.

Each year BONS celebrates (and honors) the North Shore experts who create perfection for clients on their big day—from the best gowns and engagement rings to cakes and venues!

2022 BONS Wedding Readers' Choice voting runs until October 15, with the winners announced in our January/February 2022 issue. Cast you8r votes for your favorite wedding industry businesses!

The Cape Ann Artisans will host the 38th Annual Fall Tour for two days, Saturday and Sunday, October 9 & 10th.  This will be the third time that the Artisans have hosted the community and visitors in 2021 and each time the artisans have experienced a strong return to experiencing the arts in person.  The tour is self-guided and includes 14 unique studios and 15 Artisans covering a wide range of media including ceramic arts, painting, jewelry, mixed media, quilting, mosaics, weaving, and more!  For those new to the tour, the two-day period allows plenty of time to visit all or a selection of the studios, but an early start is always recommended to fully enjoy the day and take a break mid-day for lunch.

Take a moment to watch a stunning video put together by the Generous Gardners for the 2021 America in Bloom. This short video highlights the incredible work done to beautify Gloucester's Stacy Boulevard. For the Outstanding Achievement category, Gloucester is entered for “Flowers,” and in the Special Award Nomination category for “What’s Old Is New Again – Best Adaptive Reuse Project,” Gloucester is entered for the renovation of the Elizabeth Gordon Smith Garden on Stacy Boulevard. Please take a moment to vote for the work done by the Generous Gardeners for their numerous nominated categories.

BankGloucester is pleased to announce that voting in our 14th Annual “Banking for the Community” program will begin on September 1 and end on September 30. Over the past thirteen years, through this program, the Bank has awarded $225,000 to dozens of deserving non-profit and community organizations. This year the Bank will award a total of $25,000 to 21 organizations. Community votes will determine how the funds are allocated. Voting will take place via our online and paper ballots and will be available for completion at each branch location.

Cape Ann Mass in Motion is launching the Walk the Loop, Circle the Cape 2021 Walking Challenge, and encourages community members age 65 and up to participate. The challenge is sponsored by Cape Ann Mass in Motion along with Cape Ann Seniors on the GO and SeniorCare, Inc., as well as the Gloucester, Rockport, Manchester and Essex Councils on Aging (COA). The challenge begins Sept. 1 and ends Oct. 31. To sign up, residents must call or make an in-person visit to their local COA. Participants will be provided with a free walking journal to track their progress. The journal includes helpful information about milestone badges, local walking options, safety tips, and walking health benefits. Residents can pick up a walking journal at their local COA, at the Chamber of Commerce, or request to have one sent to them by mail. Residents can access the walking journal online here.

The 35th ICC Annual Art Show registration has begun! We are hoping nothing will change ( re: Delta and Covid ) by the time the week-end arrives. Show date: October 1 - 3. Hard copy registration papers are at Zenobia or Ipswich Photo 38 Essex Road. 978.356.7972 for any questions.

SeniorCare is excited to have the opportunity to commemorate 49 years of service on the North Shore and to honor our community heroes. The celebration, which was originally planned as a breakfast buffet, will take place online on the morning of Thursday, October 14, 2021, at 9am. For additional information, tickets and sponsorships, please go to www.seniorcareinc.org or contact SeniorCare at 978-281-1750.

Throughout September guests visiting the Hammond Castle Museum may view the two vintage, Mario Fortuny gowns. Dated between 1920 and 1930, the gowns are made in Fortuny’s “Eleonora” Renaissance style and feature hundreds of silk pleats, Venetian glass beads, and handprinted velvet.  Don't miss your chance to see what the avant-garde was wearing nearly 100 years ago!

Experience a taste of Essex County's historic, cultural, and natural sites during the 20th annual Trails & Sails event series—10 days of free in-person, DIY, and virtual heritage events. Connect with the spectacular places and stories that define the Essex National Heritage Area.

Chelsea Berry returns to the Shalin Liu Performance Center! A Cape Ann favorite, Chelsea is a singer/songwriter with compelling stage presence, soaring vocals, and down-to-earth banter with a bright spirit. Rescheduled from May 2020, this concert is the official release performance for Berry’s newest album, Monsters & Machines.

This fun and educational program is open to players of all levels, ages, and abilities. Weather permitting, those interested are welcome to gather in the Library’s Amphitheater anytime between 11 am and 1 pm to learn and play chess with the last games beginning at 12:45 pm. No reservations or advanced signup is needed.

Swing by the Essex Shipbuilding Museum on Monday to check out their farmer's market, in the shipyard. This is a great opportunity to see local produce vendors and take in the illustrious history of Essex shipbuilding. The Shipyard Grille will be open and serving burgers and dogs.

The Annual Art Auction sponsored by the Friends of the Sawyer Free Library is now on display in the Matz Gallery located in the main lobby of the Sawyer Free Library at 2 Dale Avenue in Gloucester. Come in, enjoy and then bid on the exceptional quality works including paintings, drawings, and mixed media all generously donated by talented artists from throughout the Cape Ann community. The Bidding Book is available through September 30 in the Gallery for silent bids before the online auction which will take place October 1-5 at sawyerfreelibrary.org. Proceeds from this event benefit the Sawyer Free Library.

This free event is the third annual classic car show on Meetinghouse Green displaying vintage or significant cars owned by North Shore collectors. Trophies will be awarded to the best cars and proceeds from car registrations ($15) and free-will donations will benefit the $300K tower restoration now underway at the historic 1806 Meetinghouse.

Approximately thirty cars will be arrayed on the Green. Tours of the Meetinghouse interior will be offered. Food and beverages are available. The audience will judge the cars and trophies

awarded to the winners at the conclusion of the show. Note: the rain date is the following Saturday, October 9, 9 AM to 2 PM

Experience the largest outdoor painting competition in New England! Cape Ann Plein Air (CAPA) celebrates the region’s unparalleled arts legacy as the birthplace of plein air, and supports its several hundred working artists and cultural organizations. Preeminent artists from around the country will be painting all week, with many demonstrations open to the public, and the gala art sale will be held on Saturday, October 9

This ‘Destination Creation’ (normally $899 for a business to attend) course will take place over six (6) Mondays from 6:30pm – 8:00pm, beginning Oct. 4th. Deanne Healey of Peabody Main Streets and Salem Five Bank is a licensed facilitator of Destination Creation and will instruct the class. There is a little homework for accountability each week, and once the course is successfully completed, the grant funds can be put towards improvement of technical aspects of the business – whether that be starting or enhancing a website, improving/beginning social media ads or strategies to increase your Search Engine Optimization, business card design – and more!

Greater Boston SCORE mentors from the local business community conduct a variety of free & low-cost, educational workshops that provide valuable information necessary for establishing and managing a successful business. A few upcoming webinars for small businesses are:

With supplemental Federal unemployment benefits coming to an end this week, many employees will be returning to the workforce in the coming weeks. MassHire, the state’s primary service agency for job seekers, is also a great resource for employers looking for support with recruiting and training employees. MassHire is now offering weekly Employer Resources Webinars every Thursday at 2 PM through September. To learn more about services that can help you hire new employees – including the state’s WorkShare Program

Employers can take advantage of employment and training resources such as help with recruitment and hiring, job matching with potential hires, workforce training grants, and tax credit programs. To find a Business Service Representative, call your local MassHire Career Center and ask for Business Services.

For a complete list is the state’s Career Centers please click here.

There is no cost to the business and no out of pocket cost to the recipient. Conley's Drug Store can offer either the Pfizer Vaccine (Ages 12+) or the Johnson&Johnson (Age 18+).

The GCACC serves the 4 Cape Ann communities, including Boxford, Ipswich, Hamilton, Middleton, Topsfield and Wenham. Vaccines are free to all Massachusetts residents age 12 and above. Identification and health insurance is not required. Walk-ins will be accepted while supplies last at each clinic.

ABC Home Healthcare is a local, family-owned home care agency providing services to the Greater Boston, North Shore, Cape Ann and Merrimack Valley communities for over 15 years. Opportunities exist in all communities we serve!

Backyard Growers is a grassroots community-based organization in Gloucester, MA. We are a small but mighty group of committed people who love what they do, and have fun while we work hard. As the Accounting & Payroll Specialist you are primarily responsible for the organization’s bookkeeping and payroll using our existing software platforms, Xero and Gusto. This is a contractor position that reports to the Executive Director.

Grand Banks Building Products, located in Gloucester, MA is currently hiring a full-time team member for Warehouse Sales & Delivery. They specialize in high-end building product sales including cabinetry, windows, doors, millwork, hardware and more. Grand Banks has been serving our local community for over 30 years and is a family-owned, family-run business who value their employees.

Teaching Assistant and Laboratory Technician Position Available at Gloucester Marine Genomics Institute

GMGI has two positions for a Teaching Assistant and Lab Tech who will play an important role in contributing to our fisheries research programs. The Teaching Assistant & Laboratory Technician will assist the Lead Teacher and Education Director in the day-to-day educational operations of the Academy ensuring that the classroom and teaching laboratory are prepared for students to achieve an effective learning experience on a daily basis.

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