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Business After Hours is Tonight
Wednesday, Feb. 21 | 5 - 7 PM
Boo-Bird Restaurant, MBTS
Register Now
Join us for a fun evening of networking at Boo-Bird. Remember to bring your business card to be entered into the door prize drawing.
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New Member Reception
Thursday, February 29 | 5 - 7 PM
Please join us at the New Member Reception at the Chamber office for an informal networking and information session regarding your Chamber membership, what it offers, and how to maximize your benefits. The session is also open to any member who would like a "refresher" on member benefits. Please Register Here
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Economic Outlook Breakfast
Thursday, March 7 | 7:30 - 9 AM
Cake Ann, Gloucester MA
Please join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber on Thursday, March 7 at Cake Ann for our annual Economic Outlook Breakfast featuring guest speaker, Secretary Lauren E. Jones, from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Secretary Jones will discuss the State Workforce Plan, programs, and initiatives to help develop, attract, and retain talent, (i.e. registered apprenticeship, WCTF grants), and look ahead into FY’25.
Limited Seating Available - Register Today to Reserve Your Spot
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Presenting Sponsor: National Grid
Gold Sponsors: Applied Materials, Beauport Financial Services, Cape Ann Savings Bank
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Coffee & Connections
Thursday, March 7
9 -10 AM
Grab your favorite morning beverage and join us for Coffee & Connections. Join us via Zoom to learn about other member businesses and let them know about your business and any plans for the new year. This is a great way for new members to get acquainted with the Chamber family. Register Now
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25th Annual Irish Sweepstakes
Thursday, March 14 | 5 - 7 PM
Get your tickets now for your chance to win $10K! Only 400 tickets are being sold so your chances to win are very good. Limited tickets are available online for purchase, or reach out by phone at 978-283-1601 and we will put you in touch with an individual seller.
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SAVE THE DATE
32nd Annual Rockport Community Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, March 30 | 2 PM Sharp
Bring the kids to Millbrook Meadows for the annual Rockport Community Easter Egg Hunt and photo opp with the Eater Bunny. Volunteers and donations are always greatly appreciated. Small prizes may be dropped off at the Rockport branch of the Institution for Savings or at the Chamber office. Financial gifts are also welcomed and may be made online or at the Chamber office. Please contact Michelle for details.
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Community Bake Sale is Today
Wednesday, February 21 | 1 - 3 PM
The Residence at Riverbend
149 County Road, Ipswich
Stop by our community to purchase delicious treats prepared by our residents, associates, chefs and other bakers. All proceeds from the bake sale will be donated to Ipswich Caring. Please bring cash to purchase bake sale treats!
Ipswich Caring is a non-profit organization founded more than 40 years ago and helps 200 children, 100 families, and 700 seniors each year in our community.
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Open House: Wellspring's History Lives Here Exhibit Tours & Family Activities
Saturday, February 24 | 10 AM - 12 PM
In honor of Black History Month, come visit the historic Davis-Freeman House in West Gloucester to experience Wellspring’s HISTORY LIVES HERE exhibit. Docent-led tours of the exhibit will engage and inform you on an important piece of Gloucester’s history. In 1826, the Freeman family came to own and live at the property at the head of the Little River. Learn the fascinating story of the Freemans, a prominent family who for more than 100 years owned and lived in the home where Wellspring is headquartered today.
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Love is My Medicine (2 Sessions)
Monday, February 26 | 7 - 8 PM
Tuesday, February 27 | 12 - 1 PM
Are you too busy and thus neglecting to take time for yourself? Caring for others and putting everyone else’s needs first is a surefire way to burn out fast. When we fill ourselves up with love, it has the trickle-down effect of making us better partners, parents, friends, caregivers, employees, leaders, and overall humans. All of our relationships improve! Learn More & Register
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Googans After Hours: Portuguese Wine Tasting with Paige Farrell
Wednesday, February 28 | 4 - 8 PM
Ola! Join us for Googans After Hours with an evening of sipping Portuguese wine varieties with expert sommelier Paige Farrell! Stop by for a glass or enjoy the tasting flight and stay for an educational presentation on two wine producers comparing their tinto & branco wines. Learn More
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Beauport Hotel Fireside Chat & Book Signing: Lisa Lutoff-Perlo
Monday, March 4 | 6 - 8 PM
Join Beauport Hotel for their first Fireside Chat Speaker Event & Book Signing with Gloucester's own, Lisa Lutoff-Perlo. Vice Chairman, External Affairs for the Royal Caribbean Group. Lutoff-Perlo is recognized for her work on broad strategic initiatives with industry organizations and key external stakeholders for the Royal Caribbean Group. Prior to that, she served as President and CEO of Celebrity Cruises from 2014 to 2023, the first woman to take the helm of a Royal Caribbean Group brand and one of the few women then leading a multi-billion dollar brand. Reserve Your Spot for Free
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Looking for more exposure for your business or special promotion? We offer several opportunities for advertising in Soundings.
For details, please download the 2024 Advertising Contract or contact Cindy.
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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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