Chamber News & Updates

Here's What's Happening

Friday, November 4; 7:45 a.m.

Executive Express-O

URCC Office and on Zoom

310 South Street, Plainville

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

Welcome New Member

The John Davis Home Repair and Improvement Company

Welcome new member The John Davis Home Repair and Improvement Company. The company was created approximately ten years ago by former Attleboro City Councilor John Davis to meet the needs of local residents having difficulty finding reliable contractors to do small projects at an affordable price. Over the course of time, the company evolved and is focusing on completing larger home restoration projects throughout Southern New England.

People in need of help can contact John at 774-688-9238.

Welcome, John. We hope to see you at upcoming events.

The Latest Member Renewals

The following members renewed in the month of October. We are grateful that they continue to be part of the URCC family. The longevity award goes to Bliss Brothers Dairy followed very closely by the Hockomock YMCA.

Attleboro Housing Authority, member since 2019

Bliss Brother Dairy, member since 1987

C Walsh Realty, member since 2008

Hockomock YMCA, member since 1988

Home Instead Senior Care, member since 2007

North Easton Savings Bank - Norton, member since 2006

Pleasant Printing Company, member since 2000

Proctor Mansion Inn, member since 2009

Re/Max Real Estate Center, member since 2008

Town of North Attleboro, Massachusetts, member since 2018

Sharon & Crescent Union Credit Union, member since 2008

Willis-MacKinnon Insurance Agency, Inc., member since 1996

Springhill Suites/TownePlace Suites Hosted Our October Alive After Five Event

Springhill Suites/TownePlace Suites

65 Ledgeview Way

Wrentham

Springhill Suites/TownePlace Suites Wrentham Plainville by Marriott rolled out the red carpet for us last week. This is our second Alive After Five at this location which coincided with the hotel's second anniversary at this location. Director of Sales and URCC Board Member Kate Hyde and the staff made us feel so welcome. We loved going back.

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!

Photos courtesy of Andy Heller of URCC member Heller Photography.

Economic Development Roundtable Discussion 

Last Thursday, URCC President Jack Lank attended an Economic Roundtable Discussion at URCC member Morin's Hometown Bar and Grill in Attleboro. Congressman Jake Auchincloss, Chair Michael Rodrigues, and Chair Paul Feeney offered their experiences, progress, and insights on spurring economic development in Massachusetts. Topics discussed were record-breaking state revenues, unprecedented and ongoing American Rescue Plan funding, pending Economic Development legislation, tax cuts and rebates all occurring against the backdrop of high-inflation and interest rates. 

URCC Extreme Networking Group at the Proctor Mansion Inn

Wednesday, November 15

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.

Executive Express-O In Person or on Zoom -- You Choose

Friday, November 4

Friday, November 4

7:45 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

This month, Executive Express-O will continue to be in person as well as on Zoom.

Executive Express-O is facilitated by URCC Board Member and owner of the Business Solutions Advisory Group Charlie Miller.

The topic for this month's meeting is

What is your most challenging objective for 2023?

Join us in the chamber office

310 South Street

Plainville

or

Join using this Zoom link

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84440513644?pwd=R01xaVFwc3IvYmZMeXlKNGxBUzdmdz09

Jack Lank Talked to Cynthia Sierra about Amego's Services

Last Wednesday, Jack talked with Cynthia Sierra from URCC member Amego about the many services that they offer.

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

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

City of Attleboro Downtown Trick or Treating

Morin's Hometown Bar and Grill Is a Winner

Recently, children and their parents enjoyed trick or treating throughout Attleboro's downtown. URCC member Morin's Hometown Bar and Grill participated and was voted the best decorated store front and Morin's own Chrissy Schurman won the Funniest Costume contest.

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].

Old Colony Habitat for Humanity Has Opened Up the 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 8th, 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].

Personal Best Karate's 2022 Thanksgiving 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

URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino

The Patio, the Loft, and the Revolution Lounge -- So Much to Do. 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 4, Dave Macklin Band

November 5, Guilty Pleasure

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 Corporate Partner 

An Unlikely Story

Check out their calendar page for November 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 

Click Here for the Café Menu

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.