Get ready to kick off Q2 of 2024 with some exciting networking events!
Check out these events that are happening throughout the state, broken down by region of the state and week. Jump to the section you’re looking for below:
- Cape Cod + Islands
- Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston
- North Shore
- South Coast
- South Shore
- Western Massachusetts
- Statewide
Cape Cod + Islands
Week of March 30, 2024
CCYP’s 2024 Shape the Cape Summit
Each spring, CCYP convenes hundreds of business and nonprofit leaders, elected officials, local employers, and the Cape’s young workforce and up-and-coming leaders for solutions-oriented discussions on the issues that matter most to our region’s future. Join us for a day filled with innovative people, projects, and partnerships focused on building a vibrant and resilient Cape community and ensuring that our current and next generation of year-rounders can live, work, and thrive in our region. Summit sessions are designed to foster creative idea exchange, surface potential solutions, and identify opportunities for action and collaboration across sectors.
This will be held on Tuesday, April 2nd.
Eastham Chamber Business After Hours at Seamen’s Bank
The Eastham Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Tuesday, April 2nd Business After Hours hosted by Seamen’s Bank.
What better way to create business and customer loyalty than to join your business friends and neighbors at a Members’ Networking and Social.
Come and meet the branch manager, Stephanie Jepsen, and the staff. Catch up with some friends, find out what is happening in Eastham, taste some incredible appetizers, drink some wine, and possibly win some awesome door prizes.
Week of April 14, 2024
Business After Hours with Friends of Our Island Home & Cisco Brewers
Join us at our Business After Hours networking event hosted by Friends of Our Island Home and sponsored by Cisco Brewers, Tuesday, April 16th, 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Cisco Brewers, 5 Bartlett Farm Road.
Meet and network with Nantucket’s business community while learning all about Friends of Our Island Home’s mission under the tent at the iconic Cisco Brewers. It will be a networking night to remember with scrumptious hors d’oeuvres and a 50/50 raffle benefiting Friends of Our Island Home and one lucky winner!
Week of April 21, 2024
2024 Marketing Summit
Cape & Plymouth Business Media will be hosting their 2024 Marketing Summit on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Alden Park in Plymouth.
Business After Hours Networking at Cape Cod Five
Join the Mashpee Chamber, Cape Cod 5’s Mashpee Branch, and Living Independently Forever (LIFE) on 4/24 at 5:30 at the CC5 location for After Hours Networking! Enjoy apps and evening beverages, courtesy of CC5 and hear about what CC5 and LIFE are currently doing with their community. Take this opportunity to network with your Mashpee community, build your community, and have a drink or two!
Business After Hours at the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod
Join Chamber members, guests and the team at the Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod Branch in Dennis on Wednesday, April 24th at 5:30 pm. Refreshments, prizes and great opportunities for networking. No charge for members and guests.
CDP 32nd Annual Meeting
Please join us on Thursday, April 25, 2024, to celebrate our successful community partnerships and impact at the CDP’s Annual Meeting. We will share plans for the year ahead, elect new Board leadership, and recognize recipients of our two annual awards: the Gwen Pelletier Award for Excellence in Community Service and the Norm Edinburg Award for Excellence in Entrepreneurship.
We are delighted to welcome our keynote speaker Massachusetts Secretary of Housing and Livable Communities Edward M. Augustus, the first Housing Secretary in the state in more than 30 years. Secretary Augustus leads the Healey-Driscoll Administration’s pro-housing agenda. During his tenure as Worcester City Manager, Augustus helped create thousands of new housing units at all income levels and is a passionate advocate for addressing our state and our region’s housing affordability crisis.
A thriving community is only possible through partnership and collaboration, and we are grateful for the CDP’s friends and supporters working with us to strengthen the Lower and Outer Cape community.
Central Massachusetts
Week of March 30, 2024
Multi-Chamber Event in Lexington
Mark your calendars, gather your business cards and make your reservation for another great networking event on Wednesday, April 3rd. Indulge in delicious appetizers and drinks!
Join area professionals from 11 area chambers: Arlington, Burlington, Lexington, Malden, Medford, Melrose, Reading/North Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, Waltham, and Winchester.
Business After Hours at the Birdie Bar
The Waltham Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Business After Hours at the Birdie Bar on Friday, April 5th.
Week of April 7, 2024
Business After Hours – Specialty Sandwich Company
Attend the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours at Specialty Sandwich Company on Monday, April 8th at 5:30 pm.
Virtual Lunch and Learn- AI and the Future of Work
Join James Donald, Director at BAM! Films to understand the current state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) followed by a question and answer period on Tuesday, April 9th at 12 pm.
Clinton Area Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours Networking Event at Simple Man Saloon
Business After Hours is an opportunity for you to network with other Chamber members and guests. Meet new contacts, develop new leads, and exchange ideas. Join us and dozens of area professionals for a fun, informal networking event on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm.
Chamber After-Work Networking @ Summershack
We are thrilled to extend to you an exclusive invitation to an evening of networking, food, and drinks at Summershack on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 pm! This event promises an excellent opportunity for businesses and individuals alike to come together, share insights, and foster valuable connections within a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Come prepared to share your experiences, ideas, and aspirations. Whether you’re seeking new business partnerships, looking to expand your circle, or simply interested in mingling with fellow professionals, this event is the ideal platform to do so.
96th Annual Medford Chamber of Commerce Banquet
Celebrate the Medford Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, April 10th at 6 pm.
Lunch, Network, Grow
A gathering of like-minded Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce Members and Guests who want to connect & experience growth together on Thursday, April 11th at 11:30 am.
Business After Hours – B. Sisters Cafe
Head to B. Sisters Cafe on Thursday, April 11th at 5:30 pm.
April Business After Hours
Save the date! April 11th 5:30-7pm at West Concord Liquors and co-hosted with West Concord Pharmacy, Adelita, and Concord Tea Cakes
Chamber Business After Hours Networking event!
Grab a business neighbor, come have fun, mingle, network, and develop in-person relationships with your fellow Concord Business Owners… Looking forward to seeing you there!
Week of April 14, 2024
Networking PM at Temazcal Tequila Cantina
Join us this month for Networking PM Temazcal Tequila Cantina on Thursday, April 18th at 5 pm.
Networking PM Thursday is held the 3rd Thursday of every month at a BACC member restaurant from 5:00 – 7:00 PM. This is a casual networking event, designed to build working relationships and expand our members’ networks.
Light appetizers will be served and a cash bar is available.
Week of April 21, 2024
Multi Chamber Small Business Resource Expo
The Melrose Chamber of Commerce will be a part of a Multi Chamber Small Business Resource Expo on Tuesday, April 23rd.
Business After Hours at Nashoba Park
Network with other professionals at the Business After Hours at Nashoba Park on Wednesday, April 24th at 5 pm.
Business In Bloom Networking Event
Business will be blooming at this networking event with business owners and professionals engaging in conversations to develop meaningful connections while enjoying cocktails, appetizers, and the breathtaking views of flower gardens and lush greenery on Wednesday, April 24th at 5 pm.
W.I.S.E. Annual Event: Women Trailblazers
Join us at our Annual W.I.S.E. Event on Wednesday, April 24th for a panel discussion with several of the area’s most well known and respected Women Trailblazers. This remarkable group of women have paved the way, broken barriers and achieved significant milestones in their respective fields. These women are pioneers, leaders, and visionaries who have demonstrated exceptional courage, resilience, and innovation, inspiring generations to come.
Greater Boston
Week of March 30, 2024
Bellingham Business Expo
The Bellingham Business Association will be hosting the Bellingham Business Expo on Saturday, April 6th at 9 am.
Week of April 7, 2024
Headshots & Handshakes
The Better Business Bureau, Brookline Chamber of Commerce, and Chestnut Hill Realty will be hosting a Headshots & Handshakes event on Wednesday, April 10th at 6 pm EST.
Week of April 14, 2024
Spring After Hours: Ashlar Park
Enjoy a night of networking, cocktails, appetizers, and mingling at one of Quincy’s newest modern apartment communities, Ashlar Park, on Thursday, April 18th at 5 pm! This is a fantastic chance to socialize while informally forming connections, creating new leads, and exchanging ideas with others!
Week of April 21, 2024
Connections at Work (Noon Networking)
Join the Neponset River Regional Chamber of Commerce for their next Connections at Work (Noon Networking) on Tuesday, April 23rd at 12 pm!
Our fun new format will help you expand your network by connecting you with other Chamber members over a delicious lunch.
Bring your business cards and your appetite – We’ll do the rest!
YPG Networking Lunch at Moldova Restaurant
Join the chamber’s young professionals group for our first-ever lunchtime networking event on Thursday, April 25th. Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch prepared by our hosts at Moldova Restaurant while engaging in conversation with fellow young professionals (ages 21-40) from throughout our region.
Networking and registration start at 11:30, lunch served noon to 1 p.m. 100% of the event fee goes to our hosts at Moldova for food, staff, tax, and tip.
North Shore
Week of April 7, 2024
Coffee Talks – Informal Meet Up
Jumpstart your business with the Peabody Area Chamber while enjoying a cup of coffee and camaraderie at this new spin on a popular member offering on Tuesday, April 9th at 8:30 am.
Each month we offer the opportunity for you to connect with other Chamber members in a classic, yet informal, networking-friendly environment. Rehearse your elevator pitch for our “Beat the Buzzer” one-minute challenge and you could be the one to take home the “coffee talk award” for best introduction, including commemorative PACC mug and gift certificates to Capito Coffee and Breaking Grounds Cafe.
When you make the time to build relationships they invariably lead to valuable business partnerships. Plus, if your business ever runs into a problem, you have a network to turn to for assistance.
Not yet a member? Guests are welcome to participate, too.
We know mornings can be tough, and while reservations are not required, they are helpful for planning purposes (and name tags).
Business After Hours
The Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Business After Hours at Opportunity Works on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm.
April Networking Mixer @ Phat Cats Bistro
Join the Amesbury Chamber of Commerce for their April Networking Mixer @ Phat Cats Bistro on Tuesday, April 9th at 5:30 pm.
Week of April 14, 2024
MVCC Networking at Noon Luncheon at BuenoMalo Restaurant!
The MVCC will be hosting their Networking at Noon Luncheon at BuenoMalo Restaurant on Wednesday, April 17th at 12 pm.
After Hours Networking – Larcom Theatre
Join the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce for their After Hours Networking at Larcom Theatre on Wednesday, April 17th at 5 pm.
Business After Hours at The Cut
Join the Greater Cape Ann Chamber of Commerce for their After Hours Networking at The Cut on Wednesday, April 17th at 5 pm.
Week of April 21, 2024
100th Annual Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner
The Salem Chamber of Commerce’s 100th Annual Celebrate Salem Awards Dinner will take place in the beautiful Atrium of the Peabody Essex Museum on the evening of Wednesday, April 24, 2024.
The program of the evening will include the presentation of the “Celebrate Salem Awards” in 7 categories. The process for the nominations and selection of winners is a two phase process. In the first period businesses and people were nominated, after which the Awards Committee selected 6 nominees per category. The second phase of voting, open to both businesses and residents, is taking place currently to select the winners. Voting ends at midnight on March 21st. Click here to vote!
The theme for this year’s dinner is the exhibit, “Our Time on Earth”. Humans are just one species among millions, coexisting in an expansive living network. Immerse yourself in installations envisioned by artists, designers, scientists, technologists and changemakers from across 12 countries. Their cross-cultural and interdisciplinary collaborations open portals to a shared future, in which planet and people flourish together.
Tickets for the event are $150 per person and include a welcoming drink during the networking reception and a delicious sit down dinner. We are looking for sponsors for the event and sponsorship options can be found on the sponsorship form.
South Coast
Week of March 30, 2024
Coffee & Conversation
Rise and shine with us! We know how hectic schedules can get, and sometimes evening events aren’t doable. We have a solution – a morning networking event! Stop by Aspire Health & Nutrition on Wednesday, April 3 at 9:00 a.m. to network, enjoy and light breakfast, and check out the health store. They offer a wide range of supplements, herbs, homeopathic remedies, personal care and more. Their products are carefully curated to help you achieve optimal health and wellness.
This Coffee & Conversation is a perfect way to build new connections, and rekindle the old! We look forward to seeing you there!
Week of April 7, 2024
Broaden Your Business at The Hideaway
Join the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce at The Hideaway on Wednesday, April 10th at 12 pm.
Week of April 21, 2024
Plainridge Park Casino Multi Chamber After Hours
Stay tuned for the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce’s Plainridge Park Casino Multi Chamber After Hours on Monday, April 22nd.
Week of April 28, 2024
Coffee Connections at the Chamber
Join us for Coffee Connections at the Chamber on Tuesday, April 30th at 8 am. Start your day with us and enjoy coffee, light refreshments and networking. As part of our community relations initiatives, we will also be learning about one of our Non-Profits, Be Inspired Together.
South Shore
Week of March 30, 2024
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours
The Pembroke Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Business After Hours on Tuesday, April 2nd at 5 pm.
Women Owned Business Expo
Join the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce for the first-ever WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS EXPO on Saturday, April 6th! Marshfield and the South Shore are home to so many amazing women-owned and female-led businesses – large and small! The WOBE seeks to bring businesses of all types together to feature their products, services, and expertise! Special thanks to our Presenting Event Sponsor – South Shore Home Life & Style.
Being held at RT3 Stages – a state-of-the-art production center located at 125 Enterprise Drive, Marshfield, this event will feature over 50 vendors and is perfect for service-based industries, food and beverage vendors, brick-and-mortar stores, non-profits, and everyone in between!
Tables and larger interactive spaces are available, so sign up today!
Week of April 7, 2024
Beachy Business Meeting
Home Sweet Home Health Services (Home Care and Visiting Nursing Services) and Mark Abatuno with Jack Conway will be Co-hosting April’s Beachy Business Meeting on Monday, April 8th at 412 Nantasket Ave., Hull. Light refreshments and food will be served.
Seas the opportunity to join the Hull Nantasket Chamber Of Commerce for Beachy Business. This is a perfect opportunity to mingle with fellow chamber members Bring some business cards, and be prepared to meet some new faces. Chamber Members please extend the invitation to your employees too.
SSYP Afterhours at Legal Seafoods Derby Street Shops
Come join SSYP for our April Afterhours at Legal Seafoods at Derby Street on Tuesday, April 9th at 5 pm! We are excited for this new venue and hope that you can come and join us for our April After Hours!
Week of April 14, 2024
Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business Expo
Join the Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce for their 2024 Business Expo on Thursday, April 18th.
Week of April 21, 2024
April Coffee Connections
Join the South Shore Chamber for our signature Coffee Connections hosted by South Shore Stars in their new cafeteria at Stars School & Learning Center (163 Libbey Parkway) in Weymouth on Thursday, April 25th at 9 am. Come enjoy the morning with some early networking and conversation.
Coffee Connections is the South Shore Chamber’s informal morning gathering that provides members with the opportunity to grow their network and expand their business connections in a small group setting.
Coffee and light refreshments will be provided.
This event is open to South Shore Chamber members only.
Celebrating Norwell
The Norwell Chamber of Commerce has a long tradition of recognizing the contributions of local citizens and businesses through the Citizen and Business of the Year awards. The Chamber is excited to announce that the 2024 Citizen and Business of the Year awards will take place on Thursday, April 25th at the Cushing Memorial Hall, 673 Main Street in Norwell from 6:30pm-9:00pm.
In addition to honoring our Citizen and Business of the Year, we are expanding the event to recognize the volunteers that make our town an amazing place to live, work and play. There are dozens of At-Large Committees in the Town of Norwell, totaling 161 volunteer positions. Additionally, there are many cultural, charitable, not-for-profit and school related groups that are run by local volunteers and benefit our community greatly. We want Celebrating Norwell to publicize the good work that has been accomplished by our engaged citizens and businesses.
Western Massachusetts
Week of March 30, 2024
2024 Arrive@5: April
Get ready for an exhilarating experience at our April Arrive@5! Join us on Wednesday, April 3rd, from 5-7pm at CitySpace in Easthampton, where art meets the community in Old Town Hall. It’s the perfect opportunity to rekindle connections with old friends and forge exciting new ties within the vibrant local business community in Northampton and Easthampton. Immerse yourself in an evening filled with tasty eats, local drinks, bluegrass tunes, gallery exhibitions, and exciting giveaways. Enjoy art in the galleries by Adell Donaghue and Ken Gagne (“Kindred Spirits in Black & White”), and connect in the Quiet Room, located in the Easthampton City Arts gallery.
Join us at CitySpace in Easthampton for our April ARRIVE@5! We’re excited to partner with The Chamber of Greater Easthampton for this special event.
Thank you to our exclusive sponsor, bankESB.
Week of April 7, 2024
After 5 Connections
Please join us for a great evening event of networking. This month’s After 5 Connections will be held on April 9, 2024 from 5 pm – 7 pm at Westfield On Weekends! This is a great opportunity to meet new business contacts. Chamber members attend for free. The non-member price is $10 to attend. We hope you can join us.
April Luncheon
Attend the Woman in Business Sturbridge April Luncheon on Wednesday, April 10th at 12 pm.
April After 5 – Downtown Amherst Walk About
Attend this event on Wednesday, April 10th at 5 pm.
April’s Fun at Five
FUN AT FIVE!
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10, 5:00-7:00PM
Rapscallion, 3 Arnold Road, Sturbridge
Join us for Networking at Rapscallion Pub!
Rapscallion Pub has an inviting rustic ambience while boasting two full bars and a kitchen. Enjoy Rapscallion’s hand-brewed beer, great company, fresh bites, and the warm and friendly vibes offered by one of Massachusetts’ favorite brewpubs while you mingle and network at April’s Fun at Five!
Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce 2024 Business After Hours
We are excited to partner with the Business Division, Graduate Admissions and Career Center at Elms College for this event on Thursday, April 11th at 5 pm. This is a great chance for Elms College students and alumni to network with local businesses and inquire about internship and employment opportunities! There will be food, students, prizes, alumni, area businesses tabling, beer and wine.
Business After Hours at Saint-Gobain
Business After Hours is an opportunity for you to network with other Chamber members and guests. Meet new contacts, develop new leads, and exchange ideas. Join us and dozens of area professionals for a fun, informal networking event on Thursday, April 11th at 5 pm!
BVCC’s Business After Hours At Whitinsville Golf Club with VBN & FBHN
Head to the BVCC’s Business After Hours At Whitinsville Golf Club with VBN & FBHN on Thursday, April 11th at 5:30 pm!
Week of April 14, 2024
April Business After 5 At Iona’s Kitchen
Attend this event on Wednesday, April 17th at 5 pm.
Networking After Hours with The Reserve at East Longmeadow
Join the East of the River Five Town Chamber of Commerce for their Networking After Hours with The Reserve at East Longmeadow on Thursday, April 18th at 5 pm.
Week of April 21, 2024
40th Anniversary Member Celebration
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce is celebrating 40 years of helping make North Central Massachusetts the best region in the state to live, work, raise a family, or build a business by strengthening communities and improving our quality of life.
Join us at Oak Hill Country Club on Thursday, April 25th for an evening honoring our history and looking to the future!
Week of April 28, 2024
1Berkshire Entrepreneurial Meetup
Join us for this month’s Entrepreneurial Meetup on Tuesday, April 30th at 4:30 pm! Enjoy networking with your colleagues and hear from an entrepreneur, as well as about 1Berkshire’s entrepreneurship support programming.
Free to attend. Registration is required.
Statewide
Week of March 30, 2024
MACCE Annual Meeting 2024 – Leading the Way
The MACCE Annual Meeting is the highlight of the program year for MACCE. The event — held on Friday, April 5th — features quality keynote speakers and relevant panelists, length of service recognition awards and the election of directors and officers for the organization. This year’s event will be held in Salem, MA, with keynote speaker Lt. Governor Kimberley Driscoll (former Mayor of Salem).
Week of April 7, 2024
Embrace Your Voice: The Power of Self-Advocacy to Stand out and Thrive
In this session held on Tuesday, April 9th at 12 pm, participants will uncover a new perspective on how to self-advocate to rise above challenges and stand out. With an emphasis on embracing one’s unique voice, this session will offer practical insights and strategies to step into your power and self-promote with confidence & authenticity, raise your visibility, gain recognition and amplify your area of influence.
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