Are you ready to kick off the month of May with some networking events under your belt? We’ve got you covered!
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:
Networking isn’t just about exchanging business cards — it’s about building meaningful connections that can propel your career to new heights. If you feel like your networking skills could use some improvement, you’re not alone!
In this Lunch & Learn — held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 12 pm — networking experts will give helpful tips on how to be successful in expanding your connections and approaching these events with confidence.
Join CCYP for our May Coffee Connect on Thursday, May 2nd from 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. at Barnstable Land Trust!
Start your work day with networking, coffee & tea, breakfast treats, learning about and exploring Barnstable Land Trust, and community connections!
We also invite attendees to join us for an optional short, easy, guided walk behind the office at Pogorelc Sanctuary so please dress accordingly (bring an extra layer and comfortable shoes).
This event is a great way to reconnect and meet new people from all across the Cape!
Thank you to our generous host and community partner, Barnstable Land Trust!
Barnstable Land Trust preserves the natural resources and special places in the Town of Barnstable through conservation, care, education and inspiration.
Please note: space is limited so please register in advance!
Join us at the Sea Crest Beach Hotel on Tuesday, May 14th at 5 pm for cocktails, dinner, and a celebration of the Outstanding Falmouth Citizen of the Year, Troy B.G. Clarkson.
Please join us in celebrating our 2024 Outstanding Citizen of the Year, Troy Clarkson. Dinner is $75 per person (open seating) or $750 for reserved tables of ten. Your advanced registration, including payment, is requested by Friday May 3, 2024. You may reply via the mailed invitation, by telephone to the staff at 508-548-8500, or online. The event is open to the public and seating is limited.
The Eastham Chamber of Commerce invites you to attend the Thursday, May 16th Business After Hours hosted by the Chequessett Club.
There is no better way to create business and customer loyalty than to join your business friends and neighbors at a members’ networking and social in the Chequessett Club’s idyllic Boathouse.
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.
Join CCYP for our May After Hours Connect at the Sagamore Inn in Bourne on Thursday, May 16th!
Enjoy networking, appetizers, cash bar, and local giveaways! This event is a great way to reconnect and make new connections with other Cape Codders!
Thank you to the Sagamore Inn for generously hosting this CCYP After Hours Connect!
Help the Mashpee Chamber of Commerce celebrate two growing local businesses in our community! Cape & Plymouth Business turns 20, while CapeSpace Mashpee celebrates expansion. Join us for networking, apps and drinks on Tuesday, May 21st at 5:30 pm!
Meet and greet your Chamber friends and guests at our networking evening on Wednesday, May 22 at 5 pm. Thank you Rockland Trust Bank for hosting this popular event. Free to members and guests, sign up soon! Drinks and refreshments provided, plus door prizes and more!
Don’t miss out on this great networking event on Wednesday, May 1st at 5:30 pm! Last year we had over 50 people there…you never know what new connection you will make!
Networking isn’t only important for connecting with new opportunities, it can also introduce you to important new connections. These connections might be future clients, industry resources or individuals you’re able to support in some capacity.
Join us for a great night! There will be food prepared by Dulce D Leche to enjoy! Enjoy a cold beer and wine too! (Beverages are available for purchase)
Join the MetroWest Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, May 2nd at 8 am.
Join the Waltham Chamber of Commerce at our Annual Business Meeting on Thursday, May 2nd at 12 pm. We’d like to invite our members to come together as we begin our 107th year.
We are also excited to announce our Keynote speaker: Secretary of Transportation for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Monica G. Tibbits-Nutt.
This will be held on Monday, May 6th.
StonehamBank wants to celebrate you! Stop by the Stoneham Branch on May 8 from 5-7pm for a Small Business Month Multi-Chamber Celebration. Meet up with area professionals for an evening of networking, drinks, food and fun. Complimentary headshots are offered, so give your professional image a refresh! This event is offered at no cost, but registration is required.
Attend this Business After Hours at Seven Saws Brewing Company on Monday, May 13th at 5:30 pm.
Save the Date! Tuesday, May 14th 5:30-7pm at Barrow Bookstore.
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…Look forward to seeing you there!
Join us on Wednesday, May 15th at 12 pm for a delicious lunch and the opportunity to network with other professionals at The Arbors at Dracut, a premier assisted living and memory care facility.
Head to the Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Social on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm.
This event is hosted by the Young Business Professionals (HYPE9). You must be 21-45 years old to attend this event.
Are you ready to spice up your networking game? Then join us for a Taco-rific FIESTA that you won’t want to miss on Wednesday, May 15th at 5:30 pm!
We’ve got a delicious Taco bar waiting for you, so come hungry and don’t worry about being thirsty, because we’ve also got a cash bar to keep the margaritas flowing all night long.
But it’s not just about the food and drinks, it’s about the connections you’ll make! This is the perfect opportunity to expand your network and meet some amazing people.
So what are you waiting for? Sign up today and let’s fiesta like there’s no mañana! ¡Olé!
Join us this month for Networking PM at Row 34 on Thursday, May 16th at 5 pm.
Join the Lexington Chamber of Commerce for our monthly networking event. Bring your business cards and your pool skills.
Drinks and Appetizers will be provided. This will be held on Thursday, May 16th at 5:30 pm.
Get ready to mix business with pleasure at our upcoming Business After Hours event hosted at the vibrant Pinz Entertainment center in Milford on Tuesday, May 21st at 5 pm! This is your chance to network with local professionals and enjoy a thrilling evening filled with games and activities.
Axe Throwing Adventure Awaits! As a special highlight, we’ll dive into the exhilarating world of axe throwing! It’s a unique way to break the ice and engage with others. Please remember, safety is our top priority. All participants, including you, are required to complete an axe throwing waiver form. Make sure to fill it out and bring your email confirmation for check-in. Here’s the link for easy access: Axe Throwing Waiver.
Dress for Success & Safety Don’t forget, closed-toed shoes are a must for participating in axe throwing. Safety first!
An Evening of Networking & Fun! We’ll kick off the night with some networking. It’s a great opportunity to connect with fellow professionals, exchange ideas, and build lasting relationships. Afterward, get ready to let loose and enjoy various games like cornhole, foosball, and many more!
Mark Your Calendar! Don’t miss out on this unique blend of business and entertainment. Bring your business cards, wear your best smile, and get ready for a memorable evening!
Share with Your Friends & Colleagues! Feel free to share this invitation and the axe throwing waiver link with your guests. Let’s make this an event to remember!
See you there!
Join the chamber’s Arts & Culture Committee and BIPOC Networking Group at the Davis Museum at Wellesley College on Wednesday, May 1st at 3 pm to experience an afternoon of growing connections with other professionals of color and those in the arts & culture sphere while exploring the art of Lorraine O’Grady.
“Lorraine O’Grady: Both/And” is the first major career survey of the acclaimed artist’s work.
Over four decades O’Grady has probed issues of race, class, and gender through performance art, collage, photo installation, video, and text.
On May 2 at the Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, the Greater Boston Chamber of Commerce will host the Annual Meeting, celebrating this year’s theme: Strengthening Our Competitive Edge.
The people and businesses of our region are recognized for their collective revolutionary spirit and relentless innovations. When we compete together, we win for our families, communities, workplaces, economy, and future. Our competitiveness is agile, dynamic, and bold. Now, we must fortify our competitive edge, broadening our efforts to ensure that our region remains a place of immense impact where all people and all businesses can Start, Stay, and Succeed.
The Chamber’s Annual Meeting is the most anticipated celebration of commerce in New England, convening more than 1,500 business, civic, and nonprofit leaders from across the Commonwealth. Join us for a dynamic keynote speaker, musical performance, and the induction of the 2024 honorees into the Academy of Distinguished Bostonians. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to network with industry and government leaders, and more importantly, commemorate our collective success at Greater Boston’s largest and most impactful business event!
The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with the City of Cambridge, is proud to celebrate Small Business Month on Thursday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm. Join us and our host East Cambridge Savings Bank for an evening of networking, small business awards, special raffles, delicious food, and drinks – don’t forget your business cards!
This promises to be a fun event for Chamber members and Cambridge’s small business community.
Please join the Metro South Chamber of Commerce for a Business After Hours networking event at Montilio’s Bakery new Wood Fired Pizza Oven location on Thursday, May 2nd from 5:00 – 7:00PM. It feels like spring has finally sprung so don’t miss this great business-building opportunity. Featuring Montilio’s Wood Fired Pizza and live music – enjoy delicious food and beverages while connecting with potential customers, existing chamber members and friends in the Metro South community. Tickets to this event are complimentary, but please RSVP in advance. This event is sponsored by South Shore Bank.
The Braintree Chamber of Commerce proudly hosts the Annual Mayor’s Breakfast featuring Mayor Erin Joyce on Tuesday, May 14th at 8:30 am!
The Neponset River Regional Chamber and TAB invite you to join us for an engaging Zoom workshop on Tuesday, May 14th at 12 pm that will empower you to navigate your time management challenges with ease and flow and thrive in your professional and personal journey. In addition to networking with fellow chamber members, you will learn a simple, yet powerful, framework for managing time that you can start applying immediately.
This webinar, led by Flavia Guerreiro of TAB Boston West, is specifically created for business owners, entrepreneurs and professionals seeking to become more efficient with their time so they spend more time doing what they love and delivering impactful work.
AMA Boston and Mass Professional Networking would like to invite you to our May Boston Business Networking & Social Event at Rosebar Restaurant in Boston, MA from 6:00pm – 8:00pm on May 21st, 2024.
All professionals are welcome whether you are simply working on building your network, looking for business leads, looking for a new job or just like to meet people.
So come and bring your friends, a smile, and lots of business cards and make some great connections. Even if this is your first networking event, your hosts will make sure you make some great connections and feel very welcome. The goal is to build a great referral network for you for your success.
Join us for hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and networking to celebrate National Small Business Month on Tuesday, May 21st at 5:30 pm!
Enjoy a night on the water full of networking, cocktails, appetizers, and mingling at the beautiful Squantum Yacht Club on Thursday, May 30th at 5 pm! This is a fantastic chance to socialize while informally forming connections, creating new leads, and exchanging ideas with others!
Please join us for a monthly informal breakfast gathering for the purpose of bringing together anyone who is interested in meeting up and chatting about local topics of interest on Thursday, May 2nd.
We will be meeting at one of our Chamber members – Brothers Deli Restaurant on Main Street in Wakefield. This is a “BYOB” format. For some that acronym has a very specific meaning, but for our purpose it simply means “Buy Your Own Breakfast”.
Plan on stopping by to say hello, have a coffee, something to eat and reacquaint yourself with fellow Chamber members. We will be there from 8:00am until 9:30am. Come and go whenever your time schedule dictates.
Join WBL at the third annual PGA Reach New England Women’s Networking Summit on Monday, May 6th at 10 am.
Join us for our annual Greater Cape Ann Spring Tourism Mixer, as we gather at the spectacular Hammond Castle Museum in Gloucester to celebrate the 2024 season on Tuesday, May 14th at 5 pm. It’s time to again mingle with your tourism community colleagues and share updates on plans for this coming spring, summer, fall, and winter.
We will review the 2024 calendar and cross-promotional opportunities, discuss “soft season” plans, and cover other topics important to the future of tourism on greater Cape Ann. Be sure to bring promotional materials to share.
Attend this networking event with the Greater Haverhill Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday, May 15th at 5 pm.
Does your business imagery have a consistent look and feel? Do you have a content library ready to go? Katie Ring is a photographer and content creator with in-house marketing experience. She will guide you through how you can create and implement brand guidelines so that you, team members, and hired creators will make visual content that consistently represents your business. This will be held on Wednesday, May 15th at 12 pm.
Join the Greater Beverly Chamber of Commerce for their Brewing Business on Tuesday, May 21st at 9 am.
Attend this networking event with the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday, May 21st at 5 pm.
Join the Chamber at one of the North Shore’s most popular meet-up locations for an evening of networking, light fare, and a cash bar on Thursday, May 23rd at 5 pm.
We encourage members of all Chamber initiatives to attend this event! Whether you’re a seasoned professional, budding entrepreneur, or passionate industry enthusiast, this evening is tailored for you. Join us to expand your network, share insights and discover new opportunities.
All are welcome – BBA Members and Visitors to this open format networking night featuring food from Fiesta Mexican Restaurant and beverage service on Thursday, May 2nd at 5:30 pm.
The One SouthCoast Women’s Forum is the ideal setting for leading business professionals and aspiring women in business to connect, learn and be inspired by other women! This unique event — held on Tuesday, May 7th at 11:30 am — celebrates the accomplishments of women while motivating other women to follow their example.
We choose Keynote Speakers who are examples of women who have bravely pushed for initiative, entered new markets and advocate for forward thinking industries.
This year, we will have the pleasure of hearing from Former Lieutenant Governor, Karyn Polito!
Join us on Tuesday, May 7th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for a Business After Hours at Talisa’s on Main, 65 Main Street in Taunton. Stop by for drinks and networking!
Business After Hours is an evening of fun, food, and fellowship among Chamber members and their guests, with a chance to network, make new friends, and meet potential customers.
Join us at Back Nine Pub at Heritage Hill Golf Course on Monday, May 13th at 12 pm for Broadening Your Business Networking Lunch. Of COURSE we will have a lunch that is on PAR!
Join us for our May Business After Hours at the newly renovated Sonesta Select on Thursday, May 16th at 5 pm. Join us for an informal social where business people get together, exchange ideas and develop new relationships. There will be food and drink and plenty of relationship building.
Join us as we network and visit the beautiful facility that they utilize to support local families all year on Tuesday, May 21st at 5 pm!
We invite you to attend the Taunton Area Chamber’s 107th Annual Meeting on Wednesday, May 22nd at The District Center for the Arts in Taunton. Registration and networking begins at 5:00pm, along with a New Member Showcase. The program will commence at 6:00pm and will include the presentation of the Annual Business Awards, an Educator of the Year award and recognition of the recipients of the Charles E. Volkmann Future Leaders Scholarship. We are excited to announce that Chef Charles Hermann from Aire Restaurant will be catering! Entertainment by KS Dance Studio. This event will likely sell out! Please register below by May 13th.
We are pleased to announce that this year’s honorees are:
Award Recipients:
Small Business: Dermody Cleaners, Inc.
Large Business: Bristol Community College
Community Impact: Taunton Diversity Network
Diverse Business of Distinction: 2Plus2 Tutoring
Educator of the Year:
Sarah Gibson, Taunton High School
Volkmann Future Leaders Scholars:
Condoleezza Dwuye and Bridget MacDougall – Taunton High School
A great opportunity to socialize and network after hours on Thursday, May 9th from 4:00 – 6:00 PM at The Fermentary in Hanover!
Eat, Drink, Bowl & Play while building relations to form a stronger community! Join us for a night of Meet & Greet and get to know your fellow business owners in Kingston on Thursday, May 9th at 5 pm!
The Pembroke Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their After Hours on Tuesday, May 14th at 4 pm.
The South Shore Young Professionals and Pinehills Golf Club team up again for our annual event at this world class golf course on Wednesday, May 15th! Each attendee will enjoy 18 holes of golf with cart access, a grilled lunch provided on course, opportunities to participate in a raffle full of items donated by local businesses, and a dinner and awards reception after the round.
Your participation in the Annual Golf Tournament directly supports the Foundation Grant and enables us to continue to work towards our mission to empower young professionals and businesses on the South Shore. Thanks to the support of businesses and individuals like yours, in 2023 we awarded our annual Foundation Grant to Jesse Stiglich Music School, a locally owned small business providing an inclusive environment for students to receive high quality music lessons around the South Shore. JSMS is using the proceeds from the Foundation Grant to increase their offerings, hiring additional staff from our region in the process.
The Hanover Chamber Second Annual Business Award Dinner will be held on Wednesday, May 15th from 6:30 – 9:30PM at Laura’s Center for the Arts at Emilson South Shore YMCA.
Please join the Marshfield Chamber of Commerce for a day of golf at the Green Harbor Golf Club on Friday, May 17th!
Join us for an immersive and inspiring “Create Your Own Vision Board” event with Melisssa Kowal, owner of Beeble Art Center where you’ll embark on a journey of self-discovery, goal setting, and manifestation.
At our “Create Your Own Vision Board” event — held on Friday, May 31st at 5:30 pm — you’ll tap into the power of visualization and creative expression to craft a visual representation of your aspirations, goals, and dreams. Guided by experienced facilitator Melissa Kowal of Beeble Art LLC, you’ll create an aesthetically pleasing goal board for your future.
Join us for Networking at OSV’s Ox & Yoke Mercantile and Café!
Come see the newly renovated Ox & Yoke Mercantile and Café at Old Sturbridge Village. Enjoy delicious sweet and savory offerings including the Village’s famous signature cookies.
Get a peek behind the scenes at OSV and learn about what the Village has planned for the year ahead including special Christmas by Candlelight offerings and new membership perks. In addition, there will be games, raffles, prizes, and networking. It will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 5 pm.
Join us at Progression Brewing in Northampton for our May Arrive@5! It will be held on Wednesday, May 1st at 5 pm.
New to or nervous about networking? Join us from 4-5pm for our Warm Welcome, where a group of Chamber Ambassadors will help you ease into the idea before the Arrive@5 begins! Just choose Arrive@5 PLUS Warm Welcome when registering!
Join us for a Cinco de Mayo Celebration and a fun filled evening of networking! Great food and great fun at ARRHA Credit Union on Thursday, May 2nd at 5 pm.
Join us for our next Knowledge and Network combining a topic of discussion with relationship building on Wednesday, May 8th at 4:30 pm! Enjoy complimentary appetizers from Vegan Pizza Land!
The Auburn Chamber Community Expo — held on Wednesday, May 8th — is a great opportunity to meet customers, prospects, and other Chamber members in a fun and casual environment. The showcase is free and open to the public to encourage maximum community participation.
Attend Woman in Business Sturbridge’s May Networking Event on Wednesday, May 8th.
The Blackstone Valley Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Annual Golf Tournament on Monday, May 13th.
Please join us for a great evening event of networking. This month’s After 5 Connections will be held on May 14, 2024 from 5 pm – 7 pm at Pioneer Valley Fiberglass Pools & Spas. 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.
Join us for our Business After Hours Annual Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, May 15th at 4 pm!
Following the awards light apps will be provided with a cash bar available throughout the event.
Head to this event on Wednesday, May 15th at 5 pm.
The North Central Massachusetts Chamber of Commerce will be hosting their Business After Hours on Thursday, May 16th at 5 pm.
Please join us in honoring our 2024 Community Award Recipients for their contributions to the vibrancy of our region, welcoming new board members and recognizing the contributions of our outgoing board members at our 2024 Annual Meeting on Thursday, May 16 at Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Dr., Fitchburg, MA.
Join us for a day of networking, golf & fun at the Chicopee Country Club for our Annual Chamber Golf Tournament on Friday, May 17th! This year, foursomes include breakfast sandwiches, lunch, and a light buffet at the conclusion of the tournament.
Join us as we come together to release the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0 – Five Year Benchmark report on Thursday, May 30th at 9 am. We will be sharing updates, stories, emergent opportunities, and a vision for our collective ongoing work to achieve the goals set forth by the Berkshire Blueprint 2.0.
This event is free and open to the public, but registration is required.
When we use our strengths, we get to be the best version of ourselves. Participants will discover their own character strengths and in this interactive workshop — held on Wednesday, May 22nd at 12 pm — we’ll talk about the strengths philosophy, gain appreciation for our character strengths, and start intentionally using them to reach work or family goals, improve relationships, and enhance well-being; in short, Flourish.
If you would like to submit future events for our upcoming monthly event blogs, please fill out our contact form.