Join us Saturday, November 5th at 11:00 a.m. for a Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Bristol County Wine & Spirits at 128 Myricks Street in Berkley! | |
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Platinum City Gaming will be hosting a Business After Hours on Wednesday, November 9th, from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Business After Hours is an evening of fun, food, and fellowship among Chamber members and their guests, with a chance to network, make new friends, and meet potential customers.
Would you like to host a Business After Hours? Contact Lisa for more information.
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We're so excited to share our newest member, Caryn from Busch Realty!
She is proud to serve the Taunton area with their real estate needs. If you're looking for an agent, Caryn is your person! She can be reached at www.petersonproperties.com or Caryn Peterson- Realtor!
We are so excited to have you in the the TACC family, Caryn! Welcome!!
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Introducing our next new member, Dr. Brian Petrie from Regenerative Medicine of Raynham!
He specializes in alternative, non-invasive treatment modalities to help control pain. Dr. Petrie is ready to help you with a customized treatment plan to get your health back on track. Reach out to him today at www.DrBrianPetrie.com or follow him at @DrBrianPetrie.
We're so glad you're in our TACC family, Dr. Petrie! Welcome!!
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Our next new TACC member is Bristol County Wine & Spirits!
They are about to officially open their doors and all are invited to their Ribbon Cutting Ceremony this Saturday at 128 Myricks Street in Berkley!
Check out their product offerings at www.bristolcountywineandspirits.com or follow them at @bristolcountywineandspirits!
Welcome to the TACC family, Tom & Kristin! We are thrilled to have you!
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Host a Networking Event in 2023!
Would you like to host a Coffee & Conversation, Noontime Networking, or Business After Hours in 2023? Contact Lisa for availability and more details.
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The TACC is pleased to once again host Jay Pateakos, VP of Business Development for MassDevelopment, in our offices for monthly drop-in hours! No appointment necessary!
Stop by the Chamber's new office at 170 Dean Street, Taunton, on Monday, November 7th from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m., and chat with Jay to see how MassDevelopment may be able to assist your business! Contact Jay directly if you're unable to make it that day.
MassDevelopment, the state’s finance and development agency, works with businesses, nonprofits, banks, and communities to stimulate economic growth. Their bond financing programs offer a cost-effective w ay for companies to finance capital projects, new equipment purchases, and facility expansions. They also provide loans and guarantees to help grow your operations, and development assistance for early-stage projects.
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Noontime Networking at The Arbors | |
Ribbon Cutting for New Location of HomeTown Furnishings & HomeTown's Tacos Locos | |
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State Tax Refunds - Chapter 62F
The Department of Revenue has release a Technical Information release (TIR) detailing how the Department will administer the excess tax revenue. This TIR describes when taxpayers are eligible to receive an excess revenue credit for the previous taxable year, how the Department determines the credit and how the credit is to be conferred.
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How Small Business Season Keeps Money in Our Community
By now you’ve likely seen the statistics that shopping small/local keeps roughly $68 out of every $100 in our community, whereas shopping at a national chain means about $43 remains here. Why is that important and what does it mean to you and your family? A lot more than you may think.
Where Do the Dollars Go?
While it’s difficult to track the exact path of a dollar spent locally versus one spent at a chain, you can imagine it looks something like the chart above. Read more here.
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Google Series: Make Better Decisions with Analytics
November 10
10:00 a.m.
Join Bryan Caplan, Trainer for Grow with Google, for an info-packed webinar dedicated to growing your business online. In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn , then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. A focus on Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions.
(Minimum 25 registrants required to hold this workshop)
In this workshop you will learn:
- Best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online
- How to turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions
- About Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions.
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Join the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce and M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants and unravel the value and utilization of certification. Learn about supplier certifications to boost your business in this 45-minute seminar on Wednesday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. You can attend in-person or virtually. Register below.
Business certifications come with various perks and resources to help small businesses stand out among competitors. Learn more here.
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Hiring How-To presented by Career Services at Bridgewater State University. Learn how to be competitive in recruiting. Register below.
Topics include:
- How to attract new grads and interns
- On-campus interviews, job fairs and panel opportunities
- Using Handshake to jobs and internships
- CUBEs Career Readiness Program
Attend in-person or via Zoom. Light lunch will be served.
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Tis the season! Join us for the TACC Holiday Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center - Ivy Cafe! Tickets are $25 for TACC members, $30 for future members. Deadline is Monday, November 28th!
Space is limited so get your tickets today! We can’t wait to see you! REGISTER BELOW.
Get in the holiday spirit by donating to the Holiday Cheer Campaign! Learn more here!
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Considering a Work Holiday Party? Have it at Seggy!
What a great way to support your club! Seggy still has some prime days and evenings available in December. Come see Dawn and she'll help you pull together a successful holiday party. Consider Seggy for your holiday party needs! Contact Dawn for more info.
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November Programs and Events at the OCHM
All are invited to join the Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) for family-friendly events, both in person and virtually this month. To see all the events they have to offer, please visit the Calendar online at https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/events. Highlight tours with the Curator take place daily at noon, and regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
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People Incorporated named Top 100 Women-led Businesses
The Women’s Edge (formerly The Commonwealth Institute), together with its partner The Boston Globe, recently announced People Incorporated was a part of the 22nd annual Top 100 Women-Led Businesses in Massachusetts list, recognizing the honorees during a celebratory breakfast event. These 100 organizations generated nearly $72 billion in total revenue in 2021, demonstrating that women are key drivers of the state’s economy. Read the press release.
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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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Simplifying Social Media Marketing for Small Business
Thurs, Nov. 10 | 12:00 PM
Social Media can be a powerful tool for winning new customers and clients, as well as continuing a relationship with existing ones, but it can also become very time consuming and expensive. We will help keep you focused and get you moving forward.
This webinar addresses the key questions every small business owner has to answer when they embark on an online marketing effort to support their business:
• What do I need to start?
• What Social Media should I use?
• How does it work?
• What does it cost?
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! | |
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 824-4068
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