Chicopee Chamber Hosts Annual Industrial Tour
Local business members toured major manufacturing facilities to explore local operations and innovation.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Manufacturing
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The Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce hosted its third annual Made in Chicopee Tour on Oct. 16. The event offered members a behind-the-scenes look at industrial operations throughout the city.
Why it matters
The chamber created this event to demonstrate the strength of the local manufacturing economy. It serves as an alternative engagement strategy for members who prefer site visits over traditional networking.
The tour showcased facilities including an 85,000-square-foot Agilent Technologies site and a 55,000-square-foot Mass Alternative Care building. Microtek, which has operated since 1983, was also featured.
The players
Greater Chicopee Chamber of Commerce
This organization supports local business growth and economic development through networking and advocacy.
Microtek
This manufacturing company has maintained local business operations since 1983.
Mass Alternative Care
This company operates a 55,000-square-foot facility that was purchased in April 2022.
Agilent Technologies
This global technology firm operates an 85,000-square-foot facility that held a recent ribbon-cutting ceremony.
The details
Chamber members visited specific industrial sites at 2070 Westover Road, 77 Champion Drive, and 711 E. Main St. to observe business innovation firsthand. The program highlights the ongoing presence of manufacturing in the Chicopee business landscape.
Timeline
Microtek began operations in 1983.
Mass Alternative Care purchased its facility in April 2022.
Agilent Technologies held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 14.
The third annual Made in Chicopee Tour occurred on Oct. 16, 2026.
Market Landscape
The Made in Chicopee Tour follows the ongoing shift toward experiential member engagement for local chambers of commerce by prioritizing facility visits over traditional meetings. This approach helps regional organizations strengthen connections by highlighting the tangible value of local manufacturing hubs.
Residents and business owners can expect the chamber to continue highlighting local industrial capacity through similar recurring events. This visibility aims to support economic stability and potential future hiring within these established manufacturing facilities.
The takeaway
The success of this tour suggests that niche site visits are becoming a preferred method for local business groups to engage members. Companies looking to boost their visibility should consider participating in these chamber-led industrial showcases.
Further reading
For more information on the local industrial sector, visit the Manufacturing section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Reminder.
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