We're Not Just a Chamber of Commerce;
We're a Chamber of Connections
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URCC Networking Group Tomorrow
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Second and Fourth Wednesday Every Month
The Next Meeting Will Be Tomorrow, August 24
URCC Member
36 Common Street
Wrentham
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
This networking group is facilitated by URCC Board Member Charlie Miller, owner of the Business Solutions Advisory Group.
Join us at The Proctor Mansion Inn or on line here.
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New URCC Member PhysicianOne
Featured on Jack's Radio Show
Recently, Jack interviewed Dr. Jeannie Kenkare and Dr. Brian Cruz of new URCC member PhysicianOne Urgent Care. PhysicianOne is located at 648 West Central Street, Franklin, MA. You can contact them at 860-650-3848. Hours are 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Monday through Friday and 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. weekends and holidays.
The doctors talked about their services and explained when you should go to an urgent care facility instead of an emergency room.
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Multi-Chamber Alive After Five on the Patio at Plainridge Park Casino
It's a Four-Chamber Event
Thursday, September 22
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Join us as we "mix and mingle" with members of the Walpole Chamber of Commerce, MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce, and the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce at URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino for a fun night of networking on the patio.
Let's make some new connections with members from these local chambers.
Please RSVP so we can give the casino an idea of the number of people who will be coming.
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Are you coming to our Alive After Five Event?
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LOCATION
Plainridge Park Casino
DATE AND TIME
09/22/22 5:00pm
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09/22/22 7:00pm
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Host an Alive After Five Event
Our calendar for 2022 is filling up and we know you don't want to be left by the wayside.
What better way to tell our members about you, your company, and your products or services than by hosting an Alive After Five event?
Contact us at the chamber 508-316-0861 if you have any questions.
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Remember to Call Ahead
508-316-0861
When you need a notary or signatures on Certificates of Origin, remember to call first to assure that someone is in the Chamber office.
Our staff is often offsite attending various events and meetings. We wouldn't want to waste your time.
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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.
This week we added Stone Ridge Grill and Bar in Plainville.
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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.
We're looking forward to helping you fill your open positions.
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Michelle Carlow of URCC Member
CTS Services Has an Important Security Update for All Apple Users
Please be advised that, as news outlets are reporting, Apple has warned of serious security flaws in iPhones, iPads, and Macs that could allow hackers to take complete control of devices. This is a serious issue and all Apple device users should make sure that their devices are updated.
Check your device operating system and be sure it is up to date!
Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.5.1 and iOS 15.6.1/iPadOS 15.6.1 to eliminate this critical vulnerability. Please take the time to update your Apple mobile device to iOS 15.6.1 as soon as you can.
· To update software on an iPhone, iPad or iPod touch—either iOS 15.6.1 or iPadOS 15.6.1—go into “Settings,” tap “General,” then “Software Update” and “Download and Install.”
· To update a Mac running macOS Monterey, go to “System Preferences,” then “Software Update," and hit “Update Now” or “Upgrade Now.”
Please perform this important update now.
Michelle Carlow
President
508-528-7720
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Are You In Need Of Your High School Equivalency?
Enroll in Bristol Community College's FREE Hi-SET/GED Preparation Program to gain the valuable skills needed to earn your High School Equivalency Certificate.
Use the link below to complete the interest form and a Bristol Adult Education Advisor will reach out to you to start the intake process.
You can see a listing of all High School Equivalency classes here.
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The Patio, the Loft, and the Revolution Lounge -- So Much to Do. Entertainment. Cornhole. A Comedy Show. 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 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.
Live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Playing on the patio this week:
Friday, August 26 - LoVe SeXy
Saturday, August 27 - Robert Black Duo
Cornhole, signature brews, and good times all summer long! Register to play cornhole in the Plainridge Park Summer Series Powered by Scoreholio and Operated by Wicked Cornhole Events.
Participate in round robin events, Sundays in August at 2:00 p.m. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. It is free to compete. You must be 21 or older to participate. Download the Scoreholio App to check in before each tournament
All registered guests receive $25 free Slotplay®. Round robin winners receive $100 in free Slotplay and a Plainridge Park Mychoice® gift bag. The top six teams in each Sunday event will compete in the championship tournament on Sunday, September 4. The grand prize winner will receive tickets to see Aerosmith when they perform at Fenway Park on September 8.
The Loft features a wide variety of entertainment from stand-up comedians and comic hypnotists to live swing bands and musicians. The Loft features a wide variety of entertainment. Looking for an intimate night out? Come to The Loft and see what everyone is talking about.
Tickets will be available soon to see comedian Bret Ernst, one of the best stand-up comedians around at Dark Horse Bar located on the racing side of Plainridge Park Casino.
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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!
August 26 - Swipe Right
August 27 - The Knight Hawkes Band
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URCC Corporate Partner
An Unlikely Story
111 South Street
Plainville
(508) 699-0244
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Here's the line up for the rest of August.
Tuesday, August 23; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Dave Wedge, writer for Boston Magazine and award-winning investigative journalist for the Boston Herald, shares his co-written true-crime biography, Riding with Evil. It's the Sons of Anarchy meets The Departed in this fast-paced memoir from former ATF agent Ken Croke, the first federal agent to successfully infiltrate the infamous Pagan Motorcycle Club, a white supremacist biker gang. Croke tells the story of his terrifying undercover life in the Pagans with help from Wedge, and together they deliver a nail-biting account of the secretive and brutal biker underworld. During the event, Wedge will discuss the research behind the book, answer questions, and sign copies.
Wednesday, August 24; 7:00 p.m.; in person; nonfiction writer E.B. Bartels introduces and signs her poignant memoir, Good Grief, about loving and losing pets, exploring bonds we have with our animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed. "Good Grief is just what the doctor ordered—a wonderful, unusual, and healing book, full of wisdom and compassion. Nothing can erase the searing sorrow of losing an animal you love. But this insightful, inspiring, intelligent book will offer real comfort. E.B. Bartels' extensive and fascinating research reveals deep and transformative truths about the essential process of grieving. Read this book to affirm that love never dies, and you are not alone." (Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Good Creature)
Saturday, August 27; 4:00 p.m.; in person; Rhode Island author Jamie Michalak joins An Unlikely Story for a laugh-out-load story time event to celebrate the second adventure in her Frank and Bean children's series, Food Truck Fiasco. Introspective Frank and gregarious Bean return in a tale for anyone who likes food, unlikely friendships, and funny adventures! After the reading, Michalak will answer questions and sign copies of her books.
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All customers must wear masks in the store.
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
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An Unlikely Story is partnering with KNEAD Doughnuts to bring more deliciousness to Plainville. Sundays only, limited supply…so get there early. Seriously, these donuts are unbelievably delicious, and come in vegan and gluten-free flavors.
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Corporate Partner Botera Offers a One-of-a-Kind, Modern Consumer Experience
More than 75 Strains of Flower
Botera
1256 W. Central Street, Suite 6
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 298-7199
Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
Botera offers high-quality cannabis products in a comfortable, welcoming, and modern environment. With more than 75 strains of flower, they focus on the complete customer cannabis experience with budtenders who are specially trained to educate and assist clients by facilitating product choices to maximize satisfaction. Come in to Botera's interactive facility, where you can view and smell the different strains on their bud table.
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MassDevelopment Hours
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 the remainder of 2022. Every date is a Wednesday and Jay is here from 10:00 a.m. - noon.
September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14
For more information, email Jay or call 508-678-0533, ext. 1201.
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Massachusetts Small Business Development Center Meetings Conducted via Phone and Conference Call
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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JOIN US
URCC MONTHLY MEETINGS
Our networking group meets on the first and third Wednesday of every month at 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., either at member Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common Street, in Wrentham or on Zoom (your choice). Only one person from each profession is invited to join this exclusive group that focuses on providing referrals.
Executive Express-O is meeting both in our office and remotely 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.
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