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We're a Chamber of Connections
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December 6, 2022
CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES

Welcome New Member
The Point at Wrentham
Luxury Apartments


The Point at Wrentham
50 Ledgeview Way
Wrentham
508-217-7337

Join us as we welcome new member The Point at Wrentham.

Discover a community delivering modern comfort, distinct style, and unparalleled convenience. Choose from spacious one, two, and three-bedroom luxury apartments at The Point at Wrentham -- perfect for working from home, spending time with friends, or simply enjoying some downtime. Plus, enjoy a full line up of amenities designed to take your lifestyle to the next level. Living at The Point at Wrentham connects you to what matters most with incredibly easy access to both Boston and Providence and tons of great options for local shopping and dining.

And right now, they are offering a leasing special. Receive ONE MONTH FREE on all one-bedroom apartments when you move in by January 15, 2023.

The Point at Wrentham is conveniently located in the same development as URCC members 110 Grill and Evviva Trattoria.

We can't wait to take a tour!
Meet New URCC Board Member Michael Kochekian

Join us as we welcome new board member Michael Kochekian, general manager of URCC member Zahara Cannabis.

Michael is originally from North Carolina. Growing up, his passion was golf and he played golf all four years at High Point University.

Michael has been working in the cannabis industry for seven years. He started his career in Denver, Colorado, where he managed a medical cannabis dispensary. Then he moved to Portland, Oregon, to manage a couple of recreational dispensaries for two years -- one in Portland and one in Hood River. When COVID hit, he was presented with the opportunity to move back east and manage Zahara, a new recreational dispensary at 70 Frank Mossberg Drive, Attleboro.

Great to have you on the board, Michael. Welcome!



Here's What's Happening





Today
Tuesday, December 6, 2:00 p.m.
Ribbon Cutting at Goldfish Swim School
1360 South Washington Street
North Attleboro, MA

Friday, December 9, 11:00 a.m.
Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting at Advance Auto Parts
241 Washington Street
Attleboro, MA

Wednesday, December 14; 10:00 a.m. - noon
MassDevelopment Hours at the Chamber

Wednesday, December 14; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA

Wednesday, December 28; 11:45 a.m.
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA
Ribbon Cutting Red
Ribbon Cuttings Today and Friday
December 6 and December 9

New Members Goldfish Swim School and Advance Auto Parts

It's going to be a busy week for the chamber. Join us as we welcome two new members.

On December 6, we're cutting the ribbon at Goldfish Swim School, 1360 South Washington Street, North Attleboro, at 2:00 p.m.

Then on Friday, December 9, we'll be cutting the ribbon at the Grand Opening at Advance Auto Parts, 241 Washington Street, Attleboro, at 11:00 a.m.

URCC Extreme Networking Group at the Proctor Mansion Inn

Next meeting Wednesday, December 14

Wednesday, December 14
11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Proctor Mansion Inn
36 Common Street
Wrentham, MA

Join us the second and fourth Wednesday of every month at the Proctor Mansion Inn in Wrentham. This networking group is facilitated by URCC Board Member Charlie Miller, owner of the Business Solutions Advisory Group.

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
Foxborough, Plainville, & Wrentham Team Up to Promote Joint Destination to Visitors

Foxborough, Plainville, and Wrentham are working collectively to promote the region to visitors from both near and far. They have launched a new destination brand and website to assist travelers planning trips to the area. Grants provided by the Massachusetts Gaming Commission and the Massachusetts Office of Travel & Tourism have made this venture possible. In addition to the major destinations located within each Town - Plainridge Park Casino in Plainville, Wrentham Village Premium Outlet Mall in Wrentham, and Patriot Place/Gillette Stadium in Foxboro; travelers to the region also find an abundance of outdoor activities, great dining, unique shops, and small town charms in each destination. With so much more than meets the eye, this new marketing campaign will showcase all that this area has to offer including the well-known and hidden gems in each community.

“We’re excited to share our brand with visitors, businesses and the communities,” said Chris Yarworth, Director of Planning & Development, Town of Plainville. The Tagline; “Stay a little longer, play a little more!” encompasses the key goals.

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!

And take a look at the description of their holiday event in this newsletter.

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.

Wow! Check out their promotions page and their My Choice App.

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 schedule for the rest of the year:
December 9, Dave Macklin Band
December 10, Front and Center
December 16, The Nightlys
December 17, Lovesexy
December 23, Swipe Right
December 31, New Year's Eve, World Premier Band
URCC Chairman's Circle Member Zahara Cannabis
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.
Hours may vary during holidays

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.

Here is An Unlikely Story's Holiday Catalog

URCC Corporate Partner 


Check out their calendar page for November and December events.

Check out their holiday gift guide for the readers in your circle.


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 
URCC Corporate Partner Botera Offers a One-of-a-Kind, Modern Consumer Experience

More than 75 Strains of Flower

Botera
1256 W. Central Street, Suite 6
Franklin, MA 02038
(508) 298-7199

Hours of Operation:
Sunday - Wednesday: 10:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Thursday - Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.

Botera offers high-quality cannabis products in a comfortable, welcoming, and modern environment. With more than 75 strains of flower, they focus on the complete customer cannabis experience with budtenders who are specially trained to educate and assist clients by facilitating product choices to maximize satisfaction. Come in to Botera's interactive facility, where you can view and smell the different strains on their bud table.

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 the remainder of 2022 and 2023. All office hours are from 10:00 a.m. - noon.
December 14, 2022

And in 2023
January 11, February 8, 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., either at member Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common Street, in Wrentham or on Zoom (your choice). Only one person from each profession is invited to join this exclusive group that focuses on providing referrals.

Executive Express-O is meeting both in our office and remotely 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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