Your weekly news & updates |
|
The Economy Shrank in the First Quarter |
|
Thursday, the Bureau of Economic Analysis reported that Gross Domestic Product (GDP), a measurement of economic output, contracted by 1.4% in the first quarter.
Why it matters: We were anticipating growth of just under 1%.
Be smart: The negative number is the result of a reduction in inventories and net trade dragging down growth. These parts of GDP are volatile from month to month.
- Looking at the long-term drivers of growth – consumer spending and investment – shows the economy is in better shape than the topline number indicates.
Details: Consumer spending and investment grew by 2.7% and 2.3% respectively. If it wasn’t for the volatility of trade flows, inventories, and government spending, the economy would have grown close to 3% in Q1.
Bottom line: While the economy is not as weak as the -1.4% headline, inflation is hurting it. We still think growth will be stronger for the rest of the year, but the impact of inflation and the Fed’s effort to combat it bears close scrutiny.
—Curtis Dubay, Senior Economist, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
|
|
Why women haven't returned to the workforce |
|
Women who left the labor force during the pandemic, often to take on childcare duties, have not yet returned.
-
Our new Data Deep Dive on missing women in the workforce explores the impact of childcare issues and other factors keeping women from work.
Why it matters: Lower labor force participation contributes to America's ongoing worker shortage.
- We have roughly 11 million jobs open yet only around 6 million unemployed workers.
Be smart: Women’s labor force participation is still a full percentage point lower than it was pre-pandemic.
- An estimated one million women are missing from the labor force.
Dig deeper: Here's how employers can help support working parents with their childcare needs:
|
|
Join us at the Roaring '20s Casino Night Gala on May 21 at the WilCo Expo Center.
The Chamber is delighted to bring back the gala and is looking forward to YOU joining us for an evening of games, food and drinks.
To make the night successful, we need SPONSORS! We have packages at a variety of levels and hope you will choose the one that fits your business. Click HERE to learn about those.
Individual tickets are $75 each or 2 for $125. Click HERE to get yours.
If you are willing to donate to one of our auctions, click HERE for that donation form.
We hope to see you all there, dressed in your best 1920s style!!!
|
|
The 74 Man Store celebrated its ribbon cutting on April 28 with a crowd of friends, neighbors and Chamber Ambassadors. The local family-owned and -operated store opened last November and carries a variety of quality clothing and gifts for men. Stop by and see them at 407-B Main St. or find them on Facebook @74manstore. The beautiful mural on the north side of the building was painted by local artist Adam Davenport.
|
|
Chamber News and Community Calendar |
|
Calendar
Chamber events are bolded.
|
-
Friday, April 29, 11a.m. -- Ribbon Cutting at Crestone Wellness, 301 Highland Dr
- Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - noon -- Adopt a Pet sponsored by Lions Club @ Citizens Nat'l Bank parking lot
- Saturday, April 30, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. -- Heritage Square Farmers Market
-
Sunday, May 1, 1-3 p.m. -- Texas Beer Company DIY Tie Dye Party Details
-
Wednesday, May 4, noon -- Executive Ambassador meeting at the Chamber
-
Thursday, May 5, 8 a.m. -- Finance Meeting via Zoom
- Thursday, May 5, 7 p.m. -- National Day of Prayer @ Heritage Square Park
- Saturday, May 7, 8-9:30 a.m. -- Plan Taylor Bike Tour beginning at Taylor Public Library
- Saturday, May 7, 10 a.m. -- Blackland Prairie Days-Downtown and Heritage Square
- Saturday, May 7, 7a.m.-7p.m. -- Election Day at Taylor City Hall
-
Saturday, May 7, 1-4 p.m. -- Mommy + Me Photo pop up @ Frills Boutique Details
-
Monday, May 9, 5:15 p.m. -- Chamber Board Meeting @ Holiday Inn Express
-
Wednesday, May 11, 8 a.m. -- Chamber Ambassador Meeting at Holiday Inn Express
-
Monday, May 16, 11:45 a.m. -- Monthly Chamber Business Luncheon, Presented by Taylor Economic Development Corp. TICKETS
-
Thursday, May 19, 6 p.m. --Third Thursday Downtown Taylor and Music on Main in Heritage Square
-
Thursday, May 19, 5-9 p.m. -- Frills Boutique Pop-up with LINK x LOU Permanent Jewelry. DETAILS
-
Saturday, May 21, 6 p.m. -- Chamber 1920s Casino Night Gala TICKETS
-
Thursday, May 26, 4 p.m. -- Ribbon Cutting for Melissa Gauna w/ Edward Jones @ 208 N FM 1660; Hutto
- Saturday, May 28 -- City Pools and Splash Pad open
- Monday, May 30, 10 a.m. -- Memorial Day Remembrance Ceremony in the Liberty Gardens at Murphy Park
- Thursday, June 2, 4-6 p.m. -- After Hour Networking Social hosted by Holiday Inn Express
|
|
Please join the Greater Taylor Chamber of Commerce for our Monthly Business Luncheon at Taylor ISD Main Street Events Center, 3101 N. Main St.
On Monday, May 16, we will hear from Mark Thomas, President of the Taylor Economic Development Corporation. He will talk about the journey to bring Samsung into our community, the challenges ahead and hopes for our community’s economic future.
Lunch will be catered by
Greenhouse Craft Foods
|
Superintendent's presentation |
If you missed Taylor ISD Superintendent Devin's Padavil's presentation to the Chamber on May 16, you missed LOADS of information on the current state and future of our public schools. Luckily, the district recorded it. Find that presentation HERE.
|
|
|
|
Get involved in drafting the future of Taylor! |
The City of Taylor and Simplecity Design have several events planned next week to continue to seek input from Taylor residents for our development code update.
𝗗𝗲𝘀𝗶𝗴𝗻 𝗥𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗼𝗻 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯, at the 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆, 801 Vance:
- 1-4 PM: Community Roundtable Talks and Design Sessions
- 6-8 PM: Design Dialogue and Open House
𝗣𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗕𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗧𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟳, at the 𝗧𝗮𝘆𝗹𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗿𝘆, 801 Vance:
Air up the tires and bring the family for a tour to highlight Taylor's Built environment in some of its most beloved neighborhoods.
- 8 AM: Meet up in front of the Taylor Public Library
- 8:15 AM: Ride bikes
- 9:30 AM: Wrap Up and Head to Blackland Prairie Days
|
|
Please Welcome our New Members... |
|
Hugo Martinez-Farmers Ins
116 W. 2nd St.
Taylor, TX 76574
512-215-2748
|
|
Curves
1706 N. Main St.
Taylor, TX 76574
(512) 365-2878
|
|
Forty Six and Two Apothecary & Boutique
313 N. Main St.
Taylor, TX 76574
737-327-9383
|
|
Mommy + Me Photo Pop-UP!
Frills Boutique and Tiffanee w/ The Bernard Agency are helping capture memories just in time for Mother's Day.
While you are out enjoying Blackland Prairie Days, stop by Frills Boutique with your mom and/or littles for a photo in front of our Mother's Day backdrop.
Saturday, May 7, 1-4 p.m.
Frills is located at 100 E. 2nd St.
|
BLOOD DRIVE
Baylor Scott & White will be holding a blood drive at their medical center (305 Mallard Lane)
10:30 a.m.-6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 24.
Please schedule your appointment HERE. Walk-ins are welcome.
|
National Day of Prayer will be 7 p.m. Thursday, May 5, in Heritage Park. |
City festival needs volunteers |
Blackland Prairie Days returns to Taylor 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 7. A variety of volunteer positions are needed with shifts ranging from 7 a.m.-6 p.m. Volunteering for the event comes with a variety of benefits including knowledge that you have helped your community. To learn more, contact Jan Harris at 512-365-4041 or Jan.Harris@TaylorTX.gov |
|
Join Texas Beer Co for their 6th Anniversary Party on Saturday, May 7! It's the same day as Taylor's annual Blackland Prairie Days Festival, and all of Main Street will be blocked for a giant beer garden.
New 2022 Beers:
* Wild Texas Kolsch
* Hop Rodeo Hazy IPA
Food trucks, live music and kids' activities. Be ready for Texas-sized party!
|
Lions Clubs sponsors Adoption fees
Saturday, April 30, 9 a.m. - noon, The Taylor Lions Club will be working with the Taylor Animal Shelter and hosting an adoption event in the parking lot of Citizens National Bank (4th and Main). All adoption fees, up to $1000, will be paid by the Lions Club during the event.
|
Celebrate your Senior!
Contact Regina at the Taylor Press
to reserve your space.
512-352-8535
Deadline is noon on May 11
|
|
|
|
Career Fair Participants needed!! |
The Taylor High School College Career Military Readiness program is pleased to invite you to participate in our 2022 Career Fair.
This event will be held IN PERSON 1:30-3:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 11, at Taylor High School, 355 FM 973.
|
|
After 36 years, 4 months and 30 days of dedication to the ministry, Lorene Prinz has retired.
Join the church to recognize & celebrate her may years of selfless dedication and devotion to the children, parents and staff at 9:15 a.m. Sunday, May 1, at St. Paul Lutheran Church.
|
|
|
Entertainment calendar
-
WilCo EXPO: Click here to see what's going on at the Expo Center.
-
SPJST Lodge 29: Click HERE for March and April performance dates and times.
-
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.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
