Volume 030521 | March 5, 2021
Your weekly news & updates
WilCo Day at the (Virtual) Capitol
Williamson County Chambers of Commerce hosted Williamson County Day at the Capitol Tuesday, March 2, via Zoom webinar. Members from the Taylor Chamber board and advocacy committee joined other members of the Taylor community (including civic and school leaders) for the presentations.
The group heard from Dist. 5 Texas Senator Charles Schwertner and the three House members that represent Williamson County: Dist. 52 (Taylor) Rep. James Talarico (in the top picture at top left), Dist. 16 Rep. John Bucy (pictured bottom left) Dist. 20 Rep. Terry Wilson represented by Jeff Frazier (pictured bottom right).
Topics ranged from storm and Covid recovery for communities, schools and businesses; transportation infrastructure; broadband accessibility; child care; universal pre-k; etc.
Taylor's Dist. 52 Rep. Talarico serves on the committees for calendars, public education and juvenile justice and family issues.
He will meet with the Chamber and its Advocacy team later in the month to discuss the Chamber's legislative agenda. If you would like to be on that call, let us know by sending an email to info@taylorchamber.org.
Information & Education
Meet new Taylor school superintendent March 15
We hope you will all join us at noon Monday, March 15, for our monthly luncheon which where we will get to hear from. Taylor's new public schools superintendent Dr. Devin Padavil at our Zoom “luncheon."
 

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Envision Taylor
YOU have a voice in how Taylor grows! Do you want us to follow the trends set by communities who have just grown without a plan or do you want Taylor to grow in a fiscally responsible way?
Join the conversation at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 10, on Zoom (register in advance by clicking HERE).
This is the second community meeting for the Comprehensive Plan. If you'd like to review what happened at the last one, click earn more HERE.
Chamber News and Calendar

  • Monday, March 8, 5:15 p.m. -- Chamber Board Meeting: Zoom
  • Monday, March 15, noon -- Chamber Luncheon introducing Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin Padavil, on Zoom. Sponsored by Taylor Dental
  • Tuesday, March 16, 5 p.m. -- Tourism: Zoom
  • Wednesday, March 17, noon -- Programs & Services: Zoom
  • Thursday, March 25, 8 a.m. -- Funding: Zoom
  • Monday, April 1, 6 p.m. -- Local Candidate Forum featuring candidates for TISD Place 2 and City District 3
  • Tuesday, April 13, 5 p.m.--Tourism: Zoom
  • Wednesday, April 21, noon--Programs & Services: Zoom
Free rapid Covid tests
The Chamber continues to offer free rapid Covid antigen tests at its building at 1519 N. Main St. for employees of its member businesses.
Please call the Chamber at 512-352-6364 to setup a time and ask those being tested to register at register.txrapidtest.org.
Sponsor needed
We have an opening for a sponsor of the State of Our City address from Mayor Brandt Rydell on Monday, April 19. if your business is interested, please email us at info@taylorchamber.org. This sponsorship costs $100 and helps the Chamber fund its work.
Sponsors for our monthly "luncheons" which are, currently on Zoom, are needed every month. If you are interested in sponsoring one throughout the year, please let us know and we will get you registered.
Member announcements
Passover Seder
Please join Northview Christian Church Friday, March 26 at 6:30 p.m. for a traditional Seder meal with a Christian perspective. Reserve your spot today HERE.
Schedule your blood donation today!
Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Taylor will host a blood drive 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 16. To register for an appointment, call 877-724-4376 or click HERE.
H.E.B. product contest
H.E.B. is looking for Texas made products to be on their shelves. Information and guidelines for submissions will be posted on Feb. 25. Look here on that date.
Edward Jones of Taylor is hiring
Carol VanderDys of Edward Jones is looking for a Branch Office Administrator full-time. To be considered for this position please submit a resume online at: careers.edwardjones.com Job code53557BR
Service Fair
The Rotary Club of Taylor plans to celebrate its 100th anniversary in Taylor with a Service Fair designed to connect volunteer organizations and service clubs with people looking to become more involved in our community. The event is 2-4 p.m. Saturday, May 1, at The Loose Screw, 410 W. 7th St. Clubs and organizations interested should email Tia Rae Stone at tia.stone@gmail.com.