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CEO Corner: The Season Doesn’t End in September

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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The Build Continues

Reflecting back on the year that was 2024, it amazes me just how much our team accomplished. Below you will read many of those accomplishments – from our destination marketing and public policy work to our economic development and member-based efforts. As noteworthy as these accomplishments all are…

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CCCFA Training Program in the TDI District

HYANNIS, MA- The district hosted the first Fishermen Training Program facilitated by the Brazilian Resources Center, formerly the Health Ministry Inc. This collaboration between the Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance (CCCFA) and TDI MassDevelopment is an important step to building a more…

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Intern Corner with Yoana Dokleva

I asked Yoana to share a little bit about herself and her experience working with me on Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation projects over the last 4 months. She’s a skilled writer, an enthusiastic…

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