Local residents aren't the only ones looking forward to having the Adam Sandler movie Grown Ups 2 filmed in town this summer - the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce is busy preparing goodie bags for the cast and crew. Executive Director Ann Marie Casey said the goodie bags are just a part of the Chamber's effort to welcome the hundreds of crew members expected to arrive in Marblehead this summer with open arms. "We want them to feel at home here right off the bat," Casey said. "We want to get them familiarized with the businesses here in town as quickly as possible and this is a great way to do …

In preparation for the first ever Marblehead Maritime Festival this summer, the Board of Selectmen unanimously approved designating the second week in August as "Maritime Week" at their meeting at Abbot Hall Wednesday night. On hand to discuss the festival, which will run from Aug 3. to Aug. 12, were Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ann Marie Casey and Wayne George, both of whom said they'd like to see the celebration become an annual town event. "We hope this is something that will eventually become an exciting new tradition for Marblehead," George said, adding, "this could …

The Privateer Lynx, a historic tall ship that captured the imaginations of hundreds of town residents when she sailed into Marblehead Harbor for the first time last summer, is set to return in August. At a Board of Selectmen's meeting at Abbot Hall Wednesday night, Chamber of Commerce executive director Ann Marie Casey said she was pleased to report that The Lynx, recreated in the image of a ship that was among the first to defend America in the War of 1812, will arrive in Marblehead the morning of Aug. 8 and depart Aug. 13. Did you miss The Privateer Lynx last year? Check out this video we …

A Marblehead Chamber of Commerce representative appeared before the Board of Selectmen Wednesday night to ask for guidance in forwarding the organization's mission to post "Keep it Local, Shop Marblehead" signs around town. Prior to his presentation, Gene Arnold, a member of the chamber's Board of Directors, presented the Selectmen with "Keep it Local" pins and said he was on-hand simply to be "pointed in the right direction." "There are those that think that Marblehead is inundated with tourists in the summertime and that just aint so," Arnold said, stressing that return business from local …

The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce will be holding a Huge Indoor Sidewalk Sale this weekend at the Mason's Building on Pleasant Street. The indoor sidewalk sale will be held Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and will feature items from the following businesses: --- Saturday, Feb. 11: Babe Hestia Creations Hip Baby Gear Jambu Jewerly MacKimmie Co. The Sea Gull ShipShape Moran Studios All Chic Boutique & Rags to Riches DS Designs Scuppers Pint Size & Up --- Sunday, Feb. 12: All Chic Boutique and Rags to Riches: Scuppers: Pint Size & Up: A Dancer's Dream Bus Stop Lynn Marine Supply …

The following press release was submitted by Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ann Marie Casey: The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce recently held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Chamber member Hungry Betty’s at their location, 161 Pleasant St. (Village Plaza), Marblehead. Proprietor Patty Johnson welcomed family, friends and Chamber members to her restaurant, offered delicious refreshments and spoke to all attendees about Hungry Betty’s menu and weekly events. The event was well-attended and was combined with a Business After Hours networking event. About Hungry Betty's …

A crowd of local business owners gathered at The Landing Restaurant Tuesday morning to help plan the 41st Annual Christmas Walk and several other seasonal events hosted by the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce. The weekly meeting of the Community Events Commitee offer representatives from some 30 local businesses the opportunity to swap ideas about upcoming events and learn about new ways they can get involved. Check out the video attached to this post for an introduction and message from the representatives who were on hand for Tuesday's meeting. Here is a list of some of the seasonal events …

The following press release was issued by Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ann Marie Casey: The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Nominating Committee requests your participation in nominating candidates from our Chamber and community to receive one of several community awards to be presented at the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce's 59th Annual Meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 27 at the Landing Restaurant. If you know of an outstanding business or community minded individual deserving of one of these awards, please visit www.marbleheadchamber.org to download a form and include the …

The following press release was issued by Marblehead Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Ann Marie Casey: On Friday, June 24, the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce held a Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for new Chamber member Clifton Improvement Association at Beach Bluff Park at Preston Beach in Swampscott (on the Marblehead border), the site of the Sun Circle. On site to welcome and acknowledge this newly landscaped, tranquil setting was CIA President Lynn Nadeau, Sun Circle sculptor Bruce Greenwald, KH Krena, CIA Board members Roberta Levy, Pete Bowen, Sheryl Levenson; CIA Agents Casey Ehrlich and…

The following release was issued by Ann Marie Casey, Executive Director of the Marblehead Chamber of Commerce: The Marblehead Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce the winner of the 2011 Marblehead Open Golf Tournament, which took place on Monday, June 13th at Gannon Municipal Golf Course, in Lynn. Congratulations to the Edward Jones Investments team, who came in first place in the tournament.  The Landing Restaurant team came in second place and the Salem News Team came in third place. The event was a huge success and the Chamber wishes to thank all of those who sponsored, donated, …