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CEO Corner: The Blue Plate Special

Every license plate tells a story. For most of us, it is a small thing we barely notice, a rectangle of metal on the back of a car, renewed every couple of years and forgotten until the bill arrives. But specialty plates are different. They are meant to say something. They reflect what we value…

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CEO Corner: The Shape of Summer

As we look ahead to the 2026 summer season on Cape Cod, the early signs are encouraging. That is good news, because summer on Cape Cod is not just another season. It is the season that drives our regional economy, sustains thousands of local jobs, supports small businesses, and generates the…

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When the Lights Go Out, Leadership Can’t

This Was Predictable This week, at peak, 80% of Cape Cod lost power. In some towns, it was 100%. Not because of some unforeseeable catastrophe. Not because of a once-in-a-century hurricane. Because of trees. If you look at the outage map, nearly every dark neighborhood traces back to downed…

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CEO Corner: Looking Ahead, Together

As we begin 2026, it’s clear that the past year was one of meaningful transition for the Cape Cod Chamber and the organizations we support. In 2025, we completed a merger with the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce, assumed stewardship of the Cape Cod Climate Collaborative, and launched CapeTide, a new…

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Traffic Isn’t the Enemy – Obsolete Bridges Are

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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Cape Cod: Thriving on Its Own Terms

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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