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Coffee & Connections (Virtual Networking)
Thursday, February 2 | 9 AM
Register Today
Please join us on the first Thursday of the month at 9 AM for our virtual Coffee & Connections. For new & prospective members, this is the perfect opportunity to introduce your business and meet other members and Chamber staff. For veteran members, it is a great way to let new members learn about your business and talk about anything new and exciting in the works for you. So grab a cup of your favorite morning beverage and Zoom in from your home or office for an informal "Get to Know My Business" networking session. Also, if you know someone who would enjoy learning more about the Chamber, please invite them to attend!
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Business After Hours
Wednesday, February 15 | 5 - 7 PM
Woodman's of Essex
Includes a Ribbon Cutting to Celebrate recent Renovations.
Join us for a fun evening of networking and light appetizers at Woodman’s of Essex. Please stop by to help the Woodman’s family & staff celebrate their re-opening after being closed for renovations during January. Cash bar available. Download Flyer
Please Register to Attend
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2023 Irish Sweepstakes
Thursday, March 16 | 5 - 7 PM
Gloucester Elks at Bass Rocks
Are you ready to test your luck this Saint Patrick's Day? The 24th Annual Irish Sweepstakes party & drawing will be at the Elks at Bass Rocks to on Thursday, March 16! Several "pots of gold" will be given out! A total of $20,000 with the largest prize being $10,000!
Grand Prize: $10,000
Second Prize: $2,500
Third Prizes (5): $1,000
Fourth Prizes (5): $500
Tickets are $100 each. Only 400 total tickets tickets will be sold - increasing your odds of winning! Tickets will be distributed to the Board members to sell, or visit or call the Chamber to purchase your ticket today!
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Winter Birding Boat Trip with 7 Seas Whale Watch
Saturday, March 25 | 8 AM - 1 PM
Registration Required | $95 per person
Cape Ann is known worldwide for its exciting concentrations of winter seabirds. Thousands of birders visit the rugged coast of Cape Ann and scan the adjacent waters hoping to spot some of the unusual and highly sought-after seabirds that spend the winter months just offshore. The best way to get to see these birds and experience them up close is to visit them in their natural habitat- on the ocean! Register Today
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Presenting Sponsor: Swarovski Optik
Gold Sponsor: Essex Bird & Pet Supply
Additional Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Download Sponsorship Form or contact Michelle for details
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Wake Up Spirit
Sunday, February 5 | 11 AM - 1 PM
Wake Up Spirit is a dance of heart and community. A safe place to connect to spirit through movement and sound. We are so blessed to have this time and space to move our bodies freely, without judgement, to dance our prayers and dreams together. We gather on the first Sunday of every month at the Floating Lotus on Main Street in Gloucester.
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Wedding Showcase 2023
Sunday, February 5 | 4 - 7 PM
Cruiseport Gloucester
Join Beauport Hotel and Cruiseport Gloucester and the best Professional Vendors in the business!
Meet vendors in every category in preparation for your wedding day. While you're here, you will have the opportunity to mingle with all of our exclusive preferred vendors while viewing one of of the North Shore's premier wedding venues, Cruiseport Gloucester.
Download Flyer | Buy Tickets Now
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True or False - Do you know your core privacy principles?
Morse Law Free Webinar
Thursday, February 9 | 12 - 1 PM
Via Zoom
Faith Kasparian and Ann O’Rourke will host an interactive ‘true or false’ session that will get you up-to-speed on data privacy basics. This program will provide an overview of the U.S. and EU privacy law landscapes and describe the core principles that underlie most privacy laws. Register for Webinar
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Firelight Nights on Friday & Saturday
February 10 & 11 | February 17 & 18
Castle Hill on the Crane Estate
Get outdoors for a magical night for grownups. Think summer picnic concert but without the bugs and kiddos. And oh yeah, there will be roaring fire pits and hot adult beverages. Held in the courtyard in front of the Great House, this winter concert experience includes onsite parking, entertainment, s’mores fixing, and 1 drink ticket. Learn More and Buy Tickets
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In-Person Workshop: DIY Healthy Soil Amendments
Thursday, February 23 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM
Backyard Growers
Join Backyard Growers to learn the basics of garden soil health through composition, testing, and amendments, all of which can be done in a garden yourself. In this workshop, they will demonstrate different soil amendments and participants are encouraged to bring questions about their own growing and soil experiences. Learn More & Register
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Get Ready for Valentine's Day | |
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Cards for a Cause
Local Colors Artist's Cooperative
Buy a special Valentine Card and vote for a Cape Ann good cause. For every card purchased, you receive one vote. Each organization will receive a portion of the proceeds based on the % of their votes. Download Flyer for more details.
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Valentine's Mixology at Appleton Farms
Tuesday, February 7 | 6 - 8 PM
What better way to show you care than mixing up the perfect cocktail for your loved ones this Valentine’s week?
Culinary Workshop:
Valentine's Day Dinner
Tuesday, February 14 | 6 - 8 PM
Learn the secrets to making a delicious multi-course Valentine’s Meal sure to impress. Class will end with a shared meal and future inspiration for cozy meals for two.
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