Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Hosts Free Small Business Resource Fair on March 11
March 6, 2025
Amherst, MA – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming Small Business Resource Fair on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Inn on Boltwood (30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA), hosted in partnership with State Representative Mindy Domb and the Massachusetts Office of Business Development.
The resource fair is free and open to all to attend. It is generously sponsored by Greenfield Savings Bank, Encharter Insurance, and Magnetworks, whose support makes this event possible.
“The Small Business Resource Fair is an exciting new signature event for the Chamber,” said Jacob Robinson, Executive Director of the Chamber. “It is designed to provide local entrepreneurs and small business owners with invaluable resources, connections, and opportunities for growth.”
Attendees will be able to connect with 15+ organizations dedicated to supporting businesses at all stages, including:
- Massachusetts Office of Business Development
- MassDevelopment
- Valley CDC
- Mass Clean Energy Center
- Common Capital
- Mass Small Business Development Center
- Living Local 413
- FORGE
- MassHire Franklin Hampshire Career Center
- MassHire Rapid Response
- SCORE
- Supplier Diversity Office
- E-for-all
- MA Health Connector for Business
- UMass Office of Career Development
- MassTech Collaborative
- Veterans Business Outreach Center
- MassAbility
State Representative Mindy Domb (D - Amherst) stated, "I am proud to partner with the Chamber and MOBD to host this great event to support the small businesses in our region and bring state resources to their attention."
“The Executive Office of Economic Development and Massachusetts Office of Business Development is proud to partner with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce on this important event aimed at supporting small businesses across the region,” said Massachusetts Office of Business Development Western Massachusetts Regional Director Paul St. Pierre. “Our office is here to partner with entrepreneurs and business owners looking to start, relocate, grow, and succeed in Massachusetts.”
Attendees will have the opportunity to engage with state resources and local organizations that are dedicated to supporting small businesses with finances, technical assistance, mentorship, and more. Startups, growing companies, and established small businesses looking for new opportunities will be able to benefit from this event and take their business to the next level!
All are welcome to attend this free event; however, RSVPs are required. To register, please visit the event page here.