The Chamber is excited to share that Chamber member, Bridge Educational Engineering, LLC is now doing business as REACH Leadership. REACH Leadership specializes in coaching senior leaders in education and mission-driven nonprofit organizations to clarify roles, strengthen accountability and improve team collaboration. With decades of experience, REACH provides high-touch coaching and training that help teams streamline decision-making, improve accountability, and reduce the overall costs of role
Gloucester, MA, Thursday, March 18, 2026 – Cape Ann Savings Bank is pleased to announce the hiring of Margaret (Peggy) Vanderpool. Peggy joins the Bank’s Trust & Financial Services Department in the position of Trust Officer, bringing with her over 30 years of financial services experience, specializing in portfolio management, investment strategy, and estate planning.Peggy’s career in finance began as a global investment officer with HSBC Asset Management where she worked in various functional areas of the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (March 19, 2026) Gloucester, MA - - Wellspring House will present Celesong 2026—its most important annual fundraising event—on Friday, May 1, 2026, at the Shalin Liu Performance Center in Rockport. Doors open at 5:00 pm for an unforgettable evening that brings together music lovers, community champions, and supporters of Wellspring’s mission for a Nashville-style songwriters’ round featuring extraordinary talent and storytelling. Wellspring House creates opportunity for families and
Rocky Neck Art Colony Partners with Cape Ann Art Haven and Gloucester High School to Present an Art Show Featuring National Art Honor Society Students at Cove Gallery, 37 Rocky Neck Avenue, Gloucester, MAGallery Open: April 10-12 from noon – 5pm. Opening Reception: April 10 from 4-6pmGloucester, MA – Gloucester High School’s National Art Honor Society students at Cove Gallery. Rocky Neck Art Colony is proud to announce a special Pop-Up Art Show featuring talented young junior and senior artists from
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “A Day of Music and Stories” — Lily Jean Benefit Concert to Support Families of the F/V Lily JeanMay 17, 2026 | 12PM-9PM | The Cut, Gloucester, MA Gloucester, MA — In response to the recent loss of the F/V Lily Jean and her crew, The Cut will host the Lily Jean Benefit Concert: “A Day of Music and Stories” on Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 12pm to 9pm. This full-day festival of live music, storytelling, and community remembrance will honor the lives of the crew and raise funds to
Data governance is the structured approach small businesses use to manage, protect, and use their data responsibly. For a small business owner, this includes customer records, financial documents, employee files, marketing analytics, and operational data. Without a clear framework, data can become inconsistent, insecure, or even a liability.Key Takeaways at a Glance Data governance defines who can access data, how it is used, and how it is protected. Clear policies reduce risk, prevent costly errors,
Gloucester, Massachusetts — On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Gloucester-based fishing vessel Lily Jean sank approximately twenty-two miles off Cape Ann, resulting in the tragic loss of seven crew members. In response to this devastating event, the Gloucester Fishing Community Preservation Fund (GFCPF) has established the Lily Jean Fund to provide direct financial assistance to the families of those who perished. The Lily Jean Fund accepts tax-deductible contributions, and 100% of all donations will be
Rocky Neck Art Colony Launches First Annual March Music MonthLive Weekly Concerts at the Cultural Center in Partnership with the Cape Ann Guitar Society Gloucester, MA — March 2026 — Rocky Neck Art Colony, Inc. is pleased to announce the inaugural March Music Month, a new pilot program featuring a series of live musical performances curated by Cape Ann Guitar Society. Concerts will take place each week in March at the Cultural Center at Rocky Neck, located at 6 Wonson Street, Gloucester, an intimate and