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Welcome to the Chamber.

Proudly serving Amherst, Hadley, Belchertown, Sunderland, Leverett, Shutesbury, and Pelham.

Building Business.  Building Community.

About Us

The mission of the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is to create, maintain and promote a vital, thriving business climate throughout the Amherst area and to initiate and support the civic, educational, recreational and economic well being of the Amherst Area.

What’s Next? Greater Amherst. Tourism Campaign

Rich gastronomy | Endless outdoor adventures | Iconic arts, culture, and history. What's Next? Greater Amherst. We're ready when you are!

Support Diverse Local Businesses

The Chamber prides itself on celebrating diversity and fostering a culture of equity and inclusion in our workplaces. This listing of area businesses self-identified as woman, LGBTQ+, or minority-owned empowers consumers to support these local businesses.

Meet the Team

Heather Hamel

Director of Engagement & Development

Joan Temkin

Visitors Information Center Coordinator

Heidi Flanders

Board President

Testimonial

"Thank you! The Leverett Village Co-op joining the Chamber has been a wonderful way to attract more shoppers AND led to our being one of the winners of the WRSI advertising contest. So exciting! The post you shared on Facebook got about ten times more views than our regular posts and business increased after your email. Amazing."

- Leverett Village Coop, New Member, May 2020

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