The East of the River Five Town Chamber is responding to the COVID-19 global pandemic by hosting a gift certificate center. We are providing a place where individuals can purchase gift certificates from participating restaurants and businesses to help support our local communities. Certificates can be purchased in increments of $25 up to $100, handling […]
Do you want to get paid what you deserve? Want to learn how to maximize your income when looking for that next job? Attend AAUW Work Smart, a FREE, salary negotiation skills workshop co-hosted by the Women’s Fund of Western MA, the Massachusetts Commission on the Status of Women, the Treasurer’s Office of Economic Empowerment, […]
Join us with your favorite snack as Senator Eric Lesser shares an update from Beacon Hill and answers some of your questions on our recovery from COVID-19.
The ERC5 virtual Annual Breakfast Meeting is scheduled for June 24th at The Starting Gate at GreatHorse. Thanks to technology, we will be connecting you via Zoom. Tickets are selling fast, so please if you are interested go online and purchase a ticket to participate. We have a number of surprises along with our Keynote […]
The Annual Breakfast Meeting this year will be held via Zoom. The meeting will be packed with chamber updates and in ERC5 fashion, we will proudly share the good work of our business community. Anthony Cignoli will host this year's event as we welcome Gaming Commissioner Bruce Stebbins as our Keynote Speaker. ERC5.com to register […]
Beyond the Blues - Aging & Depression Understand the difference between the normal blues and clinical depression, including symptoms and treatment. Including coping with the specific challenges of life under COVID-19. During all things COVID, JGS has chosen to bring their Lunch & Learn series virtual since they have been so popular. Our upcoming topic […]
The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts and Berkshire Community College are celebrating 25 years since the Fourth World Conference on Women held in Beijing by the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women. This event became the impetus for the founding of The Women’s Fund of Western Massachusetts (WFWM). On Friday, […]
Thursday, Sept. 24, 2020 We have moved to a virtual event concept. Ticket sales are currently closed. Celebrating the 2020 Class Back in late 2008, BusinessWest conceived a new recognition program. It was called Difference Makers because, well, that’s the best way to describe those who would be honored. No matter what their career or […]
This is the 18th year of the ERC5 Golf Classic, one of the longest running premiere golf tournaments in Western Massachusetts. Please join us and enjoy great food, generous raffles and awards, contests of skill and of course networking and spirited competition. We limit our players, so the day is casual and full of great […]
2020 40 Under Forty Virtual-Hybrid Celebration Wed., Oct. 7 & Thurs., Oct. 8, 2020 The regularly scheduled gathering to honor our 40 Under Forty Class of 2020 had to be post-poned because of the pandemic and ongoing bans on large gatherings. Amid new restrictions imposed by the governor on large gatherings and with a strong […]
In such unprecedented and uncertain times, resilience and coping skills are more essential than ever. Healthy Minds Innovations’ (HMI) upcoming virtual workshop series, the Healthy Minds@Work MasterClass, will address these growing needs by teaching participants to improve their personal and professional relationships, reduce stress, and increase focus and health. Beginning Tuesdays between October 20 and […]
In such unprecedented and uncertain times, resilience and coping skills are more essential than ever. Healthy Minds Innovations’ (HMI) upcoming virtual workshop series, the Healthy Minds@Work MasterClass, will address these growing needs by teaching participants to improve their personal and professional relationships, reduce stress, and increase focus and health. Beginning Tuesdays between October 20 and […]
The Feast in the East, a premiere event to network with like-minded businesses and fabulous foodies! The talk of Massachusetts, this event features thirty top restaurants with their Chefs, premiere local beverage providers and confectioners. Together, they will be competing and showcasing their products to claim the esteemed Top Chef Trophy and for our confectioners […]
Healthcare Heroes 2020 to Honor the Heroes of COVID-19 Since the phrase COVID-19 came into our lexicon, those working in the broad healthcare field have emerged as the true heroes during a pandemic that has changed every facet of life as we know it. And over the past several months, the world has paid tribute […]
BusinessWest's 3rd Annual Women of Impact Awards Thursday, Dec. 10 11:00 a.m.-1:45 p.m. Sheraton Springfield One Monarch Place Hotel BusinessWest has consistently recognized the contributions of women within the business community and has now created the Women of Impact awards to honor women who have the authority and power to move the needle in their […]