Vote

until 7 p.m. today

or

Tuesday, Nov. 8

7 a.m.-7 p.m.

Taylor City Hall, 400 Porter St.

Worried about how long it will take? Click HERE.

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.

Congratulate James Buzan, from 74 Man Store, for winning for Customer Service of the Month for September. His nomination came from a Chamber Ambassador who said he went above and beyond she visited his store in search of promotional items for a gift basket. You were eager to donate quality items and make that gift basket a prize worth winning. Also worth mentioning, in the spring, you happily invited a customer to meet you at the store on a regularly scheduled closed business day, who was in desperate need of a last-minute gift card. You have repeatedly exceeded expectations of members of this community.

If you experienced service that was above and beyond, please email us at info@taylorchamber.org

Our 2022 Chamber Ambassadors presented S&D Plumbing with Business of the Month of June! S&D was awarded this honor for their outstanding service to the community.

The Chamber, which also serves as the Visitor Center for Taylor, represents the businesses of the community. Knowing, we needed to update and renovate the building, Sam spearheaded construction portion of the necessary renovations. He utilized his resources to organized significant in-kind donations in equipment, supplies and labor. S & D donated new toilets and plumbing!

S & D is also helping the students of Taylor ISD by bringing a new trade to the CTE program. Sam is spending his time teaching skills that will lead to jobs for these students immediately upon graduation. His investment in Taylor High School will pay off in our community for years to come.

If you know of a business that has gone above and beyond for the community, we want to know. Please email us 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.

• Saturday, Nov. 5, 1 p.m. -- Veteran's 5K Beer Run starting from Murphy Park  TICKETS
• Saturday, Nov. 5, 2 p.m. --Ribbon Cutting for The Fellowship Church located at 2900 N Main
• Saturday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m. -- TEE Foundation Purse Bingo at Wilco Expo Center.
• Sunday, Nov. 6, 2 p.m. -- Salute to Veterans at Moody Museum
• Tuesday, Nov. 8 -- ELECTION DAY- Get out and vote at City Hall located at 400Porter St or Taylor ISD Events Center located at 3101 N. Main St.
• Tuesday, Nov. 8, noon -- Advocacy Zoom meeting with Ashby Johnson of CAMPO
• Tuesday, Nov. 8, noon -- Banquet Committee meeting at Chamber Conference rooms
• Wednesday, Nov. 9, 8 a.m. -- Chamber Ambassador Meeting at the Holiday Inn Express in Taylor
• Thursday, Nov. 10, 8 a.m. -- Finance Committee Meeting via Zoom
• Thursday, Nov. 10, 5 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting and Business of the Month presentation at Taylor Sporting Goods; 307 N. Main St.
• 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
• 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. Networking social from 4-6
• 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)

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

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

Christmas Parade of Lights

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.

C.A.R.T.S. wants to help you get to the ballot box!  Capital Area Rural Transportation System is giving away FREE RIDES to VOTE!  

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.