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April 2011

Newsletter

Sandwich Chamber

Greetings!

 

Undaunterd by April Fool's snow, the Chamber continues to plan and implement programs for builidng Sandwich's business community and a healthy local economy:

  • The Old Harbor Walk planning continues - while we have postponed having a Community Preservation Act grant request on the spring Town Meeting warrant, we continue to work on ways to move this great project forward.  Read the great Cape Cod Times editorial here. 
  • The Visitors Center will be open May 14th and staff training will take place next week - we look forward to another great season!
  • We have a wonderful partnership going with the Sandwich High School marketing class who are helping us plan and implement the May Shop Local Days!  (see more below).
  • The Town is looking for some citizen participation for the development of its Comprehensive Wastewater Management Plan.  Learn more at the kickoff workshop on April 15th.

Please take the time to see all the Chamber programs mentioned here and events coming up which may be of value to your business.

 

Regards,

Kate Bavelock

Executive Director

Participate in May Shop Local Days

 

Shop Sandwich First

 

The Retail Committee is preparing a marketing campaign for the May 14th & 15th Shop Local Days to promote all the great reasons to Shop Sandwich First.  We need local retailers to step up with sidewalk sales, promotions and events to make the weekend a success.

 

Please see the attached form for more information and to sign up! Participate in Shop Local Days

 

         April Business Lunch Series -

Final Reminder!

  
Business Lunch
                             

Join us for a Business Lunch on

April 12th at The Bee-Hive Tavern jam-packed with networking and information you can use.

 

Featured speaker will be Representative Randy Hunt on healthcare reform on the state level. Please pre-register.

SandwichFest 2011 -

          Vendor Registration Reminder! 

 

Don't forget to book a table at SandwichFest 2011! On Saturday July 16th we look forward to making the third year the best and best-attended ever!

 

We have a more aggressive off-Cape marketing plan, a grant for new musical offerings and a great committee put together - sign-up now to be a part of this great event:

 

 Street Fair Vendor Registration 

 

Best Sandwich in Sandwich Competition Registration 

SandwichFest Street Fair

 

Member-to-Member News

 

The Sandwich Women's Club is pleased to announce that it will be offering a Scholarship Award for high school seniors once again this year.  To be considered, you must be a graduating senior who will be attending a post-graduate program and maintain a legal residence in Sandwich. This Award looks to recognize those young adults who share in their mission of community service. Deadline for submission is April 29, 2011. Applications can be downloaded from  www.sandwichwomensclub.org.

 

The Sandwich Women's Club also is offering an expanded Children's Fair at the 2011 Touch-A-Truck Event on June 5th.  The event draws over 1000 children and their families to learn about trucks, buses and front loaders and features face painting, balloon art and more.  www.sandwichwomensclub.org.

 

Virginia Sutherland Photography is featured in a juried show going on through the month of April at the Plymouth Center for the Arts.  Stop by to support a chamber member and see Virginia's wonderful work!

 

Congratulations to Destination Realty Group at William Raveis for receiving the All Star Award from Constant Contact as one of their top performers and most prolific user of its tools, for effective use of Constant Contact's email marketing, event marketing, social media marketing, or survey products - or a combination of all four.

 

A Splash of Glass at the Sandwich Glass Museum

The Sandwich Glass Museum is pleased to present the talented Christopher Belleau's outstanding exhibit A Splash of Glass in the  Contemporary Glass Gallery April 4 - July 29.  His artistry and dedication to perfection shine through every piece he creates.  Working with glass allows him the opportunity to play with color.  He is captivated by the rainbow flow of colors and it is evident in all his work.  For many years, he has created and produced glass flowers of exceptional hues and design.  He also lets his imagination run wild with glass fish in addition to vases, paperweights, jewelry to name but a few. Each object is unique and requires great skill to produce.  You will find not only beauty but magic on display. This exhibit is free with admission of $5.00 for adults and $1.25 children 6-14.   For more information call 508.888.0251 or visit www.sandwichglassmuseum.org

 

Reminder:  Murray-MacDonald Insurance is hosting a free breakfast seminar on this Thursday the 7th on cyber-security - how to protect you business from fraud, theft and liability.  Register to pmacdonald@mmisi.com.

 

 

The Community Bank Supports the Sandwich Food Pantry:

Christy Hinchey, Branch Manager at The Community Bank presented a check to volunteers at the Sandwich Food Pantry from funds  collected by employees who participated in "Blue Jeans for a Cause," a fundraising program organized to raise critical funds for local food pantries. Great job Community Bank!

 

 

       Welcome Casabella to Sandwich! 
 
sofaJoin us in celebrating the Grand Opening of Casabella in East Sandwich this weekend.   Casabella in Italian means beautiful home and this new store at 389 Route 6A will feature old and new unique pieces from all over the world to make your home one-of-a-kind.
  
The Open House celebration runs Saturday April 9th and Sunday April 10th from 11am - 5pm.   (508) 888-8688.
                 We're Having a Ball! 
 
Boardwalk Ball
  
May 6th, 2011
Do you have your tickets yet?
Sponsored  By

April Business After Hours -

Heritage Musuems
 & Gardens
Heritage Museums & Gardens logo

 

 April 13th,
 Wednesday
 5:30pm - 7:30pm
Grove Street
  

Members:  $5
Non-Members: $10

Join us for great networking at this joint event with the Cape Cod Chamber co-hosted by
Hospice & Pallative Care of Cape Cod.
  
Hospice of Cape Cod logo
  
Appetizers by: 
Eat Your Heart
Out Catering
Cash Bar
  
 RSVP   
 Welcome New Members
Please support the following businesses who are supporting the community by joining the Chamber of Commerce:

Senior Transitional Partners - Senior Transitional Partners provides services which include: de-cluttering for safety, pack/unpack for downsizing, clean-outs, estate and yard sales. 774-319-2868.

 

Cahoon Museum of American Art  embraces the full vitality of American art from the early 19th Century to the present.  As a particular emphasis, it celebrates the creative spirit of Ralph and Martha Cahoon through the preservation of both their art and house, in which they lived and had their studio. Through exhibitions and educational programs, for children and adults, it seeks to promote the appreciation and study of American Art with special reference to the art of Cape Cod and the Northeast. 4676 Falmouth Road, Cotuit

  

Cape Cod Specialty Foods -home of the original chocolate-covered cranberry - Bog Beans. Cape Cod Specialty Foods features the highest quality chocolates, home-made fudge, and a variety of authentic regional confections. They take special pride in products developed on Cape Cod and enjoyed by a world-wide audience. We welcome inquiries about special purchases for corporate events and weddings, and from specialty store owners interested in wholesale prices. 11 Cranberry Highway, Sagamore.

 

Atria Woodbriar - offers much more than a place for older people to live. They are a vibrant senior assisted living community in Falmouth that gives seniors companionship, comfort and a wide choice of activities that match individual interests. When people come to Atria, they lead a richer life. They move from isolation to community. Whether they choose to play a competitive game of cards, take a morning swim or just relax with friends, residents discover a second family and a place to thrive. 508-540-1600.

 

Sandwich Gridiron - a non-profit fundraising organization for the Sandwich High School football program.  508-648-1115.

 

Pairpoint Glass Company -

America's oldest glassworks, founded in 1837. For well over a century, Pairpoint glass has graced the tables, cabinets and shelves of some of America's finest homes. Collections include a wide variety of ornaments, collectibles and useable pieces. Visit them at the Sagamore location where you can witness the artistry of glassblowing Monday through Friday and browse through the gift shop any day of the week! 851 Sandwich Road, Sagamore.

 

Casual Gourmet - is a locally owned and operated diversified food service company specializing in Cape Cod weddings. Their professional staff possesses more than 70 years of combined event planning experience and will help  clients with everything from a continental breakfast for ten to a society wedding for 300.  We are proud to be one of Cape Cod's largest, oldest and most successful catering companies with a broad range of clientele that includes noted corporations and prestigious charitable organizations. 508-775-4946.

 

 

Issues & Alliances 

April 28th

The Issues & Alliances Committee will bring together Town staff, the Beach Committee, business leaders and concerned citizens to come up with new strategies and plans to improve our beach stewardship and to help fund mainenantance.

 

April 28th

7:45am (yes that is am)

Dan'l Webster Inn

 

RSVP to Issues & Alliances Chair Steve Catania