Small Networking Groups
Participants in the chamber’s facilitated networking groups meet once or twice a month (at various times/locations) to exchange referrals, discuss business best practices and/or build relationships. Explore meeting times, rosters and more information below. Contact each group leader directly to inquire about openings and opportunities to participate.
Open exclusively to chamber members, the groups are led by fellow members. Only one profession, occupation or specialty is allowed per group and an individual may only be in one group.
Monday Groups
Meets every other Monday at 12 p.m.
hybrid (Zoom and in-person at 160 Wells Avenue, Newton)
Tuesday Groups
CRC Collaborative Networkers
Meets every other Tuesday at 8:30 a.m.
hybrid (Zoom and in-person at cafe area of 117 Kendrick St, Needham)
Newton Needham Networking Group
Meets every other Tuesday, 8 a.m. hybrid (Zoom and in-person at Goldman & Pease)
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NextWave
Meets every 1st Tuesday of the Month at 8 a.m.
(prospective first meeting August 5)
Place: Alternating between
189 Wells Avenue, Suite 200, Newton
20 Walnut St, Suite 215, Wellesley
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Watertown Connect
Meets every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month in person only.
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Wednesday Groups
Charles River Collective
Meets hybrid on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at noon, location varies.
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CRC Connect and Grow
Meets hybrid on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month from 8-9 a.m.
via Zoom and at 117 Kendrick Street in Needham
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Wednesday Afternoon Roundtable
Meets every other Wednesday at 4 p.m.
In-person only at 117 Kendrick St, Needham
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Thursday Groups
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month at 9 a.m,
via Zoom/Google Meet
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Blue Nexus
Meets every other Thursday at 2 p.m.
in-person at 117 Kendrick St, Needham
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Charles River Regional Networkers
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of every month at 8:20 a.m.
via Zoom, and meets quarterly in person.
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Charles River Wellesley Networkers
Meets hybrid every other Thursday in person /via Zoom
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Newton Needham Business Professionals
Meets every other Thursday at 8 a.m.
hybrid (Zoom and in-person at 117 Kendrick St, Needham)
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Women Owned Business Network
Meets monthly on the third Thursday at 1:00 p.m.,
alternating between virtual and in-person formats.
For specific details on upcoming meetings, please contact the group leader.
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""I realized that I wasn't building my business very quickly and I realized that I needed to make a change. And I joined the chamber and I became very active and it's amazing how beneficial it has been."
LARRY PIKE, CLIENT PRIORITY FINANCIAL ADVISORS