Wednesday, June 11, 2025
GCACC Small Business Persons of the Year awards
Congratulations to this year’s Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce (GCACC) Small Business Persons of the Year award recipients!
These exceptional individuals embody the hard work, determination, and entrepreneurial spirit it takes to succeed as small business owners — each playing a pivotal role in strengthening our communities. It was a pleasure to recognize their remarkable contributions across Cape Ann by presenting them with official State Senate citations.
GCACC Small Business Persons of the Year 2025:
🏆 Allan Houle – Manchester Ace Hardware | Manchester-by-the-Sea
🏆 Natasha Taylor – Essex Historical Society & Shipbuilding Museum | Essex
🏆 Kerrie Bates – Ipswich ReCreation & Culture | Ipswich
🏆 Kimberly Cameron Tibert – Sand Castles & Wharf Rat Trading Co. | Rockport
🏆 Joe Ciolino – The Weathervane | Gloucester
Thank you to the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce for shining a light on these exceptional leaders and to our small business community for being the backbone of our regional economy!
