Chamber News
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.
Calling All Nominations for the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual A+ Awards
August 1, 2025
Nominations for the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce’s 2025 A+ Awards are open! Each year, the Amherst Area Chamber bestows A+ Awards to individuals and organizations that enrich the life of the community through their work in education, business, and civic engagement across the area that the Chamber serves (Amherst, Belchertown, Hadley, Leverett, Pelham, Shutesbury, and Sunderland) and the valley as a whole.
21st Year of Scholarship Awards from Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and Cooley Dickinson Hospital Partnership
July 9, 2025
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Cooley Dickinson Hospital, is proud to announce the celebration of the 21st year of their joint scholarship program. This long-standing collaboration highlights their commitment to supporting the academic and career ambitions of local high school students.
Masuda’s Cafe to Host Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
June 13, 2025
Masuda’s Cafe, a brand new culinary destination in downtown Amherst, will celebrate its grand opening with a ribbon cutting ceremony, hosted in partnership with the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce and the Amherst Business Improvement District (BID). The ceremony will take place on Friday, June 20th from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at 17 Kellogg Ave in Amherst.
Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce to Host New & Notable Business Expo on June 5
May 30, 2025
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the upcoming New & Notable Business Expo on Thursday, June 5, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Inn on Boltwood (30 Boltwood Avenue, Amherst, MA).