Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events
FRANKLIN COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.franklincc.org
(413) 773-5463
• Nov. 18: November Chamber Breakfast with John B. Jurst, 7:30-9 a.m., at Greenfield Country Club, 171 Country Club Road, Greenfield. The speaker will be John Hurst, president of RAM, the Retailers Assoc. of Massachusetts. RAM is a trade association that represents some 3,200 retail stores by advocating for them in this changing retail climate. RAM voices concerns about potential legislation, labor laws and rights, compensation, loss prevention, and other factors related to retailing, whether a megastore or the mom-and-pop shop downtown. What is the future of retailing? This discussion is a timely one just before holiday shopping begins. Cost: $13 for members, $16 for non-members. Register at www.franklincc.org or by calling (413) 773-5463.
• Dec. 16: Annual Holiday Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at Deerfield Academy, 7 Boyden Lane, Deerfield. A bountiful buffet will be presented by the Academy chefs. The program will be sponsored by the Recorder, and tributes will be offered to the recipient of its Citizen of the Year award. A selection committee pores over the many nominations that are received and makes the difficult choice just prior to the event. Awardees are recognized for their volunteer work in their community, as well as many acts of kindness during their lives. There are also gift bags for those attending. Register early at www.franklincc.org or by calling (413) 773-5463.
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
• Nov. 16: Salute Breakfast, 7:15-9 a.m., hosted by Collegian Court restaurant, 89 Park St., Chicopee. Cost: $23 for members, $28 for non-members.
GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
• Dec. 2: Greater Easthampton Chamber of Commerce SnowBall, 6 p.m., hosted by Garden House at Look Park. This holiday celebration begins at 6 p.m. with a cocktail hour, followed by dinner at 7 p.m. served by Myer’s Catering, and the evening ends with dancing to live music by Maxxtone. Cost: $75 per person. Reservation deadline is Nov. 23. For more information or to register, visit www.easthamptonchamber.org or call the Greater Easthampton Chamber at (413) 527-9414.
GREATER HOLYOKE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holyokechamber.com
(413) 534-3376
• Nov. 18: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Homewood Suites. The Greater Holyoke Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors will be collecting lightly worn, professional shoes for Dress for Success and men’s apparel for Suit Up Springfield. A representative from Dress for Success will be on hand to answer any questions. Suit Up Springfield helps provide professional attire to young men in the Greater Springfield area, and allows continued building of professional development and mentorship programs. Plenty of freezable baked sweet breads will be on hand to purchase in time for the holidays. Cost: $10 for members, $15 for non-members and at the door. No invoicing under $20. Call the chamber at (413) 534-3376 if you would like to bring a door prize or if you would like a marketing table for $25. Sign up online at holyokechamber.com.
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
• Nov. 16: 56th annual Meeting and Awards Dinner, 5:30 p.m., at East Mountain Country Club, 1458 East Mountain Road, Westfield. Congratulations to 2016 award winners: Firtion Adams, 2016 Business of the Year; Westfield Technical Academy, 2016 Nonprofit Business of the Year; and George’s Jewelers Inc., 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award. The event sponsor is Staples, and the registration table sponsor is the Gaudreau Group. Cost: $50 for chamber members, $60 for general admission.
SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.myonlinechamber.com
(413) 787-1555
• Nov. 15: Pastries, Politics and Policy, 8-9 a.m., at the TD Bank Conference Center, 1441 Main St., Springfield. The program will be “What’s Driving the Cost of Healthcare,” with Eric Linzer from the Mass. Assoc. of Health Plans. Reservations are $15 for members in advance ($20 at the door), or $25 for general admission in advance ($30 at door). Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
• Nov. 15: Springfield Regional Chamber Speed Networking, 7:15-9 a.m., location to be determined. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
• Nov. 17: Springfield Regional Chamber Government Reception 2016, 5-7 p.m., at the Carriage House, Storrowton Tavern, 1305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. An evening of informal conversation with local and state leaders. Reservations are $50 for members in advance ($60 at door), $75 for general admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
• Nov. 22: City of Springfield Economic Development Presentation, in partnership with the Springfield Regional Chamber, 4 p.m., at CityStage, One Columbus Center, Springfield. The theme is “Springfield — Rising to New Heights.” Complimentary admission. Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
• Nov. 29: Springfield Regional Chamber Speed Networking, 7:15-9 a.m., at the Colony Club, 1500 Main St., Springfield. Cost: $20 for members in advance ($25 at the door), $30 for general admission ($35 at the door). Reservations may be made online at www.springfieldregionalchamber.com.
WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com
(413) 426-3880
• Nov. 15: Coffee with Mayor Reichelt, 8-9:30 a.m., at the West Springfield Public Library Community Room, Park Street, West Springfield. Join us for a cup of coffee and a town update from Mayor Will Reichelt. Questions and answers will immediately follow. For more information, contact the chamber office at (413) 426-3880, or e-mail [email protected].
