"After 5" networking party to be held at 22 News

SPRINGFIELD WWLP 22News, One Broadcast Center, Chicopee, will be the site for the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield's February After 5 on Valentine's Day, Feb. 14, 2007 from 5-7 p.m.

Sponsored by The Chamber Insurance Program, Baystate Health, Kindred Hospital and Denise Smith Photography, the After 5 is a perfect place for business professionals to network in a casual setting. Attendees are encouraged to bring business cards for networking as well as for entrance into the raffle prize drawings. Special Valentine's Day games and prizes will be offered.

Tickets to the February After 5 are $10 for members; $15 for nonmembers and reservations must be made in writing and in advance. Reservations may be made by faxing, mailing or emailing Diane Swanson, Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Inc., 1441 Main Street, Suite 133, Springfield, or swanson@myonlinechamber.com.

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The Women's Partnership (WP) Scholarship Committee announces scholarship applications are now being accepted through March 31, 2007.

Women from the greater Springfield area who are 25 years or older, have had a break in their education and are trying to re-enter the workforce and are attending an accredited college or university in Hampden or Hampshire County are invited to apply. The WP scholarship program is administered by the Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts.

Applications may be made online at www.communityfoundation.org or applicants can call 732-2858. Application brochures are also available at over 370 guidance offices, libraries, churches and local colleges.