Community Connections

A Blog from the Greater Northampton Chamber of Commerce

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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

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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$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.

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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.

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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.

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New Board Members Welcomed

Greater Northampton Chamber Welcomes Five New Board Members

Newly elected community leaders bring experience in entrepreneurship, nonprofit work, and leadership.

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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.

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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….

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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. 

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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.

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