Monday, September 28th marked another historic milestone in our decades-long effort to replace the Cape Cod Canal bridges. With the issuance of the Request for Proposals for the new Sagamore Bridge, we have moved another important step closer to construction. It's an occasion to celebrate the…
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Every summer on Cape Cod tells us something. Some summers tell us that demand is stronger than expected. Others remind us how dependent we are on weather, workforce and transportation. This summer, what struck me most was something more complicated. Cape Cod is still remarkably resilient. But…
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Last month, 227 members, partners, public officials, business leaders, and friends of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce gathered at the Sea Crest Beach Resort in Falmouth for our Annual Meeting. It was one of those Cape Cod evenings that almost felt scripted. The room was full. The energy was…
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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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As we head toward the 2026 summer season, Cape Cod has every reason to feel confident. The early signs point to another solid summer, not wildly different from the last two, but strong in the way that matters most: steady demand, resilient visitor interest, and a destination brand that continues to…
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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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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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Massachusetts is a great state — one we should be proud of for many reasons. And Cape Cod is one of its most valuable assets: a global destination, a major economic engine, and a place that helps fund the public services we all rely on. Yet when it comes to how the Commonwealth invests in travel…
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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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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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