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Get Involved
Chamber membership provides entrée to a community of collegial support and learning opportunities. By getting involved you leverage the power of your membership and support the progress of the Chamber at the same time.
There are many ways to get involved with a complete range of time commitment. Coming to
Chamber events is the most obvious way. Last year, total attendance at our events numbered nearly 3,000.
But there are many other ways. Donate an item to the Annual Auction.
Become an Ambassador to welcome new members. Participate in the annual Membership Drive and help us grow. The more you do, the more value you’ll receive from your membership.
Chamber Committees
One of the best ways to access these important membership benefits is to join one of our volunteer program committees and participate in setting our future direction. These groups develop and execute our Programs and are critical to helping the Chamber achieve our objectives for Chamber members and for greater Northampton. Committee participation is an especially good way for new members to learn how the Chamber works and to form productive relationships with other members. No special experience is needed; anyone is welcome to join right in!
To determine if a specific committee might be right for you, attend a meeting or two as a guest.
Here’s a quick look at the Chamber’s committees. To learn more about any committee, contact Cat McGaffigan by calling 413-584-1900 or sending e-mail to
Cat McGaffigan.
Economic Development Committee
Develops and implements our Economic Development Program.
Dennis Bidwell, Chair,
Bidwell Advisors 413-584-2732
Typically meets the third Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the Chamber.
Click here to learn about our Economic Development Program.
Membership Program Committees
Three Chamber groups are dedicated to developing services for our members and keeping members informed about Chamber activities.
Membership Committee
Oversees all membership-related programs and services.
Donna Davis Speakes, Chair, Bank of Western Massachusetts, 413-735-6535
Typically meets on the first Thursday of the month at 8:00 am at the Chamber.
Ambassador Committee
Serves as the Chamber’s welcome committee for new members.
Barbara Hawkins, Chair, Florence Savings Bank, 413-586-1300
Typically meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 11:45 a.m. at a member restaurant.
Generators
Organizes the Chamber’s membership events -- Arrive @ 5, Meet & Eat -- and produces special events, such as our annual Auction.
Noreen Hayes, President, Borawski Insurance, 413-586-5011
Typically meets the second Tuesday of the month at 12:00 noon at a member restaurant.
Click here to learn about our Membership Program
Tourism Committee
Develops and implements our Tourism Program.
Shawn Farley, Chair, Fine Arts Center at UMass, 413-545-4159
Typically meets the second Thursday of the month at 9:00 a.m. at the Chamber.
Click here to learn about our Tourism Program.
Downtown Committee
Develops and implements our Downtown Program.
Dan Yacuzzo, Chair, Eastside Grill, 413-586-3347.
This committee does not have a set meeting schedule. If you are interested in attending these meetings, please send email to
Kristin Cole at the Chamber.
Click here to learn about our Downtown Program. |
