2025 October After 5: The Drake

Date and Time

Monday Oct 20, 2025
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM EDT

Monday, October 20th
5 - 7 PM

Location

The Drake
44 North Pleasant Street
Amherst, MA 01002

Fees/Admission

Standard Ticket Rate for Members: $20
Sliding Scale - Belonging In Business Rate for Members: $10

Standard Ticket Rate for Non-Members (Future Members): $30

Ticket Pricing:

Our After 5 networking event offers a sliding-scale registration to keep it accessible to all. The standard rate is $20 for members and $30 for non-members, which helps cover event costs and fuel our Chamber’s mission. We also have a $10 rate option available for members—no justification needed. This sliding scale is made possible through the generous support of our Belonging In Business program sponsors. Please select the contribution that’s right for you, and join us for a fantastic evening at The Drake.

Contact Information

Polina Potochevska, Marketing & Events Coordinator
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Description

Thank you for registering for our October After 5 at The Drake! We look forward to seeing you this evening. Some helpful information:

Parking is available in downtown Amherst. Lots closest to The Drake include the Amity Street Lot, the North Pleasant Street Lot, and Boltwood Garage. For more information, please visit https://www.amherstma.gov/732/Parking-in-Amherst.
Remarks will take place around 6:30 PM, and door prizes will be announced.

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Join us for a delightful evening of networking at The Drake in downtown Amherst! The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce's October "After 5" networking event is taking place on Monday, October 20th from 5 to 7 PM.

Thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, The Davis Financial Group, and our Supporting Sponsor, the Amherst Business Improvement District, for making this After 5 possible!

The Drake is a performing arts venue in the heart of downtown Amherst and a gathering place that brings unique performances to the community, including dance, comedy, spoken word, local story-telling, and more.

Our monthly After 5 events are designed to bring local business professionals together in a welcoming atmosphere, where you can meet with Chamber members and expand your network.

Bring your business card to enter in our door prize raffle, featuring gift certificates and more! Enjoy a cash bar at the Drake and try delicious light fare prepared by Masuda's Cafe, a new culinary destination in downtown Amherst, and samples from Kwench Juice Cafe. Featuring live music by acoustic duo Jerod & John!

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