IPSWICH — The merger of the Ipswich and Cape Ann chambers of commerce will be consummated with the clinking of glasses and possibly finger food this Thursday, Sept. 2. Formerly run by volunteers, the Ipswich Chamber board recently opted to join the larger Cape Ann Chamber, which has eight staff members. The directors of both […]

Dear Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce member, We are pleased to share with you the exciting news that the boards of directors of the Cape Ann and Ipswich Chambers of Commerce have completed the merger of our respective organizations to create the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. As we reported to you in May, […]

We are excited to announce two important staffing changes. First, Olivia Perez-O’Dess, formally Director of Member Services has taken a new role as Director of Community Relations. We are doing this as a result of our merger with Ipswich, and your feedback that we need to spend more time in the communities. Olivia will lead […]

IPSWICH — The Ipswich Chamber of Commerce looks set to merge with the larger Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce (CACC). “We feel that we have found an exciting way to add additional support (WAY more additional support) to you that will be consistent, professional, and have so many more opportunities for you,” the Ipswich Chamber […]

We have some exciting news to share with our members that will benefit all of you and the communities we now serve and one of our neighboring communities.  In early February, the leadership of the Ipswich Chamber of Commerce approached us about a possible merger between our two entities, which would result in the strengthening […]

ESSEX RESIDENT Susan Gould-Coviello is a familiar community fixture.  She’s a known local business owner, she’s been an important player in town government and the school district, and she has been the executive director at a regional health nonprofit.    It’s no surprise, then, that Coviello was named 2021 President of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, where she […]