November 26, 2024 The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the next phase of our Cape Ann Conversations podcast, which will feature discussion panels on topics of concern for our communities. Today’s introductory panel discussion is a conversation with local veterans Larry Jordan, Ed Marsh, Rich Barbato, and Nic Pszenny, who […]
Pauline’s Gifts: Gifts from the Heart with a Personal Touch
November 21, 2024 A decorative artist, Pauline Bresnahan opened the shop of her dreams, Pauline’s Gifts, when her children were starting kindergarten and she didn’t want a “real job.” She always had her eye on the storefront, and with the wholehearted support of her husband, was able to acquire the shop, and Pauline’s Gifts was […]
Attorney Amy L. Connors – Guiding and Helping People through the Real Estate Legal Process
November 14, 2024 If “business and real estate lawyer” conjures the image of a boring, stuffy person, then you need to meet Amy Connors! She is a top-notch attorney who is anything but cookie-cutter. She brings energy, passion, and her whole self (including a love of rock ‘n roll and hot pink) to her work. […]
Masshole Biscuit Co – The Ben & Jerry’s of Dog Biscuits
November 7, 2024 TWhat do you get if you combine a little bit of pandemic boredom, a desire to create a healthy dog treat, and the only cookie cutter in the house being one shaped like the state of Massachusetts? You get the birth of Masshole Biscuit Co. Founded in October 2023 by CaSandra Parkhurst […]
Getting the World to be a Little More Sustainable Every Day
October 31, 2024 There is a lot more to Seaside Sustainability than the sea, according to Founder Eric Magers, who admits the company name may be a bit misleading. While their local Cape Ann efforts are highly focused on the sea and marine health, their global reach encompasses so much more. Focusing on Sustainability, Education, […]
I Like the “Creepy Crawlies”
October 24, 2024 Rick Roth, Executive Director of the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team, has liked the “creepy crawlies” since he caught his first snake (Northern brown) on the way home from kindergarten. In 1990, Rick and a few friends founded the Cape Ann Vernal Pond Team (CAVPT). They began by leading nighttime field trips […]