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United Regional Chamber Of Commerce News And Updates - August 16, 2022

Clubs and Organizations

August 17, 2022

From: United Regional Chamber Of Commerce

Welcome New Member

Attleboro Dental Group

1174 S. Washington Street, Suite 400

North Attleboro

774-500-3409

Office Hours

Monday 7:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Tuesday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Wednesday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Saturday 7:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Join us in welcoming new member Attleboro Dental Group. Their slogan is Exceptional Dental Care, One Smile at a Time.

Conveniently located on Route 1, they have evening hours and are even open on Saturday. Dr. Poya Jafari, Dr. Nancy Mo, Dr. Aliza Hanif, Dr. William Herr, and Dr. Andrew Luccio are the dentists who oversee the operations at Attleboro Dental Group.

Offering exceptional dental care, their team approach to dentistry includes comfort, friendliness, fun, and affordability. The team approach at Attleboro Dental Group is a little different. In other practices, dentists work alone. Their dentists work together and share knowledge every day. From a simple cleaning to complex cases involving dental implants, you can trust their general dentists and specialists to combine their expertise to the benefit of your smile.

With early morning, evening, and weekend hours, patients receive one-stop convenience when it’s convenient for them. Not to mention, their credentials and qualifications make them stand out among other professionals in the area. Visit their dental office today to see for yourself why so many entrust their smiles to the dentists at Attleboro Dental Group. 

Welcome to the chamber! We're looking forward to cutting the ribbon at their location.

URCC Networking Group

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

Second and Fourth Wednesday Every Month

The Next Meeting Will Be Wednesday, August 24

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.

Multi-Chamber Alive After Five on the Patio 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.

Are you coming to our Alive After Five Event?

LOCATION
Plainridge Park Casino

DATE AND TIME
09/22/22 5:00pm - 09/22/22 7:00pm

I'll be there!

I can't make it

Host an Alive After Five Event

Our calendar for 2022 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.

There are also jobs at URCC members SuperCharged EntertainmentTown of North AttleboroughCTS Services, Inc.Zahara Cannibas, and Sterngold Dental.

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 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.

Playing on the patio this week:

Friday, August 19, Acoustic Tandem

Saturday, August 20, Broken Heels Duo

Friday, August 26 - LoVe SeXy

Saturday, August 27 - Robert Black Duo

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.

Participate in round robin events, Sundays in August at 2:00 p.m. Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. It is free to compete. You must be 21 or older to participate. Download the Scoreholio App to check in before each tournament 

All registered guests receive $25 free Slotplay®. Round robin winners receive $100 in free Slotplay and a Plainridge Park Mychoice® gift bag. The top six teams in each Sunday event will compete in the championship tournament on Sunday, September 4. The grand prize winner will receive tickets to see Aerosmith when they perform at Fenway Park on September 8.

The Loft features a wide variety of entertainment from stand-up comedians and comic hypnotists to live swing bands and musicians. The Loft features a wide variety of entertainment. Looking for an intimate night out? Come to The Loft and see what everyone is talking about.

Tickets will be available soon to see comedian Bret Ernst, one of the best stand-up comedians around at Dark Horse Bar located on the racing side of Plainridge Park Casino.

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! 

August 19 - Thirty-six Red

August 20 - Dave Maclin Band

August 26 - Swipe Right

August 27 - The Knight Hawkes Band

URCC Corporate Partner 

An Unlikely Story Has So Much Going on

An Unlikely Story

111 South Street

Plainville

(508) 699-0244

Check out their calendar page.

Here's the line up for the rest of August.

Wednesday, August 17; 7:00 p.m.; on line; New York Times Best-Selling comic creator Faith Erin Hicks, Kristen Vainer, and Gene Luen Yang introduce Faith's new graphic novel Ride On.

Thursday, August 18; 10:30 a. m.; in person; Music and Movement with Ms. Marcia on the second floor, moving to the latest and greatest children's songs.

Also on Thursday, August 18, at 7:00 p.m.; in person; King Phillip Boys Basketball Comedy Night. Local comedians John Perrotta, Stacy Kendro, and Joe Hebert will be on hand to provide the laughs. All proceeds from the fundraiser benefit the KP basketball program. Drinks and light snacks will be available to purchase at the event. Click here for tickets.

Friday, August 19; 10:30 a.m.; in person; The Whalemobile will be visiting An Unlikely Story. Meet Nile, 43 foot, life-sized inflatable whale based on a female humpback born in 1987. You will be able to tour the inside of the whale at this event.

Saturday, August 20; 11:00 a.m.; in person; Join author Rebecca Sheir and composer Eric Shimelonis from WBUR's award-winning children’s podcast, Circle Round, as they introduce a new picture books series. Rebecca's books A Taste of Honey and The Tale of the Unwelcome Guest are both colorfully illustrated folktales based off a popular Circle Round podcast episode. At the event, Rebecca and Eric will host a unique story time with live music and activities for children. 

Sunday, August 21; 4:00 p.m.; in person; Screenplay writer and author Scott Rothman joins us to share his highly entertaining and funny picture book Parfait, not Parfait. It's a unique book that takes readers on a surprising wordplay journey that will make them laugh out loud. Rothman will read his book, followed by signing and a make-your-own-parfait demonstration lead by his wife, who heads a farm-based food education program.

Monday, August 22; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Sean McAdam, beat writer and columnist for BostonSportsJournal.com, discusses and signs his new book, The Franchise : Boston Red Sox: a Curated History of the Red Sox. New England sports fans will love McAdam's collection of essays that captures the astute fans’ history of the franchise, going beyond well-worn narratives of yesteryear to uncover the less-discussed moments, decisions, people, and settings that fostered the team's iconic identity.

Tuesday, August 23; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Dave Wedge, writer for Boston Magazine and award-winning investigative journalist for the Boston Herald, shares his co-written true-crime biography, Riding with Evil. It's the Sons of Anarchy meets The Departed in this fast-paced memoir from former ATF agent Ken Croke, the first federal agent to successfully infiltrate the infamous Pagan Motorcycle Club, a white supremacist biker gang. Croke tells the story of his terrifying undercover life in the Pagans with help from Wedge, and together they deliver a nail-biting account of the secretive and brutal biker underworld. During the event, Wedge will discuss the research behind the book, answer questions, and sign copies.

Wednesday, August 24; 7:00 p.m.; in person; nonfiction writer E.B. Bartels introduces and signs her poignant memoir, Good Grief, about loving and losing pets, exploring bonds we have with our animals, and how to grieve them once they’ve passed. "Good Grief is just what the doctor ordered—a wonderful, unusual, and healing book, full of wisdom and compassion. Nothing can erase the searing sorrow of losing an animal you love. But this insightful, inspiring, intelligent book will offer real comfort. E.B. Bartels' extensive and fascinating research reveals deep and transformative truths about the essential process of grieving. Read this book to affirm that love never dies, and you are not alone." (Sy Montgomery, New York Times bestselling author of How to Be a Good Creature)

Saturday, August 25; 4:00 p.m.; in person; Rhode Island author Jamie Michalak joins An Unlikely Story for a laugh-out-load story time event to celebrate the second adventure in her Frank and Bean children's series, Food Truck Fiasco. Introspective Frank and gregarious Bean return in a tale for anyone who likes food, unlikely friendships, and funny adventures! After the reading, Michalak will answer questions and sign copies of her books.

All customers must wear masks in the store.

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

An Unlikely Story is partnering with KNEAD Doughnuts to bring more deliciousness to Plainville. Sundays only, limited supply…so get there early. Seriously, these donuts are unbelievably delicious, and come in vegan and gluten-free flavors. 

Order baked goods here -- please give 72 hours' notice.

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. Every date is a Wednesday and Jay is here from 10:00 a.m. - noon.

September 14, October 12, November 9, and December 14  

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.

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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.