Join us for the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the newly renovated Old Colony YMCA - Taunton Division! It will be begin at 3:00pm on Thursday, July 13th, with the ribbon cutting taking place at 4:15 pm. RSVP here. We hope to see you there! | |
Employee retention is one of the biggest challenges businesses currently face. In this free webinar, Brad Ferris from New York Life will discuss practices, philosophies, and tactics to best reward, retain, and recruit your team. Register below to attend. | |
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Join us at Old Colony YMCA in Taunton on Thursday, August 24th for Noontime Networking! Can't make our Business After Hours? Then this event is for you. Mix and mingle during your lunch hour!
Enjoy a light lunch while networking with other Chamber members. There will also be tours of the newly renovated building. No cost for TACC Members and Prospective Members can attend 1 time for free.
Don't forget to bring your business cards to exchange and to enter for a chance to win the door prize! Register below.
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The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce is partnering once again with the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce to present the 21st Annual Diamonds in the Rough Ladies' Golf Outing on Wednesday, September 13, 2023. It will be held at Hillside Country Club, 82 Hillside Avenue in Rehoboth.
Registration begins at 9:00 a.m. We will be playing 9 holes and the course will be played in a scramble format, with a shotgun start at 9:30 a.m. The cost is $80 per player or $300 per foursome and includes green fees, ½ cart, breakfast, lunch, and a gift bag. You can sign up as a single, twosome, threesome, or foursome. There will be prizes on various holes and also raffle drawings.
Princess-Cut Sponsors: BayCoast Bank, Bristol County Savings Bank, The Lopes Companies, & Morton Hospital
14 Cart Sponsors: Pet Recess, T.M. Ryder Insurance Agency
Putting Contest Sponsor: Jennifer Oldfield -loanDepot
Beverage Cart Sponsor: Available! ($500)
Breakfast Sponsor: The Lopes Companies
Hole Sponsors: Available! ($100)
If you choose not to golf, you can also contribute by sponsoring a hole ($100), donating a prize item or gift certificate, or providing 80 items for the players' goody bags. You can attend the lunch only for $30. Sign up to play or sponsor below.
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Contact Kris for more info. about sponsoring Oktoberfest. | |
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We have a new TACC member to share with you! Introducing...Soulibre! If you're ready to chase your dreams and reach your fullest potential, Jordan is the coach for you to attract success!
"Through one-on-one mentoring, workshops, and lunch and learns, I help my clients push past their limiting beliefs about themselves, money, and their ability to deal with setbacks so that they can attract success, reach their full potential, and live authentic, fulfilling lives. This mentorship involves shifting your energy using mindfulness, mental fitness, and meditation practices so that you can move toward your career and business goals with an empowering and optimistic perspective that will allow you to thrive."
If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur, or interested in learning more, please visit www.soulibre.life to schedule a call or email Jordan at jordan@soulibre.life.
**𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧 𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙚𝙞𝙫𝙚 10% 𝙤𝙛𝙛 𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨𝙝𝙤𝙥𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙤𝙣𝙚-𝙤𝙣-𝙤𝙣𝙚 𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜!**
Welcome, Jordan! We're so excited to have this new partnership with you and the TACC!
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We're making your day a little brighter by announcing our newest TACC member, Renew Cannabis Co in Berkley!
"We’re dedicated to providing excellent, personal service in a comfortable environment where you can count on finding the best quality cannabis products available at competitive prices.
We’re committed to supporting diversity in our hiring practices and offering outreach initiatives that create a positive social and economic impact in our community."
Renew Cannabis Co. is unique because they are entirely independent! They treat their customers and employees like family. They also want you to find a way to feel better and live better!
Stop in and check them out!
Mon-Sun from 10am-7pm
44 County Street in Berkley
Welcome to the TACC, Matthew and crew! We're thrilled you chose the TACC as the Chamber to grow with!
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Are you interested in volunteering to support the communities we serve? Join the TACC Community Service Corps! This new group will engage in various hands-on service that may include community clean-ups; meal prep/service; event assistance; and other opportunities to be determined!
If you’re interested in joining or would like to learn more, contact TACC President Kris Silva at kris@tauntonareachamber.org; 508-824-4068 x 1.
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Ice Cream Social at The Star Drive-In | |
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MA Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities
The MA Permanent Commission on the Status of Persons with Disabilities is holding an Inaugural National Disability Employment Awareness month celebration at the State House on October 5 at 11am with remarks from Governor Healey and Representative Denise Garlick.
As part of this celebration, they will be awarding businesses who strive to create and sustain authentic inclusion of persons with disabilities in the workplace. To help identify those businesses, they have created this nomination form. More information about the event can be found here.
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HarborOne Small Business Pitch Contest
Attention small business owners! HarborOne Bank will be hosting its 8th Annual Small Business Pitch Contest on September 28th and its application open on July 7th!
It’s an amazing opportunity to showcase your business, and of course pick up a check for $10,000 to help your business grow. HarborOne recognizes the important contribution small business owners make in our community, and our Pitch Contest is one way we can support the businesses in the communities we serve.
Criteria and eligibility to enter can be found here. Applicants do not have to be a customer of HarborOne Bank to participate.
To help complete your application, make full use of the comprehensive range of business planning tools, templates and help in the Voyage Business Hub. If you have any questions, please email info@harboroneu.com.
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Is Threads Right for Your Business?
If you’re on Instagram, the answer is probably. And it’s easy to do.
Threads is the newest baby of the Meta world, and it’s taking aim at Twitter. Threads allows you to log in with your Instagram username. You have the option of importing from Instagram or creating a new bio from scratch. Just like Instagram, you can make your profile public or private. The app is powered by Instagram, and it uses your Instagram information to personalize ads and other experiences across the two platforms. Learn more here.
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July Events at the Old Colony History Museum
All are invited to join the Old Colony History Museum for family-friendly events, both in person and virtually this month. Highlight tours with the Curator take place daily at noon, and our regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
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Temporary Closure of Gental Dental Raynham
The Gentle Dental location in Raynham will be temporarily closed for practice improvements effective July 13th and anticipate a re-open date towards the end of 2023. Continued care is their priority, and they are excited to be able to offer multi-specialty dental care at their sister location in Milford, MA. Gentle Dental Milford is just 30 minutes away and will be able to support all patients and necessary treatment. The Raynham location will re-open for care at the end of 2023 upon practice improvement completion.
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(R.A.V.E.) Raynham Community Day Meeting
The Raynham Association of Volunteers for Education, (R.A.V.E.), Inc., will host a special meeting on Monday, July 17, to begin planning Raynham Community Day 2023. The meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. in the Donald McKinnon Municipal Meeting Room at Veterans Memorial Town Hall located at 558 South Main Street. Anyone who is interested in helping plan the event or who is interested in volunteering to help at the event or who wants information about participating in the event is invited to attend the meeting. Learn more.
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"Taunton Leading City" Initiative to Promote Economic and Community Development
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell recently announced the creation of the “Taunton Leading City” (TLC) initiative to build long-term economic success for the City. The TLC initiative will consist of innovative programs to support local businesses, promote community and economic development, and provide residents with a helping hand when needed. Read the press release.
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Veterans Toxic Exposure Info Session
Calling all Veterans and their families!
Toxic Exposure Info Session
Veterans exposed to burn pits, Agent Orange, and other occupational toxic hazards, and their survivors may be entitled to additional VA healthcare and benefits.
Join the City of Taunton Department of Veterans Services and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Wednesday, July 26 from 6pm-8pm (Open House at 5pm) at Taunton City Hall Council Chambers (15 Summer Street) for more information.
The information session will include:
- PACT Act legislation info
- VA healthcare enrollment
- Disability claims info
- Toxic exposure screenings
- Meet your Veterans Service Officer (VSO)
- Snacks, food and fellowship
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Help For Your Small Business
Let SCORE business advisors help you navigate the SBA Debt Relief Programs or the start-up and growth of your small business. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are an existing SCORE client, please send an email to your SCORE counselor to schedule a phone call or Zoom conference. If you are new to SCORE, please complete the Request a Mentor form and someone from SCORE will contact you via email to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Sign up for SCORE webinars here. View upcoming webinars here.
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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.
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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.
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Increase Your Sales by Attracting Your Target Market
TOMORROW! | 1:00 PM
Understanding your target market is one of the most effective ways to increase your business sales. Your target market is your ideal customers who pay, stay and refer others to your business, resulting in a consistent rise in sales over time.
In this webinar, the expert presenter will show you how to determine your target market and how to structure your business to attract your ideal customer.
You'll learn:
- How to find your best customers who pay, stay, and refer others like themselves
- How quality customers can be more valuable than having more customers
- How to attract your best customers and repel the folks you don't want
- How to stand out from the competition by creating irresistible offers
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Register here.
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How Small Businesses Are Using AI (Artificial Intelligence)
Thurs, July 20 | 11:00APM
Learn how small business owners are using AI to improve their impact on Social Media, Product Development, Blogs and more. Questions are encouraged in this LIVE webinar. Examples will be presented by Small Business Owners.
Register here.
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SCORE’s Small Business Resilience program
This year, during an unprecedented national health crisis, small businesses needed help more than ever before. In order to support these business owners when they needed it most, the SCORE Foundation provided funding for SCORE’s Small Business Resilience program. This platform allowed SCORE to pivot their mentoring and educational services onto virtual platforms, where clients could easily access the pandemic-related information, guidance and resources they needed to survive and thrive. Learn more here. | |
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! | | | | |
