September 26, 2023

Annual Businesswomen's Fall Luncheon

Thursday, October 12 | 11 AM - 2 PM

$75 Members | $85 Non-members

Join us at the Beauport Hotel for networking, lunch and an incredible group of panelists sharing their stories and empowering women to reinvent themselves to thrive in business. 

The 2023 Fall Luncheon focuses on the "The Art of Reinvention" and features the following four panelists:

• Gail Brenner Natasia: Author of "The Fruit You'll Never See"
• Christina Frei: Author of "“The Generosity Practice: 40 Days to Unstoppable”"
• Melissa Gilbo & Amy Pocsik: Co-founders of the Women's Business League

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$25K Game Tickets Available for Purchase

Get your ticket (or tickets) today for a chance to win big! $25,000 in cash prizes is set to be given away on October 26 with the grand prize of $10K to one lucky winner! It could be you... Only 500 tickets will be sold and there are 12 chances to win!

• Grand Prize: $10,000 
• Second Prize: $5,000
• Third Prize: $2,500
• Fourth Prize (6): $1,000
• Fifth Prize (3): $500

Call the Chamber at 978-283-1601, stop by in person or purchase online at bit.ly/25KGame.

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Ipswich Special Town Meeting

Monday, October 23 @ 7 PM, Ipswich Middle/High School

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Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department is looking for Call Firefighters.

Applications are available at the Fire Station and are due back by September 30th. Learn More

Learn About State Contracts: Are you interested in conducting business with the state? Click here for a crucial monthly update that lists the contracts and their expiration and renewal dates. This information is published and maintained in the OSD (Operational Services Division) eProcurement platform. For questions, please contact William J. Funk at 857-919-1039 or wjfunk18@gmail.com.

Wellspring Ready to Rent Program

Wellspring is looking to partner with Gloucester landlords, property owners and property managers to rent five apartments to Wellspring on behalf of families through the new Ready-To-Rent program. Acting as the tenant, Wellspring assumes all financial responsibility for the lease, which includes guaranteed rent payments, rental insurance coverage and additional tenant financial obligations for the first year. This drastically reduces owner risk and allows families to take over the least in the future so they can remain in Gloucester. Learn More

Gloucester High School Vocational Program Needs your Help!

Our community is so fortunate to have such an outstanding vocational program, right here at Gloucester High School. 20% of Gloucester High School students participate in the vocational programs and classes offered at Gloucester High School. Our goal is to provide ALL Vocational students with 5 jerseys each. We are asking you to support our program and our kids! Please join us by giving back and helping students maintain a professional learning environment while proudly wearing shop-specific jerseys. Download Sponsorship Form

Gloucester Downtown Clean Up on Saturday, September 30

Russel Orchards

Apple Picking and Store Now Open

The exciting apple picking season is upon us. Apple picking will be open Tuesday through Sunday, and the Monday holidays of Yom Kippur* and Indigenous People's Day (crop permitting). Please check out details of what to expect when you arrive, including pricing and how picking on weekdays differ from weekends. See what picking now!

Voting Still Open for BankGloucester's

16th Annual Banking for the Community

BankGloucester will donate a total of $30,000 to 19 community organizations across Cape Ann. They are looking to the community to choose who the recipients will be. Please encourage your friends, neighbors and colleagues to participate. Their goal is to obtain feedback from as many people as possible. The funds will be distributed based on the number of votes. Cast your vote by September 30th, 2023. Support your favorite local organizations by voting at bankgloucester.com/vote or by visiting any BankGloucester location.

The Manchester Essex Rotary Club (MERC) is partnering with the Greater Cape Ann Chamber to offer Chamber members a one time savings of $100 off the first year of Rotary Membership. Full Member cost is normally $235, but if you join by Columbus Day (October 9) then your total would be only $135 for the first year.

Please contact Rotary President Tim Collins (timmyjcollins@gmail.com) or Membership Chair Mike Loring (michaelploring@yahoo.com) if you would like more information.

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Ipswich Human Rights Commission (IHRC) to Host the First Annual Love Your Neighbor Walk/Run.

Registration closes September 30. The first annual Love Your Neighbors 5K Walk/Run is set for Sunday, October 1 at 11 a.m., The event, which will kick off Global Diversity Awareness Month, will encourage runners, walkers, wheel- chair-users, and others “to come together to celebrate diversity in all its forms.” Hosted by the town of Ipswich and the Ipswich Human Rights Commission (IHRC), the race was spearheaded by IHRC member Carolyn Sweeney. Learn More and Register

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week

Cape Ann Animal Aid is featuring Marilla as a part of its Extended Stay Program to help her find her forever home. Marilla’s adoption fee is reduced to $200 and includes three months of heartworm/flea/tick prevention along with a consult with the shelter behavior associate to help ensure success with her new family. She is a 5-year, 9-month-old, 70-pound girl with a cuddly nature. If you’re ready to provide Marilla with the loving home she deserves, filled with cuddles, companionship, and security, she is eagerly waiting to meet you. Marilla is available to meet by appointment. Submit an application at CapeAnnAnimalAid.org/Adopt and an adoption counselor will reach out to discuss Marilla and set up a meeting.

Beauport Hospitality Group has numerous positions open at Seaport Grille, 1606 restaurant & oyster bar, and Beauport Hotel. Click here to view open positions.

Pathways for Children has several positions open. Click here to see all opportunities,

The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina has positions open at Cape Ann Resort, Cape Ann Marine Sales & Service, and Cape Ann Marina

Goodnow Insurance is seeking an Account Manager

Assistant Director of Finance needed at Gloucester Housing Authority

SeniorCare, Inc. has several openings:

Click here to see all openings.

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! 

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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