*No ProNet Meeting 12/31/25 Due To Holiday*

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet group ......More

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet group meets twice a month in the morning.

ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet grou......More

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet group meets twice a month in the morning.  

Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Road, Suite 150 Williamsville, NY 14221

Batavia Downs: The "Polka Buzz" w/ Seven 1/8/2026

CLICK FOR $89 HOTEL DEAL: https://reservations.travelclick.com/99615?ProdID=747389... WBBZ-TV's famous Polka Buzz program returns to the Park Place Event Center at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel for an......More

CLICK FOR $89 HOTEL DEAL: https://reservations.travelclick.com/99615?ProdID=747389... WBBZ-TV's famous Polka Buzz program returns to the Park Place Event Center at Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel for another television taping with Seven on Thursday, January 8th at 7 PM! Catch the "Polka Buzz" at Batavia Downs & enjoy a night of dancing to live music from "Seven"! Tickets are $10 & include $10 Free Play. DOORS: 6:30 PM SHOW: 7 PM WBBZ-TV will be LIVE recording 4 tapings this evening, so give your best performance! Must be 21+ to attend.

Batavia Downs Gaming & Hotel Park Place Event Center

LIFT Book Club: 1/14/2026 8am Session

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. ......More

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. We welcome you to engage with this group to find self discovery and contribution to your professional journey. The mission is to support professional women so they can succeed. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LIFT Book Club: Each session is limited to 12 seats Join us for more than just a book club—this is a space where women lift each other up, share stories that spark courage, and build meaningful connections within our Chamber community. Together, we’ll explore ideas that challenge and inspire, creating an intimate experience that celebrates growth and empowerment. Book Choice: "Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life's Ups and Downs" by Amberly Lago Participants would be required to borrow or purchase their own Book or eBook from any notable retailer. Most sessions are VIRTUAL. The link will be emailed prior to session start. The final session on Wednesday, March 25th, will be in-person at the Amherst Chamber of Commerce at 12pm for ALL sessions to review and conclude the readings. Lunch will be served. 8:00am Session Facilitator: Lauren Schellinger, Impressia Bank Time: 8:00-8:45am Date: Bi Weekly Virtual Wednesdays 1/14/2026 1/28/2026 2/11/2026 2/25/2026 3/11/2026 End Lunch Joint Session: In person at Amherst Chamber at 12:00pm on 3/25/2026 *Link to learn more about the book selection "Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life's Ups and Downs" by Amberly Lago Bring joy, fulfillment, and gratitude back into your life―regardless of what you're going through right now In Joy Through the Journey, renowned resilience and transformation expert Amberly Lago delivers a one-of-a-kind exploration of finding light in life's darkest moments. She delivers a transformative discussion of how to take your joy back when life gets hard and provides readers with a guiding light for navigating life's toughest challenges. In the book, Amberly effortlessly weaves together personal stories, practical wisdom, and profound insight into creating more joy for yourself―regardless of what you're going through. You'll find actionable solutions rooted in mindfulness, resilience, and gratitude, all backed by relatable and powerful stories that will help you create a renewed sense of purpose and wellbeing.

Virtual. Link will be sent prior to session start

ProNet 2nd/4th Wednesday

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet grou......More

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet group meets twice a month in the morning.  

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LIFT Book Club: 1/14/2026 12pm Session

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. ......More

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. We welcome you to engage with this group to find self discovery and contribution to your professional journey. The mission is to support professional women so they can succeed. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> LIFT Book Club: Each session is limited to 12 seats Join us for more than just a book club—this is a space where women lift each other up, share stories that spark courage, and build meaningful connections within our Chamber community. Together, we’ll explore ideas that challenge and inspire, creating an intimate experience that celebrates growth and empowerment. Book Choice: "Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life's Ups and Downs" by Amberly Lago Participants would be required to borrow or purchase their own Book or eBook from any notable retailer. Most sessions are VIRTUAL. The link will be emailed prior to session start. The final session on Wednesday, March 25th, will be in-person at the Amherst Chamber of Commerce at 12pm for ALL sessions to review and conclude the readings. Lunch will be served. 12:00pm Session Facilitator: Amanda Popovski, APC Coaching Time: 12:00-12:45pm Date: Bi Weekly Virtual Wednesdays 1/14/2026 1/28/2026 2/11/2026 2/25/2026 3/11/2026 End Lunch Joint Session: In person at Amherst Chamber at 12:00pm on 3/25/2026 *Link to learn more about the book selection "Joy Through the Journey: Shift Your Mindset, Embrace the Present Moment, and Cultivate Resilience Through Life's Ups and Downs" by Amberly Lago Bring joy, fulfillment, and gratitude back into your life―regardless of what you're going through right now In Joy Through the Journey, renowned resilience and transformation expert Amberly Lago delivers a one-of-a-kind exploration of finding light in life's darkest moments. She delivers a transformative discussion of how to take your joy back when life gets hard and provides readers with a guiding light for navigating life's toughest challenges. In the book, Amberly effortlessly weaves together personal stories, practical wisdom, and profound insight into creating more joy for yourself―regardless of what you're going through. You'll find actionable solutions rooted in mindfulness, resilience, and gratitude, all backed by relatable and powerful stories that will help you create a renewed sense of purpose and wellbeing.

Virtual. Link will be sent prior to session start

Lawley: NYS Retirement Planning Webinar 1/14/2026

The New York State Retirement Plan Mandate is set to be enforced in early 2026. Are you prepared? Join Lawley Retirement Advisors and Actuarial Consulting Services Inc. for a webinar that will walk business owners and nonprofit leaders through what the NYS Mandate e......More

The New York State Retirement Plan Mandate is set to be enforced in early 2026. Are you prepared? Join Lawley Retirement Advisors and Actuarial Consulting Services Inc. for a webinar that will walk business owners and nonprofit leaders through what the NYS Mandate entails, who it applies to, and the options that employers have in order to remain compliant. Topics discussed in this webinar include: Which businesses are subject to the NYS Mandate Employer responsibilities and compliance requirements Overview of the NYS Secure Choice Retirement Savings Plan How employers can avoid participating in the NYS Secure Choice Plan The benefits of sponsoring your own retirement plan Retirement plan customization and automation The significant tax credits available to start your own retirement plan The deadline to comply with the New York State Retirement Mandate varies based on your number of employees. Number of Employees Deadline 30 or more March 18th, 2026 15-29 May 15th, 2026 10-14 July 15th, 2026 Failure for noncompliance with mandate will result in $250 fine for each employee for a first offense, with future offenses eventually exceeding $1,000 per employee.

Online - Register Here

Open ProNet: Queen City DMC 1/15/2026

Queen City DMC provides everything you need to create successful and memorable events and conferences in one of the most iconic regions in the country. Let their experienced team of professionals work with you to save valuable time and present customized options that ......More

Queen City DMC provides everything you need to create successful and memorable events and conferences in one of the most iconic regions in the country. Let their experienced team of professionals work with you to save valuable time and present customized options that align with your company's goals. Learn more about their company on their website.  

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Lunch Mob: Glen Park Tavern 1/20/2026

Join us at Glen Park Tavern for great food and networking!  Lunch Mob is the business industry’s version of the “flash mob!” Chamber members are invited to converge on a local restaurant for lunch where they can get better acquainted over a meal. ......More

Join us at Glen Park Tavern for great food and networking!  Lunch Mob is the business industry’s version of the “flash mob!” Chamber members are invited to converge on a local restaurant for lunch where they can get better acquainted over a meal. Members are responsible for the cost of their lunch, but the networking and relationship-building are free!  

ProNet 1st/3rd Wednesday

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet grou......More

ProNet provides a forum for you to expand your marketing base for your product or service through networking.  It is a fantastic way to get to know other chamber members and provide a casual setting in which to promote your business and develop leads. Each ProNet group meets twice a month in the morning.  

Amherst Chamber of Commerce 400 Essjay Road Suite 150 Williamsville, NY 14221

LIFT: Pickleball Event 1/22/2026

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. ......More

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Leadership & Inspiration for Trailblazers (LIFT) is a women's networking group that focuses on the core values of Empowerment, Education, Connection, Inspiration, and Inclusion of our WNY community. We welcome you to engage with this group to find self discovery and contribution to your professional journey. The mission is to support professional women so they can succeed. >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Join the LIFT Council at Village Glen for an evening of pickleball, a cash bar, and connection! Whether you're new to the game or a seasoned pro, come play, mingle, and network with women professionals and allies in a fun, upLIFTing atmosphere! If you do not wish to play, we encourage you to attend and network with attendees! For all skill levels, we encourage you to join us! Dress is casual! Only sneakers may be worn on the courts. You may bring your own paddle, or borrow one from the venue for the night.

New Member Orientation & Open House: 1/23/2026

Find out how to make the most of your Amherst Chamber of Commerce membership! This is for new members, as well as, current members who need a refresher of the many services provided by the Chamber. Step 1: Connect with fellow Membe......More

Find out how to make the most of your Amherst Chamber of Commerce membership! This is for new members, as well as, current members who need a refresher of the many services provided by the Chamber. Step 1: Connect with fellow Members via Lunch Mob, ProNet, Business After Hours, Business Before Hours, Lunch & Learn and much more! Step 2:  Access your Member Information Center and set up your webpage. Add your social media accounts, map to your office, register for events and setup your marketing, sales and HR contacts. Step 3: Lend your voice and be a part of the business community conversation. Step 4: Make the most of your membership by getting involved, attend events and contributing to the economic viability of the WNY community. Need a Ribbon Cutting? We can help! Need benefits like health, dental or vision insurance? We can help! Need an Employee Assistance Program or life insurance? We can help! Join us and learn more!

Amherst Chamber of Commerce This event will be held in person.