Volume 090922 | Sept. 09, 2022

Your weekly news & updates

Join us at the Expo tomorrow!

Thanks to our sponsors

DDP Motorsports,

Workforce Solutions,

Baylor Scott & White, Durcon, Taylor ISD, Valero Energy Corporation, Taylor Press, Sirloin Stockade, Samsung, Hart Components, EPCOR, City National Bank, Lower Brushy Creek WCID, and United Way of Greater Austin, Ancira Salsa & Manpower


 Along with games, prizes, jobs and LOTS OF FAMILY FUN, the Williamson County and Cities health district will administer the newly approved Covid vaccine that targets both the original virus and two omicron subvariants at the 2022 Business Expo and Job Fair this Saturday, Saturday, Sept. 10, from 10 a.m. to

2 p.m.at the Williamson County Expo Center.


Expect to find...

  • More than 50 booths ready to tell you all about their businesses.  
  • FREE newly approved Covid vaccines for ages 5 and up.
  • Virtual Reality Career trailer
  • Job opportunities (including onsite interviews)
  • Booth bingo for the kids
  • Children's books (while supplies last)
  • Community volunteer opportunities
  • Ancira Salsa! (you know you want some!)
  • Business networking and connections


Admission is free and open to the public!


Join us for fun in the moonlight

Bunco tournament added to evening's events

The Chamber's wildly popular nighttime "A Shot in the Dark" golf tournament presented by Baylor Scott & White will return to Mustang Creek on Friday, Oct. 14.

The first nine holes are played in the daylight and the last nine (well, three rounds of three) are played with glow-in-the-dark golf balls that are provided with registration.

Cash prize for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams, closest to  the in, Fan Favorite, Best Team Theme, Best Bling and Best Decorated Cart. Circle game, a 50/50 raffle and silent auction will round out the event.

Team entry includes greens fees, glowing balls, a golf cart, meals for each team member, beverages, while they last and more fun and laughter than you can quantify!

   To add to the merriment, we are having a Bunco tournament!!!

   Only 24 seats area available for this raucous, rolling event that will feature cash and other prizes, dinner and beverages.

Click HERE to learn more about the golf event including how to register as a team or sponsor. If you need more, email info@taylorchamber.org or call 512-352-6364.

To sponsor or get tickets to the Bunco tournament, email us at info@taylorchamber.org or call 512-352-6364.

New Pricing for Chamber Luncheon starts in September

Starting in September 2022, we will have to increase our fees for the Monthly Business Luncheon. We held off as long as we could, but in order to continue to provide delicious meal options, our caterers have expressed they need a little bigger budget. As a chamber, our number one focus is supporting our members, and have heard them loud and clear.

As of our next luncheon, September 19, 2022 the pricing will be as follows.


Chamber Members: $20

Non-member/Prospective Members: $25

Reserved Table with logo signage * NEW* for up to 8: $175

Luncheon Sponsor: $300 (includes 4 seats, 2 minutes to address the group, logo in newsletter and on signs at every table)

*If you have pre-paid registrations, your ticket price is grandfathered.*


Please know that you will be required to register through your Chamber account to get member pricing.

If you are not already doing that, or need help with how to set that up,

please contact Rachael at info@taylorchamber.org and she will be happy to help you.

Business Tip of the Week

Change is not always fun, but in order to run a profitable business, you've got to course correct constantly.

Chamber News and Community Calendar
Calendar
Chamber events are bolded.
  • Saturday, Sept. 10, 10-2 p.m. -- 2022 East Wilco Business Expo and Job Fair at the Wilco Expo Center located at 5350 Bill Picket Trail.
  • Sunday, Sept. 11, 11 a.m.- 5p.m. -- St. Mary's Homecoming Fall Festival
  • Sunday, Sept. 11, 7 p.m. -- Patriot Day Parade and Ceremony on Main Street and in Heritage Square
  • Monday, Sept. 12, noon -- Banquet committee meeting at the Chamber Conference room
  • Monday, Sept. 12, 5:15 p.m. -- Taylor Chamber Board meeting at the Holiday Inn Express & Suites
  • Tuesday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m. - Trades Day Career Fair committee meeting at the Chamber
  • Wednesday, Sept. 14, 8 a.m. -- Chamber Ambassador meeting at Holiday Inn Express
  • Thursday, Sept. 15, 9-11:30 a.m. -- Greater Taylor Foundation Board meeting at Holiday Inn Express
  • Thursday, Sept. 15, 6-9 p.m. -- Music on Main at Heritage Square
  • Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m. -- Mamma Jamma Ride hosted by Lone Star Circle of Care
  • Monday, Sept. 19, 11:45 a.m. -- Area roads are the topic of the Chamber's monthly luncheon. Register here.
  • Saturday, Sept. 17, 8 a.m.-noon -- Kidfish at Bull Branch Park presented by City of Taylor Parks and Rec Dept
  • Sunday, Sept. 25, 5 - 8 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting at The Taylor Mansion Open House at 2109 E. 4th St in Taylor
  • Thursday, Sept 29, 4-6p.m. -- National Minority Contractors Association and Taylor Chamber's Happy Hour and Social for area HUB contractors and trades at Texas Beer Co.'s Brewery on 2nd St.


For information on joining these or any Chamber meeting or committee, email info@taylorchamber.org.

Monthly Luncheon

Roads the topic at lunch

Please make plans to join the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce for our Monthly Business Luncheon!

This month we will get an update from Sr. Director of Infrastructure for Williamson County, Bob Daigh, on upcoming roadway construction that will have immediate impact on our city and the areas around it.


Monday, Sept. 19, at 11:45 a.m. at Taylor ISD Main Street Events Center, 3101 N. Main St.


Lunch catered by: Scott Morales Catering

Thank you to our SPONSOR
Register HERE

National Night Out


Get out and come together!

National Night Out is Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022


Register your neighborhood HERE


For more information, visit the City's website by clicking this link...

National Night Out 2022 | Taylor, TX - Official Website


Member Announcements

The Taylor Mansion Estate

and Crystal Ballroom

Open House!


Come enjoy appetizers and beverages and take tour of this beautiful venue. While you are here, come check out some of their favorite vendors.

 5-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 25

2109 E. 4th St., Taylor, TX 76574

Annual KidFish is back!

Join the Parks & Recreation Department for the 2022 KidFish at Bull Branch Park.  Registration begins at 8 a.m. Fishing will be 9 a.m. to noon.

Trophies for first and second place for three age groups: 6 & under, 7-11 and 12-16.

Contact Parks & Rec for more at 512-309-6266. 

Music on Main back for Fall!

Music on Main welcomes the undeniable rhythms of Money Chica to Heritage Square! This FREE family-friendly event will be 7-9pm  Thursday, Sept. 15,at Heritage Square. We encourage you to take blankets and chairs for lawn seating. Food and drink available for purchase.

National Association of Minority Contractors Greater Austin Chapter invited you to

Happy Hour at Texas Beer Company Brewery

4-6 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 29

Community Fall Festival

St. Mary's Catholic Church is holding their 88th Annual Homecoming Celebration 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept 11,  St. Mary's Parish & School Grounds, 304 E. 5th St.

Patriot Day Parade

The City of Taylor Fire Department and the Taylor Professional Firefighter Association cordially invites you to participate in an Emergency Responders, Military Personnel & Vehicle Memorial March through downtown Taylor on Sunday, Sept. 11.

Memorial March will begin at 7 pm (line-up will be on W. 7th Street at Davis St. in front of the old high school at 6 pm) and will end at Heritage Square with a memorial program to follow.

Honor Guards and Pipes and Drums are welcome.

Taylor ISD Voters are encouraged to learn more about Taylor ISD's $82.4 million bond that will be on the ballot for the Nov. 8 election.at the following information meetings

  •  7 p.m. Sept. 13 - N. Pasemann Elementary Cafeteria
  •  7 p.m. Sept. 27 - Taylor High School Cafeteria
  •  7 p.m. Sept. 20 - Taylor Middle School Cafeteria
  •  7 p.m. Oct. 3 - TH Johnson Cafeteria
  •  7 p.m. Oct. 10 - Main Street Intermediate Events Center

You can learn more about the bond and the pro enrollment projections on which it is based HERE

To vote in this election, you must be registered by Oct. 11. Early voting runs Oct. 24-Nov. 4.

Baylor Scott & White Blood Drive


10:30 a.m.- 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center in Taylor

305 Mallard Ln.

Free Limited supply donor tote and liquid blood key chain! Walk-ins welcome, Appointments highly encouraged

Schedule appoints at BSWBLOOD.COM

Come Learn about how our Ducks learn!

TISD has opened enrollment to its 2022-23 Ambassador Program. This program is a great opportunity to get a hands-on experience and first-hand information about our schools. Classes meet once a month 8:15 am to 2:30 p.m. September-March.

Please email tcrow@taylorisd.org or register now at www.TaylorISD.org

Entertainment calendar

  • WilCo EXPO: Click here to see what's going on at the Expo Center.
  • SPJST Lodge 29:
  • Texas Beer Company: To keep up with everything going on at TBC, click here.
  • Red Cap Cigar Lounge: See their schedule here
  • Loose Screw: Find out what's going on here.
  • Greenhouse Craft Foods at Black Sparrow Music Parlor: See who's playing here.