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Join us for a lively Oktoberfest celebration on Wednesday, September 25th! Our festivities will be held at Berkley Beer Company where we will have the entire restaurant to ourselves! Come by between 5 and 8 p.m. and enjoy their beautiful outdoor patio area complete with cornhole and other games! Fantastic entertainment once again provided by Matt Silva Music. All attendees will be entered into a raffle to win a door prize! Compete in the Stein Holding, Pretzel Toss and Stein Relay Contests!
The proceeds from the raffle at the event will benefit Old Colony Habitat for Humanity's home build in Taunton.
Tickets are $40 for members, $50 for non-members and includes pizza, appetizers, a pint of beer, live entertainment, games and socializing! Register below.
Overflow parking with complimentary shuttle service by Gotta Run will be available.
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SPONSOR OKTOBERFEST - DEADLINE FRIDAY! | |
For the first time since we launched our popular Oktoberfest, the $2500 Event Sponsorship is available! If you're interested in having your organization showcased at this event, at any sponsor level, contact Kris at kris@tauntonareachamber.org. | |
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Join us on October 7th for a presentation by Dr. Michael Kyranek on How the Election will Impact the Economy. Register below.
Topics may include:
- The current and future status of inflation
- How does the inflation rate impact Americans
- The role of the Federal Reserve and interest rates
- Tax policy
- Tariff policy
- Tax incentives
- National debt
- Small business tax credits
- Child tax credits
- Slowdown in the economy
- Possibilities of a recession
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Grow Your Business and Discover New Opportunities! This event is a vendor showcase for Women, Minority, LGBTQ+, Disability-Owned and/or Veteran-owned Businesses. The event will also feature small business resource organizations.
Vendor Tables: $25 for TACC Members; $35 for Non-Members.
Event Attendees: No charge to attend, but registration is required. Sign up below.
Further promote your business by sponsoring the event!
Exclusive Event Sponsor - SOLD SCU Credit Union
- Champion - $1000
- Partner - $750
- Ally - $500
- Supporter - $250
- Friend - $100
Sponsorships of $500+ can table at the event at no charge. To sponsor, click the button below. For more information email kris@tauntonareachamber.org.
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The TACC is thrilled to welcome Greyhound Pets of America (GPAMA), Massachusetts to the Chamber family!
They are dedicated to finding good and loving homes for the retired racing Greyhound and spreading the word that greyhounds make great pets. The need to place greyhounds in homes is as strong as it has ever been and @gpa_ma is dedicated to making that happen. They host events, and fundraisers throughout the year so be sure to stay connected with them on social!
Learn more at http://www.gpamass.com.
Welcome to the Chamber family, GPAMA! We're looking forward to a strong partnership! ✨
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We're thrilled to introduce another new member,TrueDNA Design and Apparel. They are a woman-owned, Native American-owned, and family-operated business.
They specialize in turning your vision into reality through exceptional design and apparel services. Whether you’re an individual looking to create custom pieces, a business aiming to elevate your brand, or an organization wanting to make a statement, they have the expertise to meet your needs.
Let TrueDNA Design Apparel help you create designs that truly capture your vision and enhance your presence. Opening soon in downtown Taunton! But until then, shop online at truednadesignapparel.com.
Let's give Stacey and her team a warm TACC welcome!!
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Watch the replay of the Quarterly Q&A w/the Mayor: | |
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Protect Your Business: MDR/EDR 101 – Essentials: Strengthening Your Cyber Defense - September 12
Are you looking to strengthen your organization’s cybersecurity defenses? Join Braver Technology for an insightful and informative training panel that includes former NSA Experts from Huntress, and Sr. Braver Engineers who will demystify Managed Detection and Response (MDR) and Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solutions.
Get your questions answered by our panel of cybersecurity experts. Register here.
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Marketing - It Begins with a Search - September 17 | |
The session will also review NeighborWorks’ new Marketing Loan Package for small businesses to improve their digital presence. The loan is $4500 at 5% for 3 years to create a customized WIX website, keyword-driven content, SEO, and an optimized Google Business Profile. | |
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Credit Card Fees Stink!
How much do you know about how your processing company takes your money? RAM has committed to understanding the credit card fee game. This free webinar will be held on Sept.17 at 1:00pm. Register here.
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Fall River Small Business Capital & Resources Expo
Join 20+ financial and technical resource providers from across the state at this must-attend event for local small business owners and entrepreneurs!
🗓️ Event Details:
• Date: September 26, 2024
• Time: 9:00 AM – Noon
• Location: Fall River Government Center
• FREE ENTRY!
🎟️ RSVP Now! https://www.vivafallriver.com/FRsmallbizexpo
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Marc of Healing Salty September Specials | |
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Space Available for Lease in Taunton
6 Pleasant St., Taunton, MA
Available now! Conveniently located in the downtown area next door to the courthouse behind the Registry of Deeds. This office space is on the 2nd floor and boasts great character and charm , features 3-4 private offices, rented separately or all together. Build to suit if needed . Please contact Diana Ferreira of Neighbors Realty Group for more info. at 508-345-7377 or email dferreiranrg@gmail.com.
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Reworld Taunton Open House Event - September 18th, 10am to 2pm | |
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We're excited to invite you to an exclusive Open House Event at our newly expanded material processing facility! As part of our commitment to providing top-tier sustainable solutions, we've made some major improvements to our MPF that you'll want to see for yourself.
At this event, you'll have the opportunity to:
• Tour our new, 8,000 square foot addition, featuring a 30’ x 20’ solidification pit, a 42’ x 20’ ramped material storage pit, and two 20K frac. tanks.
• Explore how our other core offerings (including field services and wastewater treatment) support environmental goals and value creation opportunities.
• Meet our dedicated team members who drive our mission of sustainability.
• Have some lunch and snacks catered by Wicked Flavah Food Truck.
Facility Address:
700 Richmond Street
East Taunton, MA 02718
Please click the link to sign up below:
https://info.reworldwaste.com/east-taunton-open-house
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Social Security Breach: Essential Tips to Protect Yourself!
In August 2024, a new class action lawsuit claimed that every American’s Social Security number was stolen in a data breach that occurred in April 2024. If true, this would mean every American is at risk of having their identity stolen. Learn more about the breach, and how to freeze your credit.
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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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Branding Essentials
Sept. 17 | 12:00 NOON
Just like your personal identity makes you uniquely you, your brand identity is the special sauce of your business that sets you apart from every other Tom, Dick and Harry, Inc. on the block. And your brand identity design is what shapes your company.
But what exactly is brand identity? What does it have to do with design? And how do you shape a strong brand identity that grows your business?
A brand is the way that you want to be seen by your customers. It can feel like a difficult process to create a standout brand, but it doesn’t have to be.
Building a great brand starts with knowing your customer and their needs. With branding, it’s important to stay true to who you are as a company and use your values as fuel for creativity; you can make bold design choices without abandoning your core identity.
This "branding webinar" will teach you how to understand branding and teach you how to build a strong, memorable, and respected brand for your company. Register here.
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Tax Preparation for the Self-Employed
Sept. 25 | 12:00 NOON
Sheila May, a tax preparer with the IRS Enrolled Agent credential, will be giving lots of good tips for the SELF-EMPLOYED. She will tell you easy ways to make tax preparation more manageable. You will gain an understanding about what you can expense and how - an essential for any self-employed taxpayer. Discussed will be what expenses lots of self-employed taxpayers overlook. In addition, she will clarify expenses that are often misunderstood. Finally, she will discuss how self-employed taxpayers are taxed, what can reduce those taxes, how to project your tax liability and how to pay those taxes.
Join SE MASS SCORE and South Eastern Economic Development Corporation (SEED) for Tax Preparation for the Self-Employed.
Key takeaways you can expect:
• How you are taxed as a Self-Employed Person
• Knowledge about the options regarding the handling of expenses
• An understanding of what deductions are available
• Tips on common expenses that are overlooked/misunderstood
Register here.
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SCORE for Black Entrepreneurs
Visit the hub to see all of SCORE's best content specifically for Black business owners in one place. You'll find success stories, webinars, and other resources you can use for your business. Learn more.
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FREE Excel Workshops
SCORE holds Excel workshops that are LIVE via ZOOM and FREE, and happen just about every week! SCORE also holds workshops in multiple languages. Please check out this link that lists all of the workshops that SCORE conducts for Excel in the coming months.
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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. | |
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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!
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