Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce Policy Podcast

The Policy Pod is the podcast series produced by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce that mixes interesting conversation with issues Cape Codders care about, with the goal of highlighting policies that support Cape Cod’s spirit of innovation, entrepreneurship and resiliency. Because tone matters, we take to the airwaves to share our thoughts and your ideas.

This inaugural season of the Policy Pod is supported by The Davenport Companies, a family-owned and operated business serving Cape Codders since 1956 with homes, health and wellness, entertainment, lodging, construction and stewardship of the place we all love.

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Sept. 3, 2026

Healthy Bridges, Healthy Residents: The Role of the Cape Cod Bridges in Regional Healthcare

For local health care providers, Cape Cod can be a challenging environment to meet the needs of residents, particularly given the region’s heavy reliance on the Cape Cod Bridges for general transportation, workforce, and public safety. These challenges are exacerbated by the demographics of Cape Cod as a region. While Massachusetts has a median resident age of about 40 years old, Cape Cod’s Barnstable County is home to a population where more than 40% of year-round residents are over the age of

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Aug. 6, 2026

The Catch Connection: How the Cape Cod Bridges Support the Regional Seafood Economy

As any lobster roll fan can attest, seafood is fundamental to Cape Cod’s success as a seasonal tourism destination and an integral part of the region’s culture and identity. But how does the catch get from the ocean to your plate? And how are the Cape Cod Bridges involved? On this episode of Bridge the Gap, we’re joined by Shareen Davis, Marketing and Sales Manager for the Chatham Harvesters Cooperative. Shareen shares how a community of fisherfolk is working to build a healthier, more sustaina

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July 4, 2026

Navigating Island Life: When Bridges are Essential for Survival

The Islands of Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard have a combined year-round population of around 35,000 people, with numbers growing seasonally each summer to an estimated 200,000. A transportation network of ferries and roadways move people, goods, and services to the islands, with a heavy reliance on the Cape Cod Bridges for everything from daily workforce needs to restaurant supplies to flowers for destination weddings. On this episode of Bridge the Gap, we welcome Peter Burke (Nantucket Island

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June 8, 2026

On the Move: Why the Bridges Are a Lifeline for the Moving & Shipping Industries

Cape Cod is essentially an island - connected by just two roadways and a rail line. Businesses and residents from across the Commonwealth rely heavily on the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges to transport goods and supplies between Cape Cod and the mainland. This is where companies like Eldredge & Bourne Moving & Storage and Cape Cod Express come in. On this episode, we’re joined by Jim Connolly (Eldredge & Bourne Moving & Storage), Pat Cleary (Cape Cod Express), and Rick Orton (Cape Cod Express) to l

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May 11, 2026

Over the Bridge and Down the Aisle: How the Cape Cod Bridges Support a Thriving Wedding Industry

On this episode of Bridge the Gap, we’re taking the plunge into the world of weddings and events on Cape Cod! We’re joined by wedding industry professionals Jamie Bohlin (professional wedding planner and owner of Cape Cod Celebrations) and Christine Hochkeppel (photographer and owner of Salty Broad Studios) to discuss how the Cape Cod Bridges impact the region’s rapidly growing wedding and events industry. Cape Cod plays host to an estimated 1500+ weddings each year, 90% of which are destination

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April 5, 2026

Connecting with Care – Nonprofit and Social Services on a Peninsula

Episode 4 of Bridge the Gap spotlights the work of two major nonprofit and social services organizations on Cape Cod, exploring how our region’s geography and reliance on the Sagamore and Bourne Bridges impact services, staffing, and everything in between. Stacie Peugh, President and CEO of the YMCA Cape Cod, and Kim McElholm, President and CEO of CapeAbilities, join Bridge the Gap co-hosts Matt Pitta (Director of Communications at The Davenport Companies) and Paul Niedzwiecki (CEO of the Cape C

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