Professionals will gather for an evening of conversation and connections on Thursday, Oct. 23, from 5 to 7 p.m. at the Fall River Country Club, 4232 N. Main St. Food, networking, and prize drawings are included. Guests are encouraged to bring business cards. Admission is free for members and $25 for nonmembers. For details, contact […]
The One SouthCoast Human Resource Council and DEI Committee will host a breakfast event, "Women at the Helm: Business Leadership Panel," at Rachel’s Lakeside. The program will feature three local business leaders: Anne Broholm, CEO of Ahead USA; Chris Holden, owner of Duke’s Bakery; and Lucria Ortiz, CEO of YMCA Southcoast. The panel will focus […]
A completely free event in Spanish, designed for entrepreneurs, small businesses and the community at large. Un evento completamente en español y gratuito, diseñado para emprendedores, pequeños negocios y la comunidad en general.
Business After Hours this month will be held at the New Bedford Art Museum on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, from 5 to 7 p.m. The event features guided tours, interactive discussion, hands-on art activities, refreshments and a cash bar. Bring business cards for a chance to win a prize. Admission is free for members; $25 […]
The annual Business After Hours Holiday Party is sponsored by Carl’s Collision and White’s of Westport. Guests can enjoy food, entertainment, and a cup of holiday cheer. Members attend for free. Nonmembers pay $25.
One SouthCoast Women’s Power Lunch: Holiday Cheer is at Candela Cucina. A prix fixe menu features shared appetizers of whipped ricotta, margherita pizza, and zucchini fries. Entrée selections include eggplant parm, rigatoni Bolognese, chicken Caesar salad, shrimp con limone, or chicken parm. Introductions open the program, followed by a group activity. Networking time is included, […]
The SouthCoast Business Builders Breakfast is on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, from 8:30 to 10 a.m. at Chick-fil-A in Dartmouth. It is a casual networking gathering for business professionals to meet, build connections, and find new opportunities. Bring business cards and register in advance. The deadline is January 06, 2026
Thinking about starting a business, but not sure where to begin? This free workshop clearly and practically breaks down the basics. Topics include defining a product, finding customers, understanding costs, choosing a business structure, registering with the state and city, and connecting with free local resources. The session is led by Sarah Athanas, an MBA […]
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 […]
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