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Greater Holyoke Chamber Launches Morning Networking Series

HOLYOKE — The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce announced the launch of a new networking series, “Chamber Coffee Buzz.”

The Coffee Buzz is a fast-paced networking event designed to help business professionals connect before starting the work day, said Kathleen Anderson, chamber president. Meetings include short introductions by attendees and a brief business presentation by the host, with the remainder of time devoted to exchanging business leads and information.

The Chamber Coffee Buzz series is sponsored by Lyon & Fitzpatrick, LLP and will be held on a quarterly basis at various host locations from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. The opening event will be on Wednesday, Oct. 7, hosted by Dean Technical High School at 1045 Main St., Holyoke. The guest speaker will be Stephen Zrike, receiver for Holyoke’s public schools. Coffee and a continental breakfast, prepared by Dean Tech culinary students, will be available in the Tea Room at 7:30 a.m.

The event is free with advance notice and is open to all business professionals. To sign up for the Coffee Buzz, contact the chamber office at (413) 534-3376, or sign up at holyokechamber.com.