September 2025 Networking in Worcester, MA
- Makin' It Marketing
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We hope you had a restful summer and are ready to dive back into the networking game!
September is shaping up to be one of the busiest months this year for networking in Worcester County - so make sure you get out there, and meet some new people! You never know who's going to connect you to your next client.
Here’s your full list of what’s happening this month for networking events in Worcester, MA.
September 2025 Worcester, MA Networking Calendar – At a Glance
Date | Event Name | Time | Location | Link |
Thu, Sept 4 | YPWA: Sip Into the Season | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Steel & Wire Cocktail Bar, Worcester | |
Every Thursday | Premier Referral Networking Group | 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM | Triage Bar & Lounge, Worcester | |
Tue, Sept 9 | Nonprofit Roundtable: Onboarding & Engagement | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Worcester Regional Chamber | |
Tue, Sept 9 | What Drives You? Discovering Your Core Values | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Worcester | |
Wed, Sept 10 | Manufacturing Roundtable: Innovation as a driver of onshoring in the region | 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM | Worcester Regional Chamber | |
Thu, Sept 11 | The Breakfast Club | 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM | College of the Holy Cross | |
Thu, Sept 11 | Champions for Children Celebration (CASA Project) | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Top of the Tower, Worcester | |
Tue, Sept 16 | Mega Business After Hours | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | Corridor 9/495 + Worcester Chambers | |
Wed, Sept 17 | Worcester Business Journal 40 Under Forty | 4:30 PM – 7:30 PM | Mechanics Hall, Worcester | |
Thu, Sept 18 | Diverse Professional Roundtable | 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM | The Hanover Insurance Group | |
Thu, Sept 18 | The Great Escape (YPWA) | 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM | Escape Room, Worcester | |
Thu, Sept 18 | Sip & Support (Venture) | 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM | Publick House Historic Inn, Sturbridge | |
Sat, Sept 20 | Wish Night in the Woo (Make-A-Wish MA & RI) | 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | Tatnuck Country Club, Worcester | |
Tue, Sept 23 | Business & Government Forum: Workforce Readiness | 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Worcester Regional Chamber |
Business Networking Events in Worcester, MA in September 2025
YPWA: Sip Into the Season
Thursday, Sept 4, 2025 · Steel & Wire Cocktail Bar, Worcester
The Young Professional Women’s Association kicks off their new season with an evening mixer at one of Worcester’s stylish spots. Great for young professionals looking to expand their network.
Premier Referral Networking Group – Weekly Meetings
Thursdays · Triage Bar & Lounge, Worcester
Structured referral networking with local entrepreneurs, small-business owners, and professionals.
Nonprofit Roundtable: The Virtuous Cycle: Onboarding, Engaging, Elevating, and Retiring Board Members
Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025 · Worcester Regional Chamber
A Chamber roundtable designed for nonprofit leaders, focusing on strategies for stronger board engagement.
What Drives You? Discovering Your Core Values
Tuesday, Sept 9, 2025 · Worcester
Led by Dr. Sheri-Ann McLean-Williams, this YPWA session helps professionals identify and align with their core values.
Manufacturing Roundtable: Innovation as a driver of onshoring in the region
Wednesday, Sept 10, 2025 · Worcester Regional Chamber
Explore how manufacturing companies are innovating and reshoring operations in Central MA.
The Breakfast Club
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 · College of the Holy Cross
An early-morning networking breakfast hosted by the Chamber.
Mega Business After Hours
Tuesday, Sept 16, 2025
The largest regional mixer of the season, co-hosted by Corridor 9/495 and Worcester Chambers.
Worcester Business Journal 40 Under Forty Awards
Wednesday, Sept 17, 2025 · Mechanics Hall, Worcester
Celebrate and connect with rising leaders across Central MA.
Diverse Professional Roundtable
Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 · The Hanover Insurance Group
A Chamber networking event celebrating diverse professionals in the region.
The Great Escape (YPWA)
Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 · Escape Room, Worcester
A fun and social YPWA event where participants work together to solve puzzles and “escape” while building connections.
Business & Government Forum: Workforce Readiness
Tuesday, Sept 23, 2025 · Worcester Regional Chamber
Education and business leaders discuss the impact of new graduation requirements on the future workforce.
Charity & Community Fundraising Events in September 2025
Champions for Children Celebration (CASA Project)
Thursday, Sept 11, 2025 · Top of the Tower, Worcester
CASA’s annual fundraising gala with food, entertainment, and a mobile auction. Proceeds support advocacy for vulnerable youth.
Sip & Support 2025 (Venture)
Thursday, Sept 18, 2025 · Publick House Historic Inn, Sturbridge
Celebrate Venture’s 50th Anniversary with an evening of food, drinks, raffles, and auctions. Proceeds benefit individuals with developmental disabilities.
Wish Night in the Woo (Make-A-Wish Massachusetts & Rhode Island)
Saturday, Sept 20, 2025 · Tatnuck Country Club, Worcester
The inaugural Worcester Wish Night brings the community together with auctions, cocktails, and live entertainment—all to support life-changing wishes for children with critical illnesses.
So, Will We See You There?
September is packed with chances to get out, meet people, and be part of the Worcester business community. So with that, start showing up so you can make connections and keep building your network. Remember - your network is your networth!
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