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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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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As the summer season winds down on Cape Cod, we find ourselves at a bittersweet crossroads. The vibrant energy of the summer months, filled with visitors from near and far, is gradually giving way to a quieter, more serene period that locals fondly refer to as “Second Summer.” While we say goodbye…
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I had the privilege of joining Governor Maura Healey on Tuesday as she signed into law the Massachusetts Affordable Homes Act, a landmark piece of legislation poised to bring significant relief to communities across the state grappling with housing challenges. For Cape Cod, this new law is a timely…
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Friday’s announcement of a $993 million dollar grant to replace the Sagamore Bridge is a major milestone. The Sagamore replacement is really happening. This federal Bridge Investment Program (BIP) award brings the total amount of federal funding for the project to nearly $1.72 billion, plus the $700…
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As we prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July, it is essential to reflect on what this holiday means for Cape Cod. The Fourth of July weekend is not only a time for celebration but also a vital economic driver for Cape Cod. It marks the beginning of our peak tourism season. Millions of visitors…
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When it was founded in 1921, the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce sought “to promote the prosperity and general welfare” of Cape Cod, advocating for construction of the original Canal bridges, along with water quality and economic development. It’s striking how these priorities have remained relatively…
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In addition to being asked to predict vacation rental demand and the expected number of beach days, the Cape Cod Chamber is routinely asked to give another forecast each summer: How will the hydrangeas fare this year? The beautiful, sometimes color-changing, hydrangea flowers are a symbol of…
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For thousands of years, the people who have inhabited this peninsula have made their livelihoods from the sea. The Wampanoag people used quahogs as a food staple, and their shells as valuable wampum…
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The mild March weather has brought spring fever to Cape Cod a little earlier than usual. The sun is out, the ospreys are returning, daffodils are popping, and the Cape Cod Chamber is buzzing with…
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