The Health & Wellness Committee met virtually via Zoom on Friday morning, Dec. 4. We learned that committee member and Insurance Benefits professional, Heidi Herdman, has not let Covid-19 slow her down one little bit. She uses no less than 5 (that’s five!) personal computers, daily, to deliver appropriate services to her clients. Jennifer Donnelly, […]
The Government Affairs Update – January 2021
At the Council’s regular monthly meeting on December 8, Ken gave an update on the Chamber operations and initiatives, including the North Shore Blue Economy. Ken also gave a brief update on the status of the town of Essex’s deliberations on special event/ entertainment licensing. The Council discussed the annual process of tax classification in […]
CEO & President Update – January 2021
Here we go: welcome to 2021, and good riddance to 2020! Happy New Year from Susan Gould Coviello and Ken Riehl! Susan is the Board President for the Chamber’s 99th year and of course you already know Ken, the Chamber’s CEO. We are so looking forward to working with each other, and most importantly, each […]
Tourism Council Update – January 2021
Late November and December is a special time for everyone on Cape Ann, but this is particularly true to the region’s tourism community. These are typically the busiest weeks of off-season in terms of visitors, and it’s when many of our tourism businesses plan for the year ahead. Despite the challenges of 2020, that was […]
The Government Affairs Update -December 2020
At the Council’s most recent meeting on November 10, Ken gave an update on the Chamber operations and initiatives, including the North Shore Blue Economy. Ken reported that the group is working to complete the Phase 1 report. Ken also gave brief updates on the Governor’s recent executive order limiting business hours and gatherings, and […]
CEO & President Update – December 2020
December CACC Update from Tony & Ken With the wind gusting and temperatures falling, it is indeed beginning to feel a bit like Christmas and the holidays on Cape Ann. We are in full holiday mode as we gear up to bring Santa – safely – to Cape Ann’s shores, encouraging residents and […]