Episodes

July 22, 2024

Funding Secured to Replace Sagamore Bridge: What You Need to Know

The federal government recently announced that $993 million was being awarded toward the $2.1 billion cost to replace the aging Sagamore Bridge that spans the Cape Cod Canal and is only one of two vehicle bridges that are th…

March 28, 2024

Promoting Cape Cod - An Experience That is "Truly Yours"

The Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has been promoting Cape Cod as a world-class tourism destination and great place to live and work for 102 years. Since its inception, the Chamber has been telling the story of Cape Cod from B…

Dec. 13, 2023

Tourism, Blue Economy, Housing & Bridges: 2023 In Review

From Bourne to Provincetown and all the towns in between, 2023 was another busy year for the Cape Cod economy. In what many view as the first full post-COVID year, Cape Cod's tourism sector remained strong, efforts to grow t…

June 15, 2023

Bridge Replacements & Tourism Promotion: The Latest From Cape Cod

Replacing the aging bridges that span the Cape Cod Canal is a major priority facing the region. At the same time, Cape Cod needs to continue finding innovative and effective ways to promote the area as a tourist destination …

April 14, 2023

Cape Cod's 'Blue Economy' - What Lies Ahead for the Region

Have you heard about Cape Cod’s effort to promote the “Blue Economy?” Here’s a chance to learn what it’s all about on this episode of the Policy Pod. Co-host Matt Pitta and Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Economic Development D…

Feb. 21, 2023

Cape Cod's Wastewater Dilemma: What Will it Cost?

The issue of how Cape Cod will address increasing wastewater and nitrogen loading concerns continues to grow, with many towns in different stages of planning and implementation. Adding a new wrinkle to the debate is a draft …

Dec. 7, 2022

Replacing the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges: UPDATE

The Bourne and Sagamore bridges that carry vehicle and truck traffic over the Cape Cod Canal are two of the most important lifelines for Cape Cod. Both spans are nearly 90 years old and in desperate need of replacement. On t…

Oct. 21, 2022

Cape Cod's Housing Dilemma: Finding a Path Forward

Cape Cod continues to be not only a world-class tourist destination, but an increasingly popular place for people to live year-round. And that is putting even more pressure on available workforce housing options. Home prices…

March 23, 2022

Cape Cod Summer 2022 - Another Strong Season Ahead

As the summer tourism season approaches on Cape Cod -- all signs are indicating that the popular vacation destination will experience another record-breaking year. Bookings are up and interest among potential vacationers is …

Feb. 11, 2022

Cape Cod's Childcare Crisis: What Businesses Need to Know

Cape Cod was already facing a childcare crisis before the pandemic -- with high costs and few options. A bad situation only become worse during COVID-19. On this episode of the Policy Pod, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Chief …

Dec. 16, 2021