Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce

Annual Dinner at The Chocksett Inn
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | The Chocksett Inn, 59 Laurelwood Road, Sterling, MA, 01564, United States
You are cordially invited to attend
the Wachusett Area
Chamber of Commerce
ANNUAL DINNER
Sponsored by

Tuesday, June 4, 2024
The Chocksett Inn
59 Laurelwood Road, Sterling, MA
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Presentation of Scholarship Awards
Presentation of Community Leadership Award
2024 Recipient – Joseph Sullivan
Recognition of Membership Milestone Anniversaries
Election of Officers & Board / Chamber Business
$55 per person

Economic Forecast Breakfast 2024 - Great Wolf Lodge
2024-04-12 07:30 - 09:30 | Great Wolf Lodge, 150 Great Wolf Drive, Fitchburg, MA, 01420, United States
Join us as we partner with area Chambers for an Economic Forecast Breakfast sponsored by Fidelity Bank.

The event will host high level speakers who will address the economic climate in the Commonwealth.
Panelists:
Yvonne Hao, Secretary of Economic Development, State of Massachusetts
Mark Melnik, Ph.D., Director of Economic and Public Policy Research, UMass Donahue Institute
Joseph Silva, Chief Lending Officer, Fidelity Bank
Friday, April 12, 2024
7:30 am – 9:30 am
Great Wolf Lodge
150 Great Wolf Drive
Fitchburg, MA

Chamber Members: $37
Non-Members: $52

Salute Breakfast - West Boylston Senior Center
2024-04-04 07:30 - 09:00 | West Boylston Senior Center, 120 Prescott Street, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
WACHUSETT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
invites you to attend the 2024
SALUTE BREAKFAST

honoring
James and Patricia Hurley, Holden
Amy Wesson, Princeton
– PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONS OF THE YEAR –
Lt. Daniel Plante
FF Eric Larson
FF Thomas J. McCormack
FF William Nicholson
WEST BOYLSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thursday, April 4, 2024
WEST BOYLSTON SENIOR CENTER
120 Prescott Street | West Boylston, Massachusetts
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Members $25 | Non-Members $30
Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by

Business After Hours - School Yahd
2024-02-20 17:30 - 19:30 | School Yahd, 216 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
Business After Hours
Sponsored by

Tuesday, February, 20, 2024
School Yahd
216 West Boylston Street, West Boylston
5:30 to 7:30 pm
Networking – Appetizers – Cash Bar
Prize Drawing – 50/50 Cash Raffle
Games
Come dressed to play!
$15 Pre-Registered Chamber Members / $20 At the Door
$25 Pre-Registered Non-Members / $30 At the Door

British Landscapes Tour - Information Session - The Manor
2023-06-20 18:00 - 19:00 | The Manor Banquet Facilities, 42 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA, 01520, United States
Join the Wachusett Area Chamber on a
tour of England, Scotland and Wales!
Trip Dates: Sunday, April 14 – Tuesday, April 23, 2024
Trip highlights include: Edinburgh Castle, York, Chester, Llangollen, Wales, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and London.

TRAVEL INFORMATION SESSION
Tuesday, June 20, 2023
6:00 – 7:00 pm
The Manor Banquet Facilities
42 West Boylston Street, West Boylson
Book Now and Save $100 Per Person*:
Double $3699*
Single $4399*
Your trip includes: Group transportation to and from Logan Airport, round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, 13 meals, deluxe bus tours, tour guides, admission to all tours and attractions.
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Day 2: Tour begins in Edinburgh, Scotland.
Day 3: Visit Edinburgh Castle then explore this regal city.
Day 4: Travel south through the Borders Region, stopping in Gretna Green. Optional tour to an alehouse.
Day 5: Explore York at your own pace.
Day 6: Panoramic city tour of Chester, cross over into Wales and discover the picturesque village of Llangollen. Enjoy a traditional afternoon tea.
Day 7: Travel through the English countryside to Statford-upon-Avon, visit the childhood home of William Shakespeare.
Day 8: Tour the university city of Oxford. Choose a traditional punting boat experience or a guided walking tour.
Day 9: Take in the sights of London. Optional tour to the Tower of London or enjoy time to explore on your own.
Day 10: Tour ends.
British Landscapes Trip Details HERE.

Business Development Workshop - Seven Saws Brewing Company
2023-05-17 16:00 - 17:00 | Seven Saws Brewing Co., 112 Industrial Drive, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
“How To Make Your Website Copy Sound More Human”
Presented by Sara Karlstad, owner of Between the Lines Copywriting
Want to learn how to make your website work FOR you? Website Copywriter Sara Karlstad of Between The Lines Copywriting will teach you her easy-to-follow strategies for improving the words on your website so you can attract more clients and customers, earn more money, and feel more confident in your business’s online presence. You’ll learn everything you need to know about the basics of copywriting, what makes a great website, and how you can improve yours to get great results.
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Seven Saws Brewing Company
112 Industrial Drive
Holden, MA

$15 Chamber Members/
$25 Non-Members

Out & About Happy Hour - Mexicali Cantina Grill
2023-05-04 17:30 - 18:30 | Mexicali Cantina Grill, 700 Main Street, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
Join us for Happy Hour at Mexicali Cantina Grill!
Coordinated by the Chamber’s Out & About Committee
Thursday, May 4, 2023
5:30 – 6:30 pm
Mexicali Cantina Grill
700 Main Street
Holden, MA
No registration required. Stop by and say hello! Family and friends welcome.

Holiday Gathering - Tatnuck Country Club
2022-12-05 18:00 - 21:00 | Tatnuck Country Club, 1222 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA, 01602, United States
Monday, December 5, 2022
6:00 – 9:00 PM
TATNUCK COUNTRY CLUB
1222 Pleasant Street, Worcester MA
EVENT SPONSORS
Bartholomew & Company – Bay State Savings Bank
Busy Bee Nursery & Landscape Construction
Miles Funeral Homes
Dinner Buffet – Cash Bar – Music by Rick Zinkus
Gift Swap Theme
“BABY, IT’S COLD OUTSIDE”
Please bring a wrapped gift ($20 limit) to swap. One per person.
Holiday Attire
$50 per person
RSVP by November 30th.

Salute Breakfast - West Boylston Senior Center
2022-11-16 07:30 - 09:00 | West Boylston Senior Center, 120 Prescott Street, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
WACHUSETT AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
invites you to attend the 2022
SALUTE BREAKFAST

honoring
Chris’s Collections, Paxton
Holden Woman’s Club, Holden
Richard Traina, Sterling
– PUBLIC SAFETY PERSON OF THE YEAR –
Officer Holly Doyle: Princeton Police Department

Wednesday, November 16, 2022
WEST BOYLSTON SENIOR CENTER
120 Prescott Street | West Boylston, Massachusetts
7:30 – 9:00 a.m.
Chamber Members $25 | Non-Members $30
Breakfast Buffet
Sponsored by

Business After Hours - The Mill
2022-09-20 17:30 - 19:30 | The Mill 185 Restaurant & Lounge, 185 West Boylston Street, WEST BOYLSTON, MA, 01583, United States
Sponsored by

Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Mill 185 Restaurant & Lounge
185 West Boylston Street, West Boylston
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$15 Pre-Registered Chamber Members / $20 At the Door
$25 Pre-Registered Non-Members / $30 At the Door
Networking – Cash Bar – Door Prizes –
50/50 Raffle

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Chamber Chat - Sweets & Java
2022-08-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Sweets & Java, 1059 Main Street, Holden,, MA, 01520, United States
Join us for coffee and conversation!
Thursday, August 11, 2022
10:00 – 11:00 am
Sweets & Java
1059 Main Street, Holden
FREE

Out & About - Happy Hour at Seven Saws
2022-06-01 17:30 - 19:30 | Seven Saws Brewing Co., 112 Industrial Drive, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
No need to register. We’ll just see you there!

Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament - Sterling National Country Club
2022-05-24 07:00 - 15:00 | Sterling National Country Club, 33 Albright Road, Sterling, MA, 01564
17th Annual Scholarship Scramble
Sponsored by

Tuesday, May 24, 2022
Sterling National Country Club, Sterling
Registration 7:00 am
Shotgun Start 8:00 am
Lunch 1:30 pm
$155 per golfer
Click here to Register and View the Sponsorship Packages!
Proceeds to benefit the Wachusett Area Chamber Scholarship Fund. The Chamber will award up to two $2500 scholarships to graduating seniors this spring. In addition, applicants with exceptional community service may also be considered for the Brian R. Forts Memorial Scholarship, which comes with an additional award.

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony - Sold Squad - RE/MAX Professional Associates - New Date!
2022-05-11 16:00 - 17:00 | Sold Squad – RE/MAX Professional Associates, 694 Main Street, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of
Sold Squad – RE/MAX Professional Associates!
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
4:00 pm
694 Main Street, Holden
Reception to follow.
Free

Holden Candidates Forum - Holden Senior Center
2022-04-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Holden Senior Center, 1130 Main Street, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a Candidates Forum for candidates running for open seats on the Holden Board of Selectmen and the Wachusett Regional School District Committee. The event will take place on Wednesday, April 27 beginning at 7:00 pm at the Holden Senior Center. Former Town Manager Brian Bullock will serve as moderator for the evening.
The four candidates running for the two available seats on the Board of Selectmen are: Incumbent Geraldine A. Herlihy, Steven B. Cooley, Thomas P. Curran and Stephanie R. Mulroy. Questions for the Board of Selectmen candidates may be submitted to info@wachusettareachamber.org. Only questions identified with a name and address will be accepted. Deadline is Friday, April 22, 2022.
The five candidates running for three seats on the Wachusett Regional School District Committee are: Incumbent Maleah FT Gustafson, Jana T. Brennan, Deborah A. Femia, George A. Kaminski, and Elise Meader. Filling a one-year term is Andrew M. Meader. School District Committee candidates will read statements explaining their candidacy for the position. They will debate questions, as time permits.
The event is open to the public. Holden Community Television will broadcast the forum live. The event also will be available on-demand on holdentv.com.

Out & About - 4Ever Golf Simulator & Bar
2022-04-01 18:00 - 19:30 | 4Ever Golf Simulator & Bar, 1676 Main Street, Holden, MA, 01522, United States
Don’t miss this fun opportunity to get some practice swings in before the season takes off!
Wednesday, May 4
4Ever Golf Simulator & Bar
1676 Main Street, Holden
6:00 pm – 7:30 pm
$20 per person to play
$5 per person to watch
Pizza will be served.
Family and friends welcome!
Casual attire & sneakers recommended.
BYO Clubs, rentals available.

Business After Hours - The School Yahd
2022-02-15 17:30 - 19:30 | The School Yahd, 216 West Boylston Street, WEST BOYLSTON, MA, 01583, United States
Sponsored by

Tuesday, February 15, 2022
The School Yahd
216 West Boylston Street, West Boylston
5:30 to 7:30 pm
$15 Pre-Registered Chamber Members / $20 At the Door
$25 Pre-Registered Non-Members / $30 At the Door
Networking – Appetizers – Cash Bar – Door Prizes
50/50 Raffle – And 20,000 Square Feet of Games!
COME DRESSED TO PLAY!

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