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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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Jordan Guadalupe with Soulibre is holding a webinar on Wednesday, September 20th at 10:00 am about Building a Success Mindset. Our fears and limiting beliefs often get in the way of achieving success. In this webinar, learn how shifting your energy will help you to end self-sabotage and build an empowering mindset that will allow you to attract success.
Cost: No charge for TACC Members; $10 for Prospective Members. Register below.
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Rise and shine with us! We know how hectic schedules can get, and sometimes evening events aren't doable. We have a solution - a morning networking event! Stop by Anchor Barre on Thursday, September 13th at 9:00 a.m. to network while enjoying a light breakfast. View the beautiful fitness studio and learn more about what is offered there. This is a perfect way to build new connections, and rekindle the old! We look forward to seeing you there!
Cost: No cost for TACC members; prospective members can attend 1 time at no charge. Register below to attend.
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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 complimentary shuttle service by Gotta Run with be available.)
Don't miss this fun annual event! It has previously sold out!
Contact Kris for more information about sponsoring Oktoberfest. Register below to attend.
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Give a warm "Welcome" to a very popular Taunton business - Open Doors Yoga Studios! Temporarily located in a Pop Up Studio at 16 Taunton Green, Open Doors is owned by Mike and Marilva Wedge, who believe that each of us has the potential to grow beyond our preconceived limitations. 🧘
Open Doors Yoga Studios Taunton is dedicated to providing the space and opportunity for individuals to transform their lives. Sign up for a class at https://www.opendoorsyogastudios.com/taunton or visit their Metaphysical Gift Store today! They have so much to offer, from workshops, yoga supplies, home decor, clothing, handmade gifts, and more! ✨
Welcome, Marilva! We're so excited to have you in the TACC family!! 💙
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Our next new member today that we're so excited to share is, North Star Professional Recruiting! 🎉
They provide small business owners the support and guidance you need to hire, train, and retain top-tier talent. They offer salary research, written job descriptions, and marketing solutions and can coordinate and host job fairs. Additionally, they can train managers on how to effectively interview, onboard, and retain employees.
Get a free 15-minute consultation so they can learn what you need and suggest the best course of action for your business!
🔗Check out their services at www.northstarprorecruit.com, reach out to joneill@northstarprofessionalrecruiting.com, and follow @northstarprofessionalrecruiting on social media where they share tips, trends, and job announcements!
Welcome to the Chamber, Jennifer & Nicole! We're thrilled to have you both and we look forward to a wonderful partnership! 💙
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Center for Women & Enterprise 4th Annual Women of Color Business Summit (WOCBS)
November 1, 2023 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Celebrate the power, resilience, and entrepreneurship of women of color at the Babson Executive Conference Center in Wellesley, MA.
Embrace Empowerment and Success While Building Your Network and Gaining Practical Tools for Success!
2023 Conference Features:
• Workshops and panel discussions led by knowledgeable experts
• Ample opportunities to network and make new connections
• Breakfast & lunch
Learn more and register here. Early Bird tickets are on sale and ends September 15! Online sales will close on Monday, October 23, 2023.
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10 Steps to Perfecting Your Business Offer
Ever notice how some offers are irresistible? You didn’t even know you needed the product or service. Then you saw the offer, and BANG!, you’re whipping out your credit card. This isn’t by accident. Someone down the line carefully created the offer that caused you to act with wild abandon. And you can do it too for your business. It just takes a little forethought. Go through the steps of the following list to help you perfect your business offer.
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Bristol County Savings Appoints Jones VP-Human Resources
Bristol County Savings Bank has named Ana Jones to the position of Vice President/Human Resources & Business Partner. In this capacity, Jones is responsible for staff recruitment, succession, talent strategy and development, employment relations and leadership consulting. Read the press release.
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September Events at the Old Colony History Museum
All are invited to join the Old Colony History Museum for family-friendly events 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.
For registration details, ticket ordering, and to see all the events we have to offer, please visit our online calendar at http://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/events or find us on Eventbrite at http://oldcolonyhistorymuseum.eventbrite.com.
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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 9from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. behind Taunton City Hall. Learn more here.
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Dighton Firecracker Festival
The Dighton Parks and Recreation Commission is excited to host the third annual Dighton Firecracker Festival this Saturday, September 9 from 12:00 - 5:00 p.m. It is held at the Dighton Town Hall and will include food, games and entertainment for people of all ages to enjoy. Learn more here.
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Mayor O'Connell Awards Mayor's Worthy Cause Scholarships
Last month Mayor O’Connell announced the recipients of the Mayor's Worthy Cause Scholarship, a new initiative aimed at supporting local students who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to community service and making a positive impact on the City of Taunton. Mayor O’Connell is committed to fostering a spirit of giving back and investing in the future of Taunton's youth. 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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How to Use AI in Your Digital Marketing Strategy
TOMORROW | 1:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way businesses determine and execute their marketing strategy. In this webinar, we'll explain the basics of AI and how it can improve your digital marketing, from helping you find the right audience to optimizing your social media content.
Discover how AI can make your blog and website easier to find online and gather strategic insights about your industry and competitors. Whether you're new to digital marketing or just want to improve your digital marketing strategy, we'll show you how to use AI effectively and confidently.
Live attendees will receive free business resources and a link to this webinar recording.
Register 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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