People & Businesses
Wendy Northcross
CEO of Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce \\ Preserving a prosperous Cape Cod for years to come One hundred years ago, a group of forward-thinking residents founded the Cape Cod…
Robbin Orbison
President of CapeSpace \\ Helping Cape Cod get to work Would you describe your office space as a hotel? What about a gym? Those are some unexpected, yet accurate, descriptions…
John Pappalardo
CEO of Cape Cod Commercial Fishermen’s Alliance \\ Protecting the future of local maritime industry At the heart of Cape Cod’s culture is a bustling commercial fishing industry that dates…
Betsy Siggins
Founder of Folk New England \\ Cotuit’s folk queen Sometimes all it takes for vision is to open one’s eyes. In the case of folk luminary Betsy Siggins, of Cotuit,…
Matt Tropeano
Restaurateur \\ Serving up a true home cooked meal with unbeatable hospitality Ever the visionary, Matt Tropeano, owner of Spoon and Seed in Hyannis, had a unique response to being…
Anne Van Vleck
Change Agent \\ Advocate for those in need of a strong, stable future It can be challenging for young professionals to create a life for themselves here on the Cape,…
Bob Viamari
Publisher \\ Soothsayer of Business on the Cape and South Shore At the beginning of 2004, Bob Viamari, publisher of Cape and Plymouth Business, was sitting at the kitchen table…
Alan Worden
Founder of Nantucket Data Platform \\ Helping Nantucket grow and thrive “Nike doesn’t choose purple for its next sneaker without analyzing data,” says Alan Worden, founder of the Nantucket Data…
Where the Livin’ is Good
Grace Concannon was losing hope in her search for just the right summer place when she happened by a “For Sale” sign on a rocky hill in Plymouth in 2009.…
Fair Days at the Faraway
After building over 350 homes on Nantucket, J.D. and Laura Bessey have crafted a home for their entire family The pages of history and literature are filled with adventurous tales…
The Next Wave: Crystal Pieschel
Mid-Cape Home Centers When Crystal Pieschel’s dream job was offered on Cape Cod, she seized the opportunity and relocated from Austin, Texas with her husband and newborn daughter in 2016.…
A-Z and Everything in-between
Home projects can certainly be daunting. Where to start? Who to hire? What fixtures to choose? Taking pride in one’s home comes in many different forms, from something as small…
A: Architecture
ERT Architects 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of ERT Architects, founded in 2000 by Erik Tolley. “I moved back to the Cape after I graduated,” explains Tolley, who holds a…
B: Bars, Boats & Basements
Sand Dollar Customs “We always say to trust your gut instinct when choosing a contractor,” says Steve Bobola, co-owner of Sand Dollar Customs. “It’s important to feel comfortable with a…
C: Craftsmanship
M. Duffany Brothers Michael and Christy Duffany began in 1983 with a vision to provide full-service, quality craftsmanship to the world of home building on Cape Cod, pioneering their business…
D: Distinctive Design
Hutker Architects “Build once, well.” – Mark Hutker Three little words. Such a simple, yet powerful, philosophy that Mark Hutker, principal and founder of Hutker Architects in Falmouth, Martha’s Vineyard…
E: Energy Efficiency
Cape Light Compact Since 1997, Cape Light Compact has been a leader in helping Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard work towards a cleaner and more efficient energy future. Founded out…
F: Farmhouse Chic
West Barnstable Tables The recent wave of popularity for the “farmhouse look” has people looking to bring the natural and warm qualities of aged wood into their homes. For 50…
