Last week, we lost a beloved member of our Cape Cod Chamber family — Patti Lloyd, who passed away after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Patti served this organization and this region for 24 years, most recently as our Senior Vice President of Sales. She retired just over a year ago, but…
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Labor Day has come and gone, and with it the traditional signal that “the Cape season” is over. But anyone who’s lived or worked here knows that’s not really the case anymore. The calendar might say fall, but our economy, our communities, and our visitors continue to hum with energy well into October — and beyond. A “Second Summer” on Cape Cod Fall festivals, food and wine events, arts programming, and the steady stream of visitors booking inns and bed-and-breakfasts all show the same thing: Cape Cod’s season doesn’t end in September — it just shifts. In fact, September and October now rival June in activity for many businesses. And the benefit isn’t just to lodging — restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions see the ripple effects too. Beyond Tourism: Building a Year-Round Economy Tourism is the backbone of Cape Cod’s economy, but it’s not the whole story. We’ve been intentional about positioning the region for year-round vitality. That’s why we’re supporting initiatives like:…
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T he Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has long championed the idea that a strong economy depends on a fair, balanced partnership between the public and private sectors. That’s why we’re voicing our opposition to provisions in the Governor’s proposed Municipal Empowerment Act that would allow cities and…
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The 4 th of July weekend reminded us once again why Cape Cod is such a beloved destination—and why getting here can test even the calmest among us. With the holiday falling on a Friday, perfect weather, and a spring marked by rainy Saturdays, the Cape saw one of its busiest weekends in recent memory…
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As fireworks light the sky this Fourth of July weekend and families gather across Cape Cod, it’s worth remembering that our region’s story didn’t begin with Route 6 or the canal bridges. Cape Cod’s story began with the people of the First Light—the Wampanoag—who walked these shores not long after…
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If you haven’t noticed, this isn’t your grandpa’s Chamber of Commerce. The Cape Cod Chamber is moving forward—with purpose, with partnerships, and with a renewed sense of what our region can accomplish when we work together. Over the past year, we’ve made bold moves to adapt, evolve, and…
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Each year, the Cape Cod SCORE Small Business Awards gives us a chance to reflect — not just on business success stories, but on the people and principles that drive them. This year’s theme, “ Thriving on Our Own Terms ,” is more than a motto. It’s a roadmap for Cape Cod’s future. Small businesses…
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Uncertainty at the federal level and increasing pressure on state resources underscore the need for Cape Cod to chart its own path toward self-sufficiency. Our region’s future depends on leveraging our unique strengths while recognizing the diversity of our sub-regional economies—Upper, Mid, Lower…
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The aging Sagamore and Bourne Bridges are more than just infrastructure—they are lifelines for Cape Cod. Built nearly 90 years ago, these bridges are functionally obsolete and long past their expiration date. Their continued deterioration poses a serious threat to our economy, safety, and way of…
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As wildfires rage across Southern California, displacing families and devastating entire communities, another crisis is quietly unfolding: the collapse of the homeowner’s insurance market. Insurers, overwhelmed by years of catastrophic losses, are pulling out of high-risk areas or dramatically…
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