The summer may be coming to an end soon, but the networking certainly isn’t slowing down!
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:
- Massachusetts Business Network
- Cape Cod + Islands
- Central Massachusetts
- Greater Boston
- North Shore
- South Coast
- South Shore
- Western Massachusetts
Massachusetts Business Network
Week of August 11, 2024
Preparing Your Business for Extended Leaves
Whether you’re taking a long vacation, planning for a parental leave, or simply wanting to go on your own mini sabbatical, taking extended periods of time off from your business as an entrepreneur isn’t always easy. However, breaks are critical for ensuring a work/life balance and increasing your productivity — and taking time off can be done.
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Wednesday, August 14th — business strategists will teach you how to prep your business so that you can step away from it without worrying about it falling apart.
Cape Cod + Islands
Week of August 4, 2024
August After Hours @ Cape Cod Maritime Museum
Join CCYP and Kevin Wright, executive director of the Chatham Historical Society, for a talk about about the 100-year history of the Atwood Museum.
$5/person. IDs will be checked.
Week of August 11, 2024
CCWA Member Social
The party is ALL for YOU!
As a thank you for being a member of CCWA, we invite you as our guest to an evening of cocktails and appetizers on Tuesday, August 13th.
Cultural Center of Cape Cod Resident Chef, Amy Talhouk, will take us “Around the World” featuring tastes and flavors from USA, France, Italy and the Middle East.
There is no charge for Members, but registration IS required!
Week of August 18, 2024
Business After Hours at the Karribbean Lounge
Join us for our next Business After Hours at The Karibbean Lounge in Hyannis on Tuesday, August 20th 5:30pm-7pm.
Come unwind and connect! Foster meaningful business relationships, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations.
Don’t miss this chance to expand your professional network and enhance your business prospects. We look forward to the opportunity to connect with you!
Central Massachusetts
Week of July 28, 2024
Speed Networking with Waltham and Charles River Chamber of Commerce
Grow your business with speed. Speed networking, that is. Meet like-minded business people, generate leads, and form new relationships at this rapid-fire business-building event. In a structured, efficient, and fast-paced format, you will have the opportunity to speak face-to-face with dozens of other business professionals. Speed networking is great for experienced and nervous networkers alike and we guarantee that you will meet more people than you typically do at a standard networking event. The Waltham Chamber is partnering with us for this Speed Networking on Thursday, August 1st. An opportunity to meet like-minded business people from a larger networking area.
Bring plenty of business cards and your best 1-minute elevator pitch and be prepared to walk away with new contacts that will help grow your business.
Tickets: $20/ members only* Due to capacity limits, please only designate one person per business/organization to attend.
Space is limited and advance registration required. The Scandinavian Living Center will be hosting this event and will be providing light snacks and beverages.
Week of August 4, 2024
Chamber Chat – Sweets & Java
Join us for coffee and conversation on Thursday, August 8th at 10 am!
Week of August 11, 2024
MetroWest YMCA Regional Barbeque & Networking Event
The MetroWest YMCA in association with ABA/Hopkinton Chamber of Commerce/MetroWest Chamber of Commerce/Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a Barbeque and Networking Event on Tuesday, August 13th.
After Hours Networking – Summer Edition
Save the date for our next After Hours Networking – Summer Edition on Tuesday, August 13th at 5 pm. We’ll be enjoying great appetizers and favorite beverages on an outdoor patio.
Business After Hours at Red Tail Golf Club
Join the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce for their Business After Hours on Wednesday, August 14th at 5 pm.
Networking PM at Kings Dining and Entertainment
Join us this month for Networking PM at Kings Dining and Entertainment on Thursday, August 15th at 5 pm!
Week of August 18, 2024
Summer Networking BBQ
Come one…come all to the Chamber’s Annual Summer Networking BBQ on Tuesday, August 20th. The ringmaster, bearded lady, strong man, and the rest of the carnival crew is looking forward to your arrival for this year’s Summer Carnival themed event.
There were 100 attendees at last year’s Summer BBQ and we expect even more fun this year with a lot of interactive games to help you meet other Chamber members.
Highlights include complimentary beer and wine, delicious BBQ, fun carnival games, and chances to win prizes.
Be sure to wear your summer casual wear to keep you cool and/or you’re invited to come dressed in your favorite costume inspired by the carnival theme of this event.
Breakfast Networking at Pignone’s Cafe
Join us for a chamber networking breakfast at Pignone’s Cafe in Stoneham on Wednesday, August 21st. Stop by between 8:00 and 9:30am to catch up with old friends, create new connections, and explore collaboration possibilities.
This is a drop-in event. Registration is required. The $15 fee covers the cost of breakfast.
Week of August 25, 2024
MWCOC Sunset Speed Networking
Join us for an exciting evening of connections and opportunities at our “Sunset Speed Networking” event on August 27th! Starting at 6 PM, this dynamic networking event is designed to help you meet new contacts, exchange ideas, and build valuable business relationships in a fun and efficient way.
Greater Boston
Week of August 4, 2024
Taste of Quincy Food Festival 2024
THE TASTE OF QUINCY is BACK for 2024 on Wednesday, August 7th! For the first time since 2019, we’re thrilled to kick off the summer with a spectacular local food festival, hosted along the beautiful waterfront at the Adams Inn! Experience an incredible array of flavors, from Asian and Indian cuisine to Mediterranean dishes, seafood, and fine dining options, solidifying Quincy as the dining capital of the South Shore!
Savor samplings from the city’s top restaurants while enjoying live music entertainment alongside the Neponset River, accompanied by locally crafted beer, wine, and spirits. Join us for a memorable culinary celebration – it’s a night you won’t want to miss!
Week of August 11, 2024
Boxing and Beers
Our Young Professionals invite you to join us at Title Boxing Club in Norwood on Thursday, August 15th to participate in an introductory boxing class led by a professional instructor! Don’t worry you won’t get hit or hit anyone else. But you will have fun and experience a potentially new fitness activity.
Your reward? Following the class we will head across the street to Castle Island Brewing for a cold beer and some apps.
Networking @ Murray’s Tavern!
Join us for Networking @ Murray’s Tavern on Thursday, August 15th. Enjoy delicious apps, cash bar & raffles.
Week of August 18, 2024
Business After Hours at Legal Sea Food, Braintree
Join us for a summer social after-hours with the Braintree Chamber on Tuesday, August 20th at 4 pm. Network with other chamber members while enjoying complimentary appetizers & a cash bar.
Limited Space – Registration required!
Open to all South Shore & Braintree Chamber Members.
North Shore
Week of July 28, 2024
Coffee Connection at the House of the Seven Gables
Join the Salem Chamber of Commerce for a morning of coffee and networking in the beautiful House of the Seven Gables garden by Salem Harbor on Thursday, August 1st. The 4 centuries old home is most famous from Nathaniel Hawthorne’s literary work of the same name but it is also so much more. Join us to connect with your fellow Chamber members and learn more about this unique historic house and campus.
Networking with a Cause at Salem Waterfront’s Mainstay Social
Join us for our Networking with a Cause After Hours event at the Salem Waterfront Hotel’s newly renamed Mainstay Social (formerly the Regatta Pub) on Thursday, August 1st. Enjoy light fare, a cash bar and great conversation in this beautiful, newly renovated setting. In addition, the hotel staff will offer tours of their newly-renovated rooms.
As part of our Networking with a Cause initiative, we’re honored to be supporting the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Salem. The Boys & Girls club exists to serve our great community, and their passion for their work is driven by their core values that form the foundation for all they do. They strive to enhance youth self esteem and confidence, build usable skills, serve ALL kids, provide a safe and fun environment, and provide quality, well-designed programs for kids.
To support this wonderful cause, we’re asking that all attendees bring gift cards in any denomination to either Target or Amazon.
Bring your colleagues, make new connections and help contribute to an amazing organization!
Week of August 4, 2024
Chamber Summer Outing
Come on down to the beautifully situated Quannapowitt Yacht Club on Thursday, August 8th for a night of socializing and networking while enjoying tasty food and a wonderful view!
Week of August 11, 2024
Coffee Talks at MarketStreet Lynnfield
The Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Coffee Talks at MarketStreet Lynnfield on Tuesday, August 13th.
Business After Hours: Zorvino Vineyards
Attend this fun networking event on Wednesday, August 14th at 5 pm.
Week of August 18, 2024
MVCC Business Networking Mixer at Gametime Lanes & Entertainment
Head to this fun networking event on Monday, August 19th at 5 pm.
2024 GLCC Golf Tournament
Join the Greater Lynn Chamber of Commerce for their 2024 Golf Tournament on Monday, August 19th.
August Mixer: Summer Pig Roast at Cider Hill
The Amesbury Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their August Mixer, a Summer Pig Roast at Cider Hill, on Tuesday, August 20th at 5:30 pm.
South Coast
Week of July 28, 2024
Business After Hours Sponsored by BayCoast Bank
Join us at Fall River Country Club for BayCoast Bank’s Business After Hours on Thursday, August 1st!
Open bar, appetizers and networking. Bring your business cards for a chance to win a door prize!
Week of August 4, 2024
Evening Networking at Dave’s BBQ Bar
Join us for an evening networking at Dave’s BBQ Bar in Middleboro on Tuesday, August 6th!
Coffee & Conversation
Enjoy a great cup of coffee and build new relationships on Tuesday, August 6th. See you there!
Week of August 11, 2024
End of Summer Luau
Join us for a luau at URCC member Joyful Living Center at Sterling Lofts on Wednesday, August 14th. It’s going to be a great time!
Week of August 18, 2024
Business Networking at Coastal1
Join The Tri-Town Chamber of Commerce Business After Hours on August 21st from 5-7pm! This event will be hosted by Coastal1 Credit Union located at 99 Chestnut Street, North Attleboro. Come for an informal social where the business community can get together to exchange ideas and develop new relationships!
Refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there!
South Shore
Week of August 4, 2024
Pembroke Chamber of Commerce: After Hours
Join the Pembroke Chamber of Commerce for their After Hours on Tuesday, August 6th.
Week of August 11, 2024
SSYP Afterhours at Break Rock Brewing
Come join the SSYP’s for our August Afterhours hosted by Break Rock Brewing in Quincy on Wednesday, August 14th. This will be a great opportunity to network with other young professionals and check out their awesome spot on the boardwalk at Marina Bay!
Week of August 18, 2024
71 West Networking Luncheon
Please join us for a networking luncheon on Tuesday, August 20th! We are so grateful to our host, 71 West Atlantic Steakhouse, for having us for our August luncheon.
Western Massachusetts
Week of August 4, 2024
August BBQ
Please join us for our Summer Sizzler August BBQ on Wednesday, August 7th! Our platinum sponsor for this event is Mass Rehab Commission. Please join us at the Sons of Erin outdoor pavillion.
CMS Chamber GOLF CLASSIC 2024
Held on Thursday, August 8th, CMS Chamber’s GOLF CLASSIC is a day of fun and friendly competition on the links at our local 18 hole championship golf course, Heritage Country Club in Charlton. Presented in a scramble format, the event features a continental breakfast, contests and spectacular raffle prizes, a cookout lunch and refreshments on the course, and a reception and dinner after play. We hope you will come and spend a fun day on the links with us this year! Your participation supports the Chamber’s Charities and Scholarship Fund.
August 2024 BAH
Members of the Southern Berkshire Chamber are invited to join us for Business After Hours at NBT Bank’s Sheffield Branch on Thursday, August 8 from 5pm to 7pm.
Week of August 11, 2024
2024 QHCC After 5 – August
Quaboag Hills Chamber of Commerce invites members and non-members to another exciting networking event on Tuesday, August 13th. This After 5 will be taking place at the Steaming Tender Restaurant in Palmer! Registered guests will receive a tour of the restaurant, private event train car, and an exclusive trolley ride over to The Trainmaster’s Inn for another tour and introduction to their nostalgic trolley tours traveling to regional farms and wineries.
Appetizers provided by the Steaming Tender. Cash bar available.
August After 5: River Cruise on the Lady Bea 2024
Networking Event at Just One Moor at The Boathouse with beautiful panoramic views of the Connecticut River on Wednesday, August 14th.
Steamers at Sunset
Attend this Steamers at Sunset event on Wednesday, August 14th.
August – Summer Networking
Slice into Summer Networking Fun! 🍉☀️ Join us for our Summer Networking Event at the Cohasse Country Club!
Enjoy juicy connections, refreshing conversations, and appetizers on the beautiful deck (weather permitting). Mix, mingle, and savor the summer vibes with fellow professionals. Don’t miss out – RSVP today! Date: August 14, Time: 5:30-7:30 pm.
Week of August 25, 2024
August Elevator Lab
Whether you are just coming up with your next big idea, trying to polish your pitch, looking for a community of entrepreneurial peers, or seeking to support others in their own business journey, Elevator Labs are a space to bring your idea, pitch, and potential to life. Elevator Labs are a collaboration of EforAll Berkshire County, 1Berkshire and the Berkshire Innovation Center. This month’s Elevator Lab will be held on Thursday, August 29th.
Elevator Labs are free to attend and are held at BIC Works @MASS MoCA, a hub for programming, showcasing, and innovative convenings.
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