A calendar designed to be useful, not just busy.
From coffee hours and business after hours to leadership breakfasts and harvest celebrations, the chamber calendar is built to help people leave with follow-up. This public calendar currently highlights twelve upcoming chamber events.
Spring Member Coffee Kickoff
08:00 AM – 09:15 AM
West Sparta Municipal Center, West Sparta
Members and guests
An easygoing spring kickoff where members can reconnect over coffee and get a quick preview of the chamber’s upcoming programs and partnerships.
New Member Ribbon Cutting: Willow Creek Floral
04:30 PM – 05:15 PM
Willow Creek Floral, West Sparta
Members and public
A short celebratory ribbon cutting welcoming Willow Creek Floral to the chamber and introducing the shop to fellow members and neighbors.
Small Business Marketing Lab
08:30 AM – 10:30 AM
West Sparta Library Community Room, West Sparta
Members and entrepreneurs
A practical workshop focused on email basics, seasonal promotion ideas, and simple content strategies that small businesses can put to use right away.
Business After Hours at Rowan House Inn
05:30 PM – 07:00 PM
Rowan House Inn, Oakmont Heights
Members and guests
An evening networking reception built around referrals, local introductions, and conversation about summer visitor traffic across the region.
Workforce Roundtable Breakfast
07:45 AM – 09:15 AM
North Fayette Workforce Center, North Fayette
Employers and partners
A breakfast discussion for employers and partners focused on hiring challenges, training ideas, and practical workforce needs facing local businesses.
Farm and Main Street Collaboration Tour
03:00 PM – 05:30 PM
Sparta Creek Market and nearby stops, West Sparta
Agriculture retail and hospitality
A guided multi-stop tour highlighting how farms, retailers, and hospitality businesses can work together to share traffic and strengthen local spending.
Summer Porch Mixer
05:30 PM – 07:30 PM
Maple Hollow Creamery, Carnegie Ridge
Members and guests
A relaxed summer mixer with tastings, conversation, and easy introductions designed to help members build relationships before the busy late-summer season.
Coffee and Contracts for Contractors
07:30 AM – 08:45 AM
Harmon Home & Hardware, West Sparta
Trades and service businesses
A short breakfast session for contractors and service businesses covering estimating, customer expectations, and collaboration with nearby partners.
Nonprofit and Business Partnership Lunch
12:00 PM – 01:15 PM
Valley Creek Community Foundation, Moon Run
Nonprofits and businesses
A facilitated lunch connecting nonprofits and businesses around sponsorships, volunteer support, and partnerships that benefit the broader community.
Young Professionals Happy Hour
05:00 PM – 06:30 PM
Trailside Taproom, Oakmont Heights
Emerging leaders and remote workers
An informal after-hours gathering for emerging professionals who want stronger local roots, better connections, and a pathway into chamber leadership.
Harvest Market Vendor Preview
08:00 AM – 09:00 AM
Sparta Ridge Supply Co., West Sparta
Vendors and sponsors
An information session for vendors and sponsors interested in the fall market, with details on setup, collaboration, and promotional opportunities.
Harvest Market and Mixer
04:00 PM – 08:00 PM
West Sparta Commons, West Sparta
Communitywide
The chamber’s flagship fall event featuring member booths, local food, seasonal shopping, and plenty of opportunities for residents and businesses to connect.