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Friday eNews from the Cape Cod Chamber
January 6, 2012
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From the CEO's Desk:
- Happy New Year! We are off to a busy start with meetings and programs to boost your business in 2012.
- Congressman Keating is meeting with constituents from 9 to 10:30 tomorrow (Sat. 1/7) at the Caffe E Dolci, 430 Main Street, Hyannis. Stop in to see him and let him know what's on your mind!
- US News & World Report ranked Cape Cod as #3 for best affordable honeymoons! Read the article here. This works beautifully in our new campaign to increase destination weddings.
- The SmarterCape Partnership continues to meet weekly - click here to see the update on the vision statement and next steps for this "innovation economy" initiative.
- Chamber board members received an update on the Conservation Law Foundation notice of intent to sue over waste water infrastructure issues from Cape Cod Commission executive Paul Niedzwiecki.
- The Barnstable County Government review process has involved Chamber participation over the last several weeks.They will be deliberating on concepts and ideas and issuing a report in the coming weeks.
- The Cultural Coast is working to increase visibility of the region in the international market, and will again attend international PowWow to promote the "coast."
- The Regional Transit Authority has discussed with us unique ways to promote the businesses on Cape Cod. We will be meeting with them again this month regarding new service routes.
- The Cape & Islands License Plate marketing committee met, and is planning the FY 13 promotion of what is still the most popular specialty license plate issued in Massachusetts!
Wendy K. Northcross, IOM, CCE
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Time is running out!
Reach 1 out of 4 area visitors with One Powerful Integrated Ad Buy! Deadlines for
space in the 2012 Cape Cod Travel Guide (and integrated annual programs with CapeCodTravelGuide.com) are fast approaching!
Largest reach to area visitors:
- Nationally distributed, full-sized magazine about the Cape & Islands
- Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce's primary fulfillment piece
- The largest reach of any program for this region
Distribution:
200,000 copies annually. Widespread distribution includes: national retailers (Barnes & Noble, BJ's, Walmart); drive-market newsstands (Stop & Shop, Hudson News, CVS, Brooks, etc.), Boston concierges, statewide visitor & information centers, Canadian outlets, national & international tradeshows, local accommodations & rental homes. Off-Cape distribution makes it a critical tool to attract visitors to your property while they are in the planning stages for their vacation - while on-Cape distribution drives visitors to you when they arrive!
Integrated print and web programs Integrated advertising programs include a magazine buy and a presence our top performing visitor websites for "where to stay," "where to dine" and "what to do" on Cape Cod and the Islands
Top search engine placement
CapeCodChamber.org ranks #1 on Google for a search on "Cape Cod," and CapeCodTravelGuide.com ranks #1 on Google for a search on "Cape Cod Hotels"
Time is running out! Reserve ad space now to be included in this premier travel publication! Contact:
Kristin Carey, Director, Internet Advertising & Regional Sales (mid-outer Cape, Nantucket)
Work: 508-362-3225, x511; Cell: 508-364-1018
Email: kcarey@capecodchamber.org
Steve Richards, Regional Sales Director (mid-upper Cape/off Cape, Martha's Vineyard)
Work: 508-362-3225, x514; Cell: 774-238-0787
Email: steve@capecodchamber.org
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Small Business Financing Relief
3.25% fixed interest rate business loans are now available to eligible Town of Barnstable businesses in need of debt refinancing, working capital, or the acquisition of machinery or equipment! The business must employ five or less including the owners. Owners must be income eligible:
- 2 person household $52,000 or less
- 3 person household $58,500 or less
- 4 person household $65,000 or less
- 5 person household $70,200 or less
Other guidelines apply. Funds are very limited. For more information, please contact Jeannine Marshall at 508-362-3755 or jmarshall@coastalcommunitycapital.org.
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Division of Insurance Public Hearing
The Fair Plan has a Rate Hike Hearing in progress at the Division of Insurance. The Cape and Islands is forecast fora 6.7% rate increase, and rule changes are also proposed. There will be an open Public Hearing before the Division of Insurance on January 19th at 10 a.m., and Citizens for Homeowners Insurance Reform will have a bus going there, which will cost $20 round trip. Join them to testify or just observe (bring lunch/drink). Pick up locations and times are as follows: 6:20 a.m. at Orleans Stop and Shop, 6:50 a.m. at Barnstable Burger King- Exit 6, and 7:30 a.m. at the Sagamore Bridge Bus lot. Call Paula at 508-240-5231 to reserve your seat! Or meet the group at MA Div. of Insurance, located at 1000 Washington Street in Boston.
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Winter Member to Member
 The Cape Cod Chamber invites you to start the New Year off right at our Winter Member to Member event, set for Wednesday, February 15th at the new Barnstable Municipal Airport! From 5:30 to 7 p.m., enjoy networking, hors d'ouevres, raffles and tours of the new facility. Co-sponsored with the Yarmouth and Hyannis Area Chambers of Commerce. Click here to register now!
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Upcoming Business Workshops
 Websites for Artists on January 12th: Learn how to create a website that showcases your art in the most effective way! Presenter is Sarah Johnson of etruro.com. Workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. at the Cultural Center of Cape Cod in South Yarmouth.
Connecting Businesses to the Commonwealth on January 19th: Tips for doing business with the state and on where to find bidding opportunities. Presenter is Barbara Miller, Supplier Diversity Office. Workshop will be held from 9 to 11 a.m. - location TBA!
Using QuickBooks to Manage Difficult Times on January 26th: A two-part, all day workshop series. The first part focuses on beginner QuickBooks users and runs from 8:30 a.m. to noon. The second part of the workshop, running from 1 to 3 p.m. is geared toward hands-on owners and managers who have mastered the basics and want to use QuickBooks to manage their business more effectively. Presenter is Frank Guinan, owner of Integrity Business Solutions. Held at The Cove in Yarmouth.
These workshops are part of a series presented by Coastal Community Capital and Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. Cost to attend is $5. Visit www.coastalcommunitycapital.org to register today! |
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December Accommodations Survey
 The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce is looking to get a snapshot as to how the season is progressing through a short, monthly online survey. Information will be kept confidential and reported in the aggregate only. The survey takes less than 5 minutes to complete. Please disregard if you are already closed for the season. Thank you in advance for your time!
Click here for the December 2011 survey.
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Skipper will host the 2012 Quahog Day
 The Skipper Restaurant in South Yarmouth has been chosen as the site of Doug the Quahog's much-anticipated summer prediction at the 4th Annual Quahog Day on the First Day of Summer 2012! The Chamber invites all to join Doug and his beefy Quahog Security team on June 20th as we gather at The Skipper on South Shore Drive to answer the all-important question - "How's the weather going to be on the Cape this summer?" Last year, the intuitive bivalve predicted 12 weeks and one day of beach weather for Cape Cod - and a sunny, warm summer was enjoyed by all! Visit www.QuahogDay.com for updates on this fun harbinger of summer - including upcoming appearances by Doug, video from past prognostication ceremonies, and bios on his Official Security team members. |
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Submit your Cape Cod Maritime Days events
 The Cape Cod Chamber, Arts Foundation of Cape Cod and the Cape Cod Commission invite you to participate in the 19th Annual Cape Cod Maritime Days! This year's event will be held from May 13-June 10, culminating with the annual Cape Cod Maritime Festival, held on the Cape Cod Maritime Museum grounds in Hyannis.
Please submit to us any event you would like to offer during Maritime Days. Village festivals, maritime presentations, lighthouse & walking tours, boat-building demonstrations, maritime art exhibits or other activities related to current or past aspects of maritime life on Cape Cod are welcome! |
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Renewing Members
The Cape Cod Chamber would like to thank the following members who recently renewed their membership:
Alden Park, Plymouth; All Media Production, Brewster; Alyce's Dunscroft By-The-Sea, Harwichport; Anthony's Cummaquid, Yarmouthport; Baystate Financial Services, South Dennis; Berkshire Healthcare Sysems, South Yarmouth; Bradford of Chatham, Chatham; Breakers Resort, Dennisport; Brewster Green Resort-VRI, Brewster; Cape Abilities, Hyannis; Cape Cod Ocean Manor, Hyannis; Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, Hyannis; Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra, Yarmouthport; Cape Medical Supply, Sandwich; Capt. Farris House, South Yarmouth; Chatham Tides Waterfront Motel, South Chatham; Chatham Wayside Inn , Chatham; Crystal Garden Children's Center, Hyannis; Dunkin Donuts, South Yarmouth; First Citizens' Federal Credit Union, Hyannis; Fishtale Sport Fishing, Harwichport; Green Mountain Inn B&B by the beach, Hyannis; Isaiah Jones Homestead, Sandwich; Jason Eldredge Fine Arts & Illustration, Cotuit; Kids on the Cape Guidebook, South Dennis; Kon Limousine Service, Osterville; Lineal Construction Inc., Barnstable; Marine Biological Laboratory, Woods Hole; Market America, Galsden; Mews Restaurant , Provincetown; Monica's Cottages, Sagamore Beach;Neitz Real Estate, South Yarmouth; North of Highland Camping Area, North Truro; Old Fashioned Clambakes, Centerville;
Pelham House Resort, Dennisport; Sippewissett Cabins & Campgrounds, Falmouth; Stephen F. Schaefer, New York;
Surfcomber on the Occean, South Yarmouth; UMASS Dartmouth Professional Cont. Education, North Dartmouth; Wianno Club, Osterville; Zachary's Pub, Mashpee
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Airport issues call to artists
Barnstable Municipal Airport has issued a call to Cape Cod artists who are interested in displaying their work in the new Hyannis passenger terminal. They are seeking "works of originality and high quality" that reflect "the artistic and cultural legacy of Cape Cod, including the role of the region in aviation history." Works may be donated or loaned to the airport, but no funds are currently available for commissioned work. Artists interested in having their works considered should complete a form available online at the airport's web siteor on the Arts Foundation website. The deadline is February 1st!
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Current Job Postings
The Cape Cod Chamber has received the following job postings:
The Buzzards Bay Coalition seeks an energetic, experienced, and talented educator for the position of Senior Educator for Field Programs, to design, coordinate, and deliver the hands-on, field-based, Bay stewardship programs to youth and general public. Read full job description here.
A well established builder is offering long-term, quality positions for experienced carpenters with a minimum of five years experience in this field. The work is full time and year-round. Must be able to provide own transportation and tools. Competitive pay and benefits including health/dental/life ins., pd holidays, personal days, travel pay, 401k, and bonus incentives. Call 508-255-1770 or visit www.capeassociates.com.
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CCTC hosts January 12th Networking Event
Join the Cape Cod Technology Council for its New Year's Party on Thursday, January 12th from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Barnstable Tavern and Restaurant, 3176 Main Street in Barnstable Village. Cost is $20 person - members and non-members welcome! RSVP requested by January 10th; visit www.cctechcouncil.org to register online!
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Discounted Wedding Day Expo exhibitor rates for members
 The Cape Cod Chamber is thrilled to be a Title Sponsor for Wedding Day Expositions this year! With that sponsorship, all of our members enjoy a 50% discount to any show of choice (not applicable to pre-existing contracts) AND Complimentary Show passes for their brides to be (with this printed email). Click here for a list of upcoming shows in the New England region. Please email andrea@weddingdayonline.com today for details!
Wedding Day Expositions' premier bridal show of the season will be this Sunday, January 8th at the Seaport WTC Boston! Featuring the newest designs for bridal gowns and wedding party wear, one-of-kind cakes, the region's most talented DJs and bands, and great giveaways, including a wedding gown from La Reine Bridal, a pair of wedding bands from Diamond Jewelers, and a honeymoon in Turks & Caicos from Sensational Travel.
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ABWA Monthly Meeting
Maggie French, Life Coach with Living Whole Coaching, will be the keynote speaker at the American Business Women's Association (ABWA) Meeting on Tuesday, January 10th at the Hyannis Holiday Inn on Route 132. Networking will start at 5:30 p.m. with a buffet dinner at 6 p.m., followed by a short business meeting, keynote speaker and the ABWA member spot light. Please register online or email reserve@abwacapecod.org.
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Member News
The following items were provided for the enews by member businesses:
American Senior Benefits will host a free session on "Downsizing Your Home: How to Sell, How to Prepare Your Home for Sale, How to Move" on Thursday, January 19th at 2 p.m. at its building at 411 Route 6A, Bldg. #4, Fountain Place in Yarmouthport. Guest Speakers are Deb Martin and Seth Martin, ERA Cape Real Estate. Attend this seminar to gain an understanding of what you need to know to successfully downsize your home and achieve your financial and lifestyle goals. RSVP to Christine Fitzsimmons at 508-744-7701.
Cape Associates, Inc. of North Eastham and Yarmouthport is proud to announce its twenty-four newest employees, hired throughout 2011. "Matching skill sets and market opportunities is the fun part," says Matthew Cole, Vice President. "We have had the good fortune of seeing the results of a flight to quality and flight to more established community-oriented companies in the marketplace. We continue to diversity and seize every opportunity that is a good fit for our company and our employees." For over 40 years, Cape Associates has been providing top-quality construction all over Cape Cod with full-service property management, painting and services Departments. Please visit www.capeassociates.com for more information.
Music & More at Cape Cod Museum of Art in Dennis presents "Take a Return Trip to New Orleans" with the Dixie Diehards at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 29th. Known for Dixieland music with an edge, the group performs toe-tapping music from New Orleans of the 1920s and 30s. Reservations are recommended by calling 508-385-4477, ext. 7. Tickets are $15, $12 for CCMA members. The schedule and ticket sales are also available online!
Willowbend Country Club in Mashpee will welcome acclaimed author and stolen art expert Anthony Amore to the Speakers at Willowbend series on Saturday January 28th at 7 p.m.. The event is free and open to the public. The event will be moderated by Matt Pitta, host of Cape Cod This Morning on WXTK Radio. Amore will also sign copies of his book Stealing Rembrandts. A cash bar will be available at the event from 6:30-9 p.m. and guests will receive a 15% discount on dinner at Willowbend Country Club's Grill Room. For more information, please call 508-539-5461.
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Link to the Cape Cod Chamber
 Show your pride in your Cape Cod Chamber membership, while helping to keep CapeCodChamber.org #1 in search engine rankings and as a travel planning tool! Please post the Chamber logo somewhere on your website with a clickable link to our site. Not only will this help drive traffic to the Chamber's website, but you are doing your customers a service. Our site is a great resource for both residents and visitors, with updated information on events, activities and things to do and see. Click here to find out how! |
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Interested in Chamber membership?
If you are interested in learning more about membership in the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, please contact Maegan Storey, our Membership Account Executive, at 508-362-3225, ext. 512 or maegan@capecodchamber.org. Or click here for a membership application! |
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