What a line up we have for the 2nd Gloucester Main Street Block Party on this Saturday evening August 12 from 6 to 10 PM! Our headline performer is Alazakam – The Human Knot, a world famous contortionist who will amaze you with his twisting and bending, while making you laugh at the same time! In addition, the NE Revolution will be present with games for the kids, a bucket drumming act from Berkley School of Music will be striking up a beat, and everyone’s favorite Cape Ann Dance will feature their talented young dancers. Please visit the Chamber Event Calendar for a full list of entertainment, non-profits, businesses and food vendors who will be on hand to delight the young and old alike! See you there! Please share to your friends & followers! The Gloucester Main Street Block Party is presented by the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the City of Gloucester.

Manchester’s Festival by the Sea has become a Cape Ann Classic, and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is excited to be presenting this festival in partnership with the Town of Manchester-by-the-Sea. The festival will be held on Saturday, August 5^th from 10 AM to 4 PM in three Manchester-by-the-Sea town parks: Town Hall, Reed and Masconomo. Over 80 Artists, artisans and food vendors will offer their original artwork and handmade goods. This family friendly event includes live outdoor entertainment, local shopping, sidewalk sales, restaurants, food trucks and fun activities for kids!

The music for the August 5^th Festival by the Sea is sponsored by Kelly Auto. A schedule and listing of the performers will be available in front of the bandstand on the day of the event.

The Chamber wishes to acknowledge and thank the Manchester Board of Selectmen, the Manchester Fire & Police Departments and Manchester Parks & Recreation for their support and assistance in bringing this festival to life!

We also thank the many business sponsors and downtown merchants for their support in helping to make this year’s Festival by the Sea possible. A listing of the sponsors is provided below:

• Presenting Sponsor: M&T Bank
• Gold Sponsor:  Applied Materials
• Media Sponsor (In-Kind):  KLOVE 107.3
• Bandstand Sponsor: Kelly Auto
• Supporting Sponsors: Beauport Ambulance, Cape Ann Savings Bank, Community Credit Union, Manchester-Essex Rotary, & Sullco, Inc.

Additional information may be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/FestivalbytheSea. A full list of participating artisans, vendors, and non-profits may be found at www.capeannchamber.com/2023-fbts.

Gloucester’s Summer Block Parties have become a Cape Ann Classic, and the Greater Cape Ann Chamber is excited to be presenting three Block Parties this summer in partnership with the City of Gloucester. The first one will be Saturday, July 15^th from 6 PM to 10 PM on Main Street. Party-goers will enjoy fun dining options, live outdoor entertainment and street performers for a family-friendly night on the town. The Block Parties offer local shopping, restaurants, food trucks and non-stop fun!

The following is the schedule of Music & Performers for the July 16 Block Party:

MUSIC

East End Stage (Stage Sponsor: BankGloucester)

• 6:00-7:30 PM    Toni Ann Enes and Inge Berge
• 7:30-9:00 PM    The Sea Dragons

Center Stage (Stage Sponsor: Cape Ann Savings Bank)

• 6:00-8:00 PM      Bradley Royds with Eric Reardon
• 8:00-10:00 PM    The Jantelles

West End Stage (Stage Sponsor: Institution for Savings)

• 6:00-8:00 PM      Allen Estes    
• 8:00-10:00 PM    Annette Dion

STREET PERFORMERS

Intersection – Hancock & Main

• 6:15-7:00 PM The Red Trouser Show
• 7:10-7:45 PM Cape Ann School of Dance
• 8:00-8:45 PM The Red Trouser Show

* Also on the street will be Capt. Jack, Face Painting by Miss Wendy and Mary Poppins with her fun balloon art for the kids.

The Chamber wishes to acknowledge and thank the City of Gloucester, Supporting Partner, many business sponsors and main street merchants for their support in helping to make this year’s Block Parties possible. A listing of the sponsors is provided below:

• Presenting Sponsor: Rockport Mortgage Corporation
• Stage Sponsors:  BankGloucester; Cape Ann Savings Bank; Institution for Savings
• Gold Sponsors:  Addison Gilbert Hospital; Applied Materials; Beauport Hospitality Group; Building Center; and Endicott College
• Silver Sponsors:  Community Credit Union, Johnson O’Connor and M&T Bank
• Supporting Sponsor:  Michele Allison-Elwell, Churchill Properties and Seashore Comfort Solutions

The Second Block Party will be on Saturday, August 12^th.  

The Third Block Party will be on Friday, September 1^st.  

Additional information may be found on Facebook at www.facebook.com/gloucesterblockparty.

Join the Businesswomen of greater Cape Ann for the First Annual Swing into Spring Golf Event at the Ipswich Country Club. Start your morning with some general instruction and breakout sessions with the Country Club’s Golf Pros. After a short break for lunch & networking, we will take to the links and play 9 holes of “Best Ball.” A Continental breakfast and a box lunch are included with the fees.

This event is for all levels of players – from first timers to accomplished players. The Pros will be able to help each of us with new skills and techniques. Come for a great day with other women to learn a game that is so important for doing business on the course.

Learn more and register today at bit.ly/2023SwingintoSpring

Cost is $149 for Chamber members \ $169 for non-members.

We still have Irish Sweepstakes raffle tickets available for purchase. Don’t miss out on your chance to win big!

There is a total of $20,000 in cash prizes with the top prize being $10,000!

Get your ticket today at the Greater Cape Ann Chamber office at 24 Harbor Loop, by calling 978-283-1601 or online at https://bit.ly/IrishSweepstakes Winners do not need to be present at the drawing.

Only a Few Spots Remain! Sign up today so you don’t miss out.

Economic Outlook Breakfast Forum with Guest Speaker Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor

Wednesday, March 8 | 7:30 – 9 AM

Cruiseport Gloucester (Lower Level)

$45 Members | $55 Non-members

Pre-registration is required. 

Please join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber for a full buffet breakfast at Cruiseport Gloucester and listen to a presentation on the Economic Outlook of the region by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, followed by a brief Q & A session. 

The breakfast session is limited to 90 attendees so reserve your spot now. Cost is $45 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Economic Outlook Breakfast Forum with Guest Speaker Kim Driscoll, Lieutenant Governor

Wednesday, March 8 | 7:30 – 9 AM

Cruiseport Gloucester (Lower Level)

$45 Members | $55 Non-members

Pre-registration is required. 

Please join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber for a full buffet breakfast at Cruiseport Gloucester and listen to a presentation on the Economic Outlook of the region by Lieutenant Governor Kim Driscoll, followed by a brief Q & A session. 

The breakfast session is limited to 90 attendees so reserve your spot now. Cost is $45 for Chamber members and $55 for non-members. 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

REGISTER FOR FREE TODAY!

Inform. Inspire. Spark! is a series of 5-minute talks sharing momentum-building work happening on greater Cape Ann in the areas of community celebrations, investment, arts and culture, decarbonization, coastal resilience, and design. The lightning talks will be followed by short, interactive breakout sessions where you can learn ways to get involved.

TOPICS & SPEAKERS

• 400+ Years in 12 Months: Isabel Pett, Events Manager, Gloucester 400+
• The Future of Gloucester’s Downtown: David Fields, Community Development Director, City of Gloucester
• Supporting Arts Now: Karen Ristuben, Program Director at Essex County Community Foundation’s Creative County Initiative
• Electrify Greater Cape Ann: Maureen Aylward, Director, TownGreen, Inc.
• Demonstrating Coastal Resilience: Katie Kahl, UMass Amherst Gloucester Marine Station
• Design in Everything: David Minogue, President of Spade Graphic Design

Light appetizers and cash bar will be offered. Registration is required for this FREE event. To register, please visit bit.ly/InformInspireSpark or contact Michelle at michelle@capeannchamber.com.

What is the Cape Ann Innovators Collaborative?
An initiative of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, CAIC is a collaborative of innovators, entrepreneurs, makers, artists, designers, developers and producers dedicated to supporting people from all walks of life in their endeavors to create lasting, innovative change, with the ultimate objective of growing the economy and creating new jobs. The CAIC Forums are designed to Inform and Inspire.

Inform. Inspire. Spark! is a series of 5-minute talks sharing momentum-building work happening on greater Cape Ann in the areas of community celebrations, investment, arts and culture, decarbonization, coastal resilience, and design. The lightning talks will be followed by short, interactive breakout sessions where you can learn ways to get involved.

TOPICS & SPEAKERS

• 400+ Years in 12 Months: Isabel Pett, Events Manager, Gloucester 400+
• The Future of Gloucester’s Downtown: David Fields, Community Development Director, City of Gloucester
• Supporting Arts Now: Karen Ristuben, Program Director at Essex County Community Foundation’s Creative County Initiative
• Electrify Greater Cape Ann: Maureen Aylward, Director, TownGreen, Inc.
• Demonstrating Coastal Resilience: Katie Kahl, UMass Amherst Gloucester Marine Station
• Design in Everything: David Minogue, President of Spade Graphic Design

Light appetizers and cash bar will be offered. Registration is required for this FREE event. To register, please visit bit.ly/InformInspireSpark or contact Michelle at michelle@capeannchamber.com.

What is the Cape Ann Innovators Collaborative?
An initiative of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, CAIC is a collaborative of innovators, entrepreneurs, makers, artists, designers, developers and producers dedicated to supporting people from all walks of life in their endeavors to create lasting, innovative change, with the ultimate objective of growing the economy and creating new jobs. The CAIC Forums are designed to Inform and Inspire.