Chamber Events Throughout the Year

The ACCGS and its affiliates host over 80 events throughout the year. Membership opens the door to a multitude of opportunities for making new contacts and exposure to new ideas and to the region’s foremost leaders.

Interactive Events Calendar A full listing of events are available on our Events Calendar.

Affiliate Events

Each affiliate holds a variety of networking and educational events created specifically with each affiliate membership in mind. Events include legislative breakfasts on local government issues, after hours programs held in each affiliate city or town, economic summit breakfasts, and Spotlight on Business tours.

Breakfast Club

The monthly Breakfast Club pays tribute to individuals, business firms and organizations for major contributions to civic and economic growth and for actions which reflect honor on the region.

Breakfast Club events are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:15 a.m. at varying locations throughout the region. A full listing of events are available on our Events Calendar.

After 5

This monthly event offers business professionals the opportunity to network, build relationships and forge strategic partnerships in a casual setting.

After 5 events are held on the second Wednesday of each month from 5-7 p.m. at varying locations throughout the region. A full listing of events are available on our Events Calendar.

Executive Power Networking

Business professionals attend this useful and informative program to learn positive networking skills in a timely, structured format. EPN is held on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7:45 to 9:45 at Towersquare in downtown Springfield. Reservations must be made in writing and in advance. A full listing of events are available on our Events Calendar.

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Save Time and Money with the Season Passes!

The new season is here for 2008-2009. Every professional in the area knows that the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield's Breakfast Club is the best way to start your day, the After 5 is the best place to end it, and the Executive Power Networking is NOT business as usual!! So, why put off until tomorrow, what you can do today?

Women’s Partnership Luncheon Meetings

This monthly program features presentations focused on enhancing business and networking skills designed specifically for the female professional.

The Women's Partnership Luncheon Meetings are held the third Wednesday of each month at varying locations throughout the region.

Special Events

In addition to our regular schedule of events, ACCGS puts on many special events throughout the year. For a full listing of events, please view our Events Calendar.

Government Reception

This event is a traditional highlight of the ACCGS event schedule and offers the opportunity to meet the region’s leaders from business and government. Legislators on the local, state and federal levels are well-represented at this annual event.

Leadership Institute

This annual series, presented in partnership with Western New England College, prepares its participants to be effective leaders in service to the community and the workplace and provides for tomorrow’s leadership. The seven-week program covers a variety of topics including problem solving, team-based decision making, marketing for not-for-profit organizations and strategic planning. The program is capped with a graduation ceremony and presentation of the Chamber's Community Service Award, which was presented last year to Tom Burton, president and chief executive officer of Hampden Bank.

Business Market Show

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Billed as the largest one-day business to business trade show in New England, this day-long expo features hundreds of companies throughout the region who showcase their products and services. A "first-time exhibitors" section is available to those businesses who have never been in the Business Market Show before and are interested in participating.

Beacon Hill Summit

This comprehensive day-long event is held each year on Beacon Hill and provides business leaders the opportunity to learn, experience and influence government first hand. The trip includes informal conversations with state legislators and topical briefings by State Administration officials.

Outlook

This annual program brings local, state and national news makers together to candidly address legislative issues affecting local, state and national economies.

Small Business of the Year Awards

The ACCGS presents these awards annually to recognize the contributions and achievements of one or more outstanding small businesses.

Super 60 Awards

This annual program recognizes the top 60 fastest-growing, privately-owned businesses in the region which continue to make significant contributions to the strength of the regional economy.

Washington Symposium

Hosted by U.S. Congressman Richard Neal, this biennial trip to the Nation’s Capitol affords members the opportunity to meet with key decision makers.

Woman of the Year Awards

Each year, the Women’s Partnership of the ACCGS honors a female professional who exemplifies the guiding ideals of the Women’s Partnership: personal achievement and service to the community.

Women’s Partnership Business Expo

Specifically geared toward women professionals, this annual expo affords businesses the opportunity to showcase their goods and services to this specific market segment.