Charles River Regional Chamber

Charles River Regional Chamber Championing our communities' economic & cultural vitality through education, advocacy and networking. We’re here to help you tell your story.

Our mission is to champion our communities’ economic and cultural vitality through advocacy, education and networking. Who we are:

We are a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization funded by memberships, sponsorships, programming revenue and advertising. Our members represent everything from multi-generational family businesses and multinational companies to start-ups, educational institutions and

other nonprofits. They’re based in our village centers, downtown commercial districts, office parks and home offices. They come from other communities too, choosing to belong to this chamber because they see opportunities here. When we began:

We’ve been proudly providing leadership, support and advocacy for Newton since 1915 and Needham since 1969. What we do:

We help our members increase sales, forge partnerships, swap ideas, promote endeavors and recruit talent though a varied menu of large and small networking events and specialized programs. We offer educational seminars, hands-on workshops and guest speaker programs presented by both nationally renowned experts, elected and appointed officials and fellow members on topics designed to help navigate the economy, workplace trends and challenges, technology, changing regulations, social medial and marketing. Finally, we are the voice of the business and non-profit communities. We’re committed to championing the economic and civic benefits of shopping, dining, banking and giving locally. We are here to create opportunities and advocate for our region’s well-being and growth at municipal, state and regional levels. Who we are not:

We are not affiliated with any other chamber of commerce, nationally or locally. How we can help:

We’re here to help your business,your non-profit, your colleagues and our region thrive. We’re here to help you make connections and find solutions. We’re here to support our communities' economic and cultural vitality.

Yesterday we celebrated Watertown at the new Mighty Squirrel biergarten on the grounds of Gore Place, the historic 50-ac...
08/28/2026

Yesterday we celebrated Watertown at the new Mighty Squirrel biergarten on the grounds of Gore Place, the historic 50-acre estate on the Watertown line. Business owners, neighbors, town officials and professionals gathered for a relaxing evening of connection and networking. Thank you to Watertown Savings Bank and the City of Watertown, MA for sponsoring. See you at our next event!

Yesterday we gathered for an evening of casual networking with beer, wine, soft drinks, and light bites, hosted at DOCA ...
08/19/2026

Yesterday we gathered for an evening of casual networking with beer, wine, soft drinks, and light bites, hosted at DOCA Boston | Custom Kitchen | Bespoke Designs in Brookline. Thank you our host, and our sponsors Live At CHR Apartments and Suburban Home Health Care!

Yesterday, over 200 people celebrated what makes Needham, Needham. Thank you to  for hosting and thank you Sweet Tomatoe...
08/13/2026

Yesterday, over 200 people celebrated what makes Needham, Needham. Thank you to for hosting and thank you Sweet Tomatoes Pizza, for the light bites. A special shoutout to The Bloom Baron Band for the live jazz.

Thank you to our title sponsors BID–Needham and Needham Bank, and our event sponsors North Hill Retirement Community Hill and Rockland Trust. And, thank you to our event supporters Fidelity Bank, Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Direct Federal Credit Union, Avenue Church, homewoodsuitesneedham, and Middlesex Savings Bank.
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Enjoy a summer evening at  and leave with new connections at Needham Night tomorrow! Grab a bite from Sweet Tomatoes Piz...
08/11/2026

Enjoy a summer evening at and leave with new connections at Needham Night tomorrow! Grab a bite from Sweet Tomatoes Pizza, enjoy live jazz from The Bloom Baron Band, play a few yard games, and unwind with a cold drink.

Thank you to our title sponsors BID–Needham and Needham Bank, and our event sponsors North Hill Retirement Community Hill and Rockland Trust. And, thank you to our event supporters Fidelity Bank, Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Direct Federal Credit Union, Avenue Church, homewoodsuitesneedham, and Middlesex Savings Bank.

08/09/2026

Monday’s scheduled Charles River Regional Chamber debate between William Brownsberger and Daniel Lander for State Senate has been postponed. We hope both candidates will agree to a new date/time soon.

On Wednesday, we started off the day with a coffee connect at one of New England's most beloved independent bookstores, ...
08/07/2026

On Wednesday, we started off the day with a coffee connect at one of New England's most beloved independent bookstores, Brookline Booksmith Many local merchants, healthcare advocates, consultants, bankers, and fellow neighbors were in attendance for such a great morning of long-lasting Brookline and relationship building. Thank you to Eastern Bank and CMIT Boston, Newton, Waltham
for sponsoring this event. See everyone at our next event!

This past Tuesday, our Young Professionals Group gathered at bartaco, one of the area's favorite neighborhood spots, to ...
07/30/2026

This past Tuesday, our Young Professionals Group gathered at bartaco, one of the area's favorite neighborhood spots, to network and build connections that stick. Thank you Bartaco for hosting us!

A warm thank you to our YPG presenting sponsors Charles River Campus of UMass Amherst and Direct Federal Credit Union . And a special thank you to our series supporter, The Bulfinch Group Group. See everyone at the next one!

Needham Night is returning to the Tripadvisor amphitheater— a fan favorite– for a summer evening celebrating everything ...
07/28/2026

Needham Night is returning to the Tripadvisor amphitheater— a fan favorite– for a summer evening celebrating everything that makes Needham a great place to live, work, and play. Join us on Wednesday, August 12, from 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM!

This year we are spotlighting Needham based nonprofits, an important fabric of our town that keeps our communities thriving. Many local organizations will be on hand – including Needham Community Adult Education, Green Needham, Needham Channel, and 🎸PluggedIn Music Band Class Concerts Inclusive Needham Nonprofit– sharing their work and how you can get involved.

Come thank our local nonprofits and celebrate what makes Needham, Needham!

A warm thank you to our title sponsors BID–Needham and Needham Bank, and our event sponsors North Hill Retirement Community Hill and Rockland Trust. And, thank you to our event supporters Fidelity Bank, Briarwood Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Direct Federal Credit Union, Avenue Church, homewoodsuitesneedham, and Middlesex Savings Bank.

Congratulations to the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline on its beautiful full renovation in the heart of Coolidge ...
07/20/2026

Congratulations to the Courtyard by Marriott Boston Brookline on its beautiful full renovation in the heart of Coolidge Corner!

We were thrilled to celebrate with a ribbon cutting and are especially proud to have connected the hotel with fellow chamber member Dana-Farber Cancer Institute through our Chamber Ribbon Cutting Give-Back Program.

As part of every ribbon cutting, we help connect local businesses with local nonprofits to build meaningful relationships that strengthen our community.

Fun fact: This is the only Courtyard by Marriott property that actually has a courtyard! It’s a hidden oasis in the middle of Brookline and well worth a visit.

Congratulations to the entire team and thank you for investing in our community. We look forward to seeing all that’s ahead!

We started off our day connected at  for our Coffee Connect. Shoutout to Bianca Restaurant for providing coffee and ligh...
07/15/2026

We started off our day connected at for our Coffee Connect. Shoutout to Bianca Restaurant for providing coffee and light bites and thank you to Eastern Bank and CMIT Solutions Boston, Newton, Waltham for sponsoring our Coffee Connect Series.

Address

117 Kendrick Street, Suite 300
Needham, MA
02494

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+16172445300

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