DECEMBER 16

Join us on Saturday, December 16th, at 2:30 p.m. for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Maire Nogueira Nails!

Help us celebrate the grand opening of our newest Taunton member and come check out her beautiful Brazilian nail salon! We hope to see you there! 

Get in the holiday spirit by donating to the Holiday Cheer Campaign! Again this year, all donations will be matched by our campaign sponsor Morton Hospital. Proceeds will support Coaching4Change, T.R.U.E. Diversity, Inc. and the TACC Business for Business Fund to sponsor a local non-profit. Let’s show our support for these deserving organizations!

Thank you for your donations:

• John Moran, Bluestone Bank
• Kris Silva, TACC
• Linda Sternfelt, Bristol County Savings Bank

Donate below. Donations accepted until December 28th.

It's always a great day when we get to welcome another new member to the TACC community! 👏🏽

Introducing 🥁.....Aspire Health and Nutrition, located at 1470 New State Highway in Raynham! 🎉 They are more than just a health food store, they are bridges of healing to your physical, emotional, and spiritual health. 

"We offer herbs, supplements, sports nutrition, beauty products, a FIT3d body scan, Christian Life Coaching and Functional Nutrition Counseling, and more. We offer seminars, self-care nights, cooking classes, and more! We host monthly events here at Aspire. Are you a healthcare professional, wellness advocate, or fitness instructor? We'd love to have you!"

If you're looking to:

👉🏾 boost your immune system

👉🏾 improve your digestion

👉🏾 or manage stress, Aspire has something for Y-O-U!  

Stop in and see Nicole and Carol - they can't wait to help you on our journey to wellness! Give them a call at 508-386-0679 and follow them on social to see what tips and promos they're offering! 

We're so excited to have Aspire Health and Nutrition in the Chamber! We look forward to a strong partnership ahead! 💙

A trusted business in the community for over 75 years, many of Biss Lumber's customers have shopped with them for 3 generations! Their longevity speaks for itself - they offer quality products and services at a reasonable price, delivered by people you can count on!

Office Space for Lease at the Chamber

Thinking about relocating your home office❓ 

Is your business expanding and you could use some extra space❓

We have a solution!! The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has office space for lease in our building at 170 Dean St. in Taunton. The office is about 200 sq. ft., and includes access to a shared conference room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a separate entrance for the lower level. 

📧Contact Kris for more information or to view the space. Come be officemates with us! 😉

Tasting Event at Greyhound Liquors

PFML 2024 Workplace Poster & Notices Now Available

All Massachusetts employers (including employers with private or self-insured benefits plans) are required to distribute certain information to their covered individuals under the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) law. Employers must distribute notices and display a workplace poster that explains PFML. There are updated the notices and posters so that they reflect the 2024 maximum benefit amount and contribution rates. Click here to download what you need.

SBA's Managing Your EIDL Loan

TOMORROW! | 1:00 PM

The SBA’s COVID-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program provided funding to help small businesses recover from the economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. As small businesses continue to work through the impact of the pandemic the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC) along with Dan Martiniello, Lender Relations Specialist from the SBA Massachusetts District Office, would like to invite you to join us for this webinar as we discuss the process of managing your EIDL loan. During this session you will learn the most up to date information on how to monitor the status of your COVID-19 EIDL, make payments, request servicing actions, as well as other helpful tips. Register here.

Harnessing the Fear of Missing Out During Small Business Season

FOMO (fear of missing out) is a powerful sales motivator, and the holiday season is one of the best times to leverage that tactic for extraordinary revenue. By leveraging FOMO effectively, you can drive more traffic, boost sales, and make this holiday season your most successful yet while building excitement among your audience. Here are some tips on how you can do just that.

Holiday Sale: 20% Off All Success Mentoring Packages with Soulibre

Invest in yourself this holiday season and get 20% off all Soulibre mentoring packages. Book a free consultation to learn more.

HarborOne's Holiday Dash for Cash

Looking for a little extra green this winter? Turn your holiday spending into a chance to win big when you use your HarborOne debit card. Starting on Friday, November 24 through December 24, spend $2,000 or more using your HarborOne debit card and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win $2,000.* Learn more here.

Patricia Juba, Chamber Ambassador and owner of A Life Worth Living, Corp. and Growth Arise Consulting, has written a book titled "A Life Worth Living '' and is also in the anthology "Transforming Pain into Purpose". Both books can be purchased on her website: alifeworthlivingcorp.org.

Raynham Tax Classification Hearing

The Board of Selectmen will hold a Public Hearing on Tuesday, December 12th at 7:00 PM at Raynham Town Hall, 558 S. Main. St. to discuss classification of Real and Personal Properties for the Town, the Raynham Center Water District and the North Raynham Water District. Read more here.

Simplifying Social Media Marketing for Small Business

Mon, Dec. 11 | 12:00 NOON

As a business owner, you are always selling. You must have a concise message that tells prospective buyers what is your unique value proposition, what you do and how you can help them.

This message will also be used in your website and any other promotional and sales materials you use.

In this workshop you will learn how to write an effective elevator pitch. The cost to participate is $10.

Register here.

Tools for Building a Solid Marketing Foundation

Tues, Dec. 12 | 11:00 AM

Learn the basic steps on how to create a strong marketing structure that will define, support and promote your business in a tech-savvy world.

Register here.

Simplifying Social Media Marketing for Small Business

Thurs, Dec. 14 | 12:00 NOON

Social Media can be a powerful tool for winning new customers and clients, as well as continuing a relationship with existing ones, but it can also become very time consuming and expensive. It's also constantly evolving and changing. We can help keep you focused and get you moving forward.

This webinar addresses the key questions every small business owner has to answer when they embark on an online marketing effort to support their business: 

• What do I need to start? 

• What Social Media should I use? 

• How does it work? 

• What does it cost? 

Register here.

SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs

Visit the hub to see all of SCORE's best content specifically for Black business owners in one place. You'll find success stories, webinars, and other resources you can use for your business. Learn more.

FREE Excel Workshops

SCORE holds Excel workshops that are LIVE via ZOOM and FREE, and happen just about every week! SCORE also holds workshops in multiple languages. Please check out this link that lists all of the workshops that SCORE conducts for Excel in the coming months.  

Volunteer At SCORE

Are you looking for ways to help your small business community? Would you like to grow your network or develop professionally? As a SCORE volunteer, you get it all!

Join the SCORE network of 10,000 volunteers. SCORE relies on volunteers to help small business around the country thrive.

Interested? Visit the volunteer web page to find about the many benefits of volunteering and the right opportunity for you!

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2Plus2Tutoring

$5 off first session for Chamber Members

A1 Pizza Taunton

$5 off orders of $50 or more

Abi-Saad Print & Design

10% off custom screen printing services for TACC Members

Anchor Barre

20% off your first month membership or class package. Email Melynda for more info. 

Andi's Aesthetics

Offering Chamber members 10% off regular priced services.

Burger King

10% off Senior Discount

(only valid at 716 County St., Taunton )

Download the BK App to access exclusive discounts and deals!

CB Disco

10% discount to members on first order over $250 or

5-10 free lapel pins. Contact Andrew for more info.

The Cleaning Queen

$50 off initial deep cleaning for all Chamber Members

Couture Kreations

10% off first wholesale order for Chamber members.

Contact Kylee for more info.

Distinguished Details, LLC

15% off contracted services.

Email Camille for more info.

Engayge, Inc.

Claim 50% off the LGBTQ+ Competency Audit for TACC Members Only using code: TACCENGAYGE. Email for more info: info@engayge.us.

Growth Arise Consulting LLC

20% off DISC assessment with debriefing for Chamber members. Contact Patricia for more info.

High Quality Installations CO

5% off for Chamber Members. Contact Joanne for more info.

Higher Up Decors

10% discount for Chamber Members on Home Staging and Wedding & Event Decor Design and Services and Party Rental Services. Contact Marjorie for more info. 

Hometown Furnishings

10% off for Chamber members

Lisa Husseini - Leadership and Executive Coach

As a gift of service to her new community, Lisa is offering two free 90-minute coaching calls to any TACC member looking for support. You can reach out to Lisa directly at lisa@lisahusseini.com to set those up.

Madame Balloon

Special discounts for businesses only: 7ft. classic column for $200 or 7ft. organic for $300, custom orbs for $30 each, or 4 layer balloon ceiling for $130. Send an email for more info.

MBL Land Development & Permitting, Corp.

10% off most services. Contact Kerry for more info.

Michelle's Ah-Mazing Grazing

10% off all in-store purchases for Chamber members, including special order grazing boards for a future date - not valid for grazing table setups or purchases made online. Contact Michelle for more info.

Nichole B Photography

10% discount for TACC members with referral bonuses as well! Contact Nichole for more info.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity

10% off at the ReStore in Attleboro for Chamber Members

PieZoni's

15% off for Chamber members. Contact Daniel for details.

Plymouth Rock & Correira Insurance

5% off your auto insurance. Contact Luke for details.

R&D Cleaning Co.

10% off cleaning services

Contact Renay for more info.

Rego Electric

10% off for Chamber Members. Contact Duane for more info.

Relaxation Works Spa

TACC members receive $10 off $95 or more when scheduling a facial or whole health massage. Use code TACC when scheduling online or mention the code at check out.

Shaw Consulting LLC

$15 off one hour consultations (per hour) for Chamber members or $50 off per month on a 3-month contract.

Soulibre, LLC

10% off workshops and one-on-one mentoring for Chamber Members. Contact Jordan for more info.

The Star Drive-In

10% off any purchase

Staples

Sign up for the Staples Chamber Discount Program and get 10% off non-sale items and 20% off print & marketing services! Chamber Members must sign up through this form and also register for a rewards account either online or in person at the store.

Sullivan Tire

10% all parts, labor on applicable services. Email Ken Rubino for more information.

Kundalini Pearls-Yoni Steaming Spa

25% off for Chamber members.

Wicked Social

Contact Cassidy to take advantage of any of these offers:

1.If you sign up for 3 months of social media content creation - ANY package - get the 4th month free. 

2. TACC members can receive a complimentary (free) website audit report including recommendations if they successfully refer a client to Wicked Social that goes through to sale. Can be on ANY service, but the referral has to see through to sale. 

3. $100 off any ecommerce website build. Available one per client. 

Ask us how you can participate in the Member to Member Discount Program!

Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce

170 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780

(508) 824-4068

tauntonareachamber.org