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AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 253-0700; www.amherstarea.com
Nov. 9: “Beyond COVID: Leadership Self-Assess- ment Tools,” 8-11 a.m., hosted by Venture Way Collaborative, 200 Venture Way, Hadley. Cost: $25 for members, $35 for non-members. For more information and to register, visit business.amher- starea.com/events.
Nov. 17: 2022 A+ Awards Dinner, 5-8:30 a.m., hosted By UMass Amherst Student Union Ball- room, 41 Campus Center Way. Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in busi- ness, education, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves: Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutes- bury, and Sunderland. The theme for the 19th annual event is “This Is What’s Next.” Cost: $90 per person, $700 for a table of eight. For more information and to register, visit business.amher- starea.com/events.
EAST OF THE RIVER FIVE TOWN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 575-7230; www.erc5.com
Nov. 1: ERC5 After 5, 5-6:30 p.m., hosted by Del- aney’s Market, 2030 Boston Road, Wilbraham. Invest in your network, get social with the ERC5, reconnect with friends, and make new connec- tions. To register, visit www.erc5.com.
Nov. 9: ERC5 Talkin’ Turkey Table Top 2022, 3-7 p.m., hosted by Twin Hills Country Club, 700 Wolf Swamp Road, Longmeadow. This is an opportunity to learn more about some local businesses. From community-oriented financial, marketing, and security institutions to gift shops, elder-care facilities, and more, this is a one-stop- shop for all types of personal and professional business. Exclusive vendor offers will be avail- able. Admission is free. To register, visit www. erc5.com.
GREATER CHICOPEE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 594-2101; www.chicopeechamber.org
Oct. 29: Chicopee Thriller 5K Road Race & Walk. 10 a.m. registration, 11 a.m. start. Start and fin- ish at Grise Funeral Home, 280 Springfield St., Chicopee. Wear your spookiest costume. Awards for best costume and fastest runners at the after- party at Rumbleseat Bar and Grille. Half of all proceeds go to benefit Lorraine’s Soup Kitchen and Pantry. Presented by N. Riley Construction. Cost: $35, which includes lunch, beverage ticket, and T-shirt. Registration coming soon at chicop- eechamber.org. Sponsorships available now.
GREATER NORTHAMPTON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 584-1900; www.explorenorthampton.com
Nov. 2: Link/Learn series, 4-5 p.m., hosted by Forbes Library, 20 West St., Northampton. Dur- ing this one-hour interactive workshop, we will consider different scenarios of trust in the work- place, identifying key conditions that foster it and the leadership competencies needed to cre- ate a culture of trust and accountability. We will begin at the self-level and expand to leadership in the workplace. Participants will leave with
a complimentary Everything DiSC Workplace Assessment code (valued at $85), which
is a science-backed tool for developing
social and emotional competencies for
all levels of an organization. Sponsored by Florence Bank. Cost: free. To register, visit www.northamptonchamber.com.
Nov. 2: Arrive@5 networking event, 5-7
p.m., hosted by Forbes Library, 20 West
St., Northampton, with additional support from Smith College, Straw Dog Writers Guild, Artifact Cider, State Street Fruit Store, and Friends of Forbes Library. To register, visit www.northamp- tonchamber.com.
GREATER WESTFIELD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 568-1618; www.westfieldbiz.org
Oct. 27: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shak- er Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, West- field. Introduce your business to the group and take advantage of this networking opportunity. Cost: free. To register, visit members.westfieldbiz. org/events.
Nov. 2: Mayor’s Coffee Hour, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Westfield Museum, 360 Elm St., Westfield. Join Mayor Michael McCabe and hear about what’s going on in Westfield and ask questions. Cost: free. To register, visit members.westfieldbiz.org/ events.
Nov. 9: After 5 Connections, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Hampton Inn, 39 Southampton Road, Westfield. Join us for an evening of networking. Bring some business cards to share with the attendees and to enter into the raffle. Cost: free to chamber mem- bers, $5 for non-members. To register, visit mem- bers.westfieldbiz.org/events.
Nov. 16: Annual Meeting, 5-8 p.m., hosted by Tekoa Country Club, 459 Russell Road, West- field. Join us for a cocktail hour, dinner, welcome and annual meeting, and award presentations. Platinum sponsor: Westfield Bank. Cost: $65 for chamber members, $75 for non-members. To register, visit members.westfieldbiz.org/events.
Nov. 17: Morning Brew, 8-9 a.m., hosted by Shak- er Farms Country Club, 866 Shaker Road, West- field. Introduce your business to the group and take advantage of this networking opportunity. Cost: free. To register, visit members.westfieldbiz. org/events.
SPRINGFIELD REGIONAL CHAMBER
(413) 787-1555;
www.springfieldregionalchamber.com
Nov. 10: Super 60, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., hosted by the MassMutual Center, 1277 Main St., Springfield. This annual award luncheon will honor businesses from many communi- ties across the region representing all sectors of the economy, including real estate, transporta- tion, sports, dining and entertainment, insur- ance, energy, healthcare, manufacturing, and more. Keynote speaker Myke Connolly, presi- dent and CEO of Stand Out Truck, will share his story, insights, and business expertise as
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an entrepreneur who began his career as an 18-year-old immigrant dishwasher with a strong ambition and a dream. Cost: $60 for members, $75 for general admission. Reserved tables of eight or 10 available. To register, visit myonline- chamber.chambermaster.com/eventregistration/ register/6186.
WEST OF THE RIVER CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
(413) 426-3880; www.ourwrc.com
Nov. 17: Legislative Luncheon & Tour, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., hosted by Lower Pioneer Valley Edu- cation Collaborative/CTEC, Brush Hill, West Springfield. Join us as the culinary students from CTEC serve lunch while we listen to updates from our local legislators on the happenings on Beacon Hill and then tour the CTEC school and see the trade opportunities it provides students. Cost: $35 for chamber members, $45 for non- members. To register, visit www.ourwrc.com.
Dec. 1: Holiday Networking Spectacular with ERC5 and YPS, 5-7 p.m., hosted by Storrowton Tavern, 13305 Memorial Ave., West Springfield. Join the WRC, ERC5, and YPS for an evening of festive fun and friendly competition. Rock your most fabulous ugly holiday sweater and vote for your favorite chamber cocktail. Cocktail compe- tition sponsored by PeoplesBank. Cost: $20 for members, $30 for non-members. To register, visit www.ourwrc.com.
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