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We're a Chamber of Connections
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January 17, 2023
CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES
Welcome New Member J and K Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies and Equipment

17 Cross Street, #3A
Plainville, MA
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Join us as we welcome new member J and K Janitorial and Cleaning Supplies and Equipment in Plainville MA. This janitorial and cleaning supplies company is a family-owned business that has served the New England market for over 40 years. They are a leading distributor of janitorial supplies, paper products, plastic bags and cleaning equipment.

They say "from gloves to large janitorial equipment, we've got you covered."

They serve both Massachusetts and Rhode Island with the best janitorial and cleaning supplies and equipment. Some of the brands they currently carry are IPC Eagle, Aztec, and EDIC. They also have a large chemical cleaning products line.

J and K offers local delivery for orders over $300.00, within 50 miles of Plainville. 
Give them a call to have one of their sales representatives bring you one of their catalogs at 774-203-3533 or 774-613-1492, visit their website, or email them at [email protected].


The Calendar Is Filling Up
Join Us at Our Upcoming Events





Monday, January 23; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
URCC Office
310 South Street
Plainville, MA

Wednesday, January 25; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA

Wednesday, January 25; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Just in time for Valentine's Day shopping
Alive After Five
35 County Street
Attleboro
Are you coming to our Alive After Five at Attleboro Jewelers?
LOCATION
35 County Street, Attleboro, MA

DATE AND TIME
01/25/23 5:00pm - 01/25/23 7:00pm

I'll be there!
I can't make it
Wednesday, February 15; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Alive After Five
Chairman's Circle Member
70 Frank Mossberg Drive
Attleboro
Lunch Mob at the New Attleboro High School

100 Rathbun Willard Drive
Attleboro

We have to say this right up front. This school looks more like a college than a high school. Spectacular does not do it justice. We have children who graduated from Attleboro High and we wish they could have had the opportunity that this new high school is offering.

There were around 30 of us as well as 20 retired teachers. First, we enjoyed lunch at the Blue Pride Bistro. We recommend the Bistro to area residents who want a quick, delicious lunch that won't break the bank. The student servers were attentive and very nice to talk to.

After lunch, we toured the vocational side of Attleboro High School. Would you believe there are 15 vocational tracks taught at the high school?! Well, there are. We had a fabulous tour led by Director of Career and Technical Education Jeremy Guay. Everything in the high school is new and state-of-the-art. Awesome!

Thank you Andy Heller of URCC member Heller Photography and Derek Cameron of URCC member 3805 Productions for the great photos
Double ACS
Jack Interviews Jeremy Guay Tomorrow
And stay tuned tomorrow at 2:00 p.m. when Jack Lank interviews Attleboro High School's Director of Career and Technical Education Jeremy Guay on his cable show facilitated by URCC member DoubleACS television.
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
Bridgewater State University

 

SENIOR COLLEGE




Registration is Now Open 
 
As you ponder the year ahead, join us this winter for a look back...far back...in fascinating new courses that explore how we got to where we are today, and why it matters.
Virtual courses start one week from today. 
If you haven't signed up yet, now is the time!

 
 
NEW course!
 
Always Here—Native Peoples in Southern New England
Joyce Rain Anderson
1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1
Wednesday
9:00 - 10:20 a.m.
 
This course will begin with an examination of the Doctrine of Discovery and will look at what occurred in New England prior to the 1620 arrival of the English. From there you will learn about the changes to the land and lifeways of the Natives as more settler colonialists arrived. You will explore the formation of praying towns, English laws, Native petitions and resistance, King Philip’s War, and survivance. What happened in New England created a template for what would come for Native Nations across the country so join Senior College today to sign up for this course. Space is limited, so register soon to reserve your place.



We offer the most affordable lifelong learning program in Massachusetts.

Learning for learning sake. No tests, no assignments, and no grades!
 
For the affordable fee of $85,
you can take as many courses as you like!
Yes, seriously, AS MANY COURSES AS
YOU LIKE FOR A SINGLE FEE!

 
If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Reid at [email protected] or call 508.531.1052.

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 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

January 20 - Front and Center
January 21 - Hipshot
January 27 - Guilty Pleasure
January 28 - World Premiere Band
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
New Year, New Loyalty Program

Join Club Z, Their Loyalty Program That Benefits URCC Member New Hope


Zahara Cannabis
70 Frank Mossberg Dr.
Attleboro, MA 02703
(888) 492-4272
 
Hours of Operation:
Monday - Sunday
8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
  
The start of the new year means the start of brand new, exciting things at Zahara.

They are delighted to announce that they have now officially launched their loyalty program, Club Z. You can earn points, receive exclusive offers, and claim rewards from Zahara and their favorite local businesses. Download the Zahara app to start tracking your points.
 
With this loyalty program, they are also even happier to announce their Donation Drive program. From January 1 - 31, they will be donating to the New Hope Shelter, and they would love for you to join them. Donate to earn double loyalty points on your next purchase*. Talk to a budtender to learn more.
 
Donation Drive Items Needed:
    Hair Accessories
    Thermal PJs (Adult S-XL, New Condition)
    Underwear (Adult S-XL, New Condition)
    Toothpaste
    Razors
    Deodorant
    Q-Tips
    Dishwasher Detergent
    Small Packs of Toilet Paper
 
Donation drive runs until Jan. 31
 
*Double points can only be given/redeemed once a month per customer. However, there are no limits on how many times you can donate.







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 15, 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 first and third 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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