Chamber Corners
AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
(413) 253-0700
• Feb. 2: After 5, 5-7 p.m. The UMass Athletics Department presents a night out for chamber members and non-members as the UMass Minutemen take on the Rhode Island Rams. First 80 registrants receive an inclusive basketball game ticket, compliments of the UMass Athletics Department. Sponsored by Brian Analysis Neuro Development Center, LLC and IGS Solar. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
Feb. 10: After 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Central Rock Gym, 165 Russell St., Hadley. Come mix and mingle with the community and test your strength and agility while climbing up the rock walls. Light appetizers and adult beverages will be served. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
• Jan. 27: Business After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Masse’s American Bistro, 1329 Memorial Dr., Chicopee. Sponsored by the Greater Chicopee and South Hadley/Granby chambers of commerce. Network with members from both chambers. Enjoy some delicious appetizers from Masse’s American Bistro. Sponsored by Berkshire Bank. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members pre-registered.
• Feb. 2: Community meeting with mayor and police chief, noon to 1 p.m. All are invited to the community room at the Chicopee Public Library on Front Street to learn about what is going on in the downtown area and express any concerns to Mayor Richard Kos and Police Chief William Jebb.
• Feb. 11: CEO Luncheon with Maura McCaffrey of Health New England, 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. As president and CEO at HNE, McCaffrey leads the premier locally owned health plan serving this region. Health New England, headquartered in downtown Springfield, employs more than 340 people and provides health coverage for more than 225,000 members. Sponsored by Chicopee Savings Bank, First American Insurance Agency Inc., Holyoke Medical Center, and PeoplesBank Cost: $30 for members, $35 for non-members. To reserve tickets, call Lynn Morrissette at (413) 594-2101.
• Feb. 17: February Salute Breakfast & Annual Meeting, 7:15-9 a.m., Castle of Knights, 1599 Memorial Dr. Chicopee. Cost $23 for members, $28 for non-members.
GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
• Feb. 11: Networking by Night, 5-7 p.m., sponsored by Canon Realty. Join area business professionals for networking. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members.
GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376
• Jan. 28: Winner Circle Government Reception, 5-7 p.m., Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Sponsored by the Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce board of directors and corporate leaders. An enjoyable evening where we honor our local and state elected officials. Cost: $23. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.
• Feb. 3: Ask a Chamber Expert: the Art of Networking, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted by Mel’s Restaurant, 490 Pleasant St., Holyoke. Series Sponsors: PeoplesBank, the Republican/MassLive/El Pueblo, and Hadley Printing. Do your eyes glaze over when your boss asks you to attend a networking event? You’re not alone. There’s an art to networking. Jeremy Casey, founder and president of Name Net Worth, will share his expertise at this workshop. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Visit www.holyokechamber.com to sign up.
• Feb. 17: Economic Development Breakfast: Growing Businesses 1×1, 7:30-9 a.m., hosted by Delaney House, Country Club Road, Holyoke. Sponsored by Holyoke Community College. A breakfast focusing on entrepreneurism with keynote speaker and local entrepreneur Delcie Bean, president of Paragus Strategic IT, along with graduates of the SPARK Entrepreneurial Launch Program. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members, which includes a hot breakfast buffet. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.
• Feb. 17: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., sponsored and hosted by Slainte, 80 Jarvis Ave., Holyoke. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Call the Holyoke Chamber at (413) 534-3376 or visit holyokechamber.com to sign up.
GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.explorenorthampton.com
(413) 584-1900
• Feb. 3: February Arrive @ 5, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Union Station, 125A Pleasant St., Northampton, sponsored by: Keiter Builders Inc. and others to be announced. Arrive when you can, stay as long as you can. Cost: $10 for members.
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
• Feb. 1: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 p.m., hosted by Tighe & Bond Inc., 53 Southampton Road, Westfield. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
Feb. 10: Chamber After 5 Connection, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Armbrook Village, 551 North Road, Westfield. To register, call Pam at the chamber office at (413) 568-1618.
SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
• Feb. 3: Springfield Regional Chamber Speed Networking Business@Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Sponsored by United Personnel. Special guest speakers. Networking in a fast-paced, round-robin format. Cost: $20 for members ($25 at the door), $30 for general admission.
• Feb. 10: Springfield Regional Chamber Lunch ‘n’ Learn, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., location to be determined. Sponsored by the Regional Employment Board of Hampden County. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members.
• Feb. 11-March 17: Springfield Regional Chamber Leadership Institute, TD Bank Conference Room, 1441 Main St., Springfield. Sponsored by MassMutual Financial Group and supported by the Irene E. & George A. Davis Foundation. Special guest speakers. The institute is directed by Julie Siciliano, dean of the Western New England University College of Business, and Jack Greeley, executive in residence. Participants will actively explore best practices of leaders; analyze their own leadership, learning, and and problem-solving styles; and experience the synergies that result from high-performing teams. Cost: $885 per participant, which includes a day trip to Beacon Hill and graduation dinner.
WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880
• Feb. 3: Wicked Wednesday, 5:30-7:30 p.m., hosted By Partners Restaurant, 485 Springfield St., Feeding Hills. Wicked Wednesdays are monthly social events hosted by various businesses and restaurants. Cost: free for chamber members, $10 at the door for non-members. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 18: Networking Lunch, noon to 1:30 p.m., hosted by Lattitude in West Springfield. Enjoy a sit-down lunch while networking with fellow chamber members. Each attendee will get a chance to offer a brief sales pitch. Only members or guests of members may attend. The only cost to attend is the cost of lunch. Attendees will order off the menu and pay separately that day. We cannot invoice you for these events. For more information, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].
• Feb. 24: Legislative Breakfast, 7-9 a.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. The Breakfast will feature a panel of various legislatures, including state Sen. James Welch, state Sen. Donald Humason, State Rep. Nicholas Boldyga, state Rep. Michael Finn, Agawam Mayor Richard Cohen, and West Springfield Mayor Will Reichelt. Cost: $25 for members, $30 for non-members. For more information on ticket sales, call the chamber office at (413) 426-3880 or e-mail [email protected].