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Network with other young professionals while enjoying cocktails, food, and fun yard games! This event is hosted & sponsored by Deep Pond Farm & Stables.
Cost: No cost for TACC Members and $10 for Non-Members. Register below.
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Office Space for Lease at TACC
The TACC has office space for lease in our building at 170 Dean St. in Taunton, available November 1st. The office is about 200 sq. ft., and includes access to a shared conference room, kitchen and bathroom. There is a separate entrance for the lower level. Contact Lisa for more information or to view the space.
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Join us on Wednesday, October 25th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. for a Business After Hours at SCU Credit Union, 200 Myles Standish Boulevard in Taunton.
Business After Hours is an evening of fun, food, and fellowship among Chamber members and their guests, with a chance to network, make new friends, and meet potential customers. Don't forget your business cards to exchange and for a chance to win the door prize!
Cost: No cost for TACC members and Prospective members can attend 1 time at no charge. Register below.
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Join us on Thursday, October 26th for the Open House & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Braver Technology Solutions. The event will take place from 3:00 - 7:00 p.m., with live music, food, drinks, raffles and prizes. The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 3:30 p.m. Stop by and see their newly renovated office space! | |
Stop by the Taunton Municipal Airport on Saturday, October 28th for the New Terminal Ribbon Cutting & Fall Fest. The event will be held 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., with hay rides, food & beer trucks, entertainment, tours and more! The ribbon cutting ceremony will take place at 11:00 a.m. We hope to see you there! | |
NOVEMBER 2
ARE YOU MAXIMIZING YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP?
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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, November 2nd 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!
Seating is limited so please register in advance below. Free to members and prospective members.
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We're excited to announce our newest member - Learn to Cope! 🎉
Learn to Cope is a peer-led support network that offers education, resources, and hope for family members and friends who have loved ones affected by substance use disorder. With a location in Taunton, Learn to Cope was founded by Joanne Peterson in 2004, and since then the organization has grown to include over 11,000 members and has become a nationally recognized model for peer support and prevention programming. 👏🏽
If you're not sure where to begin, Learn to Cope is there for you and they encourage you to get in touch https://learn2cope.org/contact/. Be sure to follow them on social at Learn 2 Cope where you'll find weekly meeting schedules, upcoming webinars and learning opportunities, and events.
We're so glad you're here, Learn to Cope! We look forward to a strong partnership ahead! ✨
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Our next new member today is Greyhound Liquors in Raynham! 🎉
At Greyhound Liquors, they specialize in some of the most unique wine and spirits! They always have something new hitting the shelves so be sure to give stop in and see what they've got in stock! 🥂
Give them a follow at Greyhound Liquors so you don't miss out on their sampling events, specials, and other awesome promos!
Welcome to the Chamber, Greyhound Liquors! We're so glad you're here! ✨
| Did you miss the Legislative Update last week? Watch the replay below: | |
Board Member Maria Gonzalez Recognized by Mayor | | |
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Maria Gonzalez was recognized by Mayor O'Connell and the Taunton City Council on being named one of the top 100 Community Leaders by Amplify Latinx, an organization that is advancing a new era of Latino prosperity by expanding Latinx leadership across sectors, galvanizing legislative and public support, and championing continual economic mobility. | |
Coffee & Conversation at TMLP | |
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Important Legislative Changes to the Massachusetts PFML Program
Recent legislative changes regarding the Paid Family and Medical Leave (PFML) program will have an impact on both employers and employees. It is important to understand these changes and any responsibilities you may have as an employer or employee. This memo outlines the important information you need to know about these changes.
Legislative Changes
For applications filed on or after November 1, 2023, employees receiving PFML benefits may supplement (or “top off”) their PFML benefits with any available accrued paid leave (sick time, vacation, PTO, personal time, etc.). For employees who choose to supplement their PFML benefits in this way, the combined weekly sum of PFML benefits and employer-provided paid leave benefits cannot exceed the employee’s Individual Average Weekly Wage (IAWW). Employers will be responsible for monitoring and ensuring that the combined weekly sum of employer-provided paid leave benefits and PFML benefits does not exceed an employee’s IAWW. If the application is filed on or after November 1, 2023, applications filed retroactively for a leave that began before November 1, 2023, are eligible for topping off.
Employer Responsibilities
All employers must have registered Department of Family and Medical Leave (DFML) Leave Administrators. An employer’s DFML Leave Administrator can find an employee’s weekly PFML benefit rate and IAWW in the employee’s PFML Approval Notice. Learn more here.
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Spooktacular Business Ideas for a Thrilling Halloween Season
As the leaves turn golden and the air gets crisp, Halloween offers businesses a bewitching opportunity to embrace the spirit of the season and boost customer engagement. With a little creativity and a dash of spooky flair, you can draw crowds and appeal to your ideal customers. Here are some spooktacular Halloween-inspired ideas to help your small business shine during this spine-tingling season.
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A collection bin is located at TACC at 170 Dean Street in Taunton. Please email Lisa or call first to make sure the office is open - #508-824-4068, ext. 2. The deadline is November 18th. | |
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Bristol County Savings Promotes Five to Senior Vice President
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces it has recently promoted Jeffrey Bradley, Michael E. Coppolino, Jessica A. Krywosa, Elizabeth Soares and Renee Vallee to the position of Senior Vice President. Read the press release here.
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TACC will be tabling and our TACC Community Service Corps members will be volunteering! | |
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Town of Dighton Awarded Cultural Facilities Fund Grant for Library Building Project
Town Administrator Michael Mullen and Library Building Committee Co-Chairs Ron O’Connor and Ken Pacheco are excited to announce that the Town’s library building project at 207 Main St., the newly-acquired Smith Memorial Hall, has been awarded a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s Cultural Facilities Fund. Read more.
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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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Legal Issues Facing Business Owners
TOMORROW | 12:00 NOON
Join our presentation on the legal issues facing all business owners.
Topics to be discussed are:
- Discuss the basics of contracts, leases and licenses
- How to set up an agreement between Co-owners
- Do you need a trademark, copyright or patent?
- What types of insurance will you need?
- What banking accounts should be established?
- And more!
Presenter: David Berman, SCORE Boston Mentor
Register here.
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Got Connections? - Cohesive Marketing Using Website, Social Media and Email
Fri, Oct. 20 | 12:00 NOON
Everyone knows they need a website, social media, and email but how do they all interplay with each other and how do we leverage all of the platforms? This webinar will provide you with the information to enable you to put together a cohesive online marketing strategy for your small busines
Presenter: Rob Stutzman, Boston SCORE Subject Matter Exper
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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