The latest NFIB Small Business Optimism Index edged down slightly in June, dropping 0.2 points to 98.6 —just above the historical 51-year average of 98. The main driver of the dip was a rise in …
Longtime Manchester tennis coach Francisco Montoya received the 2025 Gardner Ward Chase Memorial Award—lasting recognition for outstanding lifetime contribution to New England …
Every year since 1981, the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce has celebrated local entrepreneurs and their employees during its Small Business Week recognition campaign. This year’s …
In the heart of Beverly Farms, Chapman’s has quietly remained a family-run flower shop that has—apologies—blossomed for more than a century. And, for more than half that …
Ken Riehl, the former CEO of the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce and longtime leader in the area’s business and civic life, has been named to the Board of Trustees of Cape Ann Savings …
Five years ago, with a raging pandemic shutting down the world, pizza was still on people’s minds. And in the the tight-knit community of Manchester, Bravo by the Sea was already leagues ahead. …
The perfect art studio would have light spilling into it from tall windows in a space that didn’t feel cramped, and would be located in an idyllic, visually inspiring location where paint can …
In an era where online shopping dominates the retail landscape, Amy Lage built a successful local apparel retail brand based in Manchester that thrives on in-person shopping. Her business, Style …
Every Tuesday in Essex’s downtown, past well-known eateries like Woodman’s, The James Pub & Provisions, and CK Pearl, a different kind of food hub emerges±—one catering to the town’s furry …
Housing scarcity, local zoning, mobility, and parking challenges are just a few factors driving a “perfect storm” currently challenging the future of downtowns. And the Greater …
Nearly 40 years ago, Livia Cowan turned her passion for travel and craftsmanship into Mariposa, a global brand known for handcrafted gifts and tableware. Based in Manchester, Mariposa is …
It was a big night for Manchester at this year’s 26th Annual Cape Ann Chamber Irish Sweepstakes, held last Thursday at The James Pub & Provisions in Essex. The charity raffle is a …
These first months of the year can be a quiet time for local retailers and coffee shops, and in Manchester and Essex two shops used that time to temporarily close for light renovations. In …
For three decades, Dr. Larry Lamb has been a fixture in Manchester, providing veterinary care to countless pets. Now, as he steps into retirement, a new chapter begins at Manchester Animal …
The Healey administration hopes to save residents billions of dollars in energy costs over the next five years by pulling a host of executive-branch levers, including redirection of some …
February has proven to mark a key inflection point on the critical $6 million, grant-funded plan to upgrade the Central Street culvert in Manchester, but it hasn’t come without drama. …
J Barrett & Company this week announced that the "Fabyan & Filias Team"—comprised of vice presidents and realtors Holly Fabyan and Paula Polo-Filias—is ranked first in sales at J …
The full force focus of the state’s 5th largest Chamber of Commerce in 2025 will be the local economies of Cape Ann. The campaign, “Powered by LOCAL,” was announced at the …
Massachusetts must pay the federal government $2.1 billion over the next decade after the Baker administration mistakenly used federal pandemic funds to cover unemployment benefits, officials said …
The Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce will see a big change at the top next year, as CEO Stephen Buckley announced today that he is resigning, effective February 14, 2025. Buckley was named …