With the temperatures falling and days shortening, it is indeed beginning to feel a lot like the Holidays… We are in full holiday mode as we gear up to bring Santa to our region, encourage locals and visitors to shop local, and celebrate the holidays and year in each of our five communities. We have […]

October was an incredibly busy month for the Chamber and greater Cape Ann! We kicked it off with a terrific networking event at Appleton Farms in Ipswich. Next was the panel discussion titled “Empowered women, empowering women” at the inspiring Businesswomen’s Luncheon featuring  three highly accomplished businesswomen leaders as panelists: Sheree Zizik – Beauport Hospitality […]

September on Cape Ann was just glorious this year! Fall is officially here, and with it comes a whole new set of Chamber initiatives, including fun events and re-focusing on our economic and education priorities. First, a quick look back at last month – we had a very busy September featuring a first Blackburn Brew […]

Wow, what an incredibly beautiful summer – it is not often we wish for rain – where did it go?! The cooler air is rolling in, the humidity is rolling out, and Summer 2022 on greater Cape Ann is fast fading as fond memories. The dry weather was a boon for our hospitality businesses and […]

August brings us into peak visitor and summertime fun season! A quick look back at July – whew it was HOT and DRY – a BIG month for our visitors and locals to enjoy all that the region has to offer with amazing beaches, activities of all types, dining, shopping and accommodations. Our first Block […]

With a historic June now behind us with more than 20 events including celebrating our five 2022 Small Business Winners, Community Division Meetings, several networking events (including a six Chamber extravaganza at Misselwood and another BIG one at Crane Castle) and eight ribbon cuttings, we are in final planning mode for our major summertime community […]