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Our TACC membership just keeps growing! We are excited to share that Bluestone Bank is proud to sponsor the membership of Taunton Area Community Table through the Chamber's "Business for Business" program.
This time of year is all about giving and receiving, and we are so grateful and inspired by these two organizations who are great examples of making a positive impact in our community.
Taunton Area Community Table Meal Center is a community-based meal center that provides delicious, healthy foods to individuals & families in a safe, warm, and friendly atmosphere right in Taunton. Their team is made up entirely of volunteers with the biggest hearts!
Learn more about TacT at tactmealcenter.org or follow them on their social channels.
Welcome Wendy, and the entire crew from TacT; we're so thrilled to have you in the TACC family!
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Rise and shine with us! We know how hectic schedules can get, and sometimes evening events aren't doable. We have a solution - a morning networking event! Stop by 4YEW on Wednesday, January 18th at 9:00 a.m. to check out this great new spot and meet with other Chamber members. This is a perfect way to build new connections, and rekindle the old! We look forward to seeing you then!
4YEW serves smoothie bowls, smoothies, cold-pressed juices, coffees, matcha, toasts, pastries, and more fun items to the menu coming very soon! Register below.
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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 Taunton Diversity Network , Old Colony History Museum and A Life Worth Living, Corp. Let’s show our support for these deserving organizations!
Donations accepted until December 28th. Please donate below.
Thank you to these generous donors:
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Linda Sternfelt, Bristol County Savings Bank
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Kris Silva, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
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Jaime Barnes, Ameriprise Financial
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Elizabeth LaBrecque, Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce
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Debbie Dutra, The Lopes Companies
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John Moran, Bluestone Bank
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Host a Networking Event in 2023!
Interested in getting your name out there or generating more business connections? Consider hosting an event with the Chamber in 2023!
Network with local business professionals at your place of business. Opening your doors to fellow Chamber members gives you the opportunity to showcase your business and services in your own element. You supply the light refreshments and we will invite the guests!
Event Options:
- Coffee & Conversation
- Noontime Networking
- Business After Hours
Host a morning, afternoon, or evening event. We have several options to suit your schedule. Contact Lisa for availability and more details.
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TACC Annual Holiday Cocktail Party | |
Our annual Holiday Cocktail Reception was a blast and thanks to the generosity of our members, we collected an abundance of food for Taunton Area Community Table and toys for Citizens for Citizens' Operation Christmas! | |
Donations Delivered to CFC & TACT | |
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How to Grow Your Business
Are you ready to take your small business to the next level? You do not have to do it alone. SBA has resources to help you grow your business.
Learn more.
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Exporting Basics For Your Small Business
Did you know that nearly 96% of consumers live outside the U.S., and two-thirds of the world’s purchasing power is in foreign countries? If you’re a small business owner, here’s how to work with SBA for your trade needs. Learn more here.
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Popular Misconceptions About Shopping Small That Are Holding Your Customers Back
We are closing in on Christmas. That means businesses with e-commerce options are quickly counting down deadlines for Christmas deliveries. This is the perfect time for local small business to shine because you can promise customers holiday smiles quicker than they can be delivered in online purchases. However, there may still be things holding the average customer back. Questions lead to inaction. To overcome some of these misconceptions about shopping with you, you'll want to tackle them head-on. Here are some of the most common concerns that are likely holding your customers back and how you can address them.
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During Small Business Season Don't Forget This
It's easy to get swept up in the stress of managing a small business during the holidays. But if you sell gift cards or are a participating business in a gift card program, there's one thing you want to make sure you don't miss. Read more.
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BCSB Appoints Ferreira VP
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB) announces the appointment of David Ferreira to the position of Vice President/Small Business Relationship Manager, to be based at its Pawtucket office. 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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Starting a Business - How To Build a Foundation That Lasts
Tues, Dec. 20 | 1:00 PM
In this webinar, you will learn the tools, mindset, and skills you’ll need to build a solid business foundation that will help you overcome future obstacles.
What you will learn:
- What type of business owner are you, and why is it so important when you come to forks in the road (e.g., hiring new employees, opening new locations, buying a competitor)
- How to change your mindset from reactive to proactive
- Why DCA (Discipline, Commitment, and Accountability) is the secret sauce to success
- What causes businesses to fail and how to prepare for them
Presenter: Brian Moran, CEO, Small Business Edge
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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