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Platinum City Gaming will be hosting a Business After Hours TODAY from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. It is FREE for TACC Members to attend!
Business After Hours is an evening of fun, food, and fellowship among Chamber members and their guests, with a chance to network, make new friends, and meet potential customers. Don't forget your business cards to enter in the raffle!
Register below by 4:00 today.
Would you like to host a Business After Hours? Contact Lisa for more information.
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We’re thrilled to introduce our newest member, Brennan / Recupero / Cascione / Scungio / McAllister LLP!
They work with individuals, businesses & financial institutions, school districts, and municipalities. Their firm has been recognized for multiple awards and they take pride in their efforts in giving back to the community.
Learn more about their specialties, and team of attorneys, at www.brcsm.com or follow them on Facebook at BRCSM!
Welcome to the TACC family, BRCSM! We’re so happy to have you!
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Host a Networking Event in 2023!
Would you like to host a Coffee & Conversation, Noontime Networking, or Business After Hours in 2023? Contact Lisa for availability and more details.
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Grand Opening & Ribbon Cutting at Bristol County Wine & Spirits | |
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November is National
Entrepreneurship Month
America’s entrepreneurs not only contribute greatly to their local communities, but they are also drivers of the national economy as a whole. That, in and of itself, is worth celebrating. During National Entrepreneurship Month, check out the variety of resources to help you start or grow your business, including local business assistance, funding programs and online learning platforms. Learn more.
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Global Entrepreneur Week November 14-17
The world needs entrepreneurs – the doers and makers of things – but not all ecosystems enjoy the
entrepreneurial culture that is prevalent in startup hubs like Silicon Valley, Singapore and São Paulo.
Through Global Entrepreneurship Week (GEW), the Academic Center for Entrepreneurship (ACE) at
Bristol Community College will celebrate the successes and impact of entrepreneurs in an effort to
help break down cultural barriers and reach new audiences, expanding the entrepreneurial spirit. The Taunton event will be on Tuesday, November 15th at noon. Learn more here.
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Save a Small Business This Holiday Season
It’s officially Small Business Season and that means it’s time to give a little love to small business. With rising interest rates, soaring costs, and online competition, small businesses are feeling the crunch. This season, do a little extra for your neighbors and make a concerted effort to shop small. If you do, you could be saving a small business this year. There are many ideas for saving small business that won’t cost you anything. Read more.
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Google Series: Make Better Decisions with Analytics
November 10
10:00 a.m.
Join Bryan Caplan, Trainer for Grow with Google, for an info-packed webinar dedicated to growing your business online. In this 45-minute webinar, you'll learn , then turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions. A focus on Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions.
(Minimum 25 registrants required to hold this workshop)
In this workshop you will learn:
- Best practices and analyze trends about how customers engage with your business online
- How to turn these insights into well-informed, actionable decisions
- About Google Analytics and how to use this tool to make better business decisions.
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LEARN HOW SUPPLIER CERTIFICATIONS CAN BOOT YOUR BUSINESS | |
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Join the Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce and M&A Supplier Diversity Consultants and unravel the value and utilization of certification. Learn about supplier certifications to boost your business in this 45-minute seminar on Wednesday, November 16, at 10:00 a.m. You can attend in-person or virtually. Register below.
Business certifications come with various perks and resources to help small businesses stand out among competitors. Learn more here.
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HOW TO BE COMPETITIVE IN RECRUITING | |
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Hiring How-To presented by Career Services at Bridgewater State University. Learn how to be competitive in recruiting. Register below.
Topics include:
- How to attract new grads and interns
- On-campus interviews, job fairs and panel opportunities
- Using Handshake to jobs and internships
- CUBEs Career Readiness Program
Attend in-person or via Zoom. Light lunch will be served.
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Tis the season! Join us for the TACC Holiday Cocktail Party on Wednesday, December 7th from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Clarion Hotel & Conference Center - Ivy Cafe! Tickets are $25 for TACC members, $30 for future members. Deadline is Monday, November 28th!
Space is limited so get your tickets today! We can’t wait to see you! REGISTER BELOW.
Get in the holiday spirit by donating to the Holiday Cheer Campaign! Learn more here!
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GATRA - RFP for Legal Services due December 1st
The Greater Attleboro‐Taunton Regional Transit Authority (GATRA) is seeking to contract with a qualified legal 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 MA. The firm will be under contract with GATRA and report directly to the GATRA Administrator and related staff. Learn more here.
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November Programs and Events at the OCHM
All are invited to join the Old Colony History Museum (OCHM) for family-friendly events, both in person and virtually this month. To see all the events they have to offer, please visit the Calendar online at https://www.oldcolonyhistorymuseum.org/events. Highlight tours with the Curator take place daily at noon, and regular hours are Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Learn more here.
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Seggy Memberships
Segregansett Country Club (Seggy) has corporate and individual membership opportunities available. Please call Dawn Poole at 508-824-9110, ext. 112 for more information.
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Dighton Council on Aging and Veteran’s Services Partner Together to Host ‘Veteran’s Week’
Executive Director of the Council on Aging Anabela Powell and Veteran’s Services Officer Raymond Hague are pleased to announce that Dighton’s Council on Aging and Veteran’s Services have partnered together to host a week’s worth of events in honor of Dighton’s veterans.
Beginning on Monday, Nov. 7, until Saturday, Nov. 12, a veteran’s-themed event will be held every day as part of Dighton’s “Veteran’s Week.” This week coincides with the Veteran’s Day holiday which is observed annually on Nov. 11 in honor of the military veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Learn more.
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Help For Your Small Business
Let SCORE business advisors help you navigate the SBA Debt Relief Programs or the start-up and growth of your small business. All services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. If you are an existing SCORE client, please send an email to your SCORE counselor to schedule a phone call or Zoom conference. If you are new to SCORE, please complete the Request a Mentor form and someone from SCORE will contact you via email to schedule an appointment with an advisor. Sign up for SCORE webinars here. View upcoming webinars here.
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Simplifying Social Media Marketing for Small Business
TOMORROW | 12:00 PM
Social Media can be a powerful tool for winning new customers and clients, as well as continuing a relationship with existing ones, but it can also become very time consuming and expensive. We will help keep you focused and get you moving forward.
This webinar addresses the key questions every small business owner has to answer when they embark on an online marketing effort to support their business:
• What do I need to start?
• What Social Media should I use?
• How does it work?
• What does it cost?
Register here.
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So You Wanna Sell Online, Huh?
Fri, Nov. 11 | 12:00 PM
There is no doubt that eCommerce is changing the way consumers and businesses shop for goods and services. There is a plethora of offerings out there which can be confusing and stressful to decipher.
In this webinar we will cover the Big 6 platforms of Amazon, eBay, Shopify, Etsy, Facebook (Meta), and Google. We will cover their Key Element, Costs, Use Cases, and Benefits to help entrepreneurs and small businesses determine which platform is best for them.
Presented by: Rob Stutzman, SCORE Boston Subject Matter Expert
Register here.
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SCORE’s Small Business Resilience program
This year, during an unprecedented national health crisis, small businesses needed help more than ever before. In order to support these business owners when they needed it most, the SCORE Foundation provided funding for SCORE’s Small Business Resilience program. This platform allowed SCORE to pivot their mentoring and educational services onto virtual platforms, where clients could easily access the pandemic-related information, guidance and resources they needed to survive and thrive. Learn more here. | |
Volunteer At SCORE
Are you looking for ways to help your small business community? Would you like to grow your network or develop professionally? As a SCORE volunteer, you get it all!
Join the SCORE network of 10,000 volunteers. SCORE relies on volunteers to help small business around the country thrive.
Interested? Visit the volunteer web page to find about the many benefits of volunteering and the right opportunity for you! | |
Taunton Area Chamber of Commerce, 170 Dean Street, Taunton, MA 02780
(508) 824-4068
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