Christmas arrives in Taylor

The Holiday Season gets into full swing Saturday with events and markets all day long! Don't miss...

• “Mistletoe Market” will be 10 a.m.-4 p.m. in the McCrory Timmerman building in the gallery spaces between Good Strangers Coffee House and the Texas Beer Company. The “Mistletoe Market” will feature handmade goods by local area artists and artisans, including jewelry, ceramics, craft beer vendors, housewares, botanicals, prints, metalwork, fiber work, and photography
• Parades! Share the holiday spirit and enjoy the parades that will run from 12th to 3rd streets beginning at 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3.
• Very Merry Holiday Celebration at Heritage Square The celebration will begin at Heritage Square just after the parade. Join Mayor Rydell and the Taylor City Council in a tree lighting ceremony, then enjoy carols, live music, and arts and crafts for the kids.  The Very Merry Celebration is free and open to the public. 
• Holiday Tour of Homes Taylor Conservation and Heritage Society 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 available by emailing frasobil@icloud.com.
• Be Merry at the Moody. The Dan Moody Museum, 114, W. 9th St. in Taylor will be open and welcoming visitors 2-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 3-4. Admission is free of charge but donations are accepted.

Only 3 spots left!

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.

Applications extended to Dec. 6. APPLY NOW!

Walmart

The Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce recognized Walmart for their newly remodeled store with ribbon cutting. Walmart's team worked hard to update their look in perfect timing with all the expected growth. We appreciate all the pride they put into the store and value them as a part of our community. Be sure to visit Walmart this holiday season and notice to updated look and merchandising. Walmart is located at 3701 N. Main St. in Taylor.

The Class of 2022 Chamber Ambassadors proudly presented Ebby Green, President and CEO of the Taylor Housing Authority, with a Customer Service of the Month award. Ebby was not nominated for the additional efforts she put into helping a domestic violence victim get into a home to call her own, where she can live safely.

Do you know of an employee that went above and beyond? Let us know about it at Info@taylorchamber.org

Get tickets & sponsorships NOW!

  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, Dec. 3, 7 p.m. -- Parade downtown Main St.
• Wednesday, Dec. 7, noon -- Ribbon Cutting for US Dermatology Partners located at 601 Mallard Ln; Taylor
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 8 a.m. -- Finance Committee meeting via Zoom
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting for Ted Alexander State Farm Agency located at 1426 N. Main St.
• Thursday, Dec. 8, 4-7 p.m. -- Networking & Holiday Mixer for all community businesses at Texas Beer Company
• Friday, Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m. -- Loud & Gaudy Ugly Sweater Part at Old Taylor High/GYM
• Friday, Dec. 9, 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. -- Chamber & Ambassador Christmas Party at Tia & Richard's, 1306 Cecelia St..
• Monday, Dec. 12, noon -- Banquet Committee meeting; Chamber Conference Room
• Monday, Dec. 12, 4 p.m. -- Chamber Board Refresh & Training meeting at Holiday Inn Express; Taylor
• Monday, Dec. 12, 5:15 p.m. -- Chamber Board of Directors meeting at Holiday Inn Express; Taylor
• Tuesday, Dec. 13, noon -- Chamber Advocacy meeting via Zoom
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 8 a.m. -- Chamber Ambassador meeting at Holiday Inn Express; Taylor
• Wednesday, Dec. 14, 9 a.m. -- Holiday Open House at Edward Jones-Melissa Gauna office at 208 N FM 1660; Hutto
• Thursday, Dec. 15, 5 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting The Wild Tribe; 211 N. Main St. Taylor
• Sunday, Dec. 18, 1 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting Starbucks; 2990 N. Main St. Taylor
• Monday, Dec. 19, 11:45 a.m. -- Monthly Chamber Luncheon at Holiday Inn Express Taylor REGISTER
• Sunday, Dec. 25 -- Christmas Day. Chamber office closed 12/25 - 1/2
• Sunday, Jan. 1 -- Happy New Years Day!
• Tuesday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m. -- 2023 Chamber and Community Awards Banquet at Wilco Expo Center TICKETS

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

Annual Membership Meeting

We hope you will join us for the 2023 Annual Chamber Meeting. During the Business Luncheon this month, we will hear from Chamber President & CEO Tia Rae Stone. The Chamber has many accomplishments we want to share with our members and share how those accomplishments support our Mission: To strengthen, promote and advocate for business and the area economy.

SEATING IS LIMITED!

Admission is $20 for members and $25 for non-members.

Monday, Dec. 19, at 11:45 a.m. at Holiday Inn Express and Suites, 180 Carlos G Parker NW.

Thank you to our SPONSOR

 Deck the Halls with Ugly Sweaters!

 We have wonderful businesses on campus that are preparing for this great party:

• The Pi Shoppe: FREE Letter to Santa station with a postbox to send it off.
• Decorate festive holiday cupcakes at Plowman’s Kitchen, just $3/ per!
• Cheer Skillz Academy is having open gym! $8 per child from 6:30-8:30. Ages 5+ eligible for drop off.
• The Loose Screw Taphouse and Beer Garden will have live music and seasonal craft beer on tap.
• The Chemistry Lab is home to some of the best nitrogen ice cream with holiday flavors and great candy for stocking stuffers.
• Class Act Salon will be ready to shine you up! Get tinsel in your hair and temporary tattoos to show off!
• Stop at Rolando’s Tacos for abuelita hot chocolate, churros, arroz con leche and free candy for kids.
• Taylor Seoul Food will be serving up special dishes from 5:30-7:30.

Bring a Teddy Bear!

All donated Teddy's will go to Taylor Police & First responders to give to children they encounter on duty. 

Lastly, what is an ugly sweater party without a competition? Trophies for sweaters int he following categories: UGLIEST, MOST CREATIVE, MOST FESTIVE, CUTEST, FUNNIEST AND BEST COUPLE.

Judges will be select business owners from OTH!

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.