Help Us Reach Our Goal of $1,500! We Are So Close!!

Get in the holiday spirit by donating to the Holiday Cheer Campaign! Again this year, all donations will be matched by our campaign sponsor Morton Hospital. Proceeds will support Coaching4Change, T.R.U.E. Diversity, Inc. and the TACC Business for Business Fund to sponsor a local non-profit. Let’s show our support for these deserving organizations!

Thank you for your donations:

• John Moran, Bluestone Bank
• Kris Silva, TACC
• Linda Sternfelt, Bristol County Savings Bank
• Jenn Nolan, Quality Beverage
• Jeff Viall, Bristol County Savings Bank
• Nelson Tavares, Taunton Federal Credit Union
• Jackie Theis, Bristol County Savings Bank
• Liz LaBrecque, TACC
• April Reis, General Dynamics
• Jeanne Quinn, Silvia & Quinn, P.C.
• Seamus O'Connell, Bank of America
• Cassidy Riendeau, Wicked Social
• Melynda Gates, Anchor Barre
• Maria Gonzalez, M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants, LLC 
• Jaime Barnes, CFP®, Ameriprise Financial
• Jennifer Oldfield, loanDepot
• Mark Mc Cauley, St. Pierre's Shoes
• Rick Hamilton, Bluestone Bank

Donate below. Donations accepted until December 28th.

JANUARY 4

Please join us on Thursday, January 4th, at 4:00 p.m. for the Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Talisa's on Main!

Help us celebrate the grand opening of the first wine bar in downtown Taunton! We hope to see you there! 

JANUARY 10

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 Wednesday, January 10th 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.

JANUARY 11

Rise and shine with us for the 1st networking event of the new year! We know how hectic schedules can get, and sometimes evening events aren't doable. We have a solution - a morning networking event! Stop by Residence Inn by Marriott Boston/Bridgewater on Thursday, January 11th at 9:00 a.m. to network while enjoying a light breakfast. This Coffee & Conversation is a perfect way to build new connections, rekindle the old, and discuss how our holidays were!

There will also be a quick tour of the property and a door prize! Don't forget to bring your business cards to exchange and to enter in the drawing. We look forward to seeing you there!

Cost: No cost for TACC Members and Prospective Members can attend 1 time at no cost. Register below to attend.

Celebrating 40 years of collaboration with Bank of America! We are especially grateful for the service that Seamus O'Connell, Senior Vice President/Senior Relationship Manager of Business Banking, has provided as Treasurer of the Chamber. Keep an eye out for some fantastic renovations to the Raynham branch!

Office Space for Lease at the Chamber

Thinking about relocating your home office❓ 

Is your business expanding and you could use some extra space❓

We have a solution!! The Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce (TACC) has office space for lease in our building at 170 Dean St. in Taunton. 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 Kris for more information or to view the space. Come be officemates with us! 😉

TACC Holiday Cocktail Party at The Jockey Club

Ribbon Cutting at Maire Nogueira Nails 

TACC Community Service Corps Helps Out at BGC Clubhouse Holiday Party

The TACC Community Service Corps volunteered at the super fun Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro South Taunton Clubhouse Holiday Party. Thank you to our member volunteers from Dennis K Burke Inc, Botera, Commonwealth Alternative Care, and Our Daily Bread Taunton.

Verizon Small Business Digital Ready Program

By joining Verizon Small Business Digital Ready, you’ll get access to courses, live coaching sessions led by industry experts, and insightful resources! New courses have been added. Register here.

Customer Loyalty: The One Thing Every Business Owner Wants This Year

Building a loyal customer base is better for your business in the long run than simply getting more customers.

Building an army of loyal fans is no different than finding someone you care about the perfect gift. If you’ve ever done that, you can increase customer loyalty in your business. Learn how here.

HarborOne's Holiday Dash for Cash

Looking for a little extra green this winter? Turn your holiday spending into a chance to win big when you use your HarborOne debit card. Starting on Friday, November 24 through December 24, spend $2,000 or more using your HarborOne debit card and you'll automatically be entered for a chance to win $2,000.* Learn more here.

Patricia Juba, Chamber Ambassador and owner of A Life Worth Living, Corp. and Growth Arise Consulting, has written a book titled "A Life Worth Living '' and is also in the anthology "Transforming Pain into Purpose". Both books can be purchased on her website: alifeworthlivingcorp.org.

Dighton Digest December Newsletter 

Welcome to the Dighton Digest, Dighton's bi-monthly newsletter! Every two months a new edition will be shared to help keep residents up-to-date. Check out the newsletter on the Dighton News and Events Portal and subscribe to receive the newsletter directly to your inbox. Click here to read the newsletter.

Rotary Club of Taunton Spreads Holiday Cheer with Donations to Area Nonprofits

On December 14, 2023, members of the Rotary Club of Taunton gathered at The Jockey Club, to distribute year-end donations to nine area non-profit organizations. Throughout the year, the Rotary Club of Taunton raises money to support the efforts of the local community. Read the press release.

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.

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.  

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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2Plus2Tutoring

$5 off first session for Chamber Members

A1 Pizza Taunton

$5 off orders of $50 or more

Abi-Saad Print & Design

10% off custom screen printing services for TACC Members

Anchor Barre

20% off your first month membership or class package. Email Melynda for more info. 

Andi's Aesthetics

Offering Chamber members 10% off regular priced services.

Burger King

10% off Senior Discount

(only valid at 716 County St., Taunton )

Download the BK App to access exclusive discounts and deals!

CB Disco

10% discount to members on first order over $250 or

5-10 free lapel pins. Contact Andrew for more info.

The Cleaning Queen

$50 off initial deep cleaning for all Chamber Members

Couture Kreations

10% off first wholesale order for Chamber members.

Contact Kylee for more info.

Distinguished Details, LLC

15% off contracted services.

Email Camille for more info.

Engayge, Inc.

Claim 50% off the LGBTQ+ Competency Audit for TACC Members Only using code: TACCENGAYGE. Email for more info: info@engayge.us.

Growth Arise Consulting LLC

20% off DISC assessment with debriefing for Chamber members. Contact Patricia for more info.

High Quality Installations CO

5% off for Chamber Members. Contact Joanne for more info.

Higher Up Decors

10% discount for Chamber Members on Home Staging and Wedding & Event Decor Design and Services and Party Rental Services. Contact Marjorie for more info. 

Hometown Furnishings

10% off for Chamber members

Lisa Husseini - Leadership and Executive Coach

As a gift of service to her new community, Lisa is offering two free 90-minute coaching calls to any TACC member looking for support. You can reach out to Lisa directly at lisa@lisahusseini.com to set those up.

Madame Balloon

Special discounts for businesses only: 7ft. classic column for $200 or 7ft. organic for $300, custom orbs for $30 each, or 4 layer balloon ceiling for $130. Send an email for more info.

MBL Land Development & Permitting, Corp.

10% off most services. Contact Kerry for more info.

Michelle's Ah-Mazing Grazing

10% off all in-store purchases for Chamber members, including special order grazing boards for a future date - not valid for grazing table setups or purchases made online. Contact Michelle for more info.

Nichole B Photography

10% discount for TACC members with referral bonuses as well! Contact Nichole for more info.

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity

10% off at the ReStore in Attleboro for Chamber Members

PieZoni's

15% off for Chamber members. Contact Daniel for details.

Plymouth Rock & Correira Insurance

5% off your auto insurance. Contact Luke for details.

R&D Cleaning Co.

10% off cleaning services

Contact Renay for more info.

Rego Electric

10% off for Chamber Members. Contact Duane for more info.

Relaxation Works Spa

TACC members receive $10 off $95 or more when scheduling a facial or whole health massage. Use code TACC when scheduling online or mention the code at check out.

Shaw Consulting LLC

$15 off one hour consultations (per hour) for Chamber members or $50 off per month on a 3-month contract.

Soulibre, LLC

10% off workshops and one-on-one mentoring for Chamber Members. Contact Jordan for more info.

The Star Drive-In

10% off any purchase

Staples

Sign up for the Staples Chamber Discount Program and get 10% off non-sale items and 20% off print & marketing services! Chamber Members must sign up through this form and also register for a rewards account either online or in person at the store.

Sullivan Tire

10% all parts, labor on applicable services. Email Ken Rubino for more information.

Kundalini Pearls-Yoni Steaming Spa

25% off for Chamber members.

Wicked Social

Contact Cassidy to take advantage of any of these offers:

1.If you sign up for 3 months of social media content creation - ANY package - get the 4th month free. 

2. TACC members can receive a complimentary (free) website audit report including recommendations if they successfully refer a client to Wicked Social that goes through to sale. Can be on ANY service, but the referral has to see through to sale. 

3. $100 off any ecommerce website build. Available one per client. 

Ask us how you can participate in the Member to Member Discount Program!

Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce

170 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780

(508) 824-4068

tauntonareachamber.org