Volume 110422 | Nov. 4, 2022

Your weekly news & updates

The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce would like to sincerely thank all veterans for their services and sacrifices! Because of you, we are the Land of the Free!

We would also like to recognize our Veteran Owned businesses that are members of the Chamber.

The Loose Screw

A Veteran Storage

Patriot Engraving USA

Brasfield Real Estate

Almighty Rentals

Everest Plumbing

Patricia L. Brown & Associates

Hispanic Heritage NFT LLC

Lotus Construction Group

Lender Mortgage Express

Alliance Engineering

Archie Martinez Insurance Agency

"Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country's cause. Honor, also, to the citizens who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause."

-Abraham Lincoln

Are YOU ready to really get involved in Taylor's business community in a way that helps all of us?

Well, the time is now!

The Chamber is recruiting its 2023 Ambassador Class. Find the application HERE.

As an Ambassador, you (or a member of your staff) will...

Learn about the chamber and the important work it does.
Meet and interact with other Chamber members.
Stay up-to-date and involved with Chamber events.
Grow your circle of influence.

Thanks to sponsors, we are able to keep our registration costs for first-year Ambassadors to $150.

In addition to the training and community engagement, Ambassadors also receive breakfast at each meeting, a signature green Ambassador jacket and more!If you want to learn more HERE is a brochure or you can call us at 512-352-6364 or email info@taylorchamber.org.

We want to announce the new class at the Jan. 17 banquet so complete the application by Dec. 1.

Ribbon Cutting

The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce welcomed a new church to the community and celebrated their membership with a ribbon cutting during their Fall Fest last weekend.

The Fellowship Church, located at 2900 N Main St.; Taylor, Tx 76564

Pastor John Hummel and his staff invite you to attend one of their Sunday services at either 9:30 or 11 a.m.

Have questions for them? Give them a call 512-352-5611

Business of the Month

Please join us in congratulating Taylor Press in being awarded Business of the Month for the month of September. (Sometimes we play catch up )

Taylor Press was nominated for their outstanding coverage of the 2022 Pre-Legislative Advocacy Summit held on Sept. 7 by the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce. Their articles brought important information and made it available to the community and other businesses. We thank you for being great part of what makes Taylor great!

Need to reach the community or beyond? Contact Taylor Press at 512-352-8535 and ask them about the weekly Taylor Press, the monthly East Wilco Insider, or the quarterly 76574+ publications.

Do you know of a business that went above and beyond?

Let us know about it at Info@taylorChamber.org

Individual tickets now on sale

The banquet is Taylor's premier leadership event as it highlights the community's most-accomplished businesses, dignitaries and volunteers. This event features awards for Rotary's Citizen of the Year, TAB's Outstanding Woman of the Year and Chamber Customer Service and Business of the Year.

Our 2023 theme is Building on a Firm Foundation and is a continuation of our strategic plan, Vision 2025.

It is set to begin at 6 p.m. with a happy hour. The program will begin at 7 p.m. and should end by 9 p.m.

Sponsorships are on sale now. Click HERE to learn about the benefits of sponsorship!

Individual tickets go on sale Nov. 1 for $50 each.

Need more information? Email us at info@taylorchamber.org or call

512-352-6364.

Chamber News and Community Calendar

Calendar

Chamber events are bolded.

Friday, Nov. 11, 7-9 a.m. -- Taylor's Graham Luhn American Legion Post 39 and the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce host annual Veterans Day Breakfast
Friday, Nov. 11, 8 a.m. -- Ribbon Cutting at Wal-Mart Super Center; 3701 N. Main St.
Saturday, Nov. 12, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Dickey Day at Fannie Robinson Park
Tuesday, Nov. 15, 4 p.m. -- Trades Day Career Fair Committee meeting at Chamber conference room
Monday, Nov. 14, 5:15 p.m. -- Chamber Board Meeting at Holiday Inn Express in Taylor
Thursday, Nov. 17, 5 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting for Plowman's Bar Happy Hour Social from 4-6 p.m.
Saturday, Nov. 19, 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. -- Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale at First United Methodist Church
Monday, Nov. 21, 11:45 a.m. -- Monthly Chamber Luncheon at Holiday Inn Express located at 180 Carlos G. Parker. REGISTER here.
Thursday, Nov. 24 -- THANKSGIVING (Chamber office closed Thursday and Friday)
Thursday, Dec. 1, 9 a.m. -- Chamber Governance Meeting via Zoom.
Thursday, Dec. 1, 5 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting at RE/Max Associates Group at 906 N. Main St.; Taylor
Saturday, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. -- Parade of Lights Christmas Parade
Saturday & Sunday, Dec. 3 & 4, 1-5 p.m. --Holiday Homes Tour. Tickets available that the Chamber of Commerce
Monday-Friday, Dec. 5-9 -- Chamber Office is closed for renovations. Staff will work remotely.
Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-7 p.m. -- Networking & Holiday Mixer for all community businesses at Texas Beer Company
Friday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. -- Chamber & Ambassador Christmas Party at Tia & Richard's. 1306 Cecelia St.

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

Monthly Luncheon

Be 'in the know' before legislature begins.

Former Taylor Mayor Jesse Ancira with Ancira Strategies will offer us a glimpse of what is in store as the 88th Texas Legislature begins its 140 days of regular session work in January. There is money for legislators to spread around and it's most likely going to be spent on transportation and education. There are also other important issues including economic development programs, water and electricity resources and workforce development that need attention, too. Jesse will run it all down for us and tell us what we need to know to protect businesses in the Lone Star State.

SEATING IS LIMITED!

Admission is $20 for members (must register online) and $25 for non-members.

Monday, Nov. 21, at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 180 Carlos G Parker NW.

Lunch by: Greenhouse Craft Foods

Thank you to our SPONSOR

Our final installment of the 2022 Music on Main Concert Series is NEXT WEEK!

Join us Thursday, Nov. 17 to close out another year of this awesome concert season with the lively and fun Honey Made Show starts at 7pm at Heritage Square Park in Downtown Taylor, Texas!

We hope to see you there!

For more information: https://fb.me/e/5ZIEDBDHS

Member Announcements

Holiday Tour of Homes

Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society will host a holiday homes tour 1-5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3 and 4.

Featured on the tour will be the Calla Lily Inn at 905 Davis, Pecan Manor Bed & Breakfast at 819 Hackberry, Taylor Mansion at 2109 E. 4th, West Mansion at 2112 W. Lake and St. James Episcopal Church, 612 Davis.

Tickets are $15 each and are available at Taylor Press, 211 W. 3rd or by emailing frasobil@icloud.com.

Taylor's Annual Parade of Lights hosted by the Taylor Area Ministerial Alliance will flow through downtown Taylor beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.

Walking/marching, youth group, decorated vehicles, religious floats, out-of-town entries and floats representing businesses or individuals are encouraged to enter.

Please review, sign and return the forms you find HERE.

Dickey Day 2022

Join us as we celebrate Dr. James Lee Dickey Day during the month of his date of birth, in Taylor.

The event will be 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, at Fannie Robinson Park located at 206 S Dolan St

This is a free event. For more INFORMATION

Nominate a Business Woman of the Year

The Taylor Area Businesswomen need your help to determine the Outstanding Woman of 2022.

To nominate someone for the award, complete THIS form and return it no later than Friday, Dec. 30 to Taylor Area Businesswomen, P.O. Box 1093, Taylor, TX 76574.

The award will be presented at the Jan. 17 Chamber and Community Awards banquet.

Who is Citizen of the Year?

Taylor Rotary Club needs your help to find the 2022 Citizen of the Year. To qualify, the person must have displayed an outstanding, well-rounded commitment to Taylor. A person may win this prestigious award once. HERE is a list of winners since the program began in 1943.

The nomination guidelines and requirements can be found HERE. Nominations are due Dec. 9. and the award will be presented at the Jan. 17 banquet.

Christmas Bazaar and Bake Sale

Join us in the church Fellowship Hall for this annual event. We will have items for every holiday including crafts, toys, clothing, serving ware, ornaments, decor items, jewelry and so much more! We will also have lots of fresh baked goods for sale!

Saturday, Nov. 19

8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First United Methodist Church

907 W. Lake Dr.

Networking & Holiday Mixer

Hosted by Taylor Area B2B

A Business Community Building Leaders

So excited for this event! Are you ready to EXPAND your network, your business and your skills?

Come join us!

Dec. 8 from 4-7 p.m.

Texas Beer Company

201 N. Main St.

Taylor, TX 76574

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.