March 2026 Networking in Worcester, MA
- Makin' It Marketing
- Mar 2
- 7 min read
As the snow finally begins to melt and we start shedding our winter jackets for warmer weather, it’s the perfect time to get back out there and tap into the local business community. There are lots of great opportunities in March to meet new faces and have a good time doing it!
We share these roundups because being active in the Worcester community is one of the most powerful growth strategies for local service-based businesses. Relationships turn into referrals. Conversations turn into collaborations. And consistency turns into credibility (which is exactly what Tara taught in her recent workshop)!
Here’s your full rundown of Worcester-area networking events happening this month:
March 2026 Worcester, MA Networking Calendar – At a Glance
Date | Event Name | Time | Location | Link |
Mon, Mar 2nd | Wachusett Area Chamber Business After Hours | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM | The School Yahd, West Boylston | |
Thu, Mar 5th | Business After Hours at Luciano's Restaurant | 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM | 2 Washington Sq, Worcester | |
Thu, Mar 5th | The Charlton Business Alliance Small Business Expo | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Bay Path Regional Vocational High School, Charlton | |
Thu, Mar 5th | Nick Lazzaro’s Campaign Kickoff | 5:30 PM | J Anthony’s, Auburn | |
Sat, Mar 7th | ElevateHER: A Women’s Networking & Empowerment Event | 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM | The White Room, Worcester | |
Mon, Mar 9th | Mondays are for Marketing UN-Networking Coffee | 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM | Lost Shoe Brewing & Roast Company, Marlborough | |
Tue, Mar 10th | Auburn Chamber | Business After Hours | 4:30 PM - 8:00 PM | Chester P Tuttle Post 279, Auburn | |
Wed, Mar 11th | March Metrowest Networking Event w/ Mass Professional Networking | 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Level 99, Natick | |
Fri, Mar 13th | Dinner with Business Owners | Fitchburg: Small City Edition | 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM | Fitchburg (Location TBD) | |
Wed, Mar 18th | Wellness Networking Event | 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM | Union Street Yoga, Worcester | |
Thu, Mar 19th | The Breakfast Club at the AC Hotel Worcester | 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM | AC Marriott, Worcester | |
Mon, Mar 23rd | Family-Owned Business Roundtable | Building a Legacy: Lessons from Family Businesses That Got It Right | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM | Location TBD | |
Tue, Mar 24th | POW: Power of Women Luncheon: Slay Self-Doubt & Speak With Impact | 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM | Girls Inc. Worcester | Alden Hall, Worcester | |
Wed, Mar 25th | Positively Suzanne Third Annual I Got You Sis Women’s Summit | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | JMAC - Jean McDonough Arts Center, Worcester | |
Coming Soon: Tue, Apr 7th | WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition | 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM | Off The Rails, Worcester |
Business Networking Events in Worcester, MA in March 2026
Wachusett Area Chamber Business After Hours
Monday, March 2nd, 2026 · The School Yahd, West Boylston
Join the Wachusett Area Chamber for a fun and relaxed Business After Hours at The School Yahd, 216 West Boylston Street in West Boylston. Enjoy networking with fellow professionals, appetizers, a cash bar, fun and games, plus a 50/50 cash raffle and door prizes. Come dressed to play and ready to make some great connections!
Business After Hours at Luciano's Restaurant
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 · 2 Washington Sq, Worcester
Business After Hours at Luciano's Restaurant is a lively, informal networking event designed to connect Chamber members and guests with hundreds of area professionals. It’s a great opportunity to meet new contacts, build relationships, exchange ideas, and develop fresh leads - all while enjoying a fun evening out.
The Charlton Business Alliance Small Business Expo
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 · Bay Path Regional Vocational High School, Charlton
This community-focused event brings local businesses together under one roof, giving attendees the chance to discover hidden gems, explore professional services, connect with area experts, and build real relationships. This event is open to the public and features door prizes and live demonstrations throughout the evening.
Nick Lazzaro’s Campaign Kickoff
Thursday, March 5th, 2026 · J Anthony’s, Auburn
You’re invited to Nick Lazzaro’s Campaign Kickoff for State Representative. This open invitation event welcomes supporters and community members to come out, say hello, and help launch the campaign. Guests are encouraged to bring a friend and join the evening as the campaign officially gets underway.
Event Details
ElevateHER: A Women’s Networking & Empowerment Event
Saturday, March 7th, 2026 · The White Room, Worcester
ElevateHER is a women-focused networking event designed to support, empower, and inspire female entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey. This evening is about developing connections and conversations for ambitious women to come together to share ideas and build meaningful relationships. The event features a moderated panel of six accomplished business owners who have built their companies from the ground up and will share honest insights, lessons learned, and real-life experiences. This event offers a welcoming space to learn how to take your next step, and feel inspired.
Mondays are for Marketing UN-Networking Coffee
Monday, March 9th, 2026 · Lost Shoe Brewing & Roast Company, Marlborough
This will be a relaxed, one-hour morning meetup designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and awesome humans who just want to connect, without the pressure of traditional networking. Grab a great cup of coffee, enjoy some delicious food, and have real conversations about wins, challenges, business ideas, life updates, or whatever’s on your mind.
Auburn Chamber | Business After Hours
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026 · Chester P Tuttle Post 279, Auburn
Join the Auburn Chamber for Business After Hours at the Tuttle Post, an evening of relaxed networking with fellow local professionals and community leaders. It’s a great opportunity to build new connections, strengthen existing relationships, and grow your presence in the Auburn business community.
March Metrowest Networking Event w/ Mass Professional Networking
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026 · Level99, Natick
Join Mass Professional Networking for the March Metrowest Networking Event at Level99 in Natick. This welcoming business networking and social event is open to all professionals looking to build connections, generate leads, explore job opportunities, or simply expand their network in a fun, engaging environment.
Dinner with Business Owners | Fitchburg: Small City Edition
Friday, March 13th, 2026 · Fitchburg (Location TBD)
This event is an intimate networking dinner that brings together a small group of local business owners for a spontaneous night of conversation and connection in Fitchburg, MA. You sign up, they choose and book the locally owned restaurant (shared with registrants only), and you simply show up ready to share experiences, build relationships, and support a small business in a cozy, micro-event setting.
Wellness Networking Event
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026 · Union Street Yoga, Worcester
This event is bringing Central MA wellness professionals together for an intentional networking night at Union Street Yoga in Worcester. Designed for wellness practitioners, creatives, entrepreneurs, and service-based business owners, this relaxed and welcoming evening focuses on meaningful connection over business card exchanges. Attendees can expect guided networking, opportunities to share their work and vision, and collaborative conversations that spark growth and new opportunities, all within a supportive community built on connection, visibility, and shared values.
The Breakfast Club at the AC Hotel Worcester
Thursday, March 19th, 2026 · AC Marriot, Worcester
The Breakfast Club is a quarterly signature networking event that brings together more than 250 area professionals for a morning of connection, celebration, and inspiration. The program will feature business salutes honoring Clinton Savings Bank’s 175th Anniversary, Abby’s House and RP Masiello’s 50th Anniversary, as well as welcoming Eric Butler as the new Executive Director of the Museum of Worcester and Shaun Murphy as the new CEO of Worcester Majors. The event will also include a keynote address from Dan Kenary, President and Co-Founder of Barrel One Collective.
Family-Owned Business Roundtable | Building a Legacy: Lessons from Family Businesses That Got It Right
Monday, March 23rd, 2026 · Location TBD
This event brings together three respected multi-generational business leaders for a moderated conversation on succession planning, leadership transitions, governance, growth, and preserving family legacy while adapting to change. Designed for family-owned business leaders at any stage, this forum offers practical insights and valuable peer connections to help your business thrive for generations to come.
POW: Power of Women Luncheon: Slay Self-Doubt & Speak With Impact
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026 · Girls Inc. Worcester | Alden Hall, Worcester
This quarterly networking event for workplace professionals, presented by Johanna Walker, will be an empowering session that blends real-life stories with actionable tools to help you overcome fear, silence self-doubt, and speak with confidence in meetings, presentations, and difficult conversations. Connect with fellow professionals while gaining practical strategies to turn self-doubt into your greatest source of strength.
Positively Suzanne Third Annual I Got You Sis Women's Summit
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026 · JMAC - Jean McDonough Arts Center, Worcester
This empowering in-person event is designed to bring women together to celebrate, connect, and uplift one another. This inspiring gathering features engaging speakers, a powerful keynote address, unique vendors, and meaningful opportunities to build genuine connections with women who truly have your back. Centered around sisterhood, growth, and positive energy, this bold and uplifting experience is all about supporting one another and rising together.
Coming Soon: WooTank Intercollegiate Pitch Competition
Tuesday, April 7th, 2026 · Off The Rails, Worcester
WooTank is an intercollegiate pitch competition held in Worcester, MA, where student entrepreneurs from local colleges present their business ventures to a panel of investors, aiming to secure real-time funding and mentorship. The event is organized by The Venture Forum, a startup community dedicated to fostering economic growth and supporting entrepreneurs in Central MA.
Will we see you in Worcester in March?
As we head into spring, the Worcester business community is getting involved and expanding its network at mixers, community-driven events, and opportunities to practice wellness. If building stronger relationships and expanding your circle is on your list this month, then make it official by signing up for any of these upcoming events.
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