News from Rockport, Massachusetts

Built For A Song
January 31, 2012 — Rockport, MA
New music performance hall graces popular Massachusetts seaside resort.

CHAMBER PRESENTS SEC. GREG BIALECKI FOR ANNUAL ECONOMIC FORECAST BREAKFAST FEBRUARY 10
January 30, 2012 — Gloucester, MA
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will host its annual economic forecast breakfast on Friday, February 10, at The Elks at Bass Rocks, 101 Atlantic Road, Gloucester, beginning at 7:30 a.m.

CAPE ANN SAVINGS BANK HIRES GLOUCESTER-RESIDENT PATA AS TRUST OFFICER
January 23, 2012 — Gloucester, MA
Cape Ann Savings Bank announced today that Gloucester-resident Linda J. Pata has been hired as Trust Officer.

From Casino Gambling to Social Media: Regional Tourism Summit Speakers Tackle the Tourism Economy on
January 23, 2012 — Peabody, MA
Chip Tuttle, Chief Operating Office at Suffolk Downs, will discuss the New Casino Bill and how it impacts all of us on the North Shore as the Lunch Keynote speaker at the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's 6th Annual Tourism Summit on February

Local Organizations to Receive Grant Awards from Regional Tourism Council
January 17, 2012 — Essex County
Eleven non-profit organizations throughout Essex County will receive grant funds as part of the North of Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau's (NBCVB) Tourism Grant Program.

Mark Grenier is the new President of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce
January 10, 2012 — Gloucester, MA
Mark Grenier is the new President of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce, taking over leadership of the organization from Sal Frontiero.

Robert Heidt named C.E.O. for Chamber
January 10, 2012 — Gloucester, MA
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors has named Robert W. Heidt, Jr. to become its next Chief Executive Officer.

SENATOR BRUCE TARR MEETS WITH INTERIOR DESIGN COALITION
January 10, 2012 Senator Bruce Tarr met with members of the Mass Interior Design Coalition (MIDC) at the State House on December 21st to review the details of Senate Bills #93 and #1634, currently under review in Joint legislative committees.

CRUISEPORT GLOUCESTER TO HOST 90th ANNUAL DINNER DANCE JANUARY 28TH
December 23, 2011 — Gloucester, MA
The Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will kick off the New Year at its 90th Annual Dinner Dance will take place at Cruiseport Gloucester Saturday, January 28, 2012.

Rockport’s 66th Annual Christmas Nativity Pageant this Saturday!
December 15, 2011 — Rockport, MA
In the spirit of the holidays, the Rockport Art Association is once again hosting the Annual Christmas Nativity Pageant, in partnership with the Rockport Chamber of Commerce.

All Rockporters Invited to Chamber's Annual Holiday Party & Half-Price Sale December 6
December 1, 2011 — Rockport, MA
All Rockporters are invited to and encouraged to attend the Rockport Chamber of Commerce’s annual Holiday Party and Half Price Sale at the Fish Shack Restaurant on Tuesday, December 6, from 5:30 to 7:30 pm.

Relaxing Through the Holidays
December 1, 2011 Top 10 Tips to Avoid Holiday Stress
May You Enjoy a Relaxed, Healthy, Happy Holiday Season!

Rockport National Bank is proud to sponsor The Giving Tree!
November 30, 2011

Santa Arrives in Rockport on Saturday, December 3 by Lobster Boat
November 22, 2011 — Rockport, MA
Where else can you see Santa arrive by lobster boat? Santa will arrive at Rockport’s Bradley Wharf (the location of Motif No. One) on Bearskin Neck on Saturday, December 3 at 3:45 p.m., following a brisk lobster boat ride across Sandy Bay.

Cynthia Curtis Pottery's 6th Holiday Student and Studio Potter Show and Sale December 10-11
November 16, 2011 — Rockport, MA
Stop by the weekend of the Christmas in Rockport Gallery Stroll, Saturday and Sunday, December 10 and 11 from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Artists' Reception Saturday, from 4 p.m. –7 p.m. Free admission, refreshments and plenty of parking. All are welcome!

ROCKPORT HONORS VETERANS AT TODAY’S LEGION HALL CEREMONIES
November 11, 2011 — Rockport, MA
Beginning with a stirring salute to the armed forces performed by the Legion Band, Rockport’s annual Veteran’s Day ceremonies filled the Edward Peterson Post #98 American Legion Hall this morning with a large gathering of local veterans and their families

Gloucester Environmental Leader and Educator to Become Maritime Gloucester Executive Director
November 10, 2011 — Gloucester, MA
Maritime Gloucester has announced that Thomas Balf will become executive director effective December 1. Balf succeeds Harriet Webster who passed away in June 2011.

Clamfest Chowder Competition Winners
November 8, 2011 — Essex, MA
The Windward Grille and Ipswich Clambake took home first place honors at last month’s Essex Clamfest in the 29th edition of the chowder-tasting contest with nearly 2000 people in attendance.

Proposed State-Designated Cultural District To Be Discussed At Info Session November 16
November 8, 2011 — Rockport, MA
The public is invited to attend an information session on Wednesday, November 16, at 7:00 pm in the Rockport Public Library’s Peggy Brenner Room, concerning Rockport’s proposed application for a cultural district designation.

PLANNING UNDERWAY FOR CHRISTMAS IN ROCKPORT 2011
November 4, 2011 — Rockport, MA
Members and friends of the Rockport Chamber of Commerce (a division of the Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce) are already hard at work planning for the 2011 edition of Christmas in Rockport.