Day: March 30, 2013

Is Innkeeping for You?

A three hour luncheon workshop sponsored by the Rockport Innkeepers Association

Saturday, April 20, 2013 12 noon to 3pm

Spend an afternoon in our seaside village at one of our distinctive inns to discover the art of innkeeping

12noon – 1:00 pm: Lunch, Introductions, Icebreakers, Overview of the B and B Industry in Rockport and Cape Ann

1:00 – 2:00 pm: Explore key steps in the process of becoming an innkeeper

· Buying an Inn: Identify your criteria for success

· Creating a Business plan: Take the emotion out of decision making

2:00 – 3:00 pm: Consider what you need to survive and thrive in the innkeeper lifestyle

· Hospitality: How to provide a positive guest experience from inquiry to checkout

· Food Service: Identify the type of breakfast that suits your guests’ expectations and reflects your style

· Operations: The importance of establishing policies and procedures

· Marketing your Inn: Create and promote your niche

· Technology: What you need to be technologically current and effective in a fast paced industry

Fee: $50.00 per person includes lunch

This workshop will give you the opportunity to interact and learn firsthand from experienced innkeepers and is an overview of the nuts and bolts of innkeeping. It is a preview of the more intensive two and a half day seminar which will be offered in the fall on November 1- 3, 2013. If you are interested in continuing the learning experience by attending the seminar your $50.00 workshop fee will be credited to the seminar fee.

For more information or to register please contact

Dan Duffy at beechtreebbreservations@gmail.com or 732-773-0429

Debbie Benn at theinn@sevensouthstreet.com or 978-546-6708

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Financial Planning Seminar:  The First congregational Church of Rockport is hosting a Financial Planning Seminar on Saturday, April 13th, starting at noon.  This event is open to the entire community.  Some of the questions answered are:  Should I have a will?  What is included in a will?  What is a trust?  Should I have one?  Who needs life insurance?  How much life insurance is enough?  When should seniors sell their house?  Where can I find answers to my financial questions?

These questions will be answered by a team of experts in the field of financial planning.  For more information, call 978-546-3221

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Hello Joey,

In partnership with Maritime Gloucester, the Large Pelagics Research Center, UMass Amherst is hosting its third annual Gloucester Fish and Fisheries Public Seminar Series.  The talks will take place on Thursdays at 7pm, from April 4^th  through April 25^th, at Maritime Gloucester.  I have attached our poster for the event that lists the speakers and their titles. Would you post the announcement on Good Morning Gloucester?

Thank you,

Emily Chandler Program Manager

Large Pelagics Research Center