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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2025 was a year of meaningful transition—and real momentum—for the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. We didn’t just talk about collaboration; we lived it. From our merger with the Falmouth Chamber of Commerce to welcoming the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative into our organization, we leaned fully…
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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…
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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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