June 27, 2023

LAST CALL - DEADLINE FOR SPONSORSHIPS IS TOMORROW

Once again, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber is working in partnership with the Town of Ipswich to bring you 8 nights of music, dancing, and fun at the Take Out Terrace on the Ipswich Riverwalk. 

This year, the Tuesday evening events will be held from 6 PM to 8 PM - a more family friendly time slot. The first event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 11 and runs weekly through Tuesday, August 29, for a total of 8 events. See list of musical guests.

This is the perfect opportunity to get your business name in front of hundreds of attendees over the summer and show your support for the Ipswich community. Your generous sponsorship donation will help with subsidizing the musical acts and overall promotion to bring people to Downtown Ipswich.

Two levels of sponsorship are still available which are outlined on the Ipswich Downtown Tuesdays Sponsorship form. Sponsorship deadline is Tuesday, June 27 (for inclusion on printed stage banner).

Questions? Please contact Michelle Pepin at michelle@capeannchamber.com

or 978-283-1601.

The First Gloucester Main Street Block Party

is Just around the Corner.

Don't Miss Out on this Great Opportunity for Your Non-Profit or Business

Saturday, July 15 | 6 -10 PM

Last year all three Gloucester Main Street Block Parties returned to great reception and were attended by thousands, and this year promises to be even better!

Looking to be a Food Vendor at One of the Three main Street Block Parties?

Please contact Michelle at michelle@capeannchamber.com for availability.

Future of Work Symposium

Wednesday, June 28 | 7:15 AM - 12:00 PM

Hawthorne Hotel, Salem

What does the future of work look like? How can we be prepared for it? Come to this Symposium where the Future of Work will be examined. This in person event is free but registration is required. Click Here to Learn More & Register

Please check the Business Resources Category in Chamber Blog for Business Resources available to the Cape Ann region! 

2023 BONS Home Readers’ Choice Awards Voting is Now Open.

Vote for you favorite home related business today. Voting closes August 1.

Zumi’s Employee Safety Presentation Emphasizes De-Escalation

(From Ipswich Local News) On Sunday, Zumi’s owner, Umesh Bhuju, presented to his employees that confidence, awareness, and de-escalation can prevent tense situations when facing difficult customers. Bhuju gave the first of these employee safety presentations in 2007 after Zumi’s staffers were verbally abused over the phone. The presentations continued off and on since then, and Bhuju later got Ipswich police Sergeant Jason Monteiro’s help giving them. Bhuju said he hopes to make the presentations annual and expand them to include multiple local businesses going forward. Read More

Manchester Special Town Meeting to consider new fire truck, revised schools budget

Wednesday, June 28 | 6:30 PM

Memorial Elementary School

(From Manchester Cricket) The Select Board has approved the warrant for a Special Town Meeting to take place on Wednesday, June 28. The meeting will be held at the gymnasium of the Memorial Elementary School starting promptly at 6:30 pm. The main impetus for the Special Meeting is the need to approve a revised budget for the regional school district. Six other articles will be taken up as well. Read More

East Gloucester Gas Mains Work Started

(From Gloucester Daily Times) Gas main replacement work has started on sections of Mt. Pleasant Avenue and Haskell Street in East Gloucester and is expected to wrap up in mid-September, according the city.The city’s update says the full length of Mt. Pleasant Avenue will have a binder coat of asphalt when the project is completed in September and a new top coat will be applied in the spring. The work includes the marking out of underground utilities, excavation of the street to lay new gas main, relaying National Grid customer’s individual gas services and connecting that service to the new main. Learn More

Town of Rockport Employment Opportunities

There are several full time and seasonal job openings listed on the Town of Rockport website. Please visit the Town of Rockport website to learn more about these opportunities.

Trial Proposed for Beach Shuttle

Singing Beach | Manchester-by-the-Sea

(From Gloucester Daily Times) The Select Board last week agreed to give a “provisional” OK to two teens’ proposal to shuttle beach-goers from the MBTA train stop at Manchester-by-the-Sea’s Depot to Singing Beach and back. The plan by Manchester teens Stephen Martin and Preston Potter is to purchase a golf cart for the service, which will be a first-come first-served operation. The pair, who have dubbed themselves the “Beach Bums,” will also cart umbrellas, beach chairs and coolers to the beach. Read More

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week

Hey all, Falcon here and I think it is about my turn to find a family! I am a super sweet, affectionate and outgoing fellow. I love playing with other dogs and am respectful. I adore going for walks and laying on my blankies with a good Nyla bone chew or stuffed Kong. I am eager and willing to learn and have mastered sit. Looking for a buddy to share walks around the block, snuggle time on the couch and occasional adventures with? If so, please visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about me and all the other animals waiting for homes here at the Christopher Cutler Rich Animal Shelter, 4 Paws Lane in Gloucester.

Continuing Hot Deals

Cape Ann YMCA: Reduced rate for Chamber members

Local Sales, Discounts & Promotions 

Posting a Shop Our Member deal is a great way to gain exposure for your business by highlighting your special promotions. Take advantage of this FREE member benefit and list yours today by logging into your account! 

*Contact Sam if you need assistance 

Guardian Angels is hiring Caregivers Immediately for Our Newest Location in Gloucester!

Hometown Ace Hardware in Rockport is looking for a Store Manager

Cape Ann's Marina is seeking a Marine Retail Store & Parts Manager, a Marine Retail Store Clerk, a Marine Outboard Technician/Mechanic plus other opportunities.

Pipe Organ Builder is sought by C. B. Fisk

Gloucester Housing Authority has an opening for A Better Life Coach

Pathways for Children is seeking a Health & Nutrition Assistant and a Transportation and Logistics Assistant

We extend a big thank you to our supporting sponsors.

If you are interested in promoting with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Steve Buckley at steve@capeannchamber.com