Chamber News
Herrell's Ice Cream Celebrates Grand Opening of Permanent Mill District Location with Ribbon Cutting
July 23, 2026
Herrell's Ice Cream, one of the Valley's most beloved ice cream makers, will celebrate the grand opening of its permanent Mill District location with a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, July 31, hosted by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce in partnership with bankESB and The Mill District.Â
2026 Amherst Area Business Expo To Highlight New & Local Businesses
June 12, 2026
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce will host the 2026 Amherst Area Business Expo on Wednesday, June 24 from 4:30 to 6:30 PM under the event tent at the Inn on Boltwood. Admission is free to this annual event that will bring together local businesses, entrepreneurs, organizations, and community members for an evening celebrating innovation, collaboration, and economic growth throughout the Amherst Area.
ConvenientMD Urgent Care to Host Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
December 9, 2025
ConvenientMD Urgent Care will celebrate the grand opening of its newest clinic in Hadley with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. The ceremony will take place on Tuesday, December 16th from 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM at 424 Russell Street in Hadley.
Amherst Kicks Off the Winter Season with the Annual Lighting of the Merry Maple on December 5th
November 25, 2025
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID), and the Town of Amherst invite the community to gather for one of the region’s most beloved holiday traditions: the Annual Lighting of the Merry Maple. On Friday, December 5, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM, downtown Amherst and the North Common will transform into a winter wonderland filled with music, activities, lights, and festive cheer.
Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Announces 2025 A+ Awards Dinner
October 24, 2025
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the return of the A+ Awards Dinner, created to honor leaders in the Amherst Area who have made a positive impact through their dedication in education, business, and civic engagement. The 2025 A+ Awards Dinner is scheduled for Tuesday, November 18th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the UMass Student Union Ballroom.
Building Up Belchertown 2025 Cohort Announcement & Celebration, October 9 from 3:30-5:30pm at Arcpoint
October 3, 2025
The Town of Belchertown and Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the Building Up Belchertown 2025 Cohort Members and celebration event. Together, we have forged a partnership to support local small businesses through the Building Up Belchertown program. The Building Up Belchertown 2025 Cohort businesses receive one year of Chamber membership at no cost—jointly underwritten by the Town of Belchertown and Amherst Area Chamber—gaining access to valuable resources, networking events, and promotional opportunities.