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WEEKLY WRAP UP for Friday, Dec. 29, 2019
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A message from your Chamber 
Friday, Jan. 3, is the final day to purchase tickets or sponsorships for the "Setting a Course for Success" Chamber and Community awards banquet.
The banquet is Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Wilco Expo, 5350 Bill Pickett Trail. T
he evening will begin at 6 p.m. with reception and silent auction of unique experiences. The banquet will begin at 7 p.m. The event calls for professional or "Sunday-go-to-meeting" attire.
Information on platinum, gold and silver
sponsorships is available
here. Individual tickets are on sale now. Click
here to purchase them online (and to set up an automatic reminder so you don't miss it) or stop by the office at 1519 N. Main St. before 5 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3.
We hope you will join us!
Welcome 2020 in Taylor!
Don't miss the 2nd annual New Years Eve Pub Crawl in downtown Taylor. Local bars and venues come together together to celebrate the year's end and welcome the new.
Festivities begin at 6 p.m. at
Curb Side Coffee House
for coffee and snacks, then head over to
Red Cap Cigar Lounge
at 7 p.m. for smoke and lounge time, then over to
Texas Beer Company
for beer, wine and music at 8 p.m., then to
Black Sparrow Music Parlor
at 9:30 for (
Scarlet's Eyes
), beer & cocktails. We will end our night at
Taylor Station Bar
from 11 p.m. to 1.a.m. with a champagne toast at midnight. (This is a free event at all venues).
Please remember to arrange for a safe ride home and drink responsibly.
Serve on a Chamber committee
The Chamber is looking for people who work at member businesses to serve on its various committees. Following is a list. If you want to sign up or get more information, click the link to the right and let
- Programs and Services: evaluates member needs and designs programs and services to fulfill them including workshops and speakers at the monthly luncheon. Meets monthly
- Chamber Ambassadors: serves as the cheerleading and relationship-building arm of the Chamber. They conduct ribbon cuttings and determine monthly and yearly award winners. Meets monthly
- Membership: designs and implements communication between the Chamber and its members; conducts yearly membership drive and contributes to annual member survey. Meets at least twice a year
- Finance: oversees the finances of the Chamber and assists with the annual audit. Meets monthly
- Funding: ensures that the Chamber has the funding necessary to fulfill the needs of its members. Meets monthly
- Annual Gala: coordinates and conducts the annual Chamber Gala fundraiser. Meets as needed but only for about four months
- Marketing: oversees communications between the Chamber and the public including the annual visitor guide, social media and website. Meets monthly
- Business Expo: coordinates and conducts September's East WilCo Business Expo and Job Fair. Meets as needed but only for about four months
- Tourism: considers and approves applications for HOT funds under the Chamber's contract with the City, looks for ways to support and enhance tourism in Taylor. Meets as needed, usually monthly
- Taylor Works: coordinates and conducts various workforce development projects including the Trades Day Career Fair. Meets as needed but only for about months
- Governance: oversees the policies, procedures and accreditation of the Chamber. Meets quarterly
- Technology: evaluates the Chamber's technology and plans for future enhancements. Meets quarterly
- Public Affairs & Policy: produces the Chamber's legislative agenda and works to move it forward on the City, County, State and National levels. Meets monthly
Please consider helping your chamber do more for you and for Taylor!
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- Wednesday, Jan. 1, CLOSED
- Tuesday, Jan. 7, noon--Advocacy meeting: Chamber
- Thursday, Jan. 9, 8 a.m.--Finance Committee: Chamber
- Tuesday, Jan. 14, 6 p.m.--Chamber Awards Banquet: Wilco Expo Center. Click here to learn about sponsoring a table. Tickets currently available online or at the Chamber for $45 each.
- Wednesday, Jan. 22, noon -- Programs & Services Meeting: Noren Thermal Solutions, 205 S. Edmond
- Thursday, Jan. 23, 7:30 a.m.--Funding Meeting: Chamber
- Monday, Jan. 27, noon--Chamber Luncheon featuring the Taylor Housing Authority: Sirloin Stockade
- Wednesday, Jan. 29, noon--Ambassador Lunch: Gatti's Pizza
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 Run for the Roses
Taylor Garden Club will host the 7th annual 5K and10K to benefit the Taylor Garden Club at 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18 in Murphy Park.
Taylor Garden Club provides scholarships for youths who are pursuing careers in ecology , horticulture, landscaping, arbor and forestry studies and other career fields relating to growing things.
Awards will be given in various categories including "Top Dog" for the first three canines that cross the finish line and special awards for the first three strollers (with human passengers) to finish the race.
Chili supper
The Taylor Lions Club will host its annual Chili Supper 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, at the Taylor SPJST Hall. Eat inside or take it to-go. Tickets are $10 each, available in advance or at the door. Contact Griffin at 512-680-7525 for advanced tickets. For more information about the Taylor Lions Club and the services it supports, go to
www.TaylorLionsClub.com
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Volunteer to help prepare taxes
The W
illiamson County United Way is looking for
volunteer tax preparers, translators and greeters for
their free tax preparation services offered in
Georgetown, Hutto, Leander, Liberty Hill and Taylor.
Please contact Jodee O'Brien at 512-255-6799 or
jodee@unitedway-wc.org
Volunteers needed
From 9 a.m. - noon Monday, Jan. 20,
more than 200 volunteers are needed to share their
time and energy. United Way of Williamson County
volunteers will join with hundreds of thousands of
volunteers across the United States to serve their
local community. This planned day of service will
leverage the strength of local citizens to advance
Dr. King's dream of opportunity for all.
For more information, visit
www.unitedway-wc.org
or call (512) 255-6799.
Entertainment calendar
WilCo EXPO: Click
here to look at what's going on out at the Expo Center.
SPJST Post 29:
December's schedule is here and January's is here.
Taylor Station Bar: Click here for upcoming events.
Texas Beer Company: To keep up with everything going on at TBC, click here.
Marshall's Tavern: Marshall's events are here.
The Loose Screw: See their events here.
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