in this issue Info Center Update Discover New England Tourism Summit 2003 Coming soon: 2003 Cape Cod Compensation Survey Avoiding Hiring Hazards: I-9 Employment Verification Work Shop Welcome New Members! Updates from Members: lots of events this weekend! Seeking your contributions for the spring radio campaign Walk Around the Clock for Cancer: Join a Team at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®

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Info Center Update

The Cape Cod Chamber visitor center at Route 6 WILL BE OPEN for the season....and we actually anticipate a reopening of that site in May. Here's the status. The Route 6 building has been gutted, new partitions for office space installed along with new, energy efficient windows. This week insulation was being installed and walls were prepped for electrical and computer network wiring upgrades. Framing on the new addition was also started.

The second building (once totally permitted) will be constructed on the site. The exterior construction will be largely completed by late June - with interior work continuing during high season. The existing building will continue to serve visitors while the new building is being completed inside.

Plans include keeping the Arts Foundation of Cape Cod as tenants in the new building. This will facilitate some interesting displays of the Cape's premier arts & cultural assets along with our traditional printed pieces and broadcast information dissemination.

We are still awaiting word from the State about the McDonald's Corp.'s addition to the Route 25 info center as well as the rebuilding of the Route 3 center. But when that begins, it will not affect the operation of the Route 25 visitor services and a temporary info site is planned for Route 3. We'll keep you updated on the progress of these projects!

	Discover New England Tourism Summit 2003
The 8th Annual Discover New England International Marketplace and Tourism Summit will be held at Mohegan Sun Connecticut April 28-30, 2003. DNE's marketplace and summit is a annual conference about international tourism marketing. the goals are twofold: One-to educate the New England tourism industry on how the international tourism industry operates and how they can be involved. Two- for international tour operators to learn more about New England products first hand while doing business with New England suppliers. For more information or to register click the link below. Any questions please contact Arthur Ratsy at 508-862- 0700 ext. 512 8th ANNUAL DISCOVER NEW ENGLAND INTERNATIONAL MARKETPLACE & TOURISM SUMMIT »

	Coming soon: 2003 Cape Cod Compensation Survey
Cape Cod Human Resource Association Sponsored by: Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce & Workforce Investment Board We all know that Cape Cod is unique - the types of businesses, the types of jobs, and the labor market. We can't compare ourselves to other parts of MA. We need information specifically for us. Now, for the first time - there will be a compensation & benefits survey - developed and conducted just for businesses on the Cape. Market data is the most important tool available to business owners and managers. With this survey, we will: have the data needed to make good decisions about pay & benefits know what the market is for our key jobs know what to offer new employees know where we stand You will have the opportunity to participate in the survey this Spring. You will be hearing from us soon.

	Avoiding Hiring Hazards: I-9 Employment Verification Work Shop
Do you know each mistake on an I-9 form could cost you $1000? Couldn't you use that money in a better way? This April 16th morning workshop will help you avoid mistakes and simplify your hiring procedures. The federal government has, since 1986, required a Form I-9 be completed by every employee (U.S. Citizens included) within 3 days of employment to verify their eligibility to work in the U.S. Employers who don't do this correctly are ripe for civil and criminal penalties and sanctions. The form is not difficult - but hazards exist! Richard Daley from the U.S. Department of Labor, Kevin Morrissey from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, and Employment and Immigration attorneys from Merson & Lee PC, a local Cape Cod law firm, will present a workshop on the do's and don'ts of I-9 Employment Verification. There is a nominal charge ($10) for the workshop. Businesses sending more than one person are charged a reduced rate of $5 for each additional attendee. To register, Call 508-862-0700, ext. 516, or register by clicking below. Sponsored by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, Cape & Islands Community Development, Inc., Massachusetts Restaurant Association, Merson & Lee PC RSVP »

	Welcome New Members!
4TAKEOUT.BIZ A Touch of Cape Cod All's In Order Organizing Service Cape Kef / Cape Cod Synagogue The Captain Loring House B&B The Center for Career & Business Development Exit Realty of Cape Cod First Capital Equipment Leasing Corporation Inn at Sandwich Center JPW Solutions Kamelot Marine Services Lavender Moon Simplified Communications Solutions

	Updates from Members: lots of events this weekend!
The Winter Company at HJT presents the world premiere of The Further Adventures of Sacagawea by Wellfleet playwright Kevin Rice Performance dates are March 14 - April 6, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8PM and Sunday matinees at 2 PM. Starring well known Cape actors Lou Maloof, Jean Bates, Peter Milsky, Valerie Mitchell, Ben Coppelman, Heidi Crawley and Boston actress Berniece Luison- Sim. Jenn Pina directs this original play which crosses the dimension of time and space in telling the story of the Lewis and Clark expedition, as one woman's obsession with Sacagawea leads to her own self-discovery. The play is a poignant and biting comedy combined with elements of satire. Tickets are $16 adult, $14 Senior Citizen and $12 under 21. Please call 508-432-2002. Heartbeat Quilts is holding a Charity Quilt Auction. On April 6 (Sunday) at 4:00pm. The deal is: --entry to the quilt auction is $25.00 fee payable to American Cancer Society, we are limiting attendance to 100, tickets are available at the store --quilts range from small wall quilts to table runners, lap robes, bed quilts and we estimate the sale price to be anywhere from $50-$500. 10% of all proceeds will be donated to American Cancer Society --we will auction approximately 50 quilts, all finished, most made here on Cape Cod and a few from the midwest --there will be refreshments and door prizes --preview will start at noon on April 6 and continue up to auction time! Heartbeat Quilts sponsor a team for the American Cancer Society, Relay for Life, to be held May 30-31 at Dennis-Yarmouth High School. This is our 3rd year of participation and the Quilt Auction is our kickoff! Cape Rep Theatre will host a Casino Night, a fundraising event to benefit Cape Rep's 2003 season programming on Saturday, April 5, 2003 from 7 pm until 11:30 pm at the Cape Rep Indoor Theatre on the north Side Rte 6A, Brewster, MA. The evening includes blackjack, roulette, a 50/50 raffle, door prizes, food and drink, plus much more. Admission is $6 at the door and $5 if paid in advance. Come out and have some fun while supporting the arts. For Information, call (508) 896- 1888. Gloriae Dei Artes informs us that the Tapestry Dance Company, the ligurgical dance company from Orleans, MA presents "Towards Jerusalem," the story of Christ's life and Passion in dance at the Church of the Transfiguration, Rock Harbor Orleans. Tapestry will perform this show utilizing the entire space in the church. This should be a dramatic presentation of stories from the Bible (Old through New Testaments). Performances are friday and Saturday evening, April 4,5, 11 and 12 at 7:30 PM. There will be a pre- performance lecture at 7PM. ALL ARE WELCOME TO ATTEND! For tickets and reservations please call 508-240-2400.

	Seeking your contributions for the spring radio campaign
The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce and Boston radio station WMJX will be launching a spring radio campaign on "The Magic of Cape Cod" beginning April 15th and running through May 4th. As a part of this promotion, we are offering three Cape Cod weekend packages with a total value of $500 each. The packages will include overnights, meals and attractions. In addition to the weekend packages, we need thirty (30) $50.00 gift certificates. If you would like to participate in this promotion, which includes "on air" mention of your property, restaurant or attraction, please contact Elaine Perry at Ext. 518, or email: [email protected]. All gift certificates must be received at the Chamber office by Wednesday, April 9th. Thank you.

	Walk Around the Clock for Cancer: Join a Team at the American Cancer Society Relay For Life®
Every lap counts at the American Cancer Society's Relay For Life® on Cape Cod at Dennis-Yarmouth High School. Local residents are encouraged to join with their community and take steps to raise the vital funds needed to help find a cure for cancer. The next Team Captain's meeting is set for Tuesday, April 15 at 5:30pm, St. Pius the Tenth Parish Life Center, Barbara Street, S. Yarmouth. Anyone interested in finding out more about Relay For Life and how to join is welcome to attend. For more information, call the American Cancer Society at 508-775-4161 and press 3 at the menu. Relay For Life is the Society's signature activity taking place in more than 3,800 communities nationwide. This unique, community, overnight, team event raises cancer awareness, remembers loved ones, inspires others and celebrates life. Teams of walkers raise money in advance and keep a continuous presence on the track throughout the day and night, walking in shifts to raise funds for American Cancer Society programs of research, education, advocacy and local patient services. The American Cancer Society's eighth annual Relay For Life on Cape Cod is set for May 30-31, 2003 at Dennis- Yarmouth High School. For more information about Relay For Life on Cape Cod or to find out how to volunteer, please contact the planning committee chair, Ross Alper by email at [email protected]. Two additional Relay For Life events will be taking place on Cape Cod this year at Bourne High School on May 30 & 31 and at Falmouth High School on June 21- 22. Funds raised at Relay support the American Cancer Society's programs of research, education, advocacy and local patient services including transportation to treatment, one on one emotional support for women diagnosed with breast cancer and the Society's toll free information line connecting callers to up to date, unbiased cancer information and local services, 1-800- ACS-2345 or the web site at www.cancer.org The American Cancer Society is dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by saving lives, diminishing suffering and preventing cancer through research, education, advocacy and service. Founded in 1913 and with national headquarters in Atlanta, Georgia, the Society has 17 regional Divisions and local offices in 3,400 communities, involving millions of volunteers across America.

UPCOMING EVENTS & WORKSHOPS

APRIL 9: LISTENING TO YOUR BUSINESS APRIL 22: MEMBER TO MEMBER NETWORKING EVENT

APRIL 8: CAPE COD CHAMBER MEMBER BUSINESS NETWORKING GROUP APRIL 16: AVOIDING HIRING HAZARDS: I9 WORKSHOP

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