Business News Update
May 15, 2019
Jim's Notes
Greetings!

Voter’s at the May 6 town meeting overwhelming approved the purchase of the former T-Time driving range on Route 6 in Eastham for $1.6 million, though it is not immediately clear how the 11-acre property will be used once it is acquired. The selectmen have been negotiating with a housing development group for more than a year on the aesthetics of a proposal to build 50 apartments on the property, which was turned down by the zoning board of appeals. While many residents at the meeting expressed interest in building housing on the land, there are still those opposed. Any project or future sale of the property would come back to town meeting for approval. What do you think would be the best use of the property and how could it benefit Eastham? Reply to this email and let us know what you think!
We're always looking for new perspectives and opinions. Have something you'd like to share or discuss? Reply to this email and we could publish it in our next newsletter as an op-ed!
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Chamber News
Earlier this month, we held our Annual Meeting & Breakfast. We would like to thank Brian Carlstrom, Superintendent of the Cape Cod National Seashore, for updating us on everything happening within the seashore that directly impacts our businesses and economy. We would also like to congratulate the business owners who were awarded for their contributions to our community: Business of the Year to Sarah and Ed Wilcox of the Eastham Superette, Philanthropy Award to Scott Kerry of Kerry Insurance Agency, and Networking Award to Katrina Boucher of The Cape Cod Dog.
Member News
Book Your Space Today for the Annual Plant & White Elephant Sale by the Eastham Historical Society held Sunday, June 2 MORE>>>
Read the Cape Cod Children's Place Newsletter for families and caregivers of children living on the Lower and Outer Cape. Spring has sprung and they have a lot going on in May & June! MORE>>>
Think you're ready for yard work and gardening? Warmer weather and longer days entice us to get off the couch and begin much-needed work outside. Pace yourself to avoid injury. Learn this and MORE>>>
Nearly 1,000 walkers - Cape Abilities participants, their family members, guardians, professional staff, and dedicated community partners - will walk side-by-side on Saturday, May 18, along the beautiful 2.2 mile Hyannis Harbor, and then return to the Hyannis Village Green for entertainment, games, food samplings, live music! MORE>>>
 Outer Cape Health Services announced that registration is now open for its Second Annual Charity Golf Classic slated for Monday, June 24 at The Captains Golf Course in Brewster.
Registration is open to all. 
The Well Tavern + Kitchen has a full schedule of entertain through June. Check it out! MORE>>>
Cape Rep Theatre open’s its 34th season with the Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize winning Proof, by David Auburn, through June 2. C all the box office for details 508.896.1888. MORE>>>
Spring has finally sprung and summer is around the corner! This means that the Cape Cod Dog has expanded hours and is now open Monday through Saturday from 9:30-5:00.
Dine at The Pheasant at 905 Main St. (6A) in Dennis in support of CCCP! 10% of sales on May 22nd will support our work in support of children & families.
Come support our veterans at the Orleans-Eastham Elk's Veteran's Breakfast on Sunday, May 26th from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Tickets are $7. Veterans and children 10 & under eat free!
Support the Cape & Island's United Way at the 21st Best Night, held Sunday, June 30 at the Willowbend Country Club. Live music & dancing to Stage Door Canteen, delicious food and beverages from our local chefs and restaurants... all we need is YOU! MORE>>>
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Save the Date
Jul 16 Eastham Garden Tour - Town-wide
Sep 5 Outer Cape Chambers BAH - Pilgrim Monument & Provincetown Museum
Sep 6 - 8 Windmill Weekend - Town-wide
Sep 26 Eastham Golf Tournament - Captains Golf Course
Nov 23 Eastham Turnip Festival - Nauset Regional High School
Nov 30 Small Business Saturday - Town-wide
Nov 30 - Dec 31 Christmas in Eastham - Town-wide

Featured Articles
Free Bike Rentals for Eastham Chamber Members for Bike to Work Week
The Little Capistrano Bike Shop is offering free bike rentals for Eastham Chamber members in celebration of Bike to Work week! Get a free 48 hour bike rental (helmet, lock, basket and map included) .

Valid May 13th through May 17th, 2019.

Open 7 days a week 9am-5pm.
30 Salt Pond Rd. Eastham
508-255-6515

And their Wellfleet location is opening Memorial Day weekend!
Culture often moves faster than the law and that has been the case with cannabis in Massachusetts. This event will bring together the experts to debunk the myths and open you up to all the business opportunities surrounding the cannabis business in the Commonwealth.

DATE: May 22, 2019
PLACE: Cape Codder Resort & Spa 
Registration/Networking 12:30 – 1:00
Opening Keynote 1:00
Breakout Sessions 2:00 – 5:00
Cost: $65
QuickBooks Help Session
Do you use QuickBooks Online or QuickBooks Desktop? Are you having trouble, stuck on something or are things just not working right? Where do you go for help? 

Come to the QuickBooks Help Session held in the CDP Conference Room in Eastham on Tuesday, May 28 from 3:00 -5:00 pm and get your questions answered.

Drop-Ins are welcome, but those with a scheduled appointment will be given preference. These sessions are free to Lower Cape small businesses. 
Town of Eastham Annual Election Warrant with Finance Committee Report & Recommendations

Annual Town Election
May 21, 2019 from 7:00 am - 8:00 pm
Eastham Town Hall
2500 State Highway , Eastham, MA
2019 Household Hazardous Waste Collections
Saturday May 18, 2019
9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Eastham DPW
Boat Shrink Wrap Recycling Program
Through June 30 (while space lasts)

To help reduce the amount of plastic waste that enters the environment, Woods Hole Sea Grant is conducting a free shrink wrap recycling program on Cape Cod. This spring, boat owners can bring their clean, bundled shrink wrap to one of three locations across the Cape to be recycled.

We can only accept clean, white shrink wrap. All doors, strapping, zippers and other non-shrink wrap materials MUST be removed from it. Please see instructions on how to bundle your shrink wrap for recycling.

Who Can Participate?

This program is for Cape residents.

Location and Times

Eastham Transfer Station
Thursdays, noon - 3 p.m.

"Dump stickers" are not required for shrink wrap recycling program.
Join Our Infrastructure Effort - We need Your Help!
Last week President Trump met with Congressional Democrats and agreed to pursue a big infrastructure package and to meet again in three weeks to see if they can resolve how to pay for it. The Cape Cod Chambers are working together and with other Chambers across the nation to promote a bipartisan agreement.
 
You can help by taking to social media using the hashtag  #InfrastructureNow and commenting about the need for an infrastructure bill now. 
Additionally, the MassDOT is preparing the next five-year capital plan, a spending plan that will guide investments in our transportation system between 2020 and 2024. The Capital Investment Plan (CIP) determines how they prioritize and fund our investments, covering all transportation projects.

They want to hear from you about your priorities for transportation projects both local and statewide. Representatives from MassDOT will inform attendees on how to get involved at the local and state level, provide a draft overview of the 2020 – 2024 CIP and record your input about your transportation needs and capital priorities Wednesday May 22 at 6:30 pm at the Falmouth Library.
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Bits & Pieces
You're invited to the 2019 Gala.
If you've attended in the past you know what a fun event this will be, but more importantly how much this event benefits The Family Pantry of Cape Cod and the clients we serve. This year we're highlighting Boston's very own "World Premiere Band" - featured at the biggest events around! You'll need your dancing shoes for this one! The Gala will be held at the Wychmere Beach Club in Harwichport on Sunday, June 9th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. MORE>>>
The Baker Administration extended the deadline for employers to secure private insurance that would allow them to opt out of the Massachusetts paid family and medical leave system. MORE>>>
The Eastham Hiking Club, which organizes hikes on the Outer Cape, released their May schedule .
Windmill
Check out May/June issue of the Eastham Senior Center’s Windmill Whisperings Newsletter where they kick things off with Older American’s Month! This year’s theme is, connect, create and contribute.  MORE>>>
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Board of Directors
President, Darin Krum, Eastham ACE Hardware
Vice President, Bob Sheldon, RE/MAX Spectrum Real Estate
Treasurer, Trina Brown, Cape Cod Five Cents Savings
  Secretary, Michael White, Cape Computer Advisors
 
Jim Russo, Executive Director
 
Elizabeth Aldred, Cape Cod Children’s Place
Kathy Bunnell, Anchorage on the Cove
John Largey, Skyline Homes
Scott McAllister, M.A. Frazier Disposal, Co.
Sarah Wilcox, Eastham Superette
Mission Statement
The Eastham Chamber of Commerce supports and advocates for the economic health, environmental awareness and cultural richness of our community.
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