Networking

The Berkshire Chamber of Commerce provides a wide array of networking opportunities for you and your business.

Each month, the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce hosts Chamber Nite, the Chamber's popular business-after-hours events, designed to encourage networking among members of the Chamber in an informal social atmosphere and to increase awareness of the products and services of the hosting Chamber member company and our other members in attendance.

Good News Business Salute breakfast events are held in February, April, June, August and October, in an effort to showcase "good news" in the Berkshires and to create a positive environment for business while promoting quality jobs and celebrating the spirit of success. Good News Business Salutes recognize of up to six companies or organizations as well as an outstanding group or individual who is providing community service in the Berkshires. This highly popular networking event is attended by anywhere from 350-500 members of the local business community.

As a way to promote, strengthen and support the small and micro business community in the Berkshires, the Chamber presents educational forums throughout the year, which provide skill-building programs for the small and micro businesses to ensure they are well informed on issues affecting their businesses. Each fall, the Chamber's Business-to-Business Showcase, seeks to highlight small and micro businesses in and around the county.

For the young professionals in your workplace, the Chamber also boosts the Berkshire Young Professionals (BYP) a network of more than 900 throughout the County. BYP serves as the foundation on which young professionals build their careers, friendships, and community. After work, join in on a Networking Social, hosted at funky venues throughout the county. And, to spice things throughout the year, BYP holds special events like an Etiquette Dinner, Speed Networking, and the Annual Halloween Bash. Become a BYP Cardholder and receive FREE admisssion to monthly events as well as great discounts and special offers to Berkshire businesses!

Held at the Berkshire Mall each Spring the Berkshire Home Expo, lets people all over the region know who you are, what you do and where you are located in the community! Here you'll find more than 65 displays of services designed to help make the dream of home ownership a reality and how to make your current come, your dream home. In addition to home and garden displays, the Berkshire Home Expo gives Chamber members and the general public access to products and services in banking, real estate, financial planning, computers, telecommunications, hardware, automotive and health services, and so much more! It's The Largest Show of it's Kind in the Berkshires!

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