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Cape Ann Chamber Hires Matter Communications to Raise Gloucester’s National Profile

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Gloucester, Mass. – The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has hired Matter Communications, an award-winning North Shore public relations firm, to boost Gloucester’s profile as a premier destination and attract tourists and business visitors from around the country who will spend money at local businesses, strengthen the economic climate and improve the quality of life for residents.

“It’s time we stop letting others define us and take the lead in getting the word out about what a beautiful, historic and colorful place Gloucester is,” said Bob Hastings, executive director of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce. “Attracting more leisure and business travelers will strengthen all of our businesses, from tourist-based businesses along the Back Shore and Harbor to the shops and restaurants downtown and throughout the city where visitors shop and eat.”

The public relations effort, which was launched by Gloucester hotel-owners Tracey Muller of Bass Rocks Ocean Inn, Mona Faherty of the Sea Lion Motel and Jan Bordinaro of the Atlantis Oceanfront Inn, will focus on promoting Gloucester but may expand to include other Cape Ann communities.

Matter Communications, based in Newburyport, executes public relations programs on behalf of a broad portfolio of clients in consumer, high-technology and consumer-technology markets. The firm’s clients include national companies such as CVS/pharmacy, Verizon Wireless, Harris Corporation and Lexar. Gloucester residents John McElhenny and Ariane Doud will lead Matter’s PR campaign for Gloucester.

“Gloucester is the most authentic seaport in America and those of us who live here know there is no shortage of fascinating, positive Gloucester stories to tell,” said McElhenny. “There’s an untapped, nationwide market for Gloucester’s entrepreneurial businesses, scenic beauty, cultural richness and maritime identity. PR will give Gloucester a megaphone to tell its stories, attract new visitors and power the local economy.”

About the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce serves as the principal voice of business on Cape Ann. Its mission is to enhance the economic environment and the quality of life for the citizens of Cape Ann. For more information, go to http://www.capeannchamber.com.

Media Contact

John McElhenny, Matter Communications

(978) 499-9250 ext. 239

Gloucester@matternow.com

This Week On Cape Ann From The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce

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ROCKPORT MUSIC presents a free community concert– SO Percussion on Wednesday March 31, 7pm at the Rockport High School Performing Arts Center. Experience the joyful noise of flower pots, tea cups, and brake drums! “If you think about it, drums are the new violins.” – New York Times. Free and open to the public. General admission seating. No reservations required. 978-546-7391

ROCKPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY presents award-winning author Kate Braestrup on Wednesday, March 31, at 7pm. Love and commitment from the first kiss to the last straw is the focus of her latest work “Marriage and Other Acts of Charity.” Advance reservations are required. Please call 978-546-6934

ADVENTURES AT YANKEE FLEET celebrates their Opening Day, tomorrow, April 1. Trips will run daily, 7am-4pm. Despite the extended closure on cod till April 15, we will be going out to fish for haddock and pollock. Yankee Tackle is also open and is filling up on all the necessary deep sea, salt-water tackle you may need. 800-942-5464

AUDREY’S FLOWER SHOP will host a Bunny class on April 1 at 5pm, all ages are welcome. So much fun and these Bunnies make a great Easter gift for anyone. Class is $30 per person and that includes all the materials and instruction. Please RSVP at 978-283-2171at Audrey’s Flower Shop, 38 Railroad Avenue, Gloucester.

THE ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM presents The Evelina Goulart Symposium – Managing a Ninety-Ton Historical Articfact, a 4-part symposium. The Evelina M. Goulart, a fishing schooner built in at the A.D. Story Shipyard in Essex in 1927, is one of seven remaining Essex-built schooners in existence. Part Two: The Evelina M. Goulart Comes Home will be held on Thursday, April 1, 7pm. Suggested donation: 1-session $10, $25 4-sessions. 978-768-7541

Sharon Gonick PT, COS-C, Rehabilitation Manager, Northeast HomeCare will provide a demonstration on MYOMO NeuroRobotics for stroke rehabilitation, developed by MIT engineers. The free lecture will be held on Thursday, April 1 at 7 p.m., at ADDISON GILBERT HOSPITAL. Pre-registration is not necessary and open to the public. For further information about Stroke Club, call: 978-283-2633 or 978-283-3968

THE ONE HOUR AT A TIME GANG’S next downtown Gloucester Clean-up session will be on Saturday, April 3, 8am, meeting in the St. Peter parking lot. Please bring gloves! For information, contact Donna Ardizzoni or Ed Collard.

In celebration of 300 years of the construction of the White-Ellery House, THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to offer a tercentennial lecture series, which will begin on Saturday, April 3, at 11am with Private Lives – Public House: The Story of the Families Who Lived in the White-Ellery House. 978-283-0455 x11 to reserve a space.

CAPE ANN HEALING CENTER is hosting a free Spring Community Workshop Series at Treetop Yoga Studio, Para Research Center, 85 Eastern Ave, Gloucester. The Easy Art of Meditation for Relaxation and Eliminating Stress, with Annette Dion, Spiritual Counselor will be held on Saturday, April 3, 4-5pm. Pre-registration is required, call today to reserve your space. 978-282-1191

THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH, located at 4 Cleaves Street in Rockport, will host the Music of the Soul Concert on Saturday, April 3, at 7pm. $10 admission benefits the No Surrender Program, a program of the INDEPENDENT LIVING CENTER NORTH SHORE & CAPE ANN.

THE GRAND CAFE AT THE EMERSON INN BY THE SEA will host an Easter Grand Buffet on Sunday, April 4, 11:30am-3:30pm. $45/person ($22.50 children 3-10) includes Starters and Salads, Carving Station, Entrees and Accompaniments, and Dessert. 978-546-6321

CELTIC MUSIC SESSIONS. Join Michael O’Leary and Friends ’round the fire for their Celtic music sessions on Sundays from 5-8pm, April 4 & 18 at The Landing at 7 Central in Manchester and April 11 & 25 at Elliott’s at the Blackburn in Gloucester. An acoustic session of mostly traditional songs and tunes from the Celtic countries and Cape Breton.

THE ROCKPORT ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE invites you to attend “Building Rockport’s Economic Future: Developing Strategies For Success,” a special informational showcase, on Wednesday, April 7, 6-9pm, at the Rockport Inn & Suites. Designed to stimulate renewed enthusiasm for Rockport as a place to live, work and do business, this free event will focus on how to create a welcoming atmosphere for both the local community and global visitors through a positive exchange of information, ideas and contacts. All are welcome.

EASTERN POINT DAY SCHOOL will host an Open House on Thursday, April 6, 9-11am. Meet some of our great teachers, students and families that make Eastern Point Day School a unique and enriching community. Children are welcome to come and participate in classroom activities while parents learn more about our exciting programs. 978-283-1700

THE NORTH SHORE CAREER CENTER and the Cape Ann Chamber will host a job fair at the Gloucester Masonic Hall, 27 Eastern Avenue, April 7, 10am-1pm. For employers to register please contact Paul Ventresca at 781-691-7429 or pventresca@detma.org. There is no charge and space is limited.

BATTLE OF THE BANDS two-day event! Gloucester’s top young bands will battle to benefit Gloucester sports on Friday, April 9, 8pm at Gloucester High School. $10/donation. Gloucester’s best musicians will rock out to benefit Gloucester sports on Saturday, April 10, 8pm at Gloucester High School. $20/donation. Tickets are available at the Chamber, Destino’s Sub Shop, and the Liquor Locker.

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to present a special exhibition of works by quilt maker and public celebration artist Clara Wainwright. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held on Saturday, April 10, 3-5pm. This program is free and open to the public. The exhibition is on view through June 20. 978-283-0455
THE ROTARY CLUBS OF ROCKPORT AND MANCHESTER/ESSEX present a Texas Hold’em Tournament on Saturday, April 10, at Cameron’s Restaurant in downtown Gloucester. Registration starts at 5pm and the tournament begins at 6:30pm. $100/day of event. $90/pre-registration. Alan: 978-546-7103 Dave: 508-843-8420, Randy: 617-953-5710 , Dave: 978-479-5614 . Tickets also available at The Landing @ 7 Central in Manchester. Proceeds benefit the services and programs of Rotary.

THE SANDRA L. OLSON LUNG CANCER FUND will host a Springtime Gala on Saturday, April 10, 6-11pm at the Top of the Hub in Boston. Live and silent auctions, music by Boston Common Band, Tastes of Boston. $75 in advance, $85 at the door. 978-578-5688

SORELLANZA, a Cape Ann women’s chorus directed by Patti Pike, will hold it spring concert, “Walking on Sunshine,” with songs of beauty and joy from across the ages on Saturday, April 10, 7:30pm at the Unitarian Universalist Church, 4 Cleaves Street, Rockport and Sunday, April 11, 4pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 48 Middle Street, Gloucester. $10/person. 978-281-6417

THE TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS IN CAPE ANN is hosting a “Wilderness to Special Place” Walk at Ravenswood Park, Gloucester, on Sunday, April 11, 1-3pm. Once a main thoroughfare, then a backwoods, and now our favorite local refuge–join us for the story of Ravenswood through the centuries. Please preregister at 978-281-8400

Art Haven Bird Houses at the Home and Garden Show

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Ashley Muise with her grandma Vickie Morgan painted birdhouses at the Art Haven table this weekend. Good to see you both!

Ra’chelle Perrine At The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Home and Garden Show

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RECYCLING DAY – Electronics, Appliances & Small Engine items

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From Rick Doucette–

RECYCLING DAY – Electronics, Appliances & Small Engine items

Saturday, March 27 from 10:00am -4:00pm
Gloucester High School – outside Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Home & Garden Show

CLEAN OUT YOUR CLUTTER – MAKE A DONATION – HELP TO ERADICATE POLIO & SUPPORT ROTARY INTERNATIONAL CAUSES

The following items will be accepted:
Televisions (up to 35″), Computer Monitors, Word Processors, Car Stereos, Projectors, Microwave Ovens, Video Machines, Coffee Makers, Space Heaters, Typewriters, Toasters/Toaster Ovens, Generators, Scanners, Floppy Drives, CB Radios, Disk Drives & CD ROMs, Copiers & Printers, Portable Radios, Cables, Cameras, Stereo Equipment, VCRs, Palm Pilots, Record Players, Vacuums, UPS/Battery Back Up, Safes (12″ – 24″), Cassette Players, Camcorders, Modems, Satellite Dish Receivers, Surveillance Equipment, Surge Protectors, Video Games, Circuit Boards, 8-Tracks (Reel to Reel Tape), Fax Machines, Humidifiers, Keyboards, Laptops, Cassette Players, Can Openers, Cell Phones, Test Equipment, Telephones, Personal/Home Shredders, Electrical Panels, Speakers (set), Keyboards & Mice, Oscilloscopes,
Lawn Mowers, Weed Whackers, Refrigerators, Stoves, Washer/Dryers, Dishwashers, Chain Saws, Leaf Blowers, Generators, Air Conditioners, Robots (evil or otherwise)

Fluids must be drained from small engine items – Freon OK for appliances

SORRY, but we cannot accept: Propane Tanks, Tires, Waste Oil, Hazardous Waste and/or other non-electric items

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?
Drop off your items, with the following donation amounts:

Desk/Garage Clutter: $ 5 all that you can fit in a milk crate
Garage Clutter: $ 5 per item that doesn’t fit in a milk
crate (vacuums, etc)
Larger Appliances: $ 15 Fridge, freezer, dishwasher,
washer/dryer, etc
TVs and monitors: $ 20 per item
The Whole Shebang $ 30 Carload/Truckload (appliances, TVs
& Monitors excluded

Save The date From The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

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The GLOUCESTER TOURISM COMMISSION, in cooperation with the Cape Ann Chamber , Discover Gloucester DMO, and Downtown Development Commission, invites you CABI’s (Cape Ann’s Business Incubator) new office space on the third floor of 33 Commercial Street (above the Chamber of Commerce) to meet with fellow Gloucester business owners on Wednesday, March 3, 6-8pm. Bring your business cards and promotional materials and an open mind. Please RSVP to Laura Dow at 978-281-3410 or info@vistamotel.com.

THE ESSEX HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND SHIPBUILDING MUSEUM presents The Evelina Goulart Symposium – Managing a Ninety-Ton Historical Articfact, a 4-part symposium. The Evelina M. Goulart, a fishing schooner built in at the A.D. Story Shipyard in Essex in 1927, is one of seven remaining Essex-built schooners in existence. Part One: the Evelina M. Goulart, its’ history and place in the Northeast Fishing Industry will be held on Thursday, March 4, 7pm. Suggested donation: 1-session $10, $25 4-sessions. 978-768-7541

The CAPE ANN MILITARY FAMILY SUPPORT GROUP would like to invite family members and friends of our men and women serving in the military from Cape Ann to a ” Meet and Greet” evening at the Major Frank Ritvo Veterans’ Center, 12 Emerson Ave., Gloucester on Thursday, March 4, 7-9pm. Local veterans are invited to attend to honor them for their past services and to share their experiences of being a Veteran. This is an opportunity for the community to come together informally to support our Troops who have kept and are continuing to keep our country free and safe.

THE CAPE ANN MUSEUM is pleased to present an exhibition of paintings by marine artist Peter Vincent. An opening reception for the exhibition will be held in the Museum’s Maritime Wing on Saturday, March 6, 3-5pm. This program is free and open to the public. 978-283-0455

THE 7TH ANNUAL NORTH SHORE ARTHRITIS WALK will be held on Sunday, May 23, in Beverly. We are seeking those who are interested in sponsoring, forming a walking team or volunteers, to support this fundraiser in this important fight against arthritis!

THE SOCIETY FOR ENCOURAGEMENT OF THE ARTS, in partnership with several Gloucester-based businesses, announces a special event with a focus on Captains Courageous: A Story of the Grand Banks, Rudyard Kipling’s classic adventure novel, and film adaptation, featuring Gloucester fishermen. The all-day event will take place on Saturday, March 6, 9am-9:30pm at the Cape Ann Museum, Sawyer Free Library, Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center, Cape Ann Art Haven, and Cape Ann Community Cinema.

A View of Cape Ann Massachusetts Video Done By Bait and Tackle Ad Co For The Chamber of Commerce

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My guess is you’ve probably never seen this so we may as well bring it to the masses.

How many of you check out the Chamber’s website regularly?  They keep a great local event calendar maintained by the professional staff.  Bookmark it if you haven’t already.  Ready-Set-Bookmark It!- http://www.capeannchamber.com/

Chickity Check It The December Issue Of Soundings

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25th Annual Gloucester Schooner Festival Next Weekend!

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25th Annual
Gloucester Schooner Festival
September 4 – 7, 2009

The Festival is sponsored by the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
(Schedule will be updated as events are confirmed. Last update: 8/17/2009.)

FESTIVAL SCHEDULE

Friday, September 4, 2009

All Day Arrival of Participating Vessels.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cape Ann Museum visiting hours.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Essex Shipbuilding Museum visiting hours.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center visiting hours.

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Mayor’s Reception for invited guests.

Saturday, September 5, 2009

10:00 a.m.
Skippers Meeting for all Traditional Small Craft, at Solomon Jacobs Park, immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Deck Tours aboard the Adventure and Children’s Activities dockside at Cruiseport Gloucester.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Bluenose II Open House at Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Day at the Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center on Harbor Loop. Free to all.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Cape Ann Museum visiting hours.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Essex Shipbuilding Museum visiting hours.

12:00 noon – 4:30 p.m.
Open House at US Coast Guard Station, Harbor Loop.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Start of Sailing Races for Traditional Small Craft, off Eastern Point Light.

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Search & Rescue Demonstration by the U.S. Coast Guard off Harbor Loop.

6:00 p.m.
Festival Crew Party for invited guests. Gloucester House Restaurant.

7:30 p.m.
Boat “Parade of Lights”.

9:15 p.m.
Fireworks Display over Gloucester Harbor. (following Parade of Lights, time approximate)

Sunday, September 6, 2009

8:00 a.m.
Skippers Meeting for all Schooners sailing in Mayor’s Race at Solomon Jacobs Park, immediately adjacent to the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.

9:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Shuttle Bus to Eastern Point Light, from Eastern Point Gate (Eastern Point Boulevard at Farrington Avenue) to watch the start of the Mayor’s Race. Free of Charge.

9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Parade of Sail as Schooners proceed from Inner Harbor, past the Fishermen’s Memorial on Stacy Boulevard, to the race starting area off Eastern Point.

10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Deck Tours aboard the Adventure and Children’s Activities dockside at Cruiseport Gloucester.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Essex Shipbuilding Museum visiting hours.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center visiting hours.

11:00 a.m.
Start of Mayor’s Race for Esperanto Cup, Ned Cameron Trophy and Betty Ramsey Trophy off Eastern Point.

1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cape Ann Museum visiting hours.

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Reception and Awards Ceremony for contestants and invited guests at the U.S. Coast Guard Station on Harbor Loop.

Monday, September 7, 2009

“Rain Day” for recovery from postponements caused by inclement weather. ONLY IF REQUIRED.

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Gloucester Maritime Heritage Center visiting hours.

For more info, click here.

Meet Bob Hastings New Executive Director Of The Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Video

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Tracy Arabian- Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Web Maven

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Here’s Tracy Arabian, the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Web Maven.  To see to video with Tracy talking about the upcoming 25th annual Gloucester Schooner Festival click this text

Tracy Arabian- Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Web Maven, originally uploaded by captjoe06.

Our Chamber Of Commerce Auction Win

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We won this gift pack which was graciously donated by Melissa Donati’s Willow Rest at last night’s Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Auction.

The Link On The Pages of GMG is bid up to $150 so far as of 9:12AM on Saturday June 18.  Click here to bid or follow how high she goes!!!

There is still time to bid on the online auction.  To check what other items are still available click this link There are some things up for bid well below their replacement costs!  You heard it here…..

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Blackburn Challenge on Saturday!

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BBCLOGOInfo from Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce:

THE BLACKBURN CHALLENGE

The Blackburn Challenge, held on July 18 this year, is the premier human-powered open-water event on the East Coast. One of the reasons why this event has been recognized as one of the best open water races in America is due to the venue – a 20 mile circumnavigation of Cape Ann Massachusetts – a course that inevitably serves up a wide variety of conditions on the water. The first three or so miles of the race are along the protected and tidal Annisquam River, resulting in something akin to a head race, but with plenty more interesting obstacles to avoid (mooring and navigation buoys, boats, docks, etc.) and a 17 mile open water race after it. Once the river empties into the open waters of Ipswich Bay, the wind strength and direction play a decisive role in determining the conditions of the day, which range from relative calm (it’s never a flat water event) to very rough (staying upright and afloat trump the idea of competition). The last couple of miles from the Dogbar Breakwater at the entrance of Gloucester Harbor to Pavillion Beach, are usually plagued by confused boat wakes from numerous fishing, whale watch and pleasure boats going in all directions. Each year at the Blackburn brings us a very different story, making the event so interesting for open-water aficionados. One thing that thankfully remains the same each year is the fun time after finishing – cold beer, massages, good music and food and the inevitable harrowing stories from the event. The 2009 Blackburn Challenge will be the 23rd running of the event.

All event information may be found at the event website: www.blackburnchallenge.com

Rich Klajnscek
President, Cape Ann Rowing Club
rich@seafoxconsulting.com
978.239.7321

photo from official website
photo from official website

Chickity Check It- Cape Ann Chamber Auction

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Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Auction Item Of The Day

Today’s featured auction item-

“Beach Party” framed art photo by Judy Robinson-Cox
Value: $150
Donated by: by Robinson-Cox Studio www.judy.robinson-cox.com, Gloucester, 978-283-3598

You can bid right now or check out how the bidding is going on this by clicking this link

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Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Auction Featured Items- Red Sox Ticket Packages

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Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Auction Item Of  The Day

Today’s featured auction items are-

Red Sox Tickets

Red Sox Logo

Red Sox vs. Tigers on August 10
Four tickets. Section 25, box 57, row D.
Value: $500
Donated by: Gloucester Daily Times, Gloucester, 978-283-7000

Red Sox vs. Athletics, July 29
Loge box, section 31, box 162, row FF, seats 5-6. Wednesday, July 29, 7:05pm.
Value: $170
Donated by: Horizon Air Services, Inc., East Boston, 617-567-2660

Red Sox vs. Blue Jays on September 28
7:10pm against the Toronto Blue Jays. Seats in section 11.
Value: $100
Donated by: Mill River Consulting, Gloucester, 978-282-0014

Two tickets to Red Sox vs. Indians, October 1
Right field roof box seats. 7:10pm. Section roof, box 29, row E, seats 7-8.
Value: $100
Donated by: Bruce Bain, Coldwell Banker, Gloucester, 978-884-2067

Red Sox vs. Chicago White Sox on August 25
7:05pm. Section 19, row 09, seats 15 and 16.
Value: $90
Donated by: Kiely & Ferrante, LLC, Gloucester, 978-283-7700

Two tickets to Red Sox vs. White Sox, August 24
Value: $90
Donated by: Mike Luster

You can bid right now or check out how the bidding is going on this by clicking this link

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Chickity Check It! CACC Auction Online

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As a member of the Board of Directors for the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce I wish I had more time to do more, but through GMG I hope to help in the best way possible and that is by highlighting some of the cooler items on the online Cape Ann Chamber Of Commerce Auction.  There are some incredible deals to be had by visiting the online auction and the night of the live auction is always a blast.  You can really score some cool things for often times fifty cents on the dollar.

I bought a stainless steel grill  for a couple hundy at last years auction.

The item I’d like to feature today is none other than a permanent link and feature about your business or website in the sidebar of these pages (GoodMorningGloucester)-  HUGE!

You can bid right now or check out how the bidding is going on this by clicking this link

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Chickity Check It!- Chamber Of Commerce Online Auction

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Planning is underway for the 22nd Annual Goods & Services Auction! Don’t miss this great night of fun and great deals! Don’t forget to check-out the on-line Auction at CapeAnnChamber.cmarket.com (on-line Auction website to be activated in June 2009).

Items featured in the On-Line Auction will be marked with an “On-Line Auction Icon”. Click the icon to go to the On-Line Auction.

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Click The Picture to Go To The Online Auction

The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce is grateful to the hundreds of generous donors who support the auction and provide bidders such fabulous options.

Things To Do- Homes For The Holidays Event 11/22 11AM-4PM

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Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce

Eight fabulous homes in Magnolia will be open to the public on Saturday, November 22, for a self-guided tour from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Many of these beautiful homes will be professionally decorated for the holidays. “Homes for the Holidays” is a program of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Businesswomen’s Division.

The Home Tour is being planned by the Businesswomen to support the Carolyn O’Connor Scholarship. Named for the first Chairperson of this active Chamber group, the scholarship benefits a woman who is changing careers or returning to the workforce after an absence and is in need of further education. The Businesswomen have given out three $1,000 scholarships since it was created in 2006. The group is hoping to raise enough funds to either increase the scholarship amount or the number of scholarships for 2009.

Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 on the day of the tour. Actual tickets and a map showing the location of the homes can be picked up on the day of the tour at the Magnolia Library, 1 Lexington Avenue, Gloucester, between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. Contact the Chamber office to order your advance tickets.

Things To Do- Cape Ann Restaurant Week Oct 19-24

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CAPE ANN RESTAURANT WEEK
October 19-24, 2008
www.CapeAnnChamber.com/rw

You won’t want to miss the tastiest week in fall! For six delicious days, participating Cape Ann restaurants will entice you with delicious three-course dinners, all for one low price of $25.08 (not including beverage, tax or gratuity)! With no passes to buy or cards to punch, this mouth-watering event is designed to put a smile on your face! You’ll want to eat out every night of the week!

Click here for a list of the restaurants participating in this exciting new venture.

The Chamber Auction

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I donated a link and three picture spread on GMG to the Cape Ann Chamber auction and it went for $200.

That money goes to the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce to help pay for the day to day operating expenses of running the organization and putting on all the fantastic events that the Chamber puts on each year.