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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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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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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