Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

ACCGS
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555

• May 3: Springfield Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Meeting, noon–1 p.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.
• May 4: Business@Breakfast, 7:15–9 a.m., Ludlow Country Club, Ludlow. Cost: $20 for member; $30 for non-members. To reserve tickets, visit www.myonlinechamber.com, or contact Cecile Larose at (413) 755-1313, [email protected].
• May 12: ERC5 Parking Lot Party, 5–8 p.m., Eastwood Shops, Boston Road, Wilbraham. Cost: $10 for members; $20 for non-members.For more information, contact Sarah Tsitso, (413) 755-1318 or [email protected].
• May 13: ACCGS Legislative Steering Committee,      8–9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.
• May 18: ERC Board of Directors’ Meeting, 8–9 a.m., the Gardens of Wilbraham, Community Room, 2 Lodge Lane, Wilbraham.
• May 18: ACCGS Ambassadors Meeting, 4–5 p.m., EDC Conference Room, Springfield.
• May 18: Professional Women’s Chamber – Woman of the Year Banquet honoring Kate Kane, 6 p.m., Springfield Sheraton. Tickets: $50 per person. For more information or to reserve tickets, contact Lynn Johnson at (413) 755-1310; or [email protected].
• May 19: ACCGS Board of Directors’ Meeting, 8–9 a.m., TD Bank Conference Center, Springfield.

Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700

• May 18: Chamber After 5, 5–7 p.m., Cherry Hill Golf Course, 325 Montague Road, Amherst. Cost: $5 members; $10 nonmembers. For more information, call (413) 253-0700.

Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101

• May 6: Global to Local; a Workshop Series/Part 1 ‘Trends & Opportunities,’ 8–11 a.m., the Hampton Inn, Chicopee. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chicopeechamber.org.
• May 11: Global to Local;  a Workshop Series/Part 2 Reinventing Your Business Model, 8–11 a.m.,  the Hampton Inn, Chicopee. For more information and to purchase tickets, please visit www.chicopeechamber.org
• May 13: Annual Auction/Beer and Wine Tasting, 6–9 p.m., the Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. in Chicopee. Presented by Chicopee Saving Bank. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chicopeechamber.org.
• May 18: Salute Breakfast, 7:15–9 a.m., Elms College, 291 Springfield St., Chicopee. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chicopeechamber.org.
• May 25: Business After Hours, 5–7 p.m., the Robert E. Barrett Fishway at the Holyoke Dam. Hosted by Holyoke Gas & Electric.
• May 27: Global to Local; a Workshop Series/Part 2 Growth Strategy: A New Approach, 8–11 a.m., the Hampton Inn – Chicopee. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.chicopeechamber.org

Franklin County Chamber of Commerce
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463

n May 20: Monthly Breakfast Series, 7:30-9 a.m., Greenfield Grille, 30 Federal St., Greenfield. Member spotlight on the Sandri Company. Main speaker: Secretary of Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development Greg Bialecki. Sponsored by Greenfield Community College. Cost: Members: $12, Non-members $15.

Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414

Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376

n May 3: Business Person of the Year Award Dinner Honoring Douglas A. Bowen, president and CEO of PeoplesBank. Social Hour at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7, Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Tickets are $50. For reservations call the Chamber Office at (413) 534-3376 or register online at holyokechamber.com.
n May 16: 43rd Annual Chamber Cup Golf Tournament  2011, starting at 11 a.m., Wyckoff Park, 233 Easthampton Road, Holyoke. Registration and Lunch at 11a.m.; tee off at noon (scramble format); dinner following game with elaborate food stations catered by the Log Cabin. Cost: $125 per player includes lunch, 18 holes of golf, cart, and dinner. Winner awards, raffles, and cash prizes follow dinner. Tournament Sponsors: Log Cabin and PeoplesBank.
Corporate Sponsors: Dowd Insurance, Goss & McLain Insurance Agency, Holyoke Gas & Electric, Mountain View Landscapes, Holyoke Community College, Holyoke Medical Center, People’s United Bank, and Resnic, Beauregard, Waite & Driscoll. For reservations call  (413) 534-3376 or register online at holyokechamber.com.
n May 18: Chamber After Hours, 5–7 p.m., Pic’s Place/Highland Tap, 910 Hampden St., Holyoke. Sponsored by All Sales Consulting, LLC. Admission: $5 for members, $10 cash for non-members; (413)534-3376.
n May 25: Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting, 4–7 p.m.,  Log Cabin Banquet & Meeting House. Business session, 4-5, followed by social get-together; (413) 534-3376.

Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900

n May 4: May Arrive @5, 5–7p.m., King & Cushman, 176 King St., Northampton. Sponsored by King Auto Body, Pioneer Saab Volvo & United Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

Northampton Area Young Professional Society
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900

n May 12: Party with a Purpose, 5–8 p.m., the Delaney House, 1 Country Club Road, Holyoke. Free for members, $5 for non-members.

Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce
www.qvcc.biz
(413) 283-2418

South Hadley/Granby Chamber of Commerce
www.shchamber.com
(413) 532-6451

n May 20: Legislative Breakfast, 7:30 a.m., the Orchards Golf Club, South Hadley. Guest speakers: state Sen. Stan Rosenberg, state Rep. John Scibak, and others. Tickets: $15 per person. Space is limited. Must RSVP by Tuesday, May 17 to (413) 532 6451.

Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce
www.threeriverschamber.org
(413) 283-6425

n May 21: Palmer Pick-Up Day,  9 a.m. to noon; [email protected]. Contact Chamber President Fred Orszulak, 413-283-7400. Following the pick-up, the Three Rivers Chamber is sponsoring a lunch cook-out at noon at Hryniewicz Park (AKA the Three Rivers Common).

West of the River Chamber of Commerce
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880

n May 12: 2011 Annual Meeting and Breakfast, 7 a.m., Carriage House at Storrowton Tavern. Speaker: Jason Freeman, president of Six Flags New England. Presenting sponsor: Easthampton Savings Bank. Coffee bar sponsor: Environmental Compliance Services.  Cost: Members $25, non members, $30. Highlights: introducing Chairman-elect Remo Pizzichemi. For more information, learn about sponsorship opportunities, or to RSVP call (413) 426-3880; or email [email protected].

Greater Westfield Chamber of Commerce
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618

n May 11: WestNet after 5:00 Networking, 5–7 p.m., Tekoa Country Club. Putting Contest to benefit  GWCOC Scholarship Fund. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
n June 20: 50th Annual Golf Tournament. Register now by contacting Sandy Sorel at (413) 779-0075.

Young Professional Society of Greater Springfield
www.springfieldyps.com

May 19: Great Golf Escape 2011!, Tekoa Country Club, Westfield. The YPS Great Golf Escape sells out each year, attracting 144 golfers along with 100+ additional attendees at our Third Thursday social event immediately following the tournament; 10:30 a.m. registration;  11:30 shotgun start; scramble format. Price: $50 per player includes 18 holes of golf, cart, greens fees, YPS golf shirt, goody bag, lunch, refreshments on the green, beer ticket, and admission to YPS Third Thursday immediately following tournament. Presented by: St. Germain Investment Management.