BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//ChamberMaster//Event Calendar 2.0//EN METHOD:PUBLISH X-PUBLISHED-TTL:P3D REFRESH-INTERVAL:P3D CALSCALE:GREGORIAN BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART:20250609T210000Z DTEND:20250609T230000Z X-MICROSOFT-CDO-ALLDAYEVENT:FALSE SUMMARY:Rockport Small Business Person of the Year 2025 DESCRIPTION:DOWNLOAD WINNER'S BIO\n\n\n\nRockport Small Business Weeks Reception \n\nKimberly Cameron Tibert of Sandcastles and Wharf Rat Trading Co. is the 'Small Business Person of the Year' winner from Rockport. Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber in celebrating her win at the Emerson Inn in Rockport.\n\n\n\nAbout Kimberly\n\n\n\nFor nearly 45 years\, Sand Castles\, a beloved apparel and gift shop in Rockport\, has been a central part of Kim Tibert's life. Her journey with the store began as a teenager working there\, eventually leading to her becoming the owner in 1987.\n\n\n\nIn 1989\, the shop relocated from Broadway to its current picturesque setting at 9 Mt. Pleasant Street\, offering a full view of the iconic Motif No. 1. Nestled in the heart of this quintessential New England town\, Kim has always taken pride in making Sand Castles welcoming. From vibrant window boxes to eye-catching displays\, she ensures the store is one of the first sights that greet visitors driving into downtown Rockport.\n\n\n\nSand Castles features clothing for women\, men\, and children\, along with unique gifts that reflect the charm and character of coastal living. Kim has always enjoyed the creative energy of retail and the opportunity to connect with customers. The shop remains open year-round\, offering a warm and consistent presence even in the quieter winter months when many local businesses reduce hours.\n\n\n\nKim and her husband Bob have built a rich life in Rockport\, raising seven children and now enjoying their six grandchildren with twin granddaughters on the way. She is deeply grateful to her loyal team\, especially shop manager Traci Budrow\, who has been with Sand Castles for 31 years. Kim insists on sharing any recognition with Traci\, saying she couldn't do what she does without her.\n\n\n\nThanks to the support of her staff\, Kim was able to return to school in 2008 to pursue a nursing degree and now works full-time as a nurse at O'Maley Middle School. In yet another chapter of her entrepreneurial journey\, three years ago she opened Wharf Rat Trading Co.\, located next door to Sand Castles. This second shop is geared toward men and features rugged\, nautical-themed d cor.\n\n\n\nDOWNLOAD FLYER X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:

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Kimberly Cameron Tibert \;of Sandcastles and Wharf Rat Trading Co. is \;the '\;Small Business Person \;of the Year'\; winner \;from Rockport. Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber in celebrating her win at the Emerson Inn \;in Rockport.
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\nAbout Kimberly
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\nFor nearly 45 years\, Sand Castles\, a beloved apparel and gift shop in Rockport\, has been a central part of Kim Tibert&rsquo\;s life. Her journey with the store began as a teenager working there\, eventually leading to her becoming the owner in 1987.
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\nIn 1989\, the shop relocated from Broadway to its current picturesque setting at 9 Mt. Pleasant Street\, offering a full view of the iconic Motif No. 1. Nestled in the heart of this quintessential New England town\, Kim has always taken pride in making Sand Castles welcoming. From vibrant window boxes to eye-catching displays\, she ensures the store is one of the first sights that greet visitors driving into downtown Rockport.
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\nSand Castles features clothing for women\, men\, and children\, along with unique gifts that reflect the charm and character of coastal living. Kim has always enjoyed the creative energy of retail and the opportunity to connect with customers. The shop remains open year-round\, offering a warm and consistent presence even in the quieter winter months when many local businesses reduce hours.
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\nKim and her husband Bob have built a rich life in Rockport\, raising seven children and now enjoying their six grandchildren&mdash\;with twin granddaughters on the way. She is deeply grateful to her loyal team\, especially shop manager Traci Budrow\, who has been with Sand Castles for 31 years. Kim insists on sharing any recognition with Traci\, saying she couldn&rsquo\;t do what she does without her.
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\nThanks to the support of her staff\, Kim was able to return to school in 2008 to pursue a nursing degree and now works full-time as a nurse at O&rsquo\;Maley Middle School. In yet another chapter of her entrepreneurial journey\, three years ago she opened Wharf Rat Trading Co.\, located next door to Sand Castles. This second shop is geared toward men and features rugged\, nautical-themed dé\;cor.
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