Inclusive Connections Business After Hours is an informal networking night for South Coast professionals on Thursday, Jan. 29, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the National Offshore Wind Institute in New Bedford. The free gathering focuses on building inclusive business connections across the region. Members and nonmembers are welcome. Business cards are encouraged for networking […]
SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast is hosted by Primo on Water Street and sponsored by Mechanics Bank. The event is a low-key way to build connections and share ideas. The February 2026 breakfast is on Tuesday, Feb. 10, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Primo on Water Street in Fall River. Admission is $15 and includes […]
One SouthCoast Chamber’s Women’s Power Lunch: Galentine’s Day Edition is on Friday, Feb. 13, at Ten Cousins Brick Oven in Westport. This midday meeting is from 12 to 1:30 p.m., providing a unique opportunity to network, build professional relationships, and connect with women from across the region. A buffet of salads, soups, and pizzas is […]
The One SouthCoast Chamber will host its February Business After Hours sponsored by HealthFirst Family Care Center, Inc., on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. The informal networking event runs from 5-7 p.m. at the HealthFirst Family Care Center, 387 Quarry St., Suite 100, in Fall River. Light appetizers and a cash bar will be available. Admission […]
Thinking about starting a food truck or selling a specialty dish? Community Economic Development Center will host an information session on La Cocina del Patio, its licensed commercial kitchen in the city’s North End. Space is available for community members preparing food for sale. Session runs Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. […]
The next Business After Hours is sponsored by Empire Ford and is on Thursday, March 26, from 5 to 7 p.m. Admission is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. Appetizers and an open bar will be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards for a chance to win raffle prizes. The Chamber brings […]
Learn how a member-based, democratic approach trains rank-and-file researchers to investigate and challenge major corporations during a webinar on Thursday, April 2, 2026, from 7 to 9 p.m. The session highlights work with employees at Delta Air Lines, Google, Apple, Trader Joe’s, The New York Times, and Tyson processing plants. This webinar outlines a research […]
Mark your calendar: Business After Hours is happening Thursday, April 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at BankFive’s Main Office. These monthly mixers unite members and nonmembers to network and build relationships. The meetings are held in partnership with member businesses and draw professionals from a range of industries.
Thinking about starting a business but not sure where to begin? Join us Wednesday, May 6, from 12 to 1 p.m. for a free, interactive session that breaks down the basics in a clear, practical way. Topics include how to define your product and identify your customer, crunch the numbers, and choose the right business […]
One SouthCoast Chamber will hold a Business After Hours networking event sponsored by BayCoast Bank on May 21 from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Country Club of New Bedford. The event will feature networking, appetizers, an open bar, and door prizes for business professionals from across the SouthCoast region. Chamber officials said the monthly […]
The SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast is Tuesday, June 9, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Ground Floor Coffee. Admission is $15. Community Nurse, Inc. hosts this month's gathering. Founded in 1916, the nonprofit home health care provider has served the SouthCoast region for more than a century. A light breakfast will be served as attendees […]
Business After Hours this month is on June 25 from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Cove Restaurant, sponsored by St. Anne’s Credit Union. A cash bar, hors d’oeuvres, and door prizes will be available. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards for prize drawings.
Business After Hours Sunset Sip and Sail is set aboard the Cuttyhunk Ferry on Thursday, July 16, from 5 to 7 p.m. The lineup features a sunset cruise through New Bedford Harbor with hors d’oeuvres and a cash-only bar.
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