State of the City Luncheon 
The State of the City Luncheon, is an annual event held in March where the Mayor of the City of New Bedford announces the past accomplishments and future plans for the city. For a copy of the complete address visit the City of New Bedford's website, select Mayor's Office, Newsroom, and then Speeches.



SouthCoast Legislative Luncheon
The Legislative Luncheon, held annually in April, is designed to bring information to the New Bedford area business community on relevant local and state issues. The region’s entire legislative delegation is also invited to participate. This luncheon is an excellent opportunity to meet with your legislators and hear first hand from local officials, business, and community leaders to exchange ideas and gain valuable insight.


Annual Meeting and Business Luncheon
The Chamber’s Annual Meeting and Business Luncheon is an opportunity to join other business and community leaders and celebrate business people working together for the future of Greater New Bedford. Held annually in December, the luncheon’s keynote speaker presents an interesting and inspiring presentation focused around business growth.


SouthCoast Women's Forum
This forum features a networking and educational luncheon, interactive workshops, and the popular table-top expo designed to promote women-owned and operated businesses. The SouthCoast Women’s Forum is a day to network, re-energize, learn, and celebrate women in business.


Good Morning SouthCoast!
This popular breakfast series is a high-profile, fast-paced, and educational program geared towards executives, senior managers, professionals, and small business owners. Each of the six programs have a business-oriented focus and feature a popular speaker to present on a topic of interest to local businesses.


Small Business of the Year Award
Part of the Good Morning SouthCoast! series, the Small Business of the Year Award recognizes the achievements made by smaller businesses in the creation of jobs and economic opportunities throughout the SouthCoast region.


Economic Impact Awards
Part of the Good Morning SouthCoast! series, the Economic Impact Awards recognize organizations who have made a significant investment and contribution to the economic development of the region.