Community Connections
A Blog from the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce
Keiter Card 2024
Keiter Announces $25,000 Donation to the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce for Fourth Keiter Card Promotion
Initiative seeks to inject $50,000 into the local economy
Sidewalk Sales!
Head downtown for four days of deals! One of Northampton’s most beloved events returns again this summer, with local retailers and restaurants spilling onto the sidewalks and offering up amazing deals.
Annual Meeting Tickets Now Available!
Join us for our 2024 Annual Meeting, to be held on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at the Iron Horse in Northampton! We’re planning for a fun-filled evening of Chamber news, networking, and community celebration — and attendees will get a first-hand look at the new and improved Iron Horse! Our thanks to our Annual Meeting Diamond Sponsor, UMassFive College Credit Union!
New Board Members Welcomed
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) welcomed five new Board members at its first meeting of 2024. Together, they bring a wealth of diverse experience as entrepreneurs, nonprofit leaders, and business managers to the GNCC.
Bloom Local’s 2024 Community Guide
Find small businesses, nonprofit organizations, and projects serving the LGBTQ+ community of the CT River Valley in the 2024 Community Guide published by Bloom Local. Over two dozen local service providers, organizations, and causes can be found in categories including Art, Retail, Wellbeing, Personal Care and Coaching, Small Business Services, Learning, and Family & Youth Programs.
Office of the Mayor: Northampton Leaders Unite to Support Main Street During Construction
Today, Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra, in collaboration with the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) and the Downtown Northampton Association (DNA), is proud to announce a landmark partnership designed to support Main Street businesses throughout the Picture Main Street construction project – slated to begin in 2025.
Greater Northampton Chamber Welcomes New Leader of Investor and Community Relations
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) has announced the hiring of Claire Kelly as Senior Manager of Investor and Community Relations.
Seeking Nominations for the Greater Northampton Chamber Board of Directors
Do you know a mover and a shaker, someone who gets what our community is about and has the vision and leadership to make it even better? The Greater Northampton Chamber is seeking nominations for its Board of Directors—and we need your help!
2023 Eva Trager Memorial Honorees
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) announced today the 2023 honorees for the Eva Trager Memorial.
$25,000 Donation Powers The 2023 Keiter Card
Keiter Corporation will donate $25,000 to the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce for a promotion that will allow consumers to purchase a $25 Northampton Gift Card and receive $50 in actual spending power. The program launches on Wednesday, August 9th.
National Grid Awards $800K to 8 Chambers of Commerce Across Massachusetts in Support of Small Businesses
National Grid has announced it will donate $800,000 to eight Chambers of Commerce in Massachusetts to support local small businesses. The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce is proud to be named as one of the recipients of a $100,000 award.
2023 Annual Meeting
It’s time once again for The GNCC Show! The Annual Meeting of the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce is a chance for investors and community alike to come together for a fun and informative update on the Chamber’s mission and activity.
New President and Vice President Welcomed
The Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce (GNCC) Board of Directors has announced a new President and Vice President. The newly elected leaders bring extensive business experience and community leadership, as well as a rich history with the GNCC and a deep commitment to the Chamber’s mission.
New Board Members Welcomed
Greater Northampton Chamber Welcomes Five New Board Members
Newly elected community leaders bring experience in entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, and leadership.
Staff Updates
Please join me in welcoming Lauren to our team and congratulating Jenna and Jack on their well-deserved promotions. We wish them much success in their new roles.
Building Buzz: The Vibrancy Project
The latest Arts Night Out brought The Vibrancy Project to Main Street. The “Building Buzz” subcommittee of the project (represented by Heidi Nortonsmith, Executive Director of the Northampton Survival Center; Amy Cahillane, Executive Director of the Downtown Northampton Association….
The Keiter Card Returns!
For the second time in two years, Keiter Corporation has made a sizeable donation to the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce for a promotion that allows consumers to purchase a $25 Northampton gift card and receive $50 in actual spending power.
The GNCC Show
For our 2022 Annual Meeting, we tried something different — a hybrid event! While many of us met up in person at Union Station in Northampton, we also featured some pre-recorded segments, and streamed the event live so everyone could follow along.