Business After Hours
Network after hours with St. Croix’s business community
Every month, a Chamber member opens their doors and we bring the business community to them. Come meet new people, discover local businesses and see what’s new on St. Croix.
What to expect
A different host, every month
Business After Hours is the Chamber’s signature networking event. It’s relaxed, it’s fun and it’s one of the best ways to grow your network on island.
Hosted by a member
Each event is held at a member’s business or venue. We co-brand it with the host and bring the membership to them, so you get to see their space, services and new products up close.
Open to everyone
You don’t have to be a Chamber member to attend. Members, non-members and guests are all welcome.
Events run 5:30 to 7:30 PM.
Register ahead
Please register through our events calendar so the host can plan for food and drinks. Walk-ins are welcome unless the venue has a capacity limit.
Raffle for a good cause
Every BAH includes a Chamber raffle with a prize from the host. Raffle proceeds benefit the St. Croix Chamber of Commerce annual scholarship fund.
Save the dates
2027 Business After Hours
BAH is held on the fourth Thursday of the month, January through October, and the third Thursday in November and December to work around the holidays.
Hosts and details are added as they’re confirmed. Register for each event on our events calendar.
Host a Business After Hours
Put your business in the spotlight
This is your event. We co-brand it, promote it to our membership and email list and bring a room full of business owners and decision makers to your door. It’s a great way to celebrate a product launch, new service, business anniversary or other milestone.
Hosts must be current Chamber members in good standing. Not a member yet? Join the Chamber to claim a date.
What the Chamber provides
- Co-branded promotion to our membership and email list
- Event registration through our GrowthZone calendar, with headcounts for your caterer
- A check-in team at the door
- The Chamber raffle, with proceeds going to our scholarship fund
- Help arranging a licensed mobile bar if your venue doesn’t have one
- A list of recommended caterers, if you need it
- A post-event email featuring your links and promotions
What the host provides
- A venue that can welcome 50 to 100+ guests
- Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres for 50 to 100+ guests
- Bar service: at a venue with a bar, you (or the bar) staff and stock it and keep the profits from the cash bar. Otherwise, space and tables for a mobile bar
- A prize for the Chamber raffle
- A check-in table and two chairs at the entrance
- Your logo and graphics (high resolution, please) plus any marketing material to share
- A link to your email sign-up or social media for our follow-up email
Make it a great event
- Sound: We recommend a sound system with a speaker and microphone.
- Entertainment: Live music or a DJ always boosts attendance. Let us know so we can include it in the marketing.
- Milestones: Tell us about any product launch, new service or anniversary so we can promote it.
- Catering deadline: If your caterer needs a guaranteed headcount by a certain date, tell us so we can get it to you in time.
- Guests: You’re welcome to invite your own guests. Please ask them to register so we can give you an accurate headcount.
Questions about hosting? Email events@stxchamber.org.
Ribbon cuttings
Opening a new business? Let’s celebrate.
The Chamber hosts ribbon cuttings for new member businesses, complete with a press release to share your news. A ribbon cutting can be paired with that month’s Business After Hours or with another Chamber event, so you get a crowd and a celebration in one.
What’s included
- A ribbon cutting ceremony with Chamber leadership
- A press release announcing your business
- Promotion to our membership and email list
- The option to combine it with a BAH or other event
Past events
Scenes from Business After Hours
Grow with us
Want to host? Start with membership.
Hosting Business After Hours is a member benefit. Business memberships start at $200 a year.