Chamber Corners Departments

Chamber Corners: Upcoming Events

AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.amherstarea.com
413-253-0700
• Aug. 15: Chamber After 5, 5-7 p.m., at the Amherst Brewing Co, 10 University Dr., Amherst. Join us for the debut of Live United 365 brew. Help the United Way of Hampshire County and network with chamber members at the same time. Admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members.

CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.chicopeechamber.org
(413) 594-2101
 • July 18: Summer Sizzle, 4:30-7:30 p.m., at the Chicopee Moose Family Center, 244 Fuller Road in Chicopee. This year’s theme is a Mexican Fiesta. More details to come. Sponsored by Freedom Credit Union and United Bank. Cost: $20 for members, $25 for non-members.
 
GREATER EASTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.easthamptonchamber.org
(413) 527-9414
• July 27: The 28th Annual Golf Tournament (sold out), at Southampton Country Club. Check in is at 8 a.m., with a shotgun start at 9. Would you like to donate a raffle prize and/or to the golfer’s gift bag? Contact the chamber with your raffle prizE or gift donation.

GREATER HOLYOKE
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.holycham.com
(413) 534-3376
• Aug. 15: Chamber After Hours, 5-7 p.m. Hosted and sponsored by Hamel’s Creative Catering at the Summit View Banquet and Meeting House, 555 Northampton St., Holyoke. Admission is $10 for members, $15 cash for non-members.
• Aug. 22: Summer Salute Breakfast, 7:30-9 a.m., at the Yankee Pedlar, 1866 Northampton St., Holyoke. Cost is $20 in advance, $25 at the door.

QUABOAG HILLS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.qvcc.biz
(413) 283-2418
 • Aug. 25: Community Celebration 2012, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Join Life’s Memories & More and the Collaborative for Community Health for a day of community celebration. Crafters, artisans, and vendors will be on hand with a bounty of great items to view and purchase. Enjoy musical entertainment. Get a henna tattoo or treat yourself to one of the collaborative services like chair acupuncture, chair massage, or Reiki, and try some delicious food. For more information, contact [email protected] or call (413) 283-4448.

THREE RIVERS
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.threeriverschamber.org
(413) 283-6425
• Aug. 6: Monthly meeting of the Three Rivers Chamber of Commerce, 7-8 p.m. at the chamber offices, 2376 Main St., Three Rivers. This meeting is open to the public.
 
WEST OF THE RIVER
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.ourwrc.com  
(413) 426-3880
 • July 18: Chairman’s Luncheon. WRC’s chairman and executive committee invite members to join them for lunch to discuss WRC activities, network, and discuss how WRC can bring greater value to its members.
• July 19: Economic Development Committee Meeting. This committee meets to address how WRC can enhance the economic development of Agawam and West Springfield. If you would like to join this committee, e-mail [email protected] for more information.
• Aug. 1: Education Committee Meeting. This committee meets to address how WRC will support and promote educational activities within Agawam and West Springfield. If you would like to join this committee, e-mail [email protected] for more information.
• Aug. 1: Wicked Wednesday, West of the River Chamber of Commerce After Five.
• Aug. 20: 9th Annual Golf Tournament at Springfield Country Club. Proceeds will go toward the WRC Educational Fund, which supports the Business Education Grant Program and student scholarships for Agawam and West Springfield Students. To register or for more information, contact the chamber at (413) 426-3880 or at www.ourwrc.com.

GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
www.westfieldbiz.org
(413) 568-1618
• July 18: Board of Directors Meeting, 8-9 a.m. in the President’s Boardroom at Westfield State University.
• August 1: Fund Development Committee Meeting, 8-9 a.m. at Air Compressor Engineering, 17 Meadow St., Westfield.
• August 8: Executive Committee Meeting, 8-9 a.m., at the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Westfield, 8-9 a.m.
 
YOUNG PROFESSIONAL SOCIETY OF GREATER SPRINGFIELD
www.springfieldyps.com  
• July 19: July Third Thursday, Great Lake Escape, 5-8 p.m. at Louie B’s Restaurant, 101 Point Road, Southwick. A sampling of Bud Light Lime will be provided by Williams Distributing. This event, as always, is free for for YPS members and $10 for non-members, and will include food and a cash bar.