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We're a Chamber of Connections
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December 12, 2023

CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES

We Cut the Ribbon at StretchLab

The One-on-One Assisted Stretch Studio

Left to right: Flexologist Elizabeth Crehan; Sales Associate Ariel Hart; General Manager Michael Cairone; URCC Chamber Board Chair and Leadership and Growth Coach Josh Vanada; Owner Eric Peabody; URCC Board Member Jason Hawkes of Primerica; Chamber Member Marcie Rappa of Marcie Rappa Homes and Associates; State Representative Marcus Vaughn; Chamber Member Mike Bokelman of The Washington Trust Company; URCC Board Members Rebecca Marshall-Howath of The Last Word, Zach Patten of Oak Grove Insurance, and Alan Benjamin of Bluestone Bank.


Last Friday, we cut the ribbon at new member StretchLab at their beautiful new facility at 84 Taunton Street in Plainville. We were joined by State Representative Marcus Vaughn who presented a citation from the Massachusetts House of Representatives.


People find themselves at StretchLab for several reasons. Some clients want to improve their sports performance, some want to decrease joint pain, and others simply just want a great stretch. No matter what brings you to StretchLab, the benefits of a professional, assisted stretching routine are tremendous.


StretchLab's team of highly trained Flexologists will give you a deeper stretch than you could ever achieve on your own.


Welcome to the chamber, StretchLab.

Mark Your Calendars for Our Upcoming Events


Tomorrow

December 13, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Extreme Networking

Springhill Suites/TownPlace Suites

65 Ledgeview Way

Wrentham


Tomorrow

Our Holiday Open House

Cancelled

Wednesday, December 27, 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Extreme Networking

Springhill Suites/TownPlace Suites

65 Ledgeview Way

Wrentham


Host an Alive After Five Networking Event

in 2024

 

Interested in getting your name out there or generating more business connections? Consider hosting an Alive After Five with the Chamber in 2024! We'd love to help you 

network with local business professionals at your place of business.


Hosting an Alive After Five event gives you the opportunity to open your doors to fellow Chamber members and showcase your business and services. You supply the light refreshments, and we'll invite the guests.


Contact URCC President Jack Lank at [email protected] to schedule an event.


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. Recently, we posted jobs available at URCC member KARL STORZ Endoscopy.

Visit Our Job Board
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


The New Sportsbook, The Loft, the Revolution Lounge, Entertainment, and, of Course, Slots and Table Games


Wow!


If you're looking for excitement and winning at a New England casino, URCC Chairman's Circle member 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 PENN Heroes program and is excited to keep growing. The PENN Heroes rewards program gives our nation’s active-duty military, veterans and first responders access to special discounts, promotions, and events. It’s PENN National's way to offer thanks for their commitment to our country and communities.


Here Are the Casino's Current Promotions


Check out all the dining options here.

You can make reservations on the Plainridge Park Casino home page.


The sportsbook you've been craving is here - and it's about to change the game day scene forever. At Plainridge Park Casino's new Sportsbook Bar and Restaurant, every play is intensified by pure adrenaline. With a massive 49-foot video wall delivering action in crystal clarity, you'll feel like you're on the field surrounded by giants. Their jumbotron is unmatched. It is the largest indoor restaurant display in all New England!

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 nights 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 lineup for the Revolution Lounge for the rest of the year.


  • Friday, December 15: Mugsy
  • Saturday, December 16: Thirty 6 Red
  • Friday, December 22: Petty Larceny
  • Saturday, December 23: Northeast Groove
  • Friday, December 29: Swipe Right
  • Saturday, December 30: Cover Story Band
  • Sunday, December 31: Silver Arrow Band


The Revolution Lounge's hours are 11:00 a.m. - 12:45 a.m. daily




URCC Corporate Partner 

An Unlikely Story





Visit their home page for upcoming events.


An Unlikely Story

111 South Street

Plainville

(508) 699-0244


Shop and Sip Nights

December 14 and 21


The staff at An Unlikely Story is so excited to announce that they will be hosting three Shop and Sip nights this December! On December 14 and 21, the store will be open until 9:30 p.m. to assure that everyone has time to get their holiday shopping done. They will have beer, wine, and soft drinks available for purchase in their Holiday Market starting at 6:00 p.m., and their cafe will be open for hot beverages and snacks to enjoy while you shop!



Reservatios are not required, just come in to shop and sip to your heart's content! 

Sign up for their weekly enewsletter on their home page.

Check out 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 


Click Here for the Café Menu
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MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES
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.

JOIN US

URCC MONTHLY MEETINGS


Our Extreme Networking group, hosted by Marcie Rappa of URCC member Marcie Rappa Home and Associates, meets on the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at member Springhill Suites/Townplace Suites in Wrentham. This exclusive group focuses on providing referrals so only one person from each profession is invited to attend.


Executive Express-O, hosted by URCC Chairman of the Board Josh Vanada, meets in our office the first Wednesday of every month.


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


Help Us Thank Our Chairman's Circle Member
Help Us Thank Our Corporate Partners