Networking

Tuesday, April 29

Business After Hours

Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Dunn & Co., 75 Green St., Clinton
Cost: $10
Contact: jennyg@wachusettchamber.com or 978-368-7687

Business-After-Hours

Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Workers’ Credit Union,
452 Great Rd., Acton
Cost: Free members, $15 non-members
Contact: sfletcher@mwcoc.com or 978-263-0010

Friday, May 2

Business Breakfast Club Networking

Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Ichabod’s CafÃ&Copy;, 166 Great Rd., Acton
Contact: info@mwcoc.com or 978-263-0010

Monday, May 5

Hype9 Cinco de Mayo

Sponsor: Nichols College, Doubletree Hotel
Time: 5:30 to 8 p.m.
Place: Doubletree Hotel Boston/Westborough, 5400 Computer Dr., Westborough
Cost: Free
Contact: events@corridornine.org or 508-836-4444

Tuesday, May 6

Increasing Profits Through Margins and Pricing

Sponsor: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Marlborough Regional Chamber of Commerce, 11 Florence St., Marlborough
Description: Third in a five-part seminar series. Learn a dozen ways of increasing your profit margins. Learn how to determine the optimal pricing for your product or service.
Cost: $49 or $199 for series, members;
$64 or $275, non-members
Contact: 508-485-7746 or marlcham@marlboroughchamber.org

Wednesday, May 7

Women’s Business Advisory Network – On the Links

Time: 11:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Place: Cyprian Keyes Golf Club,
284 East Temple St., Boylston
Description: Golf etiquette tips: How to conduct business like a pro on the golf course.
Contact: jennyg@wachusettchamber.com or 978-368-7687

Business Education After Hours

Time: 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
Place: Hometown Bank, 31 Sutton Ave., Oxford
Cost: $10 members; $20 non-members
Contact: info@wdo-chamber.com or 508-943-9700, ext. 224

Thursday, May 8

Developing a Customer Loyalty Strategy

Sponsor: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce
Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.
Place: Corridor Nine Area Chamber of Commerce, 30 Lyman St., Westborough
Contact: events@corridornine.org or 508-836-4444

New England Director of the Year Awards

Sponsor: National Association of Corporate Directors
Time: 6 to 9 p.m.
Place: Hotel Intercontinental Boston,
500 Atlantic Ave., Boston 02210
Contact: 781-461-2668 or www.nacdne.org or info@nacdne.org

Friday, May 9

Real Estate and Mortgages as Part of Your Wealth Strategy

Sponsor: Middlesex West Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Indian Hill Music Center,
36 King St., Littleton
Cost: Members $20 or $60 for the series; non-members $25 or $80 for the series
Contact: sfletcher@mwcoc.com or 978-263-0010

16th Annual MERC Conference

Sponsor: MetroWest Economic Research Center at Framingham State College
Time: 8 to 10:15 a.m.
Place: Sheraton Framingham Hotel,
1657 Worcester Rd., Framingham
Description: MERC’s annual economic update for MetroWest and Greater Marlborough detailing the region’s labor situation.
Cost: $25
Contact: chamber@metrowest.org or 508-879-5600

Rail Summit

Time: 8:30-11 a.m.
Place: DCU Center, 50 Foster St., Worcester
Description: Elected and appointed officials, regional and national transit experts and advocates, and business leaders will discuss the needs, the realities and the challenges of current and future rail service throughout the region.
Contact: kennedyp@ci.worcester.ma.us or 508-799-1175

Wednesday, May 14

Mega Networking Breakfast

Sponsor: Wachusett Chamber of Commerce
Time: 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Place: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 150 Royal Plaza Dr., Fitchburg
Contact: maegen@wachusettchamber.com or 978-368-7687

Route 2 Business Expo: From Athol to Acton

Time: 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Place: Best Western Royal Plaza Hotel & Trade Center, 150 Royal Plaza Dr., Fitchburg
Cost: Free
Contact: maegen@wachusettchamber.com or 978-368-7687