We're Not Just a Chamber of Commerce;
We're a Chamber of Connections
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Welcome New Member Blue Diamond Tattoo Studio
4 Park Street
Attleboro, MA
Open Monday - Saturday, Noon - 9:00 p.m.
508-455-1948
Join us in welcoming new URCC member Blue Diamond Tattoo Studio. Located in downtown Attleboro, this tattoo studio focuses on clean custom tattoos in all styles. They welcome all of Attleboro and the surrounding towns to tap in to their creative side with tattoo therapy. Blue Diamond Tattoo Studio sets high standards, offering a clean and professional experience.
Their tattoo artists are committed to giving clients the best experience possible, whether you are getting your first tattoo or are looking to add another piece to your growing collection. They strive to make you feel welcome and will take the time to help transform your idea into a full-fledged masterpiece. They are specialized in different areas, which is why they can provide their clients with the very best of each style. Their staff speaks English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
Blue Diamond Tattoo Studio offers the following services:
We are looking forward to seeing you at upcoming events.
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Join Us at Our Upcoming Events
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Wednesday, March 8; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA
Wednesday, March 8; 10:00 a.m. - noon
Wednesday, March 22; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA
Monday, April 10
Multi-Chamber Business after Hours
5:00 - 7:00 p.m.
Monday, July 17
Annual Golf Tournament
Pawtucket Country Club
Shotgun Start at Noon
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Thank You for Renewing
We're so glad that you continue to support the chamber. We wouldn't be here if you didn't.
The following members have renewed in the past month.
Thank you.
Middlesex Savings Bank, member since 1988, wins the longevity award this month.
FiberPro, member since 1996
New England Real Estate Management, member since 1998
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URCC Revitalizing the HR Round Table
The truth is HR professionals are the only ones who can truly understand the unique challenges of other HR professionals.
As a Human Resources professional, you're the go-to person when staff needs answers. You’re always there to answer inquiries, address concerns, provide wellness and mental health benefits, and develop policies and procedures to help ensure their success.
Where do you go to talk through your difficult issues? It’s very difficult for you to talk about these issues at your office. You don't have the time. You want to ensure that HR matters remain confidential. And, of course, there’s always something or someone else needing your attention.
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to providing this outlet for you. We had a successful program in the past and we’re looking forward to revitalizing it for our members in the HR field. You’ll have someone to talk with, who’ll HEAR you and propose a path forward. It’s more than just a sounding board. The people in this group are facing many of the same issues that you're facing. Being a part of the HR Roundtable will provide you with the guidance and support to help you do your job well, and the tools to excel as an HR professional.
We plan to meet once each month starting in April of this year. If you would like to join our HR roundtable or have any questions, contact [email protected].
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Jack Interviewed Diana Mancera of New Hope, Inc. |
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Last Wednesday, Jack interviewed the new President and Chief Executive Officer for URCC member New Hope, Diana Mancera. New Hope, Inc. is an organization dedicated to supporting, engaging, and embracing survivors of violence. The organization does this by promoting and elevating people impacted by violence while centering racial and gender equity.
Diana replaces Marcia Szymanski, a long-time friend and supporter of our chamber, who retired last month.
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Next week, Jack will be interviewing Allison Brum, public health nurse in Attleboro. Allison will be telling us about the behavioral health help line offered by the Massachusetts Department of Mental Health. Call or text 833-773-2445.
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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.
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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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Rockland Trust Launches Sixth Annual Small Business,
Big Dreams Contest
URCC member Rockland Trust has launched its sixth annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest! From now until the end of the month, small business owners can enter to win our Small Business, Big Dreams contest by submitting their background information and give an overview of their strengths, challenges, and plans for the future for a chance to win $20,000.
Participants will be narrowed down to three finalists who will be featured in a video series as they prepare for their final presentation to a panel of judges. The panel will deliberate to choose the winner of the $20,000 grand prize. Both runners-up will receive $2,500. All finalists will be featured on Boston 25 News.
For contest rules, guidelines, and general information about this contest, please visit their website.
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Tired of paying for lawnmower
and weed wacker repairs?
We have a course for you
Bring your old, broken stuff to fix
Basic Small Engine and Yard Equipment Repair - Beginners
March 8 & 9, 5:00 - 8:00 PM Wed./Thurs.
March 11 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
Basic Small Engine and Yard Equipment Repair - Advanced
March 29 & 30 5:00 - 8:00 PM Wed./Thurs.
April 1 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday
Each Course is $199.00 person.18 years of age or older
Tri-County Regional VTHS 147 Pond Street, Franklin, MA 02038
508-528-5400 ext. 119
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Live Four-Day
Facebook Profile Profits Challenge
from Joe Norcott of URCC member
Starting Tuesday, March 14 at 9:00 a.m.
Who will benefit from this live four-day challenge?
This challenge is for you!
Register below today!
If you're fed-up and done wasting your precious time spamming strangers on social media, and getting rejected all day every day with little to no results. And if you're willing to trade 15 - 20 minutes a day over four days to learn about the skillset that attracts quality FREE leads every day for the rest of your life.
When you register for this free program, you'll get access to the private Bigger Slice of Business Profile Profit Challenge Group. As a member, you'll have access to the video recordings of each day of the challenge. You'll be able to ask fellow members questions and get advice.
As additional bonuses:
- The Profile Profits Cheat Sheet
- Free one-on-one 30-minute marketing strategy call with Joe
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And here is the agenda:
7:00 a. m. Networking and Coffee
7:30 a.m. Program Begins, Buffett Breakfast to begin shortly after
9:00 a.m. Program Ends
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Manet Community Health Center Wins MHQP Patient Experience Award
URCC member Manet Community Health Center (Manet) is pleased to announce that it has received an award from Massachusetts Health Quality Partners (MHQP) for being one of the top practices in Massachusetts for patient experience in primary care.
The MHQP Patient Experience Awards is an annual awards program introduced in 2018 by MHQP, a nonprofit measurement and reporting organization that brings together providers, health plans, and patients to improve the quality of patient care experiences in Massachusetts. MHQP conducts the only statewide survey of patient experience in primary care in Massachusetts.
Awards were given to top overall performers in adult primary care and pediatrics in each of nine performance categories. Manet received recognition for Distinction in Patient-Provider Communications for adult care.
“It is not easy for a primary care practice to thrive in the current environment,” said Barbra Rabson, MHQP’s president and CEO. “We are thrilled to congratulate each of them on behalf of their patients for their exceptional commitment to excellence.”
“Primary care is the heart of healthcare in Massachusetts,” said Jim Roosevelt, MHQP’s board chair. “The practices from all across the state recognized with this award have distinguished themselves where it matters most – in the experiences of their own patients.”
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Attleboro School to Career Partnership
Career Day
Norton High School
66 West Main Street, Norton, MA 02766
March 23, 2023
8:45 am -10:15 am
You’re invited to share your expertise and professional journey
Do you love your job?
Would you like to share what you do and why it’s important?
If you answered yes, please click here to join us.
About the day:
❖ This event is designed to introduce students to a variety of different career options
❖ Presenters will meet with students for three 25 minute sessions to share information about their career path as well as insights into their industry and profession
❖ You are welcome to bring colleagues, they can be from your department or other departments within your organization
❖ Each 25-minute session may have more than one presenter representing a specific career field
❖ After each presentation, students will have a chance to ask questions
We are hoping to make this a fun interactive experience for the students and presenters so be as creative as you like, you are welcome to:
❖ Bring props or visual aids
❖ Create a video presentation - Wi-Fi is available, if you have a Mac please notify me so I can get the correct cable to connect to our smartboards
❖ Turn your presentation into a game with prizes
❖ Bring swag or candy
Please contact Heidi Kozikis at [email protected] with any questions, I would also be happy to speak with you about ideas for your presentation.
We value your support and look forward to connecting you with our students!
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MSBDC
Southeast Regional Office
Creating a Business Plan for Your Success
Thursday, March 9
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.
The old expression is true,
"If you fail to plan you're planning to fail."
Join Cliff Robbins, Senior Business Advisor at the MSBDC, for this presentation that will show you why and how to write a business plan paving the way for you to build a successful business.
Meet a panel of small business experts that will include:
· Attorney Christopher Cassara, Of Counsel, Partridge, Snow, & Hahn, LLP
· Maureen Sylvia Amstrong, Managing Partner, Sylvia Group, and the New England region as Area Director for the national firm, Alera Group
· Jessica Trombly, Director Business Development, Communications, and Special Projects
· An overview of the importance of appropriate accounting services.
This workshop will help you answer these questions and more:
· Why do I need to write a business plan?
· Is there a market for my product and service?
· Is there room in the competitive environment for my company?
Register today to get answers to these and many more questions.
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The Patio, the Loft, the Revolution Lounge, Entertainment, Cornhole, and, of Course, Slots, Barstool Sports Book, and Table Games. Wow!
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 is 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.
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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
March 10 - Brandy
March 11 - Front & Center
March 17 - Guilty Pleasure
March 19 - Gainsville Road
March 24 - Dave Macklin Band
March 25 - Hipshot
March 31 - The Far
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A Different Kind of Dispensary
Zahara Cannabis
70 Frank Mossberg Dr.
Attleboro, MA
Hours
Seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
The folks at Zahara Cannibis invite you to their tranquil, inspired, diverse space where everyone — newbies and seasoned pros — will feel welcome and cared for. They believe cannabis is nature’s most exquisite flower and they are passionate about elevating its positive effects and healing powers.
Explore all of their fine cannabis offerings — flower, edibles, concentrates, vapes, topicals, and tinctures.
Zahara's budtenders can’t wait to guide you on your unique cannabis journey.
One of their signature store experiences is their Cannabar, where you’ll find a choice collection of premium strains they hand-select based on bud structure, terpene profile, trimming, and bag appeal. They also offer a pre-rolling service — you select the flower and cone and one of their budtenders will custom roll it for you.
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URCC Corporate Partner
Check out their home page for upcoming events.
An Unlikely Story
111 South Street
Plainville
(508) 699-0244
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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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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.
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.
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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 second and fourth 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.
MassDevelopment Jay Pateakos, vice president of Business Development for the South Region, is holding office hours every month.
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