Welcome Our Littlest Member

Cillian Miles Patten

The next time you see URCC Board Member Zach Patten of Oak Grove Insurance, remember to congratulate him. Zack and his lovely wife Jen welcomed Cillian Miles Patten on July 16 at 10:10 p.m. Upon his arrival, he weighed 8 lbs. 10 oz. and is 20.7 inches tall.

Congratulations Zach and Jen.

We Cut the Ribbon at Zahara Cannabis

Last Friday, so many people braved the heat (and it was a scorcher) to welcome new member Zahara Cannabis at 70 Frank Mosberg Drive in Attleboro. Zahara means most exquisite flower and their facility is certainly exquisite. They had food trucks, music, and staff members who were available to answer questions.

They are open seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Networking Group

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

Second and Fourth Wednesday Every Month

The Next Meeting Will Be Tomorrow

URCC Member 

The Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham

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

Second and fourth Wednesdays of each month.

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

If you can't meet with us in person, here's the link to join via Zoom.

Click Here to Join the Meeting on Zoom

Rescheduled

Alive After Five at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

August 4

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Join us at our Alive after Five at new member Wrentham Village Premium Outlets. Meet us at the Welcome Center. You might meet a new customer of someone with whom you can partner -- and get a little shopping done. Looks like a win win!

Please RSVP so we will have a count for the staff.

Are you coming to our Alive After Five event?

Location
Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

Date And Time
08/04/22 5:00pm - 08/04/22 7:00pm

I'll be there!

I can't make it

Save the Date for Our Upcoming Events

Here's the line up for the next couple of weeks.

Stay tuned for more information.

Take a look every week because we continue to add events. Our Alive After Five at Wrentham Village Outlets has been rescheduled.

July 27, 11:45 a.m.- 1:00 p.m.; Networking Group at URCC Member Proctor Mansion Inn

July 27, 2:00 p.m.; Old Colony Habitat for Humanity; ground breaking at 134 Pike Avenue in Attleboro

August 4, 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.; Alive After Five at Wrentham Village Premium Outlets

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 Entertainment, Micorp Custom Auto and Truck, Town of North Attleborough, CTS Services, Inc., HopeHealth, Attleboro Arts Museum, 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

There's a Lot Going on at URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino

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 Here On The Patio!

Live music every Friday and Saturday from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. starting May 28th! Cornhole, signature brews, and good times all summer long!

The Loft features a wide variety of entertainment from stand-up comedians and comic hypnotists to live swing bands and musicians.

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! 

July 29 - Mugsy

July 30 - Fast Times

August 5 - Brandy

August 6 - TBD

August 12 - Tenderheds

August 13 - Front & Center

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 Everything You Need for Summer Reading

An Unlikely Story

111 South Street

Plainville

(508) 699-0244

Check out their calendar page.

Here's the line up for the remainder of July and August

Tuesday, July 26; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Adult Beginner Ukulele II

Wednesday, July 27; 1:30 p.m.; in person; Beach Bucket Bingo

Thursday, July 28; 10:30 a.m.; in person; Music and Movement with Ms. Marsha on the second floor

Thursday, July 29; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Diane Josefowicz, showcases her debut novel Ready. Set. Oh.

Tuesday, August 2; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Adult Beginner Ukulele II

Wednesday, August 3; 1:30 p.m.; in person; Beach Bucket Bingo

Wednesday, August 3; 7:00 p.m.; in person; Sean McAdam; author of The Franchise: Boston Red Sox, a Curated History of the Red Sox

Thursday, August 4; 5:30 p.m. (called twine the time between tea and wine); in person; Susan Branch, author of Distilled Genius, a Collection of Life-Changing Quotations

Friday, August 5; 6:30 p.m.; in person; Unlikely Pub Trivia with host Patrick Kinney

Saturday, August 6; 7:00 p.m.; on line; Mohsin Hamid, author of The Last White Man

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 Member 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.

August 10, 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.

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.