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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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!
Seating is limited so please register in advance below. Free to members and prospective members.
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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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When we introduce a new member, it's like adding a friend to your contacts list! Get ready to Add New Contact...we're introducing Attar from Cornerstone Financial Group LLC.! 🎉
"Cornerstone Financials' integrated and holistic planning techniques led us to be featured as the top financial planning team in Cape Cod Life's 2023 "Best of" Edition. Our approach allows our clients the flexibility to be proactive rather than reactive as their lives and goals change. We take pride in the long-term relationships we build with our clients and strive to consistently exceed their expectations. At Cornerstone Financial Group, we are "In your corner, by your side."
We hope you'll reach out to Attar should you need guidance in:
💰college expense planning
💰retirement
💰life insurance
💰employee benefits...and the list goes on!
Learn more online + follow them on social for more tips and trends in financial planning! Welcome, Attar! We look forward to our new collaboration! ✨
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We're really excited to share our next newest TACC member, Behavioral Concepts! 🎉
"For over 20 years, BCI has helped thousands of children with autism find success in school and life through contemporary applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy. BCI proudly offers center and home & community-based ABA therapy to children up to age 22 and diagnostic services to children up to 4 years and 11 months.
Locations and services are available throughout Massachusetts, including the North Shore, South Shore, Cape Cod, and Central and Western MA communities. As a Specialty Service Provider of early intervention (EI), BCI provides ABA therapy to children as young as 18 months to 3 years old in client homes and the community. To learn more, please visit bciaba.com."
They also have a Learning Center located right in Taunton where their team has helped thousands of children with autism find success in school and in life. Their team is eager to help children live to their full potential. They are state-approved in MA, and they are in-networking with most private health insurances.
Welcome, Behavioral Concepts! We're so glad to have you in the TACC community! ✨
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The Chamber of Commerce is built around community. Amplifying the hard work and dedication of others. Supporting leaders. Leveraging opportunities. Feeling and being inspired to do great things. We ARE #bettertogther.
This month we celebreate 1️⃣5️⃣ years of a thriving partnership with Girls Incorporated of Taunton. Our TACC Ambassadors Tom Talbot, Kris Sparks and Dick Shafer were there to help recognize this momentous occasion!
Here's to the next 15 years of collaborating! Together we'll keep helping all girls to be strong, smart & bold!! ✨
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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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Ribbon Cutting at Old Colony YMCA - Taunton | |
Celebrating Seafood & Cones 1-Year Anniversary | |
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AI Cybercrime - Defending Against the Dark Side
In this workshop, presented by Braver Technology Solutions, you will learn:
• What is AI (Artificial Intelligence)
• The Threat: AI in the Hands of Hackers
• Understanding the Tactics
• Detecting AI-driven Attacks
• Strengthening Cyber Defense
• Mitigating the Risks
Secure your spot today and be part of the cyber defense revolution. Register here.
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PACE Massachusetts Expands
PACE Massachusetts can help commercial and industrial property owners, multifamily housing developments (5+ units), and manufacturers finance energy improvements. And, the program has now expanded to include new construction projects across the state.
Communities benefit with job creation, business retention and growth, and reduction in energy consumption.
Property Owners benefit with a healthy balance sheet (no new debt), no pay-off on sale of property (assessments run to new owner), long-term financing (20 year max), and no new mortgage lien.
Lenders/Mortgage Holders benefit with improved cash flow and reduced credit risk from lower operating costs via financing that cannot be accelerated and capital improvements that increase collateral property value.
Learn more 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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Stop Chasing "Squirrels"
Experts argue over whether our attention spans are diminishing or not, but the one thing we know is true as business owners, there are a greater number of things distracting us. New social media platforms are popping up. Gurus tell you there are newsletters to be written and sent, podcasts to be recorded, conferences to attend, and a host of other things that are “guaranteed” to improve our businesses.
There are only so many hours in the day, and you can’t do everything. How’s a businessperson supposed to choose? What path should they navigate or what tasks should they undertake for success? Read more.
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Additional Services at Taunton Convenience Center
Mayor Shaunna O’Connell recently announced additional services available at the Taunton Convenience Center. Residents can now drop off recycling items for free and drop off yard waste for a minimal fee. These services will be in addition to the regularly provided bi-weekly curbside recycling pick up and yearly free yard waste pick ups in the spring and fall. Learn 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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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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How Small Businesses Are Using AI (Artificial Intelligence)
TOMORROW! | 11:00 AM
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! | | | | |
