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Introduce yourself! Who are you and what do you do at your Chamber of Commerce?

I’m Haley Cote, the Chief of Staff for the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. I wear many different hats as Chief of Staff (which I’m sure any other COSs out there reading this can relate to!), but to sum it up, I see my role as being the connective tissue between our team and CEO, and helping to align workflows with the Chamber’s mission. I’m also directly responsible for our annual Quahog Day summer kickoff event, so part of my job is managing our mascot, Doug the Quahog.

What made you want to work for the Chamber of Commerce?

The Cape Cod Chamber is not your average chamber of commerce, and that alone made the organization exciting to me. We’re a Regional Tourism Council, Economic Development Organization, and a public policy arm — every day there’s a different challenge and opportunity. We also have a fantastic team — it was our now VP of Community Impact, Katy Acheson, who gave me the extra nudge of encouragement to make the career change, and I’m forever grateful for it.

What do you love the most about the area where you live in Massachusetts?

I’m a lifelong Cape Codder, but I continue to discover something new about this beautiful place all the time — I find that to be remarkable. Also, the community here is made up of the most incredible people I’ve ever met — beyond the ocean views (which truly are amazing), it’s the people of Cape Cod who make it special.

Why do you think it’s important for everyone to be a member of a Chamber of Commerce?

It really comes down to wanting to ensure a prosperous future for Cape Cod, which is what our team is working toward every day. If you care about Cape Cod, you should support our work. And we want to support our business community as best we can in return.

What has been the biggest lesson you’ve learned throughout your career?

It’s ok not to have all the answers, you should never stop learning and growing.

If you weren’t in your current position, what would your next dream job be?

Documentary filmmaker. As a former journalist I love getting to tell people’s stories, and through some video production work at the Chamber, I’ve rediscovered my passion for storytelling.

When you’re not working, what activities do you enjoy?

I love live music, so I’m always in search of my next concert. I’ve been fortunate to see both Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga many times. I also love just getting out and exploring the Cape with my partner and friends. (Enjoying plenty of local ice cream in the summer is a must.)

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