Chamber News & Updates

Here's What's Happening

Wednesday, November 9; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

MassDevelopment Hours at the Chamber

Wednesday, November 9; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Wednesday, November 23; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

URCC Extreme Networking Group at the Proctor Mansion Inn

Wednesday, November 9

11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Second and Fourth Wednesday Every Month

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.

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.

URCC members ConvenientMD,Home Instead, Renew Cabinet Coatings, Sterngold Dental, and Stone Ridge Grill and Bar are looking for help.

Visit Our Job Board

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

URCC member Flowers by the Station has a lot planned:

- A fun FREE botanical CRAFT making bandanas tie dyed with flower petals. This craft is for adults and children alike. One bandana per person while supplies last.
- Flower Arranging demos at 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Learn how to take a bunch of flowers and make different style arrangements with the same flower bouquet. The first is a tall upright style and the other is a low round.
- Attleboro BSA Troop 1846 will be outside selling ornaments
- Creation Nation will be providing refreshment and snacks with samples of their products
- Raffle door prizes including a gift card from Chub's Blue Pig BBQ
- Selfie photo-ops in a frame of fresh flowers
- Local Artist Carol Wontkowski photographs will be an exhibit
- Pre-order Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, and Christmas centerpieces during the open house (in-person or over phone) for delivery or pick-up the week of the holiday and receive 10% off.

Deadline Today

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity Family Application for Pike Ave. in Attleboro

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity is pleased to announce that the Family Application for 134 Pike Ave in Attleboro is now available. 

Completed applications should be mailed to:

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 100, Attleboro, MA 02703

Do NOT mail to the ReStore

Deadline for the receipt of COMPLETED applications is

Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. 

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Old Colony Habitat for Humanity by telephone at 508-203-6852, or by e-mail at [email protected].

A Message from Michelle Carlow

of URCC Member CTS Services, Inc.

Windows Server 2012 Approaching

End-of-Life

Start Planning Server Migration Now

When it comes to IT integrity, technology planning is a given...and the time is now to plan for Windows Server upgrades. 

October 2023 will be here before you know it.

We are urging you, if you have not already done so, to put "Windows Server migration" at the top of your IT priorities list. Get it on your calendar so you are prepared for a smooth migration.

Let's get on the phone to discuss a sensible migration plan for your business. 

Contact 

Michelle Carlow

President, CTS Services, Inc 

508-528-7720

Request for Proposals to Provide Legal Services

The Greater Attleboro?Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) is seeking to contract with a qualified legal firm (hereinafter called firm) to provide various legal services for GATRA as general counsel starting January 1, 2023 through December 31, 2023 and continuing for up to four additional years. The firm selected will have to be qualified to do business in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.  The firm will be under contract with GATRA and report directly to the GATRA Administrator and related staff.

Read the Proposal Here

Amego Members Looking for Opportunities

Community-Based Day Supports AMEGO Members Excited to be Part of the Local Workforce

URCC member Amego is expanding its volunteer network both for its Day Habilitation Program and Community-Based Day Supports (CBDS). Several CBDS members are ready and excited to be a part of the local workforce while supported by an Amego Job Coach.

Community-based day support services assist clients to build and maintain their ability to participate in community activities by focusing on skill areas that include communication, self-care, relationship-building, and community involvement. The CBDS program provides individuals with opportunities to explore employment and engage in meaningful enrichment and community-based activities. Amego's trained staff encourages individuals to explore their interests, discover new opportunities, and work and participate as an active part of the communities where they work and live. 

Amego has developed some great relationships with Attleboro area community membership organizations over the years and currently works or volunteers at th:

Hebron Food Pantry, Meals on Wheels, Miller Recycling, Walgreens, Interfaith Collaborative-Summer Kids Cafe, Attleboro Area YMCA, Mass Audubon Society, The Bridge Center, Willow Brook Farms, Attleboro Community Garden, St. Vincent’s, and Habitat for Humanity.

Amego is committed to supporting people living with autism and other developmental disabilities at home, school, and work, and also as members of their families and communities. 

If your company or organization would like to be part of this program or would like more information, contact Dawn Kafel-Forge, vice president of Adult Day Services at

508-455-6200 extension 332 or [email protected].

Personal Best Karate's 2022Thanksgiving Brigade 

November 19 and 20

URCC member Personal Best Karate's biggest annual event is a Thanksgiving food drive known as the Turkey Brigade. It’s hard to believe that right within our local communities, we have neighbors who don’t have the means to enjoy a holiday meal. To date, Personal Best Charity has delivered over 30,000 meals to local families. 

Their goal is twofold -- provide the meals and give the experience of being of service. To this end, children, and families from our four Personal Best Karate schools (Easton, Foxboro Norton, and Raynham) are intimately involved in the raising of funds, the manual labor of packaging the meals and the final stage of delivering the meals to the recipients.   

Learn More about the Turkey Brigade Here

Click Here for Sponsorship Information

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

(508) 576-4500

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.

Click Here for the Home Stretch Food Truck Menu

Live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Cornhole, signature brews, and good times all summer long! Register to play cornhole in the Plainridge Park Summer Series Powered by Scoreholio and Operated by Wicked Cornhole Events.

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 November.

November 11, Thirty Six Red

November 12, Below Deck

November 18, The Tenderheds

November 19, Played Out

November 25, Front and Center

November 26, Lovesexy

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.

URCC Corporate Partner 

An Unlikely Story

Check out their calendar page for November events.

Check out their holiday gift guidefor 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 

Click Here for the Café Menu

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.

Order Online or in the Store

Click Here to Schedule an Appointment

Check out Frequently Asked Questions

Member Opportunities

MassDevelopment Hours

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.

November 9; 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 pm

December 14; 10:00 a.m. - noon  

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.

Join Us

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.