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Whether you have been a member of the chamber for 5 years or 5 minutes – or if you’re just thinking about it – join us for Member Orientation on Thursday, September 7th from 9-10 a.m. at the Chamber’s office, 170 Dean St. in Taunton. See the office, meet the staff, hear about our benefits and programs, and learn how you can best maximize your investment with the TACC!
Free to members and prospective members. Only a few seats left so register today!
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Join us for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at 2Plus2 Tutoring! Stop by at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 7th. We hope you can attend to help us celebrate!
Also, TACC Members get $5 off their first tutoring session!
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Please join us for the next HR meeting on Thursday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. This session will be hybrid. Atty. Wendy Hansen with Foley & Foley will discuss recent HR compliance changes and the forecast for new HR laws.
Cost: Included with membership for TACC members; Prospective Members can attend 1 meeting of the TACC HR Resource Group at no charge.
Register below and indicate if you are attending in-person or virtually.
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Get an update on city happenings and have your questions answered during this Q&A with Taunton Mayor Shaunna O'Connell. This session is sponsored by Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South.
Topics may include:
•Taunton Leading City Initiative
- Marketable Property Program
- Revitalize Taunton Program
• Union Block
• South Coast Rail
• Public Safety Facility
• Infrastructure (Roads & Sidewalks)
• Finance Update
• Casino
• ARPA
Submit questions in advance here. Register below to attend this virtual session.
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Join us for a lively Oktoberfest celebration on Wednesday, September 27th! Our festivities will be held at Berkley Beer Company where we will have the entire restaurant to ourselves! Come by between 5:00 and 8:00 p.m. and enjoy their beautiful outdoor patio area complete with cornhole, giant Jenga and Connect Four! Fantastic entertainment once again provided by Matt Silva Music. All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a door prize! Compete in the Stein Holding or Pretzel Toss Contests, and new this year - Team Stein Relay!
The proceeds from the raffle at the event will benefit WAGS animal rescue.
Tickets are $35 for members, $45 for non-members and includes pizza, appetizers, a pint of beer, live entertainment, games and socializing!
(Overflow parking with shuttle service by Gotta Run with be available.)
Don't miss this fun annual event!
Sponsorships:
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Event Sponsors; $2,500 - (1 available) Morton Hospital
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Entertainment Sponsors; $500 - SOLD! TMLP Online & The Arbors at Taunton
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Pint Sponsors; $500 - SOLD! General Dynamics & BayCoast Bank
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Cornhole Sponsors; $500 - SOLD! Bristol Community College & Taunton Federal Credit Union
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Steinholding Contest Sponsors; $250 (1 available) Rockland Trust & Wright Technology Group
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Stein Relay Contest Sponsors; $250 (1 available) The Refinishing Oracle & The Lopes Companies
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Pretzel Toss Contest Sponsors; $250 (1 available) Rockland Trust & Crystal Springs
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Beer Garden Sponsors; $150 (available) Relaxation Works Spa, Wood Palace Kitchens, Express Employment Professionals, & A Life Worth Living, Corp.
Contact Kris for more information about sponsoring Oktoberfest. Register below to attend.
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We recently had the pleasure of stopping by Braver Technology Solutions to celebrate their 10 years with the TACC!
Braver Technology in Taunton has been serving RI and Eastern MA since 1989 with IT services on and off-site. They pride themselves on their friendly support without making things complicated or overwhelming. Take a look all the extensive IT services they provide at www.bravertechnology.com and follow them on social!
Thank you to our TACC Ambassadors: Patricia, Jenn O., Jenn N. and Abby for representing the TACC at this exciting miletone!
The past decade has been a great partnership and we're looking forward to the next decade with Braver Technology!
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Noontime Networking Last Week at Old Colony YMCA - Taunton | |
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TACC Board Member Recognized
The inaugural 2023 ALX100 Awards recognize exceptional Latinx leaders across Massachusetts who have demonstrated outstanding excellence and made significant contributions in their respective fields and communities.
From unsung heroes to civic leaders to business trailblazers, they celebrate 100 of the brightest Latinx changemakers from across the Commonwealth. The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce is proud to recognize Maria Gonzalez, a Board Member of the TACC, as one of the amazing award recipients! She is the owner of M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants, LLC, and The Refinishing Oracle.
Throughout the 2023 campaign, Amplify LatinX will convene and celebrate these outstanding honorees through signature events, a limited edition hardcover book, an exhibition, and media partnerships. Learn more here.
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Getting Ready for 2024
In a time when the business world is rapidly evolving, it's natural for us to seek change and improvement, but still feel restless and uneasy. We're all searching for that amidst challenges. While you may long for joy in your efforts, you may be struggling with the motivation to make things happen. We’re quickly approaching the fourth quarter and it’s the ideal time to think about letting go of the old, stagnant aspects of your life and make room for the novel, the inspiring, and the rejuvenating so you can embrace 2024 with a new energy. Read more.
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August 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.
SPECIAL EVENTS:
Passport to History June 1 – September 1
Do you have your passport yet? 18 historic sites. Curated day trips. Local history available throughout the Old Colony now through September 1st. Learn more here.
Blue Star Museum Through Labor Day
We are proud to, once again, be participating in the Blue Star Museum program. Now through Labor Day, the OCHM and hundreds of other museums across the United States offer free admission for active-duty military personnel and their families.
You can register and purchase tickets on our Eventbrite page, stop by the museum, or give us a call to sign up at 508-822-1622.
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Taunton to Host 3rd Annual Honor Our Military Event
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell has invited the Taunton community to join in celebrating Veterans and military service members at the 3rd Annual Honor Our Military event in the City of Taunton. The Honor Our Military event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, September 9, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. behind Taunton City Hall. Learn more here.
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Mayor Announces New Main Street Crosswalks
Mayor O’Connell recently announced the installation of three newly redesigned Main Street crosswalks, located at the intersections of Cedar, Trescott, and School Streets. This project will enhance pedestrian safety and create a more walkable and revitalized downtown. Read the press release.
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Rotary Club of Taunton ompletes Back to School Service Project
It has been a busy summer for The Rotary Club of Taunton, as the club’s more than 50 members work to put action behind their motto of “Service Above Self” for the Greater Taunton community. This summer, Rotarians collected back to school supplies, donated from local business, including Morton Hospital, the Raynham Flea, and others. Read the press release.
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Raynham Highway Construction Project Update
Mill Street Bridge project schedule: EVERSOUCE will begin the gas main relocation on 9/5/23
with an estimated 3 weeks duration. Road closure maybe intermittent. The contract was awarded
in May 2023. Tree cutting was completed in August and utility relocation is in process.
Construction begins in September through late November.
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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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Tax Preparation for the Self-Employed
Wed, Sept. 13 | 12:00 NOON
Sheila May, a tax preparer with the IRS Enrolled Agent credential, will be giving lots of good tips for the SELF-EMPLOYED. She will tell you easy ways to make tax preparation more manageable. You will gain an understanding about what you can expense and how - an essential for any self-employed taxpayer. Discussed will be what expenses lots of self-employed taxpayers overlook. In addition, she will clarify expenses that are often misunderstood. Finally, she will discuss how self-employed taxpayers are taxed, what can reduce those taxes, how to project your tax liability and how to pay those taxes.
Join SE MASS SCORE and South Eastern Economic Development Corporation (SEED) for Tax Preparation for the Self-Employed.
Key takeaways you can expect:
• How you are taxed as a Self-Employed Person
• Knowledge about the options regarding the handling of expenses
• An understanding of what deductions are available
• Tips on common expenses that are overlooked/misunderstood
Register 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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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. | |
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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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