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Calling All Nominations for the Annual A+ Awards
Calling All Nominations for the Annual A+ Awards Press Release August 19, 2024 Amherst, MA — Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in education, business, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown,…
Read More20th Year of Scholarship Awards from Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and Cooley Dickinson Hospital Partnership
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, is proud to announce the celebration of the 20th year of their joint scholarship program. This long standing collaboration highlights their commitment to supporting the academic and career ambitions of local high school students.
Read MoreFrom SheCession to SheCovery: Creating Our Own Path
From SheCession to SheCovery: Creating Our Own Path Launching Women Luncheon Series Returns! We will kick-off with a panel of powerful female leaders sharing their unique views on the SheCession during COVID and what it will take for us to work toward a SheCovery, while taking stock of our own self-care. Our Speakers Joanna Ballantine,…
Read More2020 Virtual Legislative Breakfast
2020 Virtual Legislative Breakfast Thank you to Congressman McGovern, Senators Comerford and Lesser, and Representatives Blais, Carey, and Domb for taking the time to share a bit with members of our community. Their words served as wind in their sails of our members to keep fighting the good fight. Their steadfast commitment to our region…
Read MoreA Balancing Act: Working While Parenting
A Balancing Act: Working While Parenting Working from home? Are your children learning from home? Remote work and school has had a tremendous impact on Amherst area workers and families and the weight is disproportionately borne by mothers. In some cases, it is even forcing mothers, in particular, to make the decision of whether or…
Read MoreWestern Mass Delegation to Speak at Chamber Legislative Breakfast
Western Mass Delegation to Speak at Chamber Legislative Breakfast The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast — Virtual Edition An opportunity to hear directly from the leaders that represent the Amherst area in Congress and on Beacon Hill. Our discussion will focus on government response to the COVID-19 public health crisis and economic…
Read MorePivoting in a Time of Uncertainty
​A Panel Discussion on Creating New Opportunities for Non-Profit Organizations facilitated by Prosper Non-Profit Advisors. Sponsored by PeoplesBank and hosted by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.
Read MoreAnnouncing the 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament
Announcing the 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Socially Distanced Edition  To Support The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Of Hampshire County and Amherst Area Chamber & Cooley Dickinson Health Care Amherst Regional High School Scholarship Program The Chamber will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)…
Read MoreSaving Energy & Money with Eversource
Eversource Energy Efficiency Supervisor Bill Bullock details energy efficiency and savings programs and services for small business owners. Bill is the supervisor responsible for the Eversource small business program in Massachusetts. He has been helping commercial and industrial customers optimize their energy use for more than 25 years.
Thank you to Eversource Energy for sponsoring and making this event possible.
Read MoreNew Changes to PPP Forgiveness
Local experts Brandon O’Donnell of Boisselle, Morton & Wolkowicz, LLP and Bill Fontes Senior Vice President of bankESB present on changes to the SBA’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
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