Changing the Cape Cod Seasonal Business Forever

Create sustainability in an unsustainable environment

Some Cape Cod Business Research:

  • Off cape businesses and individuals are buying up on cape businesses at an alarming rate.

  • Cape Cod is facing a housing, working, and talent exodus crisis hurting local communities.

  • There are economic microcosms in different areas of the cape, all with different needs.

  • The season is getting larger allowing for increased business opportunity.

  • 33% of Cape Cod main street businesses rely on foot traffic for 90 - 95% of their business revenue.

  • In 5 years, bridge construction will cause short-term disruptions by deterring visitors and heavily impacting our seasonal economy.

The most important commodity to Cape Cod business owners: TIME

Our Goal: Get Cape Cod Business Owners More Time Back ASAP

Improve Technological Literacy and Business Efficiency

The average work week for small business owners is 45.5 hours and 26 are spent on marketing and administrative tasks.

Learning to identify bottlenecks and implement simple automations can get back up to 50 hours per week allowing you and your business to work more efficiently and free up valuable time during the busy season.

Expand the Season

Cape Cod is a seasonal economy. Most businesses are fully reliant on a boom-and-bust revenue cycle, in addition to labor shortages, high operation costs, weather dependency, and fluctuating tourism trends.

We can provide time and increased revenue by expanding the season through assisting Cape Cod businesses to establish the right online presence for them using digital storefronts and software tools.

Providing Cape Codders with Actionable Resources

The magic of Cape Cod is the community. Despite the shortened season, current operational processes bog down the sustainability of local businesses.

Cape Cod businesses need actionable resources and insight from other Cape Codders, not outside consultants that don’t know the nuances of our economy. These resources do exist!

Simplifying Cape Cod Growth

It all ignited with a purpose. At Chatham Oaks, there's a deep-rooted passion for the Cape Cod community. With this dedication, our mission became clear: to champion local businesses, providing them with the tools, strategies and knowledge to thrive in the digital landscape.

Matt Stephens | Chatham Oaks | Cape Cod Marketing


  • Founder

    Matt Stephens, a dedicated technology consultant, combines his entrepreneurial spirit with a deep passion for Cape Cod, where he has proudly called Chatham his home for over a decade. Drawing from extensive expertise in growth hacking, data analytics, and digital marketing, Matt is a champion for small businesses and startups. As a business owner himself and a SCORE subject matter expert, he continuously crafts opportunities for innovative business leaders in our community.


  • Director of Marketing

    Originally from Western Mass, made Cape Cod his home in 2022 after pursuing studies in political science and law at Emmanuel College. Discovering a deep passion for marketing and technology, he teamed up with Matt, and together, they're on a mission with Chatham Oaks to elevate local Cape Cod businesses to their full potential.

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