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We are a web design team from the Cape that recently made a major pivot to focusing on the nonprofit sector and rebranded to celebrate! We work with some of the region's most impactful organizations and we are always trying to bring big agency services to our local partners.

ALANTE Real Estate
ALANTE is a boutique brokerage servicing the South Shore & Cape Cod. ALANTE has disrupted the industry with its award winning marketing, white glove customer service and unique business model; earning all its Realtors a six figure income while offering a balanced work-life environment & culture.

Alden & Watson Law Group
Alden & Watson Law is a woman-owned and operated law firm, passionate about providing the highest quality legal counsel to their clients. They are recognized for their leadership, professionalism, and dedication both in and out of the courts. Melissa, Elisha, and their team believe in building a strong bond in the community they serve through mentorship, education, volunteering, and the sponsorship of charities and events important to themselves and the Cape.

Align Dance Training
Align has made a significant impact on the local dance community. From the passionate and experienced instructors to the welcoming and inclusive atmosphere, this studio truly stands out as a leader in the field. Align Dance Training will continue to thrive and inspire future generations of dancers.

All Cape Self Storage
All Cape Self Storage is part of The Davenport Companies, a locally-owned family of businesses founded in 1956. We are here to help with all your moving and storage needs. Great customer service.

ALS ONE
ALS ONE is a South Shore-based non-profit that has raised over $13 million for ALS research and much needed care resources and equipment to assist people living with ALS and they have just two employees. An incredible organization that does a world of good!

Apricot Lane Boutique, Duxbury
locally owned specialty boutique that offers women's fashion apparel, jewelry, handbags, accessories, and gifts in the styles and trends customers enjoy.

Atlantic White Shark Conservancy
The Atlantic White Shark Conservancy is a nonprofit with a mission to support scientific research, improve public safety and educate the community to inspire white shark conservation. Its Shark Center offers visitors an in-depth look at white sharks through interactive exhibits, videos and displays.

Ashley Irene Boutique
Ashley Irene Boutique is a size inclusive women’s clothing boutique in Mashpee. We are dedicated to being size inclusive and creating a safe space for women of all different body shapes and sizes to shop. We are so grateful that we get to live out our dream thanks to our amazing customers!

AVE Mortgage
We are a recently opened mortgage brokerage, dedicated to helping clients navigate the mortgage process and committed to being innovators in the industry. Our online platform and programs supporting first-time home buyers set us apart. We are female-owned and have a strong presence in the community.

B FREE WELLNESS INC
B Free WELLNESS is a community that transforms people's live by providing free or low cost services including movement, mindfulness and coaching programs to those whose lives have been affected by trauma, addiction and oppression. B Free is a space where people can come together to heal!

Barnstable Clean Water Coalition
BCWC is a non-profit organization dedicated to restoring and preserving clean water throughout Barnstable. The region is unfortunately plagued by nutrient related water quality problems. BCWC is piloting alternative nutrient reduction strategies to help provide the region with solutions.

Beacon Financial Planning, Inc.
Beacon Financial Planning is a cutting-edge financial planning firm making waves in a historically male dominated industry. Our all-female team is highly dedicated to our clients and to our community. We help our clients prepare for and thrive in retirement!

Boarding House
Surf Skate Snow shop since 94. Rider owned & operated. Hardgoods, clothing and accessories. Shop Local!

Boat Butler
Boat Butler was founded out of a love for the water and the boats we use to explore it. We truly have a passion for boats and the joy they provide us, and we translate that passion into detailing our customers’ boats. Our team is meticulous and detail oriented. We treat your boat as if it’s our own.

Brand Accomplished
Brand Accomplished is the go-to digital marketing company servicing both local and national clients! Our team is innovative, creative, and knowledgeable for all digital marketing needs. We are passionate about helping our clients BE NOTICED, but also love supporting WE CAN as a Community Builder.

Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center
They are committed to help those who have served us... the Veterans. They work hard to help end veteran hunger and homelessness. They rely on donations and community outreach. All of us can help this organization with volunteering or donating. Recognition would do wonders for public awareness.

Cape Cinema
The best movie theatre on Cape Cod. It plays wonderful independent and Indie films along with the Met Opera and many art films. Has some fun movie nights such as Throwback Thursday and Splatterday Saturdays. The snack bar is full of great local made goodies. A great experience!!

Cape Cod Car Seat Momma
We're all about bringing car seat safety home. We meet with parents in their home, providing them with hands-on car seat education, answering all their questions so that they leave confident in their ability to install and use their car seat correctly every time.

Cape Cod Heat Pumps
Cape Cod's leading Heat Pump installer. Helping Cape Cod homes switch to a eco friendly heating and cooling solution and helping clients take full advantage of the Mass Save finance and rebate programs.

Cape Cod Technology Council
As an organization, we are a proactive advocate and research group for issues impacting the technology community and the use of technology, such as infrastructure, access to capital, development of human capital, and the role and perception of technology and technology workers in the region.

Cape Cod Uncontested Divorce & Mediation
Barbara Liftman has been practicing all aspects of family law, civil litigation & transactional work in MA since 1991. Her years of experience in the courtroom & her personal challenges fuel her desire to help couples avoid the uncertainties, acrimony & expense that go along with contested divorce.

Cape Cod Women's Association
Cape Cod Women's Association has been around for 5 years and is dedicated to bringing women together to support, encourage and socialize on a personal and business level. This organization has continued to grow throughout the pandemic. They are virtual and in person to accommodate the individual.

Cape Cod Young Professionals
CCYP shapes the Cape by creating opportunities for our region's workforce and aspiring leaders to connect, engage, advance, and lead. CCYP is an essential resource for the Cape community, offering a wide range of year-round events and programs focused on community building, professional growth and advancement, civic engagement, leadership development, mentoring/coaching, and small business resilience. Each year, CCYP hosts several high-profile regional events, including the Shape the Cape Summit and Back to Business Bash, as well as numerous networking events, educational workshops, and training programs across Cape Cod. CCYP's programs and initiatives contribute to a vibrant and resilient region where all Cape Codders are able to live, work, and thrive.

Cape Home Kitchen and Bath
Hiring Cape Home to manage your home design means putting those dreams in the hands of professionals who can help you realize them effectively, efficiently, and with style. Clients work directly with the business owners to ensure a smooth process, customized to their personalized needs.

Cape Kid Meals
Cape Kid Meals fills a unique void by providing weekend food to children in our community who might otherwise go hungry when access to school meals is not available. We are consistently expanding our program and now provide over 770 children in 27 schools weekend backpack food bags.

Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
CORD helps people with disabilities for free! Need housing? We can help. Facing discrimination? We help fight back. School not providing the right services? We know what to do. Stuck in a nursing home? We’ll get you out. CORD. The go-to place for the disability community on CC&I. We don’t back down.

Cape Wellness Collaborative
This phenomenal non-profit, Cape Wellness Collaborative, stems from one woman’s pledge to help people on the Cape facing cancer receive free integrative therapies like healthy meals for the patient and their caregiver. 100 Cape practitioners embraced the founder, Sarah Swain, to make a difference!

CapeSpace
CapeSpace provides excellent co-work space on Cape Cod. Remember the recent storm when many lost power for days? CapeSpace opened their sites to members and nonmembers providing all the amenities and technology needed for people to be able to work. Robbin Orbison and team are awesome!

Chance2Dance (Studio 878 Trust)
Adam Spencer, owner of Chance2Dance, has enabled children to get free ballroom dancing instruction for those who can’t afford the prohibitive costs with learning to dance. These skills are life changing for youths including the greatest gift, self-confidence.

cielo
cielo transforms modern businesses by providing an all-inclusive business communication solution. cielo streamlines business calling, texting, contact center, and video conferencing in one singular platform. Customer service is top notch providing 24/7 assistance and hands-on training to customers.

Devour Artisan Eatery
This small but mighty breakfast and lunch place is a very welcome addition to Falmouth! Husband and wife team Hollis and Aanjes Hershfield have a self-proclaimed "funky and fresh" menu that truly is unique and delicious. Tons of veggie, vegan, and gluten free options too! An absolute must try!

Dogs for Better Lives
On April 26, 2022, the Northeast Campus of Dogs for Better Lives opened to the public. We train Hearing Assistance Dogs, Autism Assistance Dogs and Facility Dogs on-site at our Northeast Campus. Profits from the daycare and boarding business directly support our Assistance Dogs programs

Dynamic Training, llc
Works with so many different types of people and handicap to help in all aspects of health and wellness.

Eat Cake 4 Breakfast
Pastry Chef owner Danielle Nettleton started in 2015 and has sucessfully grown and thrived through covid when eating her pastries deemed "covid comfort food. Tireless hard worker up before dawn. Built her own location in 2020 with lines out the door.

Elevated Impressions
Elevated Impressions is a new, family-owned, Cape-based business catering to making any and all events fun, festive and positive with beautiful decor rentals and balloon installations. Bri and her small team not only create eye-catching displays, they give back to their community any chance they get

Elfstone jewelry
Been shopping here since early 90’s always fair and honest. Great customer service

Family Table Collaborative
Our mission is to end hunger and improve nutritional security on Cape Cod by breaking down the barriers of access to both prepared meals and education. All profits from the café & tavern, local maker’s market, kitchen space rental, special events and classes will go to running, sustaining, and growing the Family Table Collaborative.

Fred Astaire, Plymouth
Learn to dance and change your life! Our studio LOVES to show people of all levels and abilities what dancing can do for you. Looking for to release stress, meet new people, challenge yourself with a new physical skill, or simply find something new that is fun AND good for your body and soul? Then our studio is the right place for you! Singles, couples, and students from 8 to 88 are welcome on our floor.

Habitat for Humanity of Cape Cod
No issue is more crucial than housing, with the exception of food. Habitat for Humanity, from humble beginnings, has become one of the most important builders in the region, having helped new owners construct more than 150 homes. These houses feature energy-saving construction and solar electric.

Heart of stone
We have tried to stand out in a world of small gift boutiques. We look for items not carried by everyone. And mostly we customize and make most of what’s in our store. From hand painted furniture, hand made jewelry, resin art and one of a kind clothing designs.

Helping Our Women
An incredible Agency! Offering rides to medical appointments for women having serious health needs and/or cancer treatment. Offering food pantry, counseling, rides, help with social services. Covers women and their caregivers who are from Eastham, Wellfleet, Provincetown and Truro.

High Efficiency
High Efficiency is your local HVAC company. We will handle all of your heating, cooling and plumbing needs. Our experienced team of technicians is proud to serve Cape Cod and the surrounding areas since 2010.

House of Hatchets
Cape Cod’s first and only indoor axe throwing venue! It’s a fun, safe way to get out all of your “Covid-19 frustrations” with a small group of your closest friends. Our activity promotes social distancing as you get your own private lane for the time that’s convenient for you!

Ideal Staffing Solutions LLC
While larger firms may have their finger on the pulse of national recruiting, a local firm will understand the particular needs of the community. Improve the financial well beings of local workers, put back resources in local towns and for long lasting relationships locally.

Images By Saraphina
Images have always enhanced our communication skills. In a world where a picture is worth a thousand words, so are well-created graphics. Visual expression is in our DNA & our culture depends on it both personally & professionally. Images by Saraphina is your virtual art department.

JEM Learning
Jem learning is a k-6 Hands on alternative school on a majestic cranberry bog and animal sanctuary in Duxbury. Students have the ability learn at this own speed using a nature-based program.

Keegan Kreations, Plymouth
Awarded 2021 Best Bakery of the South Shore by South Shore Home, Life & Style magazine.This newer bakery in Plymouth offers up custom cakes and create fresh, delicious sweets and catered goods that delight the palate. Their products also include pastries, brownies, cookies, and tarts. We specialize in croissants and sell around 15 varieties of pastries that feature their famous croissant dough.

Keith Brothers Plumbing, Plymouth
Headquartered in Plymouth, Massachusetts with a shop located in Sagamore Beach, Keith Brothers Plumbing, Inc. was established in 2019 and has grown into one of the most successful companies on the South Shore of Massachusetts. We offer the best plumbing services anywhere. From remodeling to new construction, there’s no limit to what we can do. We offer expert and custom boiler installations, water heater replacements, and specialize in bringing old homes up to code. Our unique experience spans commercial and residential plumbing, heating, gasfitting, and beyond.

Lemonadio
Lemonadio is an inclusive, friendly & positive-focused organization on Cape Cod. Hosting fun events all over the Cape while working with businesses and entrepreneurs to promote their organization or podcast is what they do best. There's also a focus to promote women owned businesses.

Make You Known Marketing
Make You Known Marketing is a small, but growing, woman owned company that has a unique niche in the market. They act as outsourced CMOs for small companies who can't afford their own marketing department, doing anything from media buying, graphic design, social media management, and much more.

MarchandCFO
My superpower: taking nonprofits, mom & pops and corporations to the next level of financial stability & growth. Start-ups, side hustles, & turnarounds, too. I’m invested in 3 things: critical thinking, measurable results for your business & powerful partnerships. Ready to reach for your next level?

Mariposa Med Aesthetics
Offering injectables (botox and filler), Platelet rich Fibrin, medical grade facials and peels and IV Therapy. Founder and Medical Director Therese Brown is a certified nurse midwife and nurse practitioner and has been working in hospitals for over 20 years.

Mid-Cape Athletic Club
Voted #1 in 2019, 2020, and 2021 for Gyms & Exercise Studios on the Mid-Cape (Cape Cod Life). Mid-Cape Athletic Club has been offering Cape Cod residents and visitors a friendly, full-service fitness center and tennis facility since 1977.

Midnight Our LLC
Growing and Family owned by Abbigal Our Rose and Jesse Rose. Freshest day boat scallops anywhere. This couple pivoted during covid selling off the docks and creating quite a buzz. they have a great social media presence and continue to expand with additional vessel and processing plant.

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Monomoy Social Media
Monomoy Social Media helps small businesses and nonprofit organizations navigate the large and overwhelming world of social media. With an emphasis on creating authentic content, MSM helps clients build relationships with their social media audience through true connection and real conversation."

Morandi
I'm proud to nominate my friend Brianna Bourque for her accomplishment in opening a retail clothing store on Cape Cod. She has a great eye for classic women's clothing and has worked hard to make her dream a reality. I'm confident her store will be a success, can't wait to see what she achieves!

New Latitude Event Solutions
New Latitude burst onto the scene in 2021 with innovative virtual and hybrid event solutions for small organizations. When in-person events returned, they launched the first ever Cape Cod Pirate Festival! 2022 will see NLES launching new events like the Sleepy Hollow Adventure and SteamportHyannis!

Osterville Village Library
The library of tomorrow, today. Programs, events & meetings shared via YouTube. Continuing Ed online for adults free of cost. Kits, VR & AR for children. Tech help, free tax prep and Red Cross blood drives. Musical instruments, games & even tools to borrow. Cappuccino, espresso & yes, books to loan!

PC Survivors
We strive to be the regions trusted source for secure data destruction and electronics recycling. We are dedicated to providing outstanding customer service through our personalized approach to every job. Our Employees are treated with care and all we require is that they treat our clients the same.

Personal College Counseling, Inc.
PCCI helps students prep for college by setting the foundation in high school & guiding them through the college search & application process by targeting schools that best fit abilities, interests, finances & family circumstances to maximize acceptance & need/merit based aid.

Plymouth G Pub
G Pub Plymouth brings an innovative menu of gastro-style fare paired with an extensive selection of craft beer, hard cider, cocktails, and wines. The space features an expansive arcade, craft hard cidery, speakeasy, and distinctive late-night and game-day programming all under one roof. In addition, our arcades are the perfect spot for gathering with friends or family for a bit of afternoon or late-night fun. In short, G Pub has something for everyone.

Plymouth Rock TV
PRTV features the BEST OF THE REGION, on all streaming platforms (Roku, Apple TV, Amazon Fire) easily available to a global audience on many FAST (Free Ad Supported Television) networks like LocalNow and Distro TV.

Primabee
Primabee is a socially and environmentally responsible company that develops and markets premium, organic CBD products for people and pets. Its products are grown at ethical hemp farms in the U.S.A. and thoroughly tested for quality, purity and potency at ISO-certified third-party laboratories.

The Provincetown Independent
The Provincetown Independent is the Outer Cape's only locally owned newspaper. We are a Massachusetts public benefit corporation, devoted to rebuilding this community's capacity to report and produce local news. We are part of a movement to take back local journalism from the hedge-fund predators.

Pure Vita Modern Apothecary
Are you still buying your trash? Reduce, reuse and REFILL at Pure Vita! BYOB, bring your own bottles and reduce your plastic consumption at our refill station. We are an eco friendly boutique providing all natural and plastic free solutions for everyday essentials!!

Radiant Remedies
At Radiant Remedies, we understand that age comes with more lines, wrinkles, and spots. We are a med spa that offers services and age defying products to help you look younger, fresher, and rejuvenated. Our mission is to maintain your beauty by subtly revamping your overall appearance.

Reciprocity
Reciprocity is a unique shoppe of refreshingly talented artists and artisans. Featuring M.A.Designs, a talented Down Syndrome Woman who is a BIG part of the Harwich Port Community. You'll find Maddie creating her art and running the shop with her Mom, Becca. This family does so much for our Town!

Sandra Costello Photography
Sandra Costello Photography is your premier visibility partner. Level up with Personal Branding photographs that stop the scroll and engage your ideal client. Even the most camera shy rave about VIP care. Approachable, natural and professional imagery for today’s online market.

Shear Envy
The owners of Shear Envy go above and beyond . They not only make their clients beautiful , their clients become an extended family . They epitomize what all small business owners should be to their community.

Shine Bright Cleaning Services
We are a woman and veteran-owned business offering professional cleaning services in Plymouth. Our services include residential and commercial cleaning, deep cleaning, maintenance cleaning, and more. Our team is composed of experienced and highly-qualified cleaners who take pride in their work.

Smith Family Popcorn, Plymouth
Smith Family Popcorn’s mission is to bring friends and families together, while also having a positive impact on the community. We still hand-make our popcorn in small batches and always share a portion of each sale with local charities. Our slogan, “Good People, Great Popcorn,” is not only about the Smith Family, but more importantly the like-minded community we strive to create.

Sonoma Wool Company
Sonoma Wool Company creates our products with 100% wool sourced from family ranches throughout the United States. We are a family-owned business located in Sonoma County, CA, and Cape Cod, MA!

Studio 721
Studio 721 is a new dance and fitness studio that offers dance classes for adults as well as dance related fitness. Their aim is to build a community of like minded individuals who share a common love for creative movement and holistic bodywork.

Sunny Paws Rescue
Sunny Paws Rescue is a newly established 501c3 working tirelessly to lessen the astonishing number of homeless dogs in Texas. Director Toni Eaton brings years of rescue experience and she and her team adopt and transport to the northeast, assist sick pups, and will soon sponsor spay/neuter clinics.

The Cape Cod Foundation
Our nonprofit is 33 years young and obsessed with doing good. In 2021 alone, our small but mighty team of 9 helped raise and distribute more than $6.2 million to support scholarships for local students and grants to nonprofits meeting residents’ needs across Cape Cod. Watch what we’re up to next!

Thia Ocha
Small Family Owned Thia Food Restaurant. Takeout Only. Open since 2017 and popularity growing each year. Delicious fresh food.

WE CAN
WE CAN is an amazing organization that helps women. WE CAN empowers women across Cape Cod through providing free, confidential and individualized help in areas of legal, career, finances and personal development.

Whale and Dolphin Conservation
Whale and Dolphin Conservation protects whales and dolphins because the health of the ocean, and ultimately our planet, depend on them. Oceans, thanks to whales whales, are responsible for over 50% of the Earth’s oxygen and sequestering MILLIONS of tons of carbon. Save the whales, save the world!

Witches on the Water
Witches on the Water is a non-profit built around bringing some of the Cape's female business leaders and fund raisers together each fall for a day paddle boarding through Chatham or Orleans while raising money for a designated Cape charity. This year in their first formal event they raised $21k

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