The time has come for Cape Ann to bid a fond farewell to Matt and Missy Anzivino as they prepare to begin the next chapter in their life story in Florida. Over the years, Matt and Missy and their team at Rockport Inn & Suites brought energy and spirit to Christmas in Rockport and the community Easter egg hunt, while hosting countless Rockport Division meetings and Chamber events at the inn.

The June 1 deadline for local non-profit organizations and schools to apply for grants from the Cape Ann Community Foundation is now just six days away. Grant guidelines and application forms are now available online at lovecapeann.com. For further information call the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce at (978) 283-1601 or email Peter Webber at peter@capeannchamber.com

Every year the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce publishes three premier publications. The Cape Ann Guide & Directory and the Rockport and Cape Ann Visitor Maps. We are delighted to announce that we have just received our 2021 editions and they look fantastic! We are now distributing them, and they are also available at the Chamber for pick-up. We hope you enjoy this year’s publications as much as we enjoyed making them. It is our honor to promote you as our members and to promote our Cape Ann community through these three pieces, and every day at the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce.

It is not too late to join us for our last virtual Business After Hours – then we are back in-person in June – YES! This event allows you to uniquely connect with fellow members in the community to form new connections, strengthen relationships, and expand your business while supporting fellow members of the Cape Ann community.

This month’s host is the Seafarer Inn

Virtual Networking Event

Thursday, June 3 | 9 AM

 

Start the month off right and join us for a morning of coffee and connections! We will continue holding these via zoom so that anyone may join us from anywhere. Meet new people, expand your business connections and stay in touch with friends and colleagues.

Tuesday, June 8 | 11 AM

Join us for a panel discussion hosted by the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce Government, with whom we have partnered and the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau in collaboration with the Office of Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation.

Design thinking can transform our present job and our experience of work by utilizing the designer mindsets of curiosity, reframing, radical collaboration, innovation and forward movement. With competition fierce for top talent, being mindful of how the past year has changed the workplace forever can help firms establish that competitive edge. For employees, learning the language of design thinking can help you visualize and then articulate a positive work life with the end goal of being a better and more productive contributor to your workplace.

Friday, June 18 | 6 - 11 PM

We’ll be safely gathering at the beautiful seaside location of Maritime Gloucester for great food, lively music, and even better company. Join us as we celebrate our 2021 Board President, Susan Gould Coviello of the North Shore Health Project and honor outgoing President, Tony Sapienza of Blue Shutters Beachside Inn. Place your name on our waitlist to reserve a ticket today! It is also not too late to sponsor this event, as a terrific way to promote your business and to support the Chamber's Mission. 

Engel & Völkers Americas recently announced that Amanda Armstrong has been recognized as a Chairman’s Circle advisor in the global company’s 2020 Elite Club, the company’s highest award-level distinction. The Chairman’s Circle includes Engel & Völkers Americas advisors who achieved a minimum of $1 million in closed gross commission income or a minimum of 60 closed sides for the calendar year 2020.

Sawyer Free Library Launches New Resources for Job Seekers

Targeted to the needs of today's job hunter, the Job Seekers Resource Program supports people as they discover new career paths, gain new job skills, find job opportunities, and more.  The program features expert-led virtual workshops, one-on-one resume sessions at the library, and a new dedicated webpage, available in over 100 world languages, with extensive resources specially curated by Library staff.   All resources are free and accessible to those in the Gloucester community and beyond.

Rachel Turner and Lexie Zubricki are the scholarship recipients for the Kay Ellis Memorial Scholarship which is a fund to benefit local students of the tourism & hospitality industry set up in memory of Kay Ellis.

Action Inc.'s new Trades Gateway Program is designed to connect people to FREE trainings in the trades like plumbing, construction, welding and more! The program also offers career services to help obtain a job once trained. These exciting new training opportunities are free for eligible residents of Cape Ann.

Chairish, an online vintage furniture, art and home accessories store is offering an award to support small business owners from diverse backgrounds whose businesses are in a design-related field. Chairish will grant one $2,500 award to one deserving business.

Wednesday, May 26 | 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Common Crow will be hosting a virtual cooking class with friend and collaborator Becca Gutstadt of Good Stuff Nutrition! Learn how to make light & crispy, baked falafel with a creamy tahini sauce and cucumber, tomato salad - a tasty make-ahead meal that is perfect for beach days or on-the-go!

Thursday, May 27 | 7 - 8 PM

Celebrate Black artistry through music and learn about important stories and figures in Black history in a special collaboration between Castle of Our Skins, Winsor Music, and Project STEP. The program also features the underrepresented British composer Samuel Coleridge-Taylor and his clarinet quintet.

Thursday, May 27 | 7:15 - 8:15 PM

Interested in learning more about the Gloucester Biotechnology Academy?! Join the academy via Zoom to learn more about their innovative, hands-on training program. You will also hear from Academy instructors and learn about program details. All you have to do is tune in!

Sunday, May 30 | 6 - 9 PM

There are still tickets available for Beauport Cruiselines Memorial Day Weekend Sunset Dinner Cruise! Enjoy their Traditional Lobster Bake Dinner, a full bar, and DJ, all while enjoying the ocean breeze and views of Gloucester Harbor and Cape Ann!

Images As Objects of the Imaginary presents a series of photographs by the artist Antony Ohman. The works observe, abstract and inquire into environments seemingly familiar to us and ask if there might be another further uninhabited world within them. Gallery hours are Friday 6-8 PM, Saturday & Sunday 11 AM-5 PM.

Sunday, June 6 | 9 AM - Noon

The event is open to any classic car or motorcycle, pre-registration is required as space is limited. We will journey through the scenic towns of Essex County with a stop around the midway point. It's $50 per person, not per car, so please buy tickets for all guests.

Tuesday, June 8 | 7 - 8:30 PM

The first free Sawyer Free Library's Job Seeker’s Workshop is geared toward high school students embarking on college interviews and college graduates facing employment interviews. Employment specialist and career coach, Gary Gekow, will share a variety of strategies to help students navigate through this challenging experience

Thursdays, May 20-June 24|10 AM-Noon

The Savvy Caregiver Training is a free six-week program for family and friends who are active caregivers, caring for those living with Alzheimer's or related dementias. Become an expert in caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or related dementias.

The Lantana House is an intimate, welcoming bed and breakfast open year round in the heart of historic Rockport. Innkeepers Richard and Tracey welcome their guests with open arms and delicious food and ensure their guests take in all that Rockport has to offer. After a long day out and about, what better way to wind down than on the front porch and deck, listening to the sweet sounds of Rockport. Book your stay today!

It’s time to plan a fun, summer outdoor celebration for your employees—to acknowledge their hard work during such a difficult year. Their 4,500 square foot tent and surrounding oceanfront property is the perfect place to bring people together this summer. Book your summer outing by the sea today!

This week marks our final week of Takeout Today and we encourage you to visit Mile Marker One at Cape Ann’s Marina Resort in Gloucester. With locally caught seafood, grass-fed beef, and a selection of cocktails, there’s something for everyone. Visit them after Wednesday this week when their Bridge Deck opens. You can dine with them inside or outside at the water’s edge, you can even dock and dine by boat! Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and Drinks are also available to-go for curbside, dockside or delivery. Follow Mile Marker One on social media to stay up to date with all their activities.

Are you a current participant in our Cape Ann Gift Check Program? If you are, we encourage you to promote that your business accepts our gift checks by sharing the promotional image featured on the left. Simply save the file and add the image to your website or share it on social media. Our program encourages our community to shop locally and spend their dollars on Cape Ann. If you are interested in participating in this program, please email olivia@capeannchamber.com.

COVID-19 Restrictions May 29

Effective Saturday, May 29, all remaining COVID-19 restrictions will be lifted, and the state of emergency will end on June 15. The state’s current face covering order will also be rescinded on May 29, to be replaced by a new face covering advisory consistent with the latest Centers for Disease Control guidance. Read the full press release and related information here

Last week the City of Gloucester issued a memo on topics including beach parking, the Stage Fort Park trolley, summer events, reopening information, face covering guidance, and more. To read the memo please click here

The Board of Health has voted to lift local COVID restrictions and fully align with the Commonwealth’s restriction and advisory timeline. Starting Wednesday, June 2, Town Offices will transition from by appointment to regular full service walk-in during normal business hours. The Public Library will also transition from its back porch pickup service to normal walk in service the same day. Learn more here

Over 3.4 Million Fully Vaccinated in Mass

According to the May 23 report from the Department of Public Health 3,438,241 people have been fully vaccinated in Massachusetts against COVID-19. More than 4 million have received at least one dose of the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine. Everyone age 12 and above who lives, works or studies in Massachusetts is now eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccinations. To learn more and to make an appointment please click here. View the latest Massachusetts vaccine data and updates here. View the May 20 weekly vaccination report here

State’s COVID-19 Positivity Rate Drops Below 1%

The state’s 7-day weighted average positivity rate continued to fall over the past week, reaching 0.93% on May 22. Other key indicators, including hospitalizations and deaths related to COVID are also continuing to show encouraging downward trends. To view the most recent Massachusetts COVID-19 daily dashboard please click here. For the May 20 weekly public health report please click here

The Restaurant Revitalization Fund (RRF) will provide restaurants with funding equal to their pandemic-related revenue loss up to $10 million per business. Applications are now being accepted. For more information, including eligibility and how to apply, please click here

Shuttered Venue Operators Grant (SVOG) Application Portal is Open 

The Shuttered Venue Operators Grant application portal is now open. For additional information and to review applicant resources, visit click here

For comprehensive COVID-19 information please visit the Chamber’s special Coronavirus page.

To view the most recent (May 20) weekly COVID-19 Command Center Situation Report from the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), please click here

For the latest COVID-19 news and information for Massachusetts, please visit www.mass.gov. To view the latest nationwide case information published daily by the CDC please click here

This is a paid opportunity, job duties include customer deposits, recording customer payments, handling daily mail and more. Hours are Monday through Friday, 20-30 hours a week.

SeniorCare offers ongoing training, supportive supervision, great team relations and a sense of challenging, worthwhile work within the local communities they serve.

Carroll K. Steele Insurance Agency, Inc. is Hiring an Insurance Account Manager (Personal Lines)

Leading North Shore insurance agency seeking full time experienced Personal Lines Account Manager. P&C licensed preferred with minimum of at least 1 year experience.

Yella is a globally inspired, locally created modern eatery offering elevated Mediterranean cuisine that remains true to the hearty traditions of regional cooking. Apply to work on the water today!

High end residential contractor seeking skilled carpenter for work in Boston and surrounding suburbs. Ability to lead and motivate others. Interact professionally with project manager, colleagues and clients.

Top Dog is paying top dollar for full/part time positions. Experienced or will train, help is needed immediately. Contact (302) 943 8984.

To learn more about these job opportunities, please click the links below.

Cape Ann's Marina Resort, Mile Marker One & Cape Ann Marine Sales & Service are Looking to Hire Multiple Positions

The position will be 2-4 days a week at a seasonal 40 room property located on the beautiful Back Shore.

Beauport Hospitality Group is Hiring Multiple Positions

If you are interested in promoting with the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and sponsoring this newsletter, please contact Ken Riehl at ken@capeannchamber.com