Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce

Out & About - Lunchtime Walk & Talk
2025-10-24 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | Trout Brook Recreation, Manning Street, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
RECHARGE DURING YOUR LUNCH BREAK!
Join us for a fun Walk & Talk through Holden’s Trout Brook recreation area!
Friday, October 24, 2025
12:00n
Trout Brook Recreation
Manning Street, Holden
Family, friends and dogs welcome!

Discover Canadian Rockies Tour Information Session - The Manor
2025-09-16 18:00 - 19:00 | The Manor Banquet Facilities, 42 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA, 01520, United States
Join us on a once in a lifetime tour of the Canadian Rockies!
Trip Information Session
Tuesday, September 16
6:00 – 7:00 pm
The Manor Banquet Facilities
42 West Boylston Street
West Boylston, MA
Discover Canadian Rockies Tour – with Train Travel
Wednesday, August 26 – Tuesday, September 2, 2026

Trip highlights include: Grouse Mountain, Stanley Park, Rocky Mountaineer, Lake Louise, Banff, Icefields Parkway, Athabasca Glacier and Peyto Lake.
Book Now and Save $50 Per Person*:
Double $7,999*
Single $9,599*

Your trip includes: Group transportation to and from Logan Airport, round trip airfare, hotel accommodations, 13 meals, deluxe bus tours, Rocky Mountaineer RailTours, tour guides, admission to all tours and attractions.

To learn more click HERE.

Holden Days 2025
2025-08-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Holden’s Main Street, Holden, MA, 01520, United States
Saturday, August 23, 2025
9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Holden’s Main Street
Click here for a PDF of the Holden Days Flyer
Event Sponsor

The Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present Holden Days, a town-wide celebration that is taking place Saturday, August 23 from 9:00am to 3:00pm. Now in its 44th year, this annual event promises great food, fun and entertainment for the entire family!
A sampling of this year’s activities includes free Main Stage musical performances by Decades by DeZyne and The Moore Brothers, fun activities and demonstrations in the Kids Court, a Main Street parade, an auto showcase, Farmers Market, and bandstand performances by Check it Twice. In addition, visitors can stroll through the Marketplace that promotes area businesses and non-profits, visit the Art Lot and Craft Corner which spotlights local artisans and crafters, and enjoy breakfast and lunch at the Food Court.
There’s something for everyone! You won’t want to miss it.

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Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Shake Up Wellness Cafe
2025-06-24 16:00 - 17:00 | Shake Up Wellness Cafe, 179 West Boylston Street, WEST BOYLSTON, MA, 01583, United States
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of
Shake Up Wellness Cafe!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Tuesday, June 24, 2025
Shake Up Wellness Cafe
181 West Boylston Street, West Boylston
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Free!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy
2025-06-18 16:00 - 17:00 | Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy, 26 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, MA, 01583, United States
Join us in celebrating the anniversary of
Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Wednesday, June 18, 2025
Iron Strong Muay Thai Academy
26 West Boylston Street, West Boylston
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Free!

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - CharCUTErie Woo
2025-06-05 16:00 - 17:00 | CharCUTErie Woo, 679 Pleasant Street, Paxton, MA, 01612, United States
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of CharCUTErie Woo!
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
Thursday, June 5, 2025
CharCUTErie Woo
679 Pleasant Street, Paxton
4:00 – 5:00 pm
Refreshments will be served.
Free!

Annual Dinner
2025-06-03 18:00 - 20:30 | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple Street, Boylston, MA, 01505, United States
You are cordially invited to attend
the Wachusett Area
Chamber of Commerce
ANNUAL DINNER
Sponsored by

Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
284 E. Temple Street, Boylston, MA
6:00 – 8:30 pm
Presentation of Scholarship Awards
Recognition of Membership Milestone Anniversaries
Election of Officers & Board / Chamber Business
$55 per person

Scholarship Scramble Golf Tournament - Cyprian Keyes Golf Club
2025-05-19 08:00 - 17:00 | Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, 284 East Temple Street, Boylston, MA, 01505, United States
Join us at Cyprian Keyes Golf Club in Boylston on Monday, May 19, 2025 for a special 18-hole golf tournament to support the Wachusett Area Chamber of Commerce Scholarship Fund. The fee for the tournament includes: greens fees, golf cart, continental breakfast, and buffet lunch. There will be prize drawings, a silent auction and special contests throughout the day. Don’t miss this fun event!
Scholarship Scramble
Monday, May 19, 2025
Cyprian Keyes Golf Club, Boylston

Event Sponsor:

Individual Golfer: $160
Sponsorship Packages Available
For Details CLICK HERE.
Schedule
8:00 am Registration
9:00 am Shotgun Start
2:00 pm Buffet Lunch

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony - Stretch Zone
2025-05-15 16:00 - 17:00 | Stretch Zone, 342 West Boylston Street, West Boylston, 01583, United States
Join us in celebrating the Grand Opening of
Stretch Zone West Boylston!

Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Thursday, May 15, 2025
342A West Boylston Street
West Boylston, MA
4:00pm
Free

Holden Candidates Forum - Holden Senior Center
2025-05-08 18:30 - 20:00 | 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. Former Town Manager Brian Bullock will serve as moderator for the evening.
Thursday, May 8, 2025
6:30 – 8:00 pm
Holden Senior Center
1130 Main Street, Holden
The four candidates running for two available seats on the Board of Selectmen are: Incumbent Stephanie Mulroy, Christopher Faulkner, Eric Latham and William Holmes. 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, May 2, 2025.
The five candidates running for three seats on the Wachusett Regional School District Committee are Incumbents George Kaminski, Maleah FT Gustafson and Jana Brennan, along with William Fisher and Lindsey Lukason. School District Committee candidates will read statements explaining their candidacy for the position and answer questions as time allows.
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.

Affiliate Business After Hours - Sparetime Recreation
2025-04-24 17:30 - 19:30 | Sparetime Recreation, 117 Church Street, Whitinsville, MA, 01588, United States
Join us for this fun and active Business After Hours with our Affiliate Partners!
Thursday, April 24, 2025
5:30 – 7:30 pm
Sparetime Recreation
117 Church Street, Whitinsville
$20 Chamber Member
$40 Future Member

Salute Breakfast - West Boylston Senior Center
2025-04-03 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 2025
SALUTE BREAKFAST

honoring
Daniel Marinone, Jefferson
Julie McDonald, Paxton
Glenn Sullivan, Paxton
– PUBLIC SAFETY PERSON OF THE YEAR –
Chief David Hurlbut
STERLING FIRE DEPARTMENT
Thursday, April 3, 2025
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

Annual Dinner at The Chocksett Inn
2024-06-04 18:00 - 20:30 | 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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