Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce

08/26/2026

There are so many ways to connect with the Amherst Area Chamber in the next few weeks! Don't miss these upcoming events:

✨Reserve your one-on-one small business advising session with Rob DelMastro of the MA Small Business Development Center. Appointments available for Aug. 31 remotely or Sept. 21 in Belchertown!

🥯 The 59th Annual Community Breakfast hosted in partnership with UMass Amherst and the Chamber is on Sept. 1st from 7:30 - 9 AM! Join us as we celebrate the start of the new academic year with our community.

☕ Meet us at Masuda's Cafe on September 9th from 8 - 9 AM for our New Member Coffee Connect. This morning networking series is free for Chamber members and a great way to learn how to make the most of your membership!

🎉 Looking for a fall intern? Sign up for the Amherst Area Internship Fair on Sept. 11th from 1 - 4 PM at UMass Amherst and meet over 1,100 students! Limited spots remaining!

🤝Join us for a Lunch & Learn workshop at UMass Downtown on Sept. 14th from 12 - 1 PM. Led by Jennifer Faulkner of Innovate Culture Lab, you'll leave with 3 essential tips to make your 1:1 interactions with employees more effective for everyone.

You can register for all of these great events through the links in our bio!

08/21/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a wonderful evening of regional networking and panoramic views on the Lady Bea for our August After 5 multi-Chamber event with the South Hadley Granby Chamber Of Commerce and West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield! ⛴

We're grateful to our Amherst Area Presenting Sponsor, Mindful Painting LLC., for making this event possible! Thanks also to our featured nonprofit, Operation Backpack, Cote Entertainment, and the team at Brunelle's Marina & The Lady Bea and The Boathouse South Hadley, Ma. for bringing the perfect summer vibes.

Check out the rest of the photos from the night on our page ⚓
Photo credits slides 3 & 6: Bob Zemba of Simple Truth Imaging
Remaining photo credits: Pink Door Photography

08/19/2026

There are just TWO DAYS LEFT to submit nominations for the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 A+ Awards 🏆 Help us recognize the individuals, businesses, and organizations making an outstanding impact across the Amherst Area.

Nominations close THIS FRIDAY at 5 PM. Submit today at amherstarea.com/awards✨

08/18/2026

08/18/2026

Chamber members: Advertising outreach is beginning for the next edition of our Hampshire County Visitor Guide, produced by the Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council. We expect this guide to publish early next year and to remain in circulation through 2028 — if you're a member of one of the participating Chambers, be sure to get your ad in now! (Bonus: there's no extra charge in 2028 — your ad will run at no additional cost in the second year!)

Keep an eye on your inbox, or reach out to Hampshire County Regional Tourism Council Marketing Director Jack Brown at [email protected] for all the details!

08/14/2026

In June, we gathered at UMass Downtown for an interactive Lunch & Learn session led by our Executive Director, Jacob Robinson, focused on building stronger, more intentional networking skills 🤝 Thank you to everyone who joined us and jumped into the conversation and hands-on practice!

Our next Lunch & Learn: Helping Leaders Lead With Impact will be held on Monday, September 14th and facilitated by Jennifer Faulkner of Innovate Culture Lab, LLC. Leave with three essential tips you can apply immediately to make your 1:1 interactions with employees more effective for everyone.

Special thanks to our Supporting Sponsors, Encharter Insurance and the Amherst Business Improvement District, for making this initiative possible.

08/13/2026

Shout out to the Florence Bank team for joining us at last night’s multi-Chamber August After 5!

Our team had a great time at Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, South Hadley & Granby Chamber of Commerce, and West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield networking event aboard the Lady Bea. The beautiful marina setting and a summer night of connecting with other business professionals made for an amazing multi-chamber evening.

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08/10/2026

We are proud to sponsor the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network Small Business Advising Session series this summer!

Meet with Rob DelMastro, Regional Director of the MA SBDC for a one-hour, one-on-one advising session, no matter what stage of growth your business is in: business planning, financial management, marketing, and more! The session is free, but registration is required.

🗓️ Monday, August 17
📍UMass Downtown
🕐 Register for an hour time-slot between 10 AM - 4 PM
🎟️Free

Learn more and register by visiting greenfieldcoopbank.com/events

08/10/2026

We're proud to have sponsored the 23rd Annual Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Charity Golf Tournament! ⛳

At Summerlin Floors, we believe in giving back to the communities that have supported us over the years. That's why we're honored to have sponsored this incredible community event, which brings businesses and community members together to make a positive impact.

A special thank you to the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce for organizing another great tournament, and to everyone who helped make the event a success.

08/10/2026

📣 Cruise tickets to our Multi-Chamber August After 5: River Cruise on the Lady Bea with South Hadley Granby Chamber Of Commerce and West of the River Chamber-WRC Agawam/West Springfield are now SOLD OUT!

Event-only tickets remain available for $25 and include everything you need to enjoy a fantastic After 5 networking event minus the boat ride. We'll see you on Wednesday! ⚓️🛟