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4 Steps to Improve Your Brand This Year
Thursday, March 30 | 8:30 - 9:30 AM
Greater Cape Ann Chamber Conference Room
Join us for a Free Seminar, 4 Steps to Improve Your Brand This Year, presented by Lauren Georgiades of GL Design Co. This presentation is designed to explain the steps it takes to solidify a company's branding so that it takes on its own life and communicates clearly and consistently to it's desired audience by building brand equity and image.
Learn More & Register Today
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Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Alliance
Inaugural Meeting Announcement
Tuesday, May 23 | 5 - 6:30 PM
Gloucester Stage Company
We are pleased to announce the first official gathering of the newly conceived Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Arts & Culture Alliance.
We invite artists, arts and culture leaders, creative businesses, gig workers, and non-arts business leaders who want to connect with the Cape Ann creative community. We define “culture” broadly to include maritime heritage, which has always had close alignments with the arts on Cape Ann.
Download Flyer | Learn More & RSVP to Attend
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Swing into Spring
Monday, May 8 | 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
Ipswich Country Club
Please Join the Businesswomen of Cape Ann for the First Annual Swing into Spring Golf Event at the Ipswich Country Club. Start your morning with some general instruction and breakout sessions with the Country Club's Golf Pros. After a short break for lunch & networking, we will take to the carts and play 9 holes of "Best Ball". A Continental breakfast and a box lunch are included with the fees.
$149 for members
$165 for non-members
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2nd Annual WellFest
Saturday, May 20 | 11 AM - 2 PM
Harvey Park, Rockport MA
Vendor Application Deadline is March 31
WellFest is an event that will promote the broad range of health and wellness services that are right here on greater Cape Ann. This unique event was a big success in 2022 and we’re excited to continue this community experience in a new venue, the beautiful coastal community of Rockport. Due to limited capacity at Harvey Park, there will be a juried vendor selection process this year.
Download Vendor Application
Download Sponsorship Information
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34th Annual Education & Scholarship Golf Tournament
Call for Sponsors
The net proceeds of this event fund the Chamber’s extensive work with the three Cape Ann schools and Essex Tech and education non-profits. The programming includes: monthly collaboration with all schools and education non-profits, DECA support, intern and mentorships, annual Cape Ann Career & Collage Fair and several scholarships.
Your sponsorship will provide your organization exposure to over 100 area business owners, senior business leaders, and elected officials.
Learn More About Sponsorships
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Volunteers needed at Gloucester Chamber Visitor Center
Do you or someone you know have a few spare hours to fill by giving back to the Greater Cape Ann community? If so, the Chamber is seeking volunteers to help out on weekdays during the spring and summer months. Meet visitors, from around the world, help answer phones, assist with office tasks, and have a fun time with a great team. To learn more, please email Cherl.
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| Department of Industrial Accidents (DIA) awards up to $25,000 to various organizations to fund workplace safety training. Eligible employers within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts covered by the Massachusetts Workers’ Compensation Law (MGL CH. 152) may qualify for funding. | | The Workforce Training Fund Express Program is designed to help businesses respond quickly to change and keep employees engaged. With bite-size grants for just-in-time training and no waiting periods between grants, Express is our fastest path to funding, enhanced with an even more flexible directory of training options and 6 quick steps to success: | | Cape Ann Works: Keep up to date with Cape Ann Works events and announcements on the Chamber website and post jobs or search candidates at capeannworks.com. | | |
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Essex Placemaking Plan Open House + Survey
Wednesday, March 29 | 4 - 7 PM
Essex Town Hall, 3rd Floor Auditorium
The Town of Essex wants to hear your thoughts on creating a new park, streetscape improvements, and wayfinding at the Placemaking Open House. This is a drop-in session, so swing by for 5 minutes or stay and chat for a bit. If you can’t join in person, please click here to take the survey online.
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Enter the 2023 Digital Equity Challenge
Application Deadline March 31
Live Event Finals - April 26
The iHub is working with Essex County Community Foundation to host their second Digital Equity Challenge event. The challenge is open to businesses, organizations and students (high school and college) in Essex County who have projects and ideas to elevate digital equity.
They are seeking projects, solutions, business models and new ventures (for profit or non-profit) that address one or more of the following key areas:
- Addressing Racial Inequities in Digital Access
- Increasing Access to Devices
- Promoting and Growing Digital Literacy
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Wellspring is Searching for Exceptional Candidates to Join their Board of Directors!
Help drive the mission and vision of Wellspring House, while expanding your professional network and honing your leadership skills! Wellspring is currently accepting applications for positions on our Board of Directors.
Wellspring House is guided by the vision of a just society where every member of our community thrives. Our mission is to inspire families and adults on the North Shore to achieve employment and financial security through stable housing, education, job training and career readiness. Download Application
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Manchester-by-the-Sea Annual Town Meeting
Monday, April 3 | 6:30 PM
Memorial Elementary School
At this year’s Annual Town Meeting, scheduled for Monday, April 3, 6:30PM, at the Memorial Elementary School, nine of the twenty articles are proposing changes to accept a new local option provided by state law, adopt or change a general bylaw or amend our zoning regulations.
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Woodman's Gives Back
Wednesday, April 5 | 11:30 AM - 9 PM
CK Pearl Restaurant
Join Woodman's of Essex as they bring back their annual fundraiser, for the first time since 2019. Join them at C.K. Pearl's for lunch and / or dinner, between 11:30 am -9:00 pm and at least 10% of the proceeds will be generously donated to the L. Dexter Woodman Family Foundation.
Featuring musician Chris Fritz-Grice from 5:00-8:00
Call to book your reservation at 978-890-7378.
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Town of Essex Special Town Meeting
Monday, April 10 | 7:30 PM
Essex Elementary School
Like 30 Apple St, which the town purchased at the 2022 Fall Town Meeting, the Town of Essex also now has first right of refusal on the purchase of 31 Apple St. Because we have a limited scope of time to consider the purchase, there will be a Special Town Meeting held to vote on this potential purchase on Monday, April 10 at 7:30pm in the Cafetorium at Essex Elementary School, 12 Story St. View the warrant
Town of Essex Essex Zoning Bylaw - Second Phase First Public Forum
Wednesday, April 12 | 7 - 8:30 PM
Essex Town Hall
The second phase of study concerning the Essex Zoning Bylaw is well underway and the first public forum of this new phase will occur on April 12, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. Please see the event flyer for more information. Download Flyer for More Details
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Pathways for Children & Dolly Parton's Imagination Library
Partnering with Pathways for Children, Dolly Parton's Imagination Library is providing one free, specially-selected, age-appropriate, high-quality book each month to children from birth to age five who live in Beverly, Essex, Gloucester, Manchester, Peabody, Rockport, or Salem.
These books are personalized with your child's name and mailed directly to your home, creating an exciting gifting experience.
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Support Boats Needed for the Blackburn Challenge
Saturday, July 15, 2023
Do you have a motor boat in the greater Cape Ann area? Would you like to spend a few hours on the water enjoying the ocean air with a front-row seat to New England’s most iconic open-water human powered race? The Blackburn Challenge is a 20+ mile open water circumnavigation of Cape Ann using various human powered craft. Each year we have several support boats along the course for the safety of our participants. Each support boat monitors an assigned section of the course for approximately 3 hours and will receive a stipend for fuel. The Cape Ann Rowing Club will provide a safety briefing and orientation to ensure all volunteers are successful and have fun!
For more information contact us at info@CapeAnnRowingClub.com | Learn More
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Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week
Teddy here! I am a sweet silly guy looking for my forever home and family! I absolutely love my dog friends so I am definitely in the market for a home with a pooch., I am my best self and most confident with a doggo friend! I love toys of all sorts and like to play tug and chase! If I sound like a good match for you and your family, please visit www.capeannanimalaid.org/
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Local Sales, Discounts & Promotions
Posting a Shop Our Member deal is a great way to gain exposure for your business by highlighting your special promotions. Take advantage of this FREE member benefit and list yours today by logging into your account!
*Contact Sam at sam@capeannchamber.com if you need assistance
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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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