Chamber Concerts: Upcoming Events

AFFILIATED CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
 
• July 13: 2015 ACCGS Golf Tournament, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., at the Ranch Golf Club in Southwick. Schedule: 11 a.m. to noon: registration/practice, course-side lunch; 12:30 p.m.: shotgun scramble; 6 p.m.: reception/dinner buffet. Event sponsors: Robinson Donovan, P.C., TSM Design Inc., Western New England University, Berkshire Bank, and Hampton Inn Chicopee/Springfield. Lunch reception sponsor: MassMutual Center. Birdie sponsors: Barr & Barr Inc., Florence Savings Bank West Springfield Loan Center, HealthSouth Rehabilitation, Frank Webb’s Bath Center, Bacon Wilson, P.C., Insurance Center of New England, and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc. Putting contest sponsor: Chicopee Savings Bank. Cost: Foursome supporter: $600; individual supporter: $150. To register or for more information, contact Sarah Mazzaferro at (413) 755-1313 or [email protected].
 
AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700
  
• July 20: Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce 12th Annual Golf Tournament, 10:30 a.m. at Hickory Ridge Golf Course, Pomeroy Lane, Amherst. Registration and lunch: 10:30 a.m. to noon; shotgun start at noon; social hour and cash bar, 5 p.m.; dinner, awards ceremony, and auction, 6 p.m. Hole-in-one, longest-drive, and closest-to-the-pin contests. Presented by Hampshire Hospitality Group. Co-scholarship sponsor: Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Gold sponsor: Applied Mortgage Services. Silver sponsors: Encharter Insurance, J.F. Conlon & Associates, Health Services Administrators. Dinner sponsor: Fallon Health. Lunch sponsor: Davis Financial Group. Bronze sponsor: Steve Lewis Subaru. Media sponsor: Daily Hampshire Gazette. Major gift sponsor: New England Promotional Marketing. Carts sponsor: Robert Stern Financial Services. Water sponsor: Atkins Farms Country market. Ice cream sponsor: Flayvors of Cook Farm. Towel sponsor: Hampshire College. Tee box and contest sponsors: men’s longest drive, Jones Group Realtors; women’s longest drive, Edward Jones, Tom McRae. Cost: $125 per golfer; $500 per foursome.

• Aug. 12: Chamber After 5 Lady Bea Riverboat Cruise, 5-7 p.m., at Brunelle’s Marina, 1 Alvord St., South Hadley. The Lady Bea features both inside seating and outside sun decks that attendees can explore while spending a wonderful evening on the Connecticut River. Sponsored by Alden Credit Union. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for guests.
 
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463
 
• July 10-12: Green River Festival, a celebration of world-class music, great local food, beer and wine, a handmade craft fair, and family games and activities, topped off with four hot-air balloon launches and a spectacular Saturday night balloon glow. Hosted by Greenfield Community College. Cost: $99.99 for three-day full-festival tickets; single-day tickets cost $19.99 for Friday, $59.99 for Saturday, and $59.99 for Sunday. For information, visit www.greenriverfestival.com.
 
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
 
• July 22: Summer Sizzle, 4:30-7 p.m., at Elms College Quad, 291 Springfield Street, Chicopee. Rain date is July 23. Menu: strawberry salad, BBQ baked beans, steakhouse potatoes, coleslaw, biscuits with honey butter, BBQ chicken breast, pulled pork, corn on the cob, cookies, assorted soft drinks. Dunk tank, minute-to-win-it games, and more. Cost: $35, which includes food, drink ticket, and games.

• Aug. 20: Mornings with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at Porter & Chester Institute 134 Dulong Circle, Chicopee. Coffee and light refreshments will be served while Mayor Richard Kos provides updates about what’s happening in Chicopee and other topics that impact the Greater Chicopee area. Submit questions by Aug. 17 to [email protected]. This event is for chamber members only and is free, but registration is required.
 
GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
 
• July 9: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., at the Oxbow Sports Complex, 375 Old Springfield Road, Northampton. Sponsored by Mantis Graphics Inc. and William Steplar Financial Services. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.

• July 13: Monday Morning with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at Strong Bus Corp., 40 O’Neil St., Easthampton. This event is free and open to the public.

• July 31: 31st Annual Golf Tournament, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., at Southampton Country Club, 329 College Highway, Southampton. Features prizes, contests, and raffles. Sponsored by A-Z Storage and Properties and Easthampton Savings Bank. Sponsorship opportunities still available. Cost: $110 if registered and paid by July 4, $125 after July 4. Payment due by July 17. Pricing includes cart, gift, lunch, and dinner.

• Aug. 10: Monday Morning with the Mayor, 8-9 a.m., at A-Z Storage & Properties, 165 Northampton St., Easthampton. This is your opportunity to bring your questions to Mayor Karen Cadieux for casual conversation and direct answers. This event is free and open to the public.

• Aug. 13: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., at Freedom Credit Union, 422B Main St., Easthampton. Join us along with our hosts, Freedom Credit Union and Wireless Zone of Easthampton, for a night of networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
 
GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
 
• July 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Sponsored and hosted by Providence Place at Ingleside, 5 Gamelin St., Holyoke. Discover the beauty of Providence Place at Ingleside. Mix and mingle with friends and colleagues. Refreshments, door prizes, and 50/50 raffle. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members and walk-ins.
 
GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900
 
• July 8: July Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Look Memorial Park, 300 North Main St., Florence. Sponsored by Pioneer Landscapes and Easthampton Electrical. A casual mix and mingle with colleagues and friends. This is a joint event with the Northampton Area Young Professionals. Cost: $10 for members.

• July 9: 2015 Workshop: “Tips, Tricks & Shortcuts in Microsoft Word.” Presented and hosted by Pioneer Training, 139B Damon Road, Northampton. This workshop contains a variety of quick tips and tricks in Microsoft Word that will save you hours of time. Topics covered include tips for selecting text, using the format painter, working with tabs and indents, wrapping text around pictures, using autocorrect and autotext, turning on or off automatic formatting, and options for viewing a document. Pre-registration is required, and space is limited. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members. RSVP required, as space is limited. To register, visit [email protected].

• July 14: 2015 Seminar: “What Employers Need to Know About the New Sick-leave Law,” 4-5 p.m., location to be announced. Presented by attorney James Winston. This talk will center on how new regulations will affect employers, and what employers need to do so that they will not run afoul of the new law. It is important for all employers to understand their obligations, even if they have fewer than 11 employees. The presenter will also discuss various hypothetical situations under the new sick-leave law. Pre-registration is required, as space is limited. To register or for more information, e-mail [email protected].
 
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
 
• July 9: 38th Annual Pancake Breakfast, 7-11 a.m., on the South Middle School Lawn, 30 West Silver St., Westfield. If it rains, the event moves to the cafeteria. Cost: $6 for adults, $5 for seniors, $3 for children under 12. Tickets are available at the chamber office, Flowers by Webster, and the Press Room.

• Sept. 9: September After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., at Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, Westfield. Refreshments will be served. Bring your business cards and make connections. Cost: $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
 
NORTHAMPTON AREA YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY
www.thenayp.com
(413) 584-1900
 
• July 8: July Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., at Look Memorial Park, 300 North Main St., Florence. Sponsored by Pioneer Landscapes and Easthampton Electrical. A casual mix and mingle with colleagues and friends. This is a joint event with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce. Cost: $10 for chamber members.
 
WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880
 
• Aug. 17: West of the River Chamber of Commerce Annual Golf Tournament, at The Ranch in Southwick. Schedule: 11:30 a.m., registration; noon, lunch; 1 p.m., shotgun start, scramble format. Cost: $125 for golf and dinner. For more information and for tickets, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or [email protected].