The drive for entrepreneurship can be expressed in many ways - there are those whose passion to invent, create and innovate cannot be contained. There are others who may have the passion for entrepreneurship yet who choose to express that through a different path - franchising. In this issue, we speak to a variety of franchise owners about their businesses. Our February issue also offers profiles of Snowy Owl Coffee Roasters, Scappini and Pina CPAs, and business news from around the region. Read the issue here.
Lisa Oliver appointed new President and CEO of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod
Joel Crowell, President and CEO of The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod, on behalf of the Bank's Board of Directors, has announced the appointment of Lisa Oliver as his successor. Oliver becomes only the 5th President of the 95-year-old community Bank and the first female to assume the role. Read more here.
Educational sessions announced for The Future of Marketing Conference
Covering topics ranging from using video to bolster your brand to mobile strategies that really work, the educational sessions at The Future of Marketing on March 23 promise to offer practical strategic information for businesses to improve their marketing efforts. As with the keynotes, the sessions will be led by some of the most innovative minds in marketing today.
Learn more and register for The Future of Marketing here.
Cape Abilities announces new Associate Executive Director of Program Operations
Cape Abilities, a non-profit organization well-known for providing quality services for individuals with disabilities across Cape Cod, welcomes Jennifer Petersen as its new Associate Executive Director of Program Operations, effective immediately.
Read more here.
Nominations are now open for our 2017 40 Under 40 Awards
The nomination period for the 2017 Cape & Plymouth Business 40 Under 40 Awards is now open. The awards honor distinguished businesspeople under the age of 40. This program spotlights the region's top young business leaders who excel in their industry and show dynamic leadership.
Click here for the criteria and nomination form.
Human Resources: HR practices that will help protect your business, Part II
By Pamela Sande This two-part article discusses HR practices that are relatively simple to implement and that go a long way towards protecting your business - the first five tips appeared in our January 2017 issue. Read the full article here.
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Inside our February issue: Franchising and more!
Educational sessions announced for The Future 
Nominations are now open for our 2017 40 Under 40 Awards
