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• The Chamber is pleased to once again sponsor the annual Mercy Otis Warren Cape Cod Woman of the Year Award, presented to a woman who has demonstrated leadership in the Cape Cod community and has made a significant contribution to the arts, education, business or community involvement embracing the ideas of patriotism.   Nominees may be submitted online at www.barnstablecounty.org.  
• At Secretary Bialecki's invitation, we attended the State of the Commonwealth address by Governor Patrick on Monday night.  Appropriately, we were seated beneath the sacred cod that hangs in the House chambers! (See photo at right).
• The Governor's Budget recommendations were released this week, and we attended a budget process meeting led by Senate President Therese Murray.Once again, tourism advocates will be needed to make the case for regional marketing dollars.  Tourism Arts & Culture co-chair Sarah Peake has been very supportive of tourism line items, and we have been discussing next year's budget and other issues such as visitor center operations with her.
• The SmarterCape Summit planning committee has begun to organize a very invigorating two-day event for May 14 & 15 at Sea Crest Beach Hotel.  Details will begin to be available soon, but save the date!
• The Public Policy Pillar directors met this week to discuss Barnstable County Government Review and statewide zoning reform.  
• The Barnstable County Government Review Commission is recommending a wide range of actions, and the commission will be voting on these recommendations before the final report is submitted to the county commissioners.  Included are ideas such as rolling the regional transit authority and the workforce investment board into the "new" county government
• It is hard to start a business. It can be harder to keep it running well and growing. In order to help budding and well entrenched entrepreneurs, we are launching monthly advice articles, which will be posted at the Chamber's Linked-In group for entrepreneurs. Compiled by Clare O'Connor and Peter Karlson, this month's article is "Doing More with Less."  These monthly postings by guest writers will generate comments that will give illustration to the topic!    

Wendy K. Northcross, IOM, CCE     

Winter Member to Member  

Entrepreneurs Weekend in March 

Sourcebook Artisans Tour 

On Thursday, March 1st from 1 to 5 p.m., the Cape Cod Chamber will host an "Artisans' Tour" for interior designers and building professionals to visit the studios of eight local Sandwich artists who were featured in the recently published Sourcebook of Architectural & Design Elements on Cape Cod, Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. The cost to participate is $30 per person and space is limited to 14.  There will be a reception following the tour from 5 to 7 p.m. and a group show of the participating artists, both taking place at Studio Brush, located at Merchant's Square in Sandwich.  To register, please contact Priscilla at 508-362-3225 x 532.

Early Bird Rates for DNE Summit 

Take advantage now of early bird rates for Discover New England's 17th Annual Tourism Summit & International Marketplace on March 26-28 at the Boston Park Plaza. The Summit is a cost-effective trade conference dedicated entirely to the tourism industry in the New England region. As host state, Massachusetts will welcome more than 90 tour operators from Europe, Japan, Canada and the U.S. to the Commonwealth. Meet with top international tour operators & receptives - participate in one-on-one meetings with these important international buyers, book new business and network with your colleagues. Register online today to save on registration and exhibitor fees. Early Bird Rates through January 31, 2012! 

Giveaways of a one-night hotel stay, dining gift certificates and attractions passes are needed for some upcoming trade shows where Cape Cod will be showcased! These trade shows include the Boston Globe Travel Show February 11-12 at the Seaport Boston World Trade Center (in the Mass. Office of Travel & Tourism Booth), along with our booth at the upcoming Discover New England Summit in March and International PowWow in April. Great exposure! To participate or learn more, please email michele@capecodchamber.org.

Associated Elevator, South Yarmouth

An independently veteran owned family operated business offering the most up-to-date technological line of elevators designed to meet your vertical transportation needs

Aerus Electrolux, Hyannis  

The Aerus mission is not only to make indoor environments cleaner - but to make lives better. Their innovative, high-quality floor, air and water care solutions work to eliminate harmful allergens and toxins that can compromise the purity and safety of your home or business.

We would also like to thank the following members who recently renewed their membership:
Ann Marie Quinlin, Broker, Marstons Mills; Belfry Inne & Bistro, Sandwich; Botsini Corporation, South Yarmouth; Bradford's Ace Hardware, Hyannis; By the Sea Guests, Dennisport; Campers Haven, Dennisport; Comfort Inn, Plymouth; Corsair Fluid Dynamics, Harwich; Hi Seas by the Beach, Hyannis; Housing for All Corp., Hyannis; Hyannis Whale Watcher Cruises, Barnstable; Kream 'N Kone, West Dennis; Lawrence Lynch, Falmouth; Northside Design Associates, Yarmouthport; Soundings Seaside Resort, Dennisport; Stripers R Us, Yarmouthport; The Breakwaters, Hyannis; Yachtsman Condominium Rentals, Hyannis  

AHA HeartSaver Course offered at Chamber 

Roberta Brooks of CPR Cape Cod will be offering an American Heart Association Heartsaver AED course at the Cape Cod Chamber offices on Tuesday, February 28th at 1 p.m. This course will teach one person CPR, the use of an Automatic External Defibrillator and how to relieve a foreign body airway obstruction. The course will also teach the responder how to perform CPR on all ages using adult, child and infant manikins. Each participant will receive a CPR card good for 2 years. Other courses such as pediatric first aid, adult first aid, and healthcare provider will also be available that day with advance notice. The price is $40 for each participant. Please RSVP to rdbbrooks@gmail.com. 

Chamber discount to Geek Girl Boot Camp  

Session on MA Cultural District designation 

Meri Jenkins, Program Manager for the Massachusetts Cultural Council, will be in the Town Hall Hearing Room at Barnstable Town Hall at 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday, February 1st to discuss the Massachusetts Cultural District designation. She will also address why supporting the arts, humanities and sciences are worth their investment. The Town of Barnstable Growth Management Department invites all to attend! The Town of Barnstable, along with application partners (Hyannis Main Street BID, Hyannis Area Chamber of Commerce and the Cape Cod Art Association)  is currently working on an application to become a state designated cultural district.

ROI for Prevention and Wellness Conference 

Discounted Wedding Day Expo exhibitor rates for members 

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