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Monday, July 26, 2021
Mexcalito Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/26/21
CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-253-0700
ANNOUNCEMENT: AMHERST AREA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES MEXCALITO GRAND OPENING DAY & RIBBON CUTTING
DATE: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Grand Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting 3:00pm
VENUE: Mexcalito Taco Bar, 17 Kellogg Ave, Amherst MA
Amherst MA – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Mexcalito Taco Bar Grand Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting, located in downtown Amherst at 17 Kellogg Street, between the Bangs
Wednesday, July 21, 2021
Holyoke Mall Welcomes New General Manager
A Message From Lynn Gray: While my address may have changed, my commitment remains steadfast in supporting the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. It has been an honor serving as the President of Board of Directors. With the support of our amazing chamber staff and committees, I remain committed to serving the balance of my term through 2021. The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and chamber team are some of the most dedicated, passionate, talented group of individuals I have had the
Monday, July 19, 2021
Coming Soon: Balanced Birch Studio in The Mill District
COMING SOON: BALANCED BIRCH STUDIO in The Mill DistrictYour path to putting yourself first!
NORTH AMHERST, MA, JULY 6, 2021 — WE ARE COMING TO YOU! Balanced Birch Studio – a budding small business that provides experienced, individualized instruction in Classical Pilates® and GYROTONIC® Exercise - is excited to announce it is joining the diverse community at The Mill District this summer. Located at 77 Cowls Road in North Square, the studio is kitty corner to The Mill District General Store and Hannah’s
Sunday, July 18, 2021
Farmers & Artisans Market at The Mill District
The Mill District is excited to announce The Mill District Farmers & Artisans Market, launching on July 15 and running through October. The Farmers and Artisans Market will offer local food and goods, live music, eats, and more. Stop by every week to see what's new!
Farmers & Artisans interested in participating, please contact MillDistrictFarmersMarket@gmail.com
Sunday, July 18, 2021
''413 Let's Go Out'' Campaign
"413 Let's Go Out" Campaign Launches July 1st
The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with 11 other chambers in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties, is pleased to announce the launch of the “413 Let’s Go Out” restaurant campaign to encourage support of restaurants throughout the region. The campaign will run July 1 – September 30 and will amplify the statewide “Let’s Go Out” campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of supporting our local restaurants and the role they
Monday, June 28, 2021
Amherst Area Chamber Announces Athleta Grand Opening Day & Ribbon Cutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/23/21CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-253-0700ANNOUNCEMENT: AMHERST AREA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ATHLETA GRAND OPENING DAY & RIBBON CUTTINGDATE: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Grand Opening Day 10am-8pm and Ribbon Cutting 12:00pmVENUE: Athleta, Mountain Farms, 335 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035
Hadley MA – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the new Athleta Store Grand Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting, located at the Mountain Farms plaza on Route 9 Hadley.
Thursday, June 24, 2021
Outdoor Cinema Series at The Mill District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/23/21CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-687-9661ANNOUNCEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES AT THE MILL DISTRICTDATES: June 30; July 28; August 25
AMHERST – OUTDOOR CINEMA comes to Amherst! The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is to create, maintain and promote a vital, thriving business climate throughout the Amherst area, teams up with our Chamber Champions at the Mill District as host and sponsor, in
Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Yiddish Book Center To Reopen To The Public on June 24, 2021
YIDDISH BOOK CENTER TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 24, 2021 The World’s First Yiddish Museum Set to Welcome Visitors
(Amherst, MA) The Yiddish Book Center has announced it will begin its phased reopening on Thursday, June 24, 2021. The Center will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Center is home to the world’s first Yiddish museum. The distinctive building is designed to recall a shtetl—the iconic Jewish town of Eastern Europe—and is set on a
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Field Notes with CISA
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture’s storytelling event Field Notes returns June 22nd at the Northfield Drive In! Join CISA for an evening of stories about local food and farming in western MA, told by your neighbors. More info and tickets at bit.ly/FieldNotes2021
This year’s show features six amazing storytellers from around the region sharing their adventures (and misadventures) in farming, cooking, navigating new cultures and relationships, building community, and more. Captured on tape at
Wednesday, June 16, 2021
Encharter Insurance Names Lisa Johnson COO and Expands its Commercial Team
Encharter Insurance Names Lisa Johnson COO and Expands its Commercial TeamSeasoned insurance professionals to help grow the 140+ year old Massachusetts agency
AMHERST, MA – Lisa Johnson was recently appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer by Encharter Insurance. An experienced business leader, Johnson has worked for more than 30 years in many facets of the insurance business. She has held sales and service leadership roles in insurance organizations with local, regional, and national scope.
Wednesday, June 09, 2021
Summer Fun at Hampshire Mall
SUMMER FUN AT HAMPSHIRE MALL-Enjoy Free or Low-Cost Options for Kids-
Hadley, MA – If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer once school is out, look no further than Hampshire Mall! These free and low-cost options are perfect for keeping the kids entertained on those hot summer days.
KIDS BOWL FREE: All summer long kids bowl free at PiNZ! Parents can sign up at www.kidsbowlfree.com to receive two free games of bowling for kids 15 and under from June 21-September 7. Kids can bowl
Mexcalito Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 7/26/21 CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-253-0700 ANNOUNCEMENT: AMHERST AREA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES MEXCALITO GRAND OPENING DAY & RIBBON CUTTING DATE: Tuesday, July 27, 2021 Grand Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting 3:00pm VENUE: Mexcalito Taco Bar, 17 Kellogg Ave, Amherst MA Amherst MA – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the Mexcalito Taco Bar Grand Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting, located in downtown Amherst at 17 Kellogg Street, between the Bangs
Holyoke Mall Welcomes New General Manager
A Message From Lynn Gray: While my address may have changed, my commitment remains steadfast in supporting the Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce. It has been an honor serving as the President of Board of Directors. With the support of our amazing chamber staff and committees, I remain committed to serving the balance of my term through 2021. The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and chamber team are some of the most dedicated, passionate, talented group of individuals I have had the
Coming Soon: Balanced Birch Studio in The Mill District
COMING SOON: BALANCED BIRCH STUDIO in The Mill DistrictYour path to putting yourself first! NORTH AMHERST, MA, JULY 6, 2021 — WE ARE COMING TO YOU! Balanced Birch Studio – a budding small business that provides experienced, individualized instruction in Classical Pilates® and GYROTONIC® Exercise - is excited to announce it is joining the diverse community at The Mill District this summer. Located at 77 Cowls Road in North Square, the studio is kitty corner to The Mill District General Store and Hannah’s
Farmers & Artisans Market at The Mill District
The Mill District is excited to announce The Mill District Farmers & Artisans Market, launching on July 15 and running through October. The Farmers and Artisans Market will offer local food and goods, live music, eats, and more. Stop by every week to see what's new! Farmers & Artisans interested in participating, please contact MillDistrictFarmersMarket@gmail.com
''413 Let's Go Out'' Campaign
"413 Let's Go Out" Campaign Launches July 1st The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, in collaboration with 11 other chambers in Franklin, Hampden, and Hampshire counties, is pleased to announce the launch of the “413 Let’s Go Out” restaurant campaign to encourage support of restaurants throughout the region. The campaign will run July 1 – September 30 and will amplify the statewide “Let’s Go Out” campaign to raise public awareness about the importance of supporting our local restaurants and the role they
Amherst Area Chamber Announces Athleta Grand Opening Day & Ribbon Cutting
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/23/21CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-253-0700ANNOUNCEMENT: AMHERST AREA CHAMBER ANNOUNCES ATHLETA GRAND OPENING DAY & RIBBON CUTTINGDATE: Tuesday, June 29, 2021 Grand Opening Day 10am-8pm and Ribbon Cutting 12:00pmVENUE: Athleta, Mountain Farms, 335 Russell Street, Hadley, MA 01035 Hadley MA – The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce invites you to the new Athleta Store Grand Opening Day and Ribbon Cutting, located at the Mountain Farms plaza on Route 9 Hadley.
Outdoor Cinema Series at The Mill District
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6/23/21CONTACT Claudia Pazmany/claudia@amherstarea.com/413-687-9661ANNOUNCEMENT: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE AMHERST AREA CHAMBER OUTDOOR CINEMA SERIES AT THE MILL DISTRICTDATES: June 30; July 28; August 25 AMHERST – OUTDOOR CINEMA comes to Amherst! The Amherst Area Chamber of Commerce, whose mission is to create, maintain and promote a vital, thriving business climate throughout the Amherst area, teams up with our Chamber Champions at the Mill District as host and sponsor, in
Yiddish Book Center To Reopen To The Public on June 24, 2021
YIDDISH BOOK CENTER TO REOPEN TO THE PUBLIC ON JUNE 24, 2021 The World’s First Yiddish Museum Set to Welcome Visitors (Amherst, MA) The Yiddish Book Center has announced it will begin its phased reopening on Thursday, June 24, 2021. The Center will be open to the public on Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays, and Mondays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Center is home to the world’s first Yiddish museum. The distinctive building is designed to recall a shtetl—the iconic Jewish town of Eastern Europe—and is set on a
Field Notes with CISA
Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture’s storytelling event Field Notes returns June 22nd at the Northfield Drive In! Join CISA for an evening of stories about local food and farming in western MA, told by your neighbors. More info and tickets at bit.ly/FieldNotes2021 This year’s show features six amazing storytellers from around the region sharing their adventures (and misadventures) in farming, cooking, navigating new cultures and relationships, building community, and more. Captured on tape at
Encharter Insurance Names Lisa Johnson COO and Expands its Commercial Team
Encharter Insurance Names Lisa Johnson COO and Expands its Commercial TeamSeasoned insurance professionals to help grow the 140+ year old Massachusetts agency AMHERST, MA – Lisa Johnson was recently appointed to the position of Chief Operating Officer by Encharter Insurance. An experienced business leader, Johnson has worked for more than 30 years in many facets of the insurance business. She has held sales and service leadership roles in insurance organizations with local, regional, and national scope.
Summer Fun at Hampshire Mall
SUMMER FUN AT HAMPSHIRE MALL-Enjoy Free or Low-Cost Options for Kids- Hadley, MA – If you’re looking for something fun to do this summer once school is out, look no further than Hampshire Mall! These free and low-cost options are perfect for keeping the kids entertained on those hot summer days. KIDS BOWL FREE: All summer long kids bowl free at PiNZ! Parents can sign up at www.kidsbowlfree.com to receive two free games of bowling for kids 15 and under from June 21-September 7. Kids can bowl