As 2024 comes to a close, it’s the perfect time to reflect on Cape Cod’s accomplishments and the forces that drive our economy. Tourism remains the cornerstone of our region’s vitality, and while it can sometimes create challenges for year-round residents, its importance to our collective prosperity…
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For years, restaurant workers and food entrepreneurs have flocked to Cape Cod for a summer job, a side hustle, or a professional career opportunity in the culinary arts. The region’s bustling tourism economy and strong seasonal homeowner market present both challenges and opportunities for…
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As we begin October, summer is in the rearview mirror and Cape Cod enters a quieter, yet equally enchanting, phase. For year-round residents and second homeowners, fall offers a welcome change of pace. The crowds thin, but the beauty of the Cape remains, with crisp air and vibrant foliage. It’s a…
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I had the privilege of joining Governor Maura Healey on Tuesday as she signed into law the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act, a landmark piece of legislation poised to bring significant relief to communities across the state grappling with housing challenges. For Cape Cod, this new law is a timely…
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Friday’s announcement of a $993 million dollar grant to replace the Sagamore Bridge is a major milestone. The Sagamore replacement is really happening. This federal Bridge Investment Program (BIP) award brings the total amount of federal funding for the project to nearly $1.72 billion, plus the $700…
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As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, it is essential to reflect on what this holiday means for Cape Cod. The Fourth of July weekend is not only a time for celebration but also a vital economic driver for Cape Cod. It marks the beginning of our peak tourism season. Millions of visitors…
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When it was founded in 1921, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce sought “to promote the prosperity and general welfare” of Cape Cod, advocating for construction of the original Canal bridges, along with water quality and economic development. It’s striking how these priorities have remained relatively…
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In addition to being asked to predict vacation rental demand and the expected number of beach days, the Cape Cod Chamber is routinely asked to give another forecast each summer: How will the hydrangeas fare this year? The beautiful, sometimes color-changing, hydrangea flowers are a symbol of…
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Cape Cod’s Sagamore and Bourne Bridges are part of a critical transportation system that serves as a lifeline for the Cape’s 230,000 year-round residents, 8,600 businesses, and 5 million+ annual…
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