October 22, 2025 – The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce announced today that Sam Bevins, who has served as Interim Director since January 2025, has been appointed the organization’s Chief Executive Officer. A Gloucester native, Bevins began his career with the Chamber working at the Rockport visitor center and was named Director of Member […]
Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Plan Building on Existing Staff
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has outlined a leadership plan for the organization’s operations following the transition announced late last year. In December, CEO Stephen Buckley announced plans to resign effective February 14, and the Chamber Board has been working on a leadership plan that builds on the current staff. Board President Jim […]
Cape Ann Innovators Collaborative – Current Workforce Challenges
On November 8, 2023, the Cape Ann Innovators Collaborative of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber Chamber hosted a 4 member panel presentation on Current Workforce Challenges and Solutions for the Existing Labor Market. Please see video below for full program. Panelists included:Jason Andree, Vice President, Addison Gilbert Hospital (Time stamp: 2:05)Neil Costa, CEO, HireClix (Time […]
2023 Holidays on Greater Cape Ann
PLEASE SEE FULL HOLIDAY CALENDAR HERE Below is a list of general community events taking place in our five communities. This is a fluid list that will be updated as needed. Do you have a community wide event that should be included? If so, please contact us at info@capeannchamber.com (please do not submit individual member […]
We are thrilled to announce Stephen Buckley as incoming CEO of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.
The Board and I are very excited to announce that Gloucester resident and Boston area business executive Stephen Buckley will succeed Ken Riehl as the organization’s chief executive officer. Steve was selected following a four-month search that attracted more than 50 candidates from across the U.S. The search committee presented its recommendation to the Chamber’s […]
Letter from Caitlin Pszenny, Board President
August 17, 2022 Dear GCACC Members, We wish to inform you that Ken Riehl, who has served the Cape Ann community as CEO of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce since 2013, has announced that he is retiring from the Chamber at the end of this year. Ken looks forward to remaining active in […]