CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES

Welcome New Member Boyer CPR/FirstAid

RSVP FOR FREE! Join us as we welcome new member Boyer CPR/First Aid

Boyer CPR/FirstAid is a small, locally owned business specializing in CPR and first aid training with the goal of providing the community with the skills necessary to be able to act and make a difference in the event of an emergency. They believe in training and practicing these skills knowing that when the time comes to use them, it will not be the time you choose, but you will be ready. To make their services more accessible, they offer to come to your location, making it more convenient for businesses and groups. However, if you prefer, an alternative location, such as a local conference center, can be arranged.

During the classes, they cover vital skills, such as how to manage an emergency, adult, CPR, use of an AED (Automated External Defibrillator), relief of choking, the use of emergency medications, general wound care, and stop the bleed procedures. They also offer courses in pet CPR and First Aid to teach you the skills to protect your cats and dogs.

Please take a look at their website, www.boyercpr.com, to see everything they offer and let them know how they may be of service to you or your business!

We hope to see owner Patrick Boyer at our upcoming events. Welcome!

URCC Networking Group

Our Next Meeting is September 14

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

Second and Fourth Wednesday Every Month

URCC Member 

The Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham

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

This networking group is facilitated by URCC Board Member Charlie Miller, owner of the Business Solutions Advisory Group.

If you prefer to meet remotely, here is the Zoom link.

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83115167595?pwd=RS85ZDMyTU5iSnBjRnBPRE5hcGRkdz09

Mark Your Calendars

Join us as we cut the ribbon at our new members' locations. Let's give them a warm welcome. The more, the merrier.

Wednesday, September 14; 1:00 p.m.

Tri-boro Diamond Sports Academy

473 East Washington Street

North Attleboro

Friday, September 30; 1:00 p.m.

Attleboro Dental Group

1174 South Washington Street, Suite 400

North Attleboro, MA

Friday, October 7; 1:00 p.m.

Rhode Island Home Improvement

1 Premium Outlets Blvd, Suite 699

Wrentham, MA

Alive After Five at Plainridge Park Casino

It's a Four-Chamber Event

Thursday, September 22

5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Join us as we "mix and mingle" with members of the Walpole Chamber of Commerce, MetroSouth Chamber of Commerce, and the Cranberry Country Chamber of Commerce at URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino for a fun night of networking on the patio.

Let's make some new connections with members from these local chambers.

Please RSVP so we can give the casino an idea of the number of people who will be coming.

Alive After Five at Springhill Suites/TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Wrentham
Thursday, October 27
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Springhill Suites/TownePlace Suites
65 Ledgeview Way
Wrentham

Join us at Springhill Suites/TownePlace Suites by Marriott when they roll out the red carpet for us in October. We had an Alive After Five there last year and wow it was a great one. Director of Sales Kate Hyde and the staff made us feel so welcome. We're looking forward to going back again.

When you stay at this hotel, you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Gillette Stadium and Xfinity Center. This hotel is 3.2 miles from Wrentham Village Premium Outlets and 1.4 miles from Plainridge Park Casino. Talk about a great location!

Please RSVP so we can give Kate and her crew an idea of the number of people who will be coming.

Host an Alive After Five Event

Our calendar is filling up and we know you don't want to be left by the wayside.

What better way to tell our members about you, your company, and your products or services than by hosting an Alive After Five event?

Contact us at the chamber 508-316-0861 if you have any questions.

Learn More about Our Alive After Five Events Here

Remember to Call Ahead
508-316-0861
When you need a notary or signatures on Certificates of Origin, remember to call first to assure that someone is in the Chamber office.

Our staff is often offsite attending various events and meetings. We wouldn't want to waste your time.

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 SuperCharged Entertainment, Town of North Attleborough, CTS Services, Inc., Zahara Cannibas, Stone Ridge Grill and Bar, and Sterngold Dental 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.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Windows Server 2012 Approaching End-of-Life

Start Planning Server Migration Now

A message from Michelle Carlow of URCC member CTS Services, Inc. 

508-528-7720

It seems like just yesterday we were helping clients migrate from Windows Server 2008 – and that was in 2012! It's that time again!

And for those organizations still running old server/and workstation operating systems that we don’t manage -- If you continue to use an unsupported version of Windows, your systems will still work, but they become more vulnerable to security risks and viruses and could potentially void your cyber insurance coverage.

Now, Microsoft has announced the end-of-life for Windows Server 2012 and 2012R, with two separate migration paths, depending on what you are running.

So, let’s work together on a smooth migration for you.

We have been discussing the migration to Windows Server 2019 and Windows Server 2022 with many clients, yet if we have not had this discussion with you, let’s get the process started so there are no interruptions to your business.

How Long Will Server 2012 R2 Be Supported?

We recommend that you upgrade as soon as possible. The support for Windows Server 2012 R2 will end on October 10, 2023. After this date, Windows Server 2012 and 2012 R2 will stop receiving regular patches and critical security updates. Aside from the approaching end-of-life date, it makes sense to migrate as Windows Server 2019 and 2022 offer greater security and flexibility, including server hardware improvements, storage enhancements, platform improvements, and improved Azure capabilities.

There are several steps involved in a successful migration, and a few considerations, including:

Third-party compatibility

Cloud services

Hardware and software licensing requirements

We are here to support you in migrating to Windows Server 2019. Please email us at [email protected]

Let's get this on your "whiteboard list" of IT priorities.

Are You In Need Of Your High School Equivalency?

Enroll in Bristol Community College's FREE Hi-SET/GED Preparation Program to gain the valuable skills needed to earn your High School Equivalency Certificate.

Use the link below to complete the interest form and a Bristol Adult Education Advisor will reach out to you to start the intake process.

https://forms.office.com/r/TukbYrC7Fh

You can see a listing of all High School Equivalency classes here.

https://bristolcc.coursestorm.com/.../high-school...

URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino

The Patio, the Loft, and the Revolution Lounge -- So Much to Do. Entertainment. Cornhole. A Comedy Show. 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!

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.

Tickets are now available to see comedian Bret Ernst, one of the best stand-up comedians around, on Saturday September 24 at the Dark Horse Bar located on the racing side of Plainridge Park Casino.

Get Your Tickets Here

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.