Update on Economic Development Plan at Breakfast
Dale Johnston, a member of the Comprehensive Plan Advisory Committee (CPAC), will give a progress report at Adelfia’s on Tuesday, March 16, at 7:45 am on the economic development portion of the comprehensive plan.
CPAC and a master plan consultant have worked for approximately two years to develop the draft plan that will be presented to the Planning Board and ultimately to Town Meeting. As a plan in progress, there will be a public hearing in the summer for additional input from members of the community. This will be an excellent opportunity to hear some outcomes of the intensive study that may impact our community and your business in the future.
Beyond Business at Berkshire Hills Music Academy
Join us on Tuesday February 23rd at 5pm!
2010 Annual Meeting, January 26th
Our Annual Meeting will be at the President’s Dinner, January 26th, 2010 at 7pm, the Delaney House, Holyoke, MA.. We will be placing our new bylaws into operation, as we have applied for a tax-exempt identification number from the Department of Treasury. You can go to the About Us page to read through these prior to our meeting. We will also be electing new officers and directors, as you received in the most recent mailing from the departing Chamber President. If you have any questions please feel free to email or call
President’s Dinner January 26, 2010
The annual President’s Dinner will be held on January 26, 2010 at Delaney House in Holyoke. Cocktails at 5:30 pm and Dinner at 6 pm. Invitations will be sent in early January – mark your calendars now for this gala event. Officers for 2010 will be installed.
Taking Care of Business- Brunelle’s Marina 50th Anniversary
We just recently finished the channel 15 filming of the most recent episode of “Taking Care of Business”. You can go to http://www.vimeo.com/channels/shctv15 and see Brunelle’s Marina highlighted in this taping. Past shows about Carey’s Flowers and Chapdelaine’s Furniture are also in the SHCTV15 archives. Justin and Dan do an excellent job of helping to showcase the history and people behind the longevity and success of these local companies. We hope you enjoy this closer look at the history of business in South Hadley and Granby.
2nd Annual Economic Forum, Tuesday November 17th
Join us for breakfast at Mount Holyoke College as we discuss the past, current and future economic conditions we face, as a business community. Our two speakers from last year will be with us again, Professor James Hartley from Mt. Holyoke College and John Gardner, Investment Strategist for FundQuest, BNP Parabis International. More details will follow in the coming days. Save the Date!
Beyond Business at Olde Hadleigh Hearth & Patio, October 20th
Our next Beyond Business will be at Olde Hadleigh Hearth & Patio, October 20, 5 – 7-pm. Come join us for fine refreshments and an opportunity to connect with other businesses and guests. Olde Hadleigh Hearth & Patio will be providing some information on tax benefits of qualified purchases of energy-efficient heating solutions and will have staff available to answer any other questions you have regarding their store’s capabilities. Members are requested to RSVP to the Chamber office by Friday, October 16th. The cost is $5 at the door. See you soon!
Premier Beyond Business, Tuesday, September 22nd
Come join our Premier Members as we hold our networking event at The Sycamores, in South Hadley. Our Guest Speaker will be Ken Williamson from the South Hadley Historical Society, who will be speak on The Sycamores history and renovation. Our Premier Members who will be sponsoring the event are: Berkshire Bank, Chicopee Savings Bank, Easthampton Savings Bank, Florence Savings Bank, Jubinville Insurance Group, Peoples Savings Bank and Private Financial Design. The cost is $5 at the door with refreshments and drinks provided. Please RSVP to our Chamber Office 532-6451, by September 18th.
Beyond Business at Shadowbrook Estates, July 21st, 5pm-7pm
Our next Beyond Business will be at 57 Shadowbrook Estates, Tuesday, July 21st, 5pm-7pm. Our host will be Marcia Petri, of Carlson GMAC. Take this opportunity to view one of the outstanding custom built condos at Shadowbrook. Maybe you, or someone you know, may be interested in living here! Only 4 units left in the last and final phase of Shadowbrook Estates. Good food, drink and door prizes will be part of this popular networking event series. Please let us know if you are attending by calling or emailing the Chamber office before Friday, July 17th. The cost is $5 per person.
Golf Tournament at the Ledges, June 22nd!
Come to Our Annual Golf Tournament, co-sponsored with the South Hadley Lions Club. This is our main scholarship fundraising event and a fun day of golf and good food. We sent out the sign-up sheets a few weeks ago, but if you have any questions about playing or sponsoring, please call or email us for more information.
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