December 29, 2014
With New Year’s Eve just days away, buttons are now on sale at multiple venues in Rockport and Gloucester, as well as online. A full schedule of events for New Year’s Rockport Eve 2014 and a map of event locations…
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The impact of falling oil prices continues to be seen at the pumps, as gasoline prices in Massachusetts have dropped an average of ten cents per gallon in just the past week, according to AAA Southern New England. AAA’s December…
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GENEROUS SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS BRING CHRISTMAS IN ROCKPORT TO LIFE
December 4, 2014
2014 marks the 30th consecutive year of Christmas in Rockport, our month-long celebration offering a unique blend of the old and the new. Traditional programs include Santa’s arrival by lobster boat and the Dock Square tree lighting (December 6), the…
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A packed calendar of family-friendly holiday events is reason to plan time in Rockport this holiday season. Rockport, MA ‘ Just about everywhere else in New England Santa arrives by sleigh, fire engine, or on a wagon. However, it’s only…
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Gasoline prices in Massachusetts are down eight cents from last week, according to AAA Southern New England, and have fallen below $3.00 per gallon for the first time since December of 2010. AAA’s November 10th survey of prices in Massachusetts…
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The Rockport Department of Public Works will soon begin converting downtown parking meter posts into holiday tree stands, as Rockport makes ready for its annual Christmas in Rockport celebration. The DPW is also working to find the perfect evergreen tree…
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Avoid the crowds and the chaos ‘ join the seaside family-friendly celebrations that cap off a fun-filled holiday season. The holiday season is filled with opportunities for families of all shapes and sizes to celebrate together ‘ and on Cape…
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August 15, 2014
Beginning August 15 and continuing through Friday October 31, many of Rockport’s Main Street galleries and shops will be opening their doors for extended hours every Friday Night from 4 to 8 pm. Upper Main Street galleries and shops are…
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On Saturday, August 2nd, Manchester’s celebration of local art, music and food, Festival by the Sea, returns to downtown. The popular annual event will feature over 75 artists ranging from painters to jewelers and artisans, and it will stretch from…
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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Auction celebrates its 27th run on Friday, July 18 at 5:00 pm at The Essex Room at Woodman’s, 125R Main Street, Essex. New this year is a FREE Auction Preview/Business After Hours, also…
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ROCKPORT – On Memorial Day weekend, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Rockport Division kicked off the 2014 season with the opening of the Rockport Information Booth. This year the Rockport Information Booth has been added to the Essex National…
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The Rockport Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the 24th Annual Rockport Community Egg Hunt for the children of the town at the Rockport Elementary School playground area, 24 Jerden’s Lane, Rockport, on Saturday, April 19,…
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After an extensive design submission process, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the unveiling of the top three designs in the Cape Ann License place design competition on April 3. The event will be held from…
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Businesswomen’s Fall Lunch Featuring Comedian/actress Patty Ross November 6
November 4, 2013
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Committee presents their annual fall luncheon on Wednesday, November 6th, featuring Comedian-actress Patty Ross. She has experienced both ups and downs in a crazy show business career. This year she’s performed at the…
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Tickets Now Available for the $25,000 Game presented by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce’s 33rd Annual $25,000 Game is now underway with the winning tickets to be drawn on Thursday, October 3 from…
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The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce announced today the kick-off of the organization’s initiative to create a special Cape Ann License Plate. Following months of preliminary planning work, including the creation of a Cape Ann License Plate task force and…
See full descriptionThe Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce announced today the kick-off of the organization’s initiative to create a special Cape Ann License Plate. Following months of preliminary planning work, including the creation of a Cape Ann License Plate task force and…
See full descriptionThe Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce announced today the kick-off of the organization’s initiative to create a special Cape Ann License Plate. Following months of preliminary planning work, including the creation of a Cape Ann License Plate task force and…
See full descriptionRED SOX EXECUTIVE SAM KENNEDY COMING TO CAPE ANN SEPTEMBER 10
August 28, 2013
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Sam Kennedy, Chief Operating Officer of the Boston Red Sox, will be the keynote speaker at the Chamber’s September Membership Breakfast. The event will be held on Tuesday, September…
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Today, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce announced that Robert W. Heidt, Jr., the Chamber’s Chief Executive Officer, has announced his resignation to accept another leadership position in the Chamber industry. Heidt’s departure comes after nearly two years of distinguished…
See full descriptionChamber Annouces Cape Ann’s 2013 Small Business Persons of the Year
May 21, 2013
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the 2013 Small Business Award Winners who will be saluted during Cape Ann Small Business Week, June 3-7. This year’s recipients, Daisy Nell and Stan Collinson, former owners of Gaybrook…
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The Essex Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will recognize Mike Costello, former Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, for his 30 years of service to Essex and Cape Ann by planting a tree in his honor…
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MAY 6 CAPE ANN CHAMBER GOLF TOURNAMENT TO FOCUS ON BUSINESS AND EDUCATION: PAR FOR THE COURSE
April 25, 2013
Time to clean off those golf clubs in preparation for the annual Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce golf tournament! The Chamber, in conjunction with the Business Education Collaborative, will host the 24th annual event at Bass Rocks Golf Club on…
See full descriptionMembership Power Luncheon April 10 to Spotlight Beauport Gloucester Hotel
April 10, 2013
Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Membership Power Luncheon To Spotlight Beauport Gloucester Hotel The 2013 Membership Power Luncheon Speaker Series will kick off on Wednesday, April 10 with a special presentation on the new Beauport Gloucester Hotel Project. Guest speakers…
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CHAMBER PRESENTS NOBEL LAUREATE PETER DIAMOND FOR JANUARY 29 ECONOMIC BREAKFAST
January 15, 2013
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host its annual economic forecast breakfast on Tuesday, January 29, at The Essex Room at Woodman’s, with check-in and networking from 7:00 to 7:30 am and the program beginning at 7:30 am. This…
See full descriptionCAPE ANN CHAMBER PRESENTS CONGRESSIONAL CANDIDATES DEBATE OCTOBER 26
October 19, 2012
On Friday, October 26, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host a Congressional Candidates Debate among the three candidates for United States Representative for the 6th Congressional District of Massachusetts. Confirmed participants include Congressman John Tierney (D), Richard Tisei…
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September 20, 2012
‘Insider Secrets to Work-Life Balance’ The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Committee presents their annual fall luncheon on Thursday, September 27, featuring internationally recognized relationship and communication expert Dr. Patty Ann Tublin, author of Amazon best seller ‘Not Tonight…
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MARC WAYSHAK TO LEAD SALES SEMINAR FOR CAPE ANN CHAMBER SEPTEMBER 18
September 10, 2012
Sales expert Marc Wayshak will lead a sales seminar for the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, September 18 at the Elks at Bass Rocks, 101 Atlantic Road, Gloucester. The seminar, ‘How to Close the Sale in the New…
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Harold A. Burham to Receive 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowship in October
September 5, 2012
Harold A. Burham, a master shipwright from Essex, Massachusetts, is among the nine recipients of the 2012 NEA National Heritage Fellowships, the nation’s highest honor in the folk and traditional arts. On Thursday, October 4, 2012, he will be interviewed…
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Calling Young Sailors for 2012 Schooner Festival Labor Day Weekend
August 24, 2012
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the Gloucester Schooner Festival Committee have placed a renewed focus on the next generation of sailors for this year’s 28th edition of the Gloucester Schooner Festival on Labor Day weekend, August 31 ‘…
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August 16, 2012
Cape Ann received a nice honor this week when Gloucester’s Good Harbor Beach was named ‘Best Beach in New England’ by readers of Boston.com. ‘Good Harbor Beach has become a local favorite due to its white sand, great surf and…
See full description28TH ANNUAL GLOUCESTER SCHOONER FESTIVAL TO SET SAIL LABOR DAY WEEKEND
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and the Schooner Festival Committee are proud to announce that the 28th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival will take place Labor Day Weekend in Gloucester Harbor from August 31 to September 2. The weekend festival…
See full descriptionMy Place Hosting Dine-Around Fund-Raiser May 16 for Motif #1 Day
May 14, 2012
On Wednesday, May 16, the Inns of Rockport, in partnership with the Rockport Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, will be sponsoring a Dine-Around fundraiser in support of Motif #1 Day at My Place by the Sea, located…
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ROCKPORT CULTURAL DISTRICT KICK-OFF PARTY APRIL 24 AT BRACKETT’S
April 23, 2012
The newly designated Rockport Cultural District will host a kick-off party for new and prospective members on Tuesday, April 24, 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM, at Brackett’s Oceanview Restaurant, 25 Main Street in Rockport, Massachusetts. The host committee invites all…
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April 13, 2012
The North Shore Arts Association will kick off its 90th Anniversary Season with its first Members’ Exhibition which will run May 5th through June 2nd. This exhibit will include all media with a wide variety of styles. The public is…
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March 27, 2012
The Cape Ann Chamber will tee off at the 23rd Annual Golf Tournament at Bass Rocks Golf Club on Monday, May 7 at 1:00 pm. Proceeds from this event will benefit the Business Education Collaborative Scholarship Fund. Golfer registration is…
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The Gloucester Fishermen Athletic Association is closing in on its fundraising efforts for the Renewal of Newell Stadium. There will be an auction on March 24th at the Elks at Bass Rocks to help bring us closer to the goal…
See full descriptionState Designates Gloucester Rocky Neck Cultural District as One of First Cultural Districts in MA
March 20, 2012
The Rocky Neck Art Colony is pleased to announce The Massachusetts Cultural Council has named Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural District one of the first state-designated Cultural Districts in Massachusetts. MCC’s Board voted unanimously today to approve Gloucester’s Rocky Neck Cultural…
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The 22nd annual Rockport Community Egg Hunt will be held on Saturday, April 7 at Millbrook Meadow starting promptly at 2:00 pm, weather and meadow conditions permitting. The Rockport Division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will sponsor the…
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Gloucester has always been balanced between sea and rock, fishermen and fine artists, independent individualists and strong communities. Now, with its inaugural Harborwalk in place, visitors will get this visual and written glimpse of Gloucester’s real story. The new Harborwalk…
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