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The Merry Maple Lights the End of 2020

The tradition continues in Amherst! The annual lighting of the Merry Maple will once again brighten up our downtown with a livestream of Santa arriving to flick the switch. In an effort to keep us all healthy and safe, our program is going virtual!

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Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program

Amherst Small Business COVID Recovery Grants Program The town of Amherst has been awarded federal funds through the CARES Act to support local small businesses hardest hit by the COVID-19 pandemic. Valley Community Development Corporation will act as Program Administrator for the application and selection process to award one-time grants up to $10,000 for businesses…

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2020 Virtual Legislative Breakfast

2020 Virtual Legislative Breakfast Thank you to Congressman McGovern, Senators Comerford and Lesser, and Representatives Blais, Carey, and Domb for taking the time to share a bit with members of our community. Their words served as wind in their sails of our members to keep fighting the good fight. Their steadfast commitment to our region…

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A Balancing Act: Working While Parenting

A Balancing Act: Working While Parenting Working from home? Are your children learning from home? Remote work and school has had a tremendous impact on Amherst area workers and families and the weight is disproportionately borne by mothers. In some cases, it is even forcing mothers, in particular, to make the decision of whether or…

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Western Mass Delegation to Speak at Chamber Legislative Breakfast

Western Mass Delegation to Speak at Chamber Legislative Breakfast The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Legislative Breakfast — Virtual Edition An opportunity to hear directly from the leaders that represent the Amherst area in Congress and on Beacon Hill. Our discussion will focus on government response to the COVID-19 public health crisis and economic…

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Pivoting in a Time of Uncertainty

​A Panel Discussion on Creating New Opportunities for Non-Profit Organizations facilitated by Prosper Non-Profit Advisors. Sponsored by PeoplesBank and hosted by the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Announcing the 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament

Announcing the 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament 17th Annual Charity Golf Tournament Socially Distanced Edition   To Support The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) Of Hampshire County and Amherst Area Chamber & Cooley Dickinson Health Care Amherst Regional High School Scholarship Program The Chamber will donate a portion of the proceeds to the Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC)…

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Saving Energy & Money with Eversource

Eversource Energy Efficiency Supervisor Bill Bullock details energy efficiency and savings programs and services for small business owners. Bill is the supervisor responsible for the Eversource small business program in Massachusetts. He has been helping commercial and industrial customers optimize their energy use for more than 25 years.

Thank you to Eversource Energy for sponsoring and making this event possible.

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