August 29, 2023

Businesswomen's Main Street Meet-Up

A Gloucester Women-Owned Business Tour

Thursday, September 21 | 3 - 7 PM

All are invited to put on your power-walking shoes and prepare to explore some of Gloucester's finest Women-Owned businesses, right here on Main (and adjacent) streets! After picking up your Passport and Raffle Tickets at Shore Nutrition, visit the list of participating Women-Owned Businesses, get your Passport stamped and enter raffle drawings at each location. Three additional Grand Prize Drawings will be held at Oliver’s Harbor at 7 PM.

Register and purchase your Passport & Raffle Tickets today for just $25 at bit.ly/Main-Street-Meet-Up. (You may also purchase at Shore Nutrition on the day of the event.)

Shops will be open from 3 to 7 PM for all Passport holders, with on-street networking, owners waiting to meet YOU, and a chance to win a raffle prize in every store! For more information please contact Michelle at mcihelle@capeannchamber.com.

All proceeds benefit the Carolyn M. O'Connor Scholarship Fund.

Download Flyer | View List of Participating Business

Tickets Now on Sale for the 36th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Auction

Each year, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce hosts its largest fundraiser – this year the 36th Annual Love Greater Cape Ann Fundraising Auction. This critical event supports all that we do in our mission of promoting our members, providing leadership and advocacy to grow the regional economy, celebrating our culture, and enhancing the quality of life for the greater Cape Ann region. This year's auction is scheduled for September 28 at Cruiseport Gloucester, and we would love to have your support!

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PRESENTING SPONSOR POSITION IS STILL UP FOR GRABS! This prestigious sponsorship level includes a premier table of 12, opportunity to address the audience, prominent positioning of logo on promotional materials and auction video appeal, and inclusion as Presenting Sponsor in all press releases. DOWNLOAD SPONSORSHIP FORM NOW

Thank You to Our Sponsors!

Help Us Promote the 2nd Annual Blackburn Brew Fest!

We’re excited to welcome back dozens of breweries to Gloucester for this historic occasion. With the potential of bringing 1500 visitors to Gloucester and your businesses on Saturday, September 16, we are looking to the local community to help spread the word!

We have created a 2023 Blackburn Brew Fest Promotional Toolkit to help with promote on social media. This includes images as well as suggested industry-specific posts. Any help you can provide in promoting this event would be greatly appreciated.

Download Toolkit PDF | Download Flyer | Download Images

North Shore Career Center Online Workshops (MassHire)

Specialist/Mental Health Counselor: 12 Month "Learn & Earn" Training Program with employment opportunities at Salem Hospital or Beverly Hospital. Evening classes virtually with North Shore Community College once a week.

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.

Three Rockport Inns Included in "14 of the Best New England Bed & Breakfasts to Know About" by TravelMarket Report

Congratulations to Addison Choate, The Emerson, Inn and The Yankee Clipper Inn for their inclusion in this top list! According to TravelReport, "These 14 inns in New England are, for the most part, historic inns (and this being New England, many belonging to former sea captains) that have reimagined themselves with amenities and restorations to meet 21st-century standards without losing their historic integrity, and giving visitors a true taste of local – then and now." View the Full List

Great Essex Scarecrow Festival

It's that time of the year again when Essex comes alive with vibrant colors and endless creativity. The Great Essex Scarecrow Festival is just around the corner, and the organizers are calling on all imaginative souls to join in the fun! Gather your supplies, pick up your scarecrow kit during designated times (listed below), rally your friends and family, and let your imagination take flight! For more information, please contact Essex Senior Center at 978-768-7932.

Scarecrow Kit Pick-Up Times

Monday 9/18 9:00 - 11:00AM

Tuesday 09/19 1:00 - 3:00PM

Wednesday 09/20 4:00 - 6:00PM

Thursday 09/21 3:00 - 5:00 PM

Friday 09/22 4:00 - 6:00 PM

Saturday 09/23 9:00 - 11:00 AM

View 2022 Scarecrow Photo Gallery for Inspiration

Manchester Historical Museum's New Exhibit Shows How State Economy Relied on Cod

(From Gloucester Daily Times) If you’re at all familiar with the chamber of the Massachusetts House of Representatives, you may have noticed the 80-pound wooden fish hanging above the heads of our elected representatives while they debate. This is the “Sacred Cod,” a wood carving of a cod that’s been memorialized in the Statehouse for more than three centuries, honoring the noble fish for its essential role in the building of Massachusetts’ wealth and influence in colonial times.

To someone unfamiliar with the importance of cod fisheries in the state, this long-standing appreciation of cod may seem peculiar. But as a primary trading resource for nearly 200 years, cod wasn’t just the state’s economic backbone, it was responsible for much of the early progress and cultural exchange that occurred during the colonial era as trade expanded overseas. Read More

Friends of the Manchester Public Library Seek Artists and Photographers for Submissions - DEADLINE EXTNEDED TO SEPTEMBER 30

The Friends of the Manchester Library will raise money with an art show and sale with 50% of proceeds donated for the continued maintenance of Library’s resources. The show is scheduled for October 20 to 22nd at the Library. The event will serve as a platform showcasing local artistic talent, and the Friends are now soliciting works. The Friends are calling for artists and photographers who wish to be considered to submit up to five digital images in JPEG format to fallingforartmbts@gmail.com by September 30th. JPEGs should be labelled with full name, title of work, and price. Any questions, please email fallingforartmbts@gmail.com.

Cape Ann Animal Aid Pet of the Week

Melody, a 10-year-old gal who’s looking for a patient person to help her find her purr-fect tune, is part of the Clear the Shelters celebration and her adoption fee is reduced to $25 in August. Melody might initially greet you with a hiss, but it’s her way of letting you know she needs time to feel safe. Once you’ve earned her trust, her eyes will close in bliss when patted, and her purrs will fill the room— a symphony of happiness and contentment. Visit www.capeannanimalaid.org for more information about Melody and all the other animals waiting for homes 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 

Part-time Mini-Storage Manager needed at North Shore Mini Storage - Essex

Pathways for Children is seeking an EEC Toddler Teacher and a School Bus Driver

Beauport Hospitality is seeking to fill the positions of Assistant General Manager - 1606 Restaurant & Oyster Bar and Restaurant Manager - Seaport Grille as well as numerous other numerous

 Wellspring is Hiring!

EOL Instructor - Gloucester

Director of Shelter Services & Housing Opportunities

Multilingual Shelter & Family Stabilization Case Manager

Program Coordinator – Salem / North Shore

SeniorCare, Inc. has several openings: 

Benefit Support Specialist

Care Manager for Older Adults

Clinical Assessment and Eligibility RN

Congregate Housing Manager

Geriatric Support Services Coordinator (PT)

 Gloucester Housing Authority is hiring a Public Housing Manager

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

All members in good standing are invited to post job openings in the member portal on the Greater Cape Ann Chamber website!

Job openings posted are also automatically fed onto our Facebook page for maximum visibility.

Visit our Chamber Tutorials page to learn how to post your job openings today!

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