We're Not Just a Chamber of Commerce;
We're a Chamber of Connections
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January 31, 2023
CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES




Join Us at Our Upcoming Events




Tomorrow Night

Just in time for Valentine's Day shopping
Wednesday, February 1; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Alive After Five
35 County Street
Attleboro
Are you coming to Attleboro Jewelers?
LOCATION
35 County Street, Attleboro, MA

DATE AND TIME
02/01/23 5:00pm - 02/01/23 7:00pm

I'll be there!
I can't make it
Friday, February 3; 7:45 a.m.
in the Chamber Office
310 South Street
Plainville, MA

Wednesday, February 8; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA

Wednesday, February 15; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Alive After Five
Chairman's Circle Member
70 Frank Mossberg Drive
Attleboro
Are you coming to Our Alive After Five at Zahara Cannabis?
LOCATION
Zahara Cannabis

DATE AND TIME
02/15/23 5:00pm - 02/15/23 7:00pm

I'll be there!
I can't make it
Wednesday, February 22; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA

Save the Date
Monday, April 10
It's going to be a great event, so mark your calendars.
Details to come.
Double ACS
Jack Interviews Katherine Bray Tomorrow

Tomorrow, Jack Lank will be interviewing Katherine Bray, vice president of Marketing and Development for URCC member Amego, Inc. at 2:00 p.m. on his radio show hosted by URCC member DoubleACS.

Amego is committed to supporting people living with autism and other developmental disabilities at home, school, work, and as members of their families and communities. Amego's corporate office is in Attleboro. They have facilities in Norton, Northborough, and Weymouth as we as in Melbourne, Florida. The Amego school is in Franklin, Massachusetts.


Executive Express-O
Friday, February 3




Friday, February 3
7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
URCC Office
310 South Street
Plainville

Executive Express-O is facilitated by URCC Board Member and owner of the Business Solutions Advisory Group Charlie Miller.

Join us in the chamber office.

Job Fair
Check Out Our Job Board

Our Job Board, an exclusive benefit for our member companies, is a valuable tool for hiring managers looking to attract and find new talent.

Send your job postings to us and we'll add the information to our Job Board.

And for the past couple of months, we have been offering a new service. Each week, we'll post new job listings on our Facebook page.

Your posting will be seen by many potential job candidates.

Send your job postings to [email protected].

We're looking forward to helping you fill your open positions.
MEMBER NEWS AND UPDATES
Bristol County Savings Bank Appoints
Thomas Kelly VP/Commercial Loan Officer

Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the appointment of Thomas D. Kelly to the position of Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer. In this capacity, Kelly develops and manages client relationships in the greater Attleboro area by providing commercial loan solutions, along with a comprehensive range of other financial products.
 
Prior to joining the bank, Kelly held the position of Vice President/Commercial Loan Officer with North Easton Savings Bank, North Easton, Massachusetts. Active in the community, Kelly is Past President and current member of the Attleboro Rotary Club and serves on the Board of Directors for the Attleboro/Norton YMCA. Previously, he was a member of the Board of Directors for the United Way of Greater Attleboro, Attleboro, Massachusetts. Kelly earned his bachelor’s degree from Bryant College, Smithfield, Rhode Island and resides in Attleboro.
FREE Legal Clinic
 
Friday, February 17, 2023
Appointments Now Available
 
with Attorney Christopher Cassara
 
Entrepreneurs and small business owners are eligible to meet one-time, one-on-one for 30 minutes, to discuss general legal questions such as corporate structure, leases, contracts, insurance, employment, franchising, and various other business related issues.

These free and confidential 30-minute sessions are offered once a month via Zoom. You are eligible to attend one 30-minute session. Space is limited and registration is required. Please make sure to select one of the 30-minute appointment times on the registration page.
 
As a courtesy to Atty. Cassara, who is volunteering his time for the clinics, please call Anne at 413-687-1561 at least 24 hours in advance if you cannot attend or if you have any questions.

These sessions will be held via Zoom.
 
All services are provided by Partridge Snow & Hahn (PSH) which is not acting as an agent or representative of the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Network (MSBDC). By meeting with PSH you agree to indemnify and hold harmless the MSBDC from any and all claims and liability arising from your session with PSH. 
Attleboro School to Career Partnership
Career Day
Norton High School
66 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
 
March 23, 2023
 8:45 am -10:15 am
 
You’re invited to share your expertise and professional journey
 
Do you love your job?
Would you like to share what you do and why it’s important?
 
If you answered yes, please click here to join us.
 
About the day:
❖    This event is designed to introduce students to a variety of different career options
❖    Presenters will meet with students for three 25 minute sessions to share information about their career path as well as insights into their industry and profession
❖    You are welcome to bring colleagues, they can be from your department or other departments within your organization
❖    Each 25-minute session may have more than one presenter representing a specific career field
❖    After each presentation, students will have a chance to ask questions
 
We are hoping to make this a fun interactive experience for the students and presenters so be as creative as you like, you are welcome to:
❖    Bring props or visual aids
❖    Create a video presentation - Wi-Fi is available, if you have a Mac please notify me so I can get the correct cable to connect to our smartboards
❖    Turn your presentation into a game with prizes
❖    Bring swag or candy
 
Please contact Heidi Kozikis at [email protected] with any questions, I would also be happy to speak with you about ideas for your presentation.
 
We value your support and look forward to connecting you with our students!
URCC Member Diamond Sports Academy (DSA)
Sponsorship Program

Feature Your Business

Be Seen by More than 400 People Each Week

Check Out the Picture Below for Placement
MSBDC
Southeast Regional Office


 
STARTING A BUSINESS THIS YEAR?
We can help!
 
Take time now to think about how to start or grow your business in 2023.
Reconnect with your MSBDC mentor (or meet with one for the first time) to
plan for your business’s success. Our services are FREE and we are mentoring
remotely (via telephone or Zoom) or in-person. Pick what works for you!!!

Already a client? email Alison [email protected] to schedule an appointment.

New clients, please fill out our on-line Request for Counseling form.

Place an Ad in the Official Plainridge Park Casino 2023 Track Program

The Racing Division at URCC member Plainridge Park Casino is currently accepting ad placements in its official track program for the upcoming 2023 harness meet season (April – November).

In addition to a program ad, a digital ad display on the track’s infield video board each live race day is also available for additional exposure on a local and national level. Arrangements to conduct an on-property promotion will also be considered.
This is a great way to boost the exposure for any local business.

For more information or additional advertising opportunities, please contact Racing Services Manager Lenny Calderone at 508-576-4482 / L[email protected] OR Mutuel Manager Andrew Tavares at
 

So Much to Do at URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino


The Patio, the Loft, the Revolution Lounge, Entertainment, Cornhole, and, of Course, Slots and Table Games. Wow!

301 Washington Street
Plainville, MA

Open 24 hours a day

If you're looking for excitement and winning at a New England casino, Plainridge Park Casino, the hometown casino, is for you. You can play at over 1,200 slots or electronic table games, enjoy live local entertainment, choose from seven outstanding dining outlets, or hold your meeting or reception at one of their event venues. And they simulcast horse races around the country. You'll find an exciting experience and hometown hospitality every time you visit.

Plainridge Park Casino is proud of its myheroes program and is excited to keep growing. To celebrate hitting 100,000 members, they recently donated $100,000 to local veterans and first responder organizations across the country. Thank you to the veterans and families for your service to our country!

Slack's Oyster House and Grill and the Food Court are open.
You can make reservations on the Plainridge Park Casino home page.

Your weekend STARTS ON THE PATIO and at the Home Stretch Food Truck.

The patio is open Thursday 2 p.m. - 7 p.m., Friday 1 p.m. - 9 p.m., Saturday 1 p.m. -
9 p.m., and Sunday 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.

The Loft features a wide variety of entertainment from stand-up comedians and comic hypnotists to live swing bands and musicians. Looking for an intimate night out? Come to The Loft and see what everyone is talking about. Friday and Saturday from 8:00 p.m. to midnight, the Revolution Lounge features the area's best live bands and DJs. Whether you want to dance the night away or relax and hang out with friends, the Revolution Lounge is a great place to unwind after a long week. Best of all, all shows at the Revolution Lounge are completely FREE with no cover charge. No ticket or reservation required!

Here's the Line Up for the Revolution Lounge

February 3 - Back to the '80s
February 4 - Fast Times
February 10 - Thirty 6 Red
February 11 - Gainsville Road
February 17 - Hipshot
February 18 - Dave Macklin Band
February 24 - Guilty Pleasure
February 25 - Front and Center
URCC Chairman's Circle Member Zahara Cannabis
A Different Kind of Dispensary

Zahara Cannabis
70 Frank Mossberg Dr.
Attleboro, MA

Hours
Seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Holiday Hours
Christmas Eve, 12/24; 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Christmas Day, 12/25: Closed
New Year's Eve, 12/31; 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
New Year's Day, 1/1; 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

The folks at Zahara Cannibis invite you to their tranquil, inspired, diverse space where everyone — newbies and seasoned pros — will feel welcome and cared for. They believe cannabis is nature’s most exquisite flower and they are passionate about elevating its positive effects and healing powers.

Explore all of their fine cannabis offerings — flower, edibles, concentrates, vapes, topicals, and tinctures.

Zahara's budtenders can’t wait to guide you on your unique cannabis journey.

One of their signature store experiences is their Cannabar, where you’ll find a choice collection of premium strains they hand-select based on bud structure, terpene profile, trimming, and bag appeal. They also offer a pre-rolling service — you select the flower and cone and one of their budtenders will custom roll it for you.



URCC Corporate Partner 




Check out their calendar page for January and February events.

An Unlikely Story
111 South Street
Plainville
(508) 699-0244

Sign up for their weekly enewsletter on their home page.

Peruse their Staff Picks section and take advantage of the expertise of their amazing booksellers.

Be sure to visit the Unlikely Café for a hot chocolate or delicious hot soup!

Café: 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily
Kitchen: 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. daily 
MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES


MassDevelopment Hours Announced for 2023



Jay Pateakos, vice president of Business Development for the South Region of MassDevelopment, continues to hold office hours at the United Regional Chamber office at 310 South Street in Plainville.

Jay is available to provide information and answer questions about how MassDevelopment can help businesses, financial institutions, and municipalities in southeastern Massachusetts.

He has announced his office hours for 2023. All office hours are from 10:00 a.m. - noon.
February 8, March 8, April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.

  For more information, email Jay or call 508-678-0533, ext. 1201.

Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Meetings Conducted via Phone and Conference Call


Nancy Lowd, Senior Business Advisor at the Massachusetts Small Business Development Center (MSBDC), will be conducting meetings by phone and conference call for the foreseeable future.

Call 508-673-9783 for a virtual appointment
The MSBDC is committed to helping your business succeed in Massachusetts. They provide free, confidential, one-to-one business assistance, and free or low-cost educational training programs to prospective and existing small businesses throughout the Commonwealth. The MSBDC fosters the start, growth, and sustainability of small business by providing high-quality, in-depth advising, training, and capital access.
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URCC MONTHLY MEETINGS

Our networking group meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at member Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common Street, in Wrentham. Only one person from each profession is invited to join this exclusive group that focuses on providing referrals.

Executive Express-O is meeting in our office on the first Friday of every month.

MassDevelopment Jay Pateakos, vice president of Business Development for the South Region, is holding office hours every month.

Small Business Advising with the Small Business Administration is available remotely.

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