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CHAMBER NEWS & UPDATES

Welcome New Member Joyful Living Center at Sterling Lofts

Joyful Living Center at Sterling Lofts

67 Mechanic Street, Building 2

Attleboro, MA  02703

Office: 508-492-6344

Join us as we welcome new member Joyful Living Center at Sterling Lofts where they say "every person has the right to live well."

At Joyful Living Center, their goal is to help their participants have the best quality of life. They have nurses on staff to meet their participants' medical needs. They provide a well-balanced breakfast, lunch, and snack daily.

Located within the Sterling Lofts 55+ community, they tailor services to each participant's unique needs to help them live their best life.

Joyful Living Center has a monthly calendar filled with activities, including games, arts and crafts, educational activities, outings, and more. They also provide transportation daily if needed. Joyful Living Center is a home away from home so caregivers can breathe easier knowing their loved ones are enjoying their day with friends while receiving the care or monitoring that they need.

Join Us at Our Upcoming Events

Mark Your Calendars

New: HR Round Table

New: Lunch Mob at 110 Grill

Wednesday, March 22; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Friday, April 7; 7:45 a.m.

Executive Express-O

in the Chamber Office

310 South Street

Plainville, MA

Monday, April 10

Multi-Chamber Business after Hours

Plainridge Park Casino

5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11

HR Round Table

URCC Office

9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Tuesday, April 11

Lunch Mob

110 Grille

25 Ledgeview Way

Wrentham, MA

Noon - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 12

MassDevelopment Office Hours

URCC Office

9:00 a.m. - Noon

Wednesday, April 12; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Wednesday, April 26; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Friday, May 5; 7:45 a.m.

Executive Express-O

in the Chamber Office

310 South Street

Plainville, MA

Monday, July 17

Annual URCC Golf Tournament

NEW VENUE: Pawtucket Country Club

Registration 11:30 a.m.

Shotgun Start at Noon

Join Us at Opening Day for Harness Racing in Massachusetts

See you at the races

We hope you'll join us as well as members from nine local chambers for a fun evening of harness racing and networking at URCC member Plainridge Park Casino

Route 1 in Plainville.

$10 for chamber members; $20 for non-members

 

Cash at the door or contact us if you want to use a credit card

(notate below in the RSVP).

Come and meet your next client or referral source, have some fun, and watch the ponies run.

Do You Want Your Business to Shine?

Purchase a VIP Sponsor Package

Only 10 sponsorships are available at this event

Total Cost for Sponsoring a Race is $250

Contact Lenny Calderone, Racing Services Manager, to Sponsor a Race

[email protected] or 508-576-4482  

Sponsors receive:

-Ad Displayed on Infield Video Board (Local and National Exposure)

-Race Name in your Groups Honor

-Complimentary Official Track Program

-Winner’s Circle Presentation

-Complimentary Winner’s Circle Photo

It's going to be a blast!

Members of these chambers will be joining us:

-Cranberry Country Chamber

-Metro South Chamber

-Neponset River Regional Chamber

-One South Coast Chamber

-Plymouth Chamber

-Taunton Area Chamber

-Tri-County Chamber

-Tri-Town Chamber

-Walpole Chamber

Multi-Chamber Networking Event

LOCATION
Opening Day at Plainridge Park Casino

DATE AND TIME
04/10/23 5:00am - 04/10/23 7:00pm

I'll be there!

Maybe

I want to pay by credit card.

Join Our HR Round Table

The truth is HR professionals are the only ones who can truly understand the unique challenges of other HR professionals.

As a Human Resources professional, you're the go-to person when staff needs answers. You’re always there to answer inquiries, address concerns, provide wellness and mental health benefits, and develop policies and procedures to help ensure their success.

Where do you go to talk through your difficult issues? It’s very difficult for you to talk about these issues at your office. You don't have the time. You want to ensure that HR matters remain confidential. And, of course, there’s always something or someone else needing your attention.

The United Regional Chamber of Commerce is looking forward to providing this outlet for you. We had a successful program in the past and we’re looking forward to revitalizing it for our members in the HR field. You’ll have someone to talk with, who’ll HEAR you and propose a path forward. It’s more than just a sounding board. The people in this group are facing many of the same issues that you're facing. Being a part of the HR Roundtable will provide you with the guidance and support to help you do your job well, and the tools to excel as an HR professional.

We plan to meet once each month starting in April of this year. If you would like to join our HR roundtable or have any questions, contact [email protected].

Jack Interviewed Robin Cuddy

Last Wednesday, Jack interviewed Robin Cuddy, consultant to the Community Health Systems Foundation, to talk about their grant program.

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, NE RV Roof LLC , 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.

The Literacy Center Is Proud to Present

10th Annual International Tasting

May 17 from 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

at Five Bridge Inn, Rehoboth

The Literacy Center invites you to enjoy an evening of fantastic food, delightful drinks, exciting raffle prizes, and musical performances - all in celebration of the rich diversity and culture of our community. Now in its tenth year, the International Tasting has become a not-to-be-missed annual experience for foodies and friends alike.

Early bird rates of $20 per ticket are on sale now, through March 27!

Don't miss the opportunity to pick up discounted admission to the Tasting.

Buy Early Bird Tickets Here

The Patio, the Loft, the Revolution Lounge, Entertainment, Cornhole, and, of Course, Slots, Barstool Sports Book, and Table Games. Wow!

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 is 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.

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

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 Line Up for the Revolution Lounge

March 24 - Dave Macklin Band

March 25 - Hipshot

March 31 - The Far

April 1 - Redline

April 7 - Northeast Groove

April 8 - Brandy

April 14 - Hipshot

April 15 - Front and Center

April 21 - Zero Drift Band

April 22 - Diva and the Playboys

April 28 - Broken Heels

April 29 - Danny Keins Full House

URCC Corporate Partner 

An Unlikely Story

Check out their home page for upcoming events.

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

Visit her website

MEMBER OPPORTUNITIES

MassDevelopment Hours Announced for 2023

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 2023. All office hours are from 10:00 a.m. - noon.

April 12, May 10, June 14, July 12, August 9, September 13, October 11, November 8, and December 13.

 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 second and fourth Wednesday of every month at 11:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., at member Proctor Mansion Inn, 36 Common Street, in Wrentham. Only one person from each profession is invited to join this exclusive group that focuses on providing referrals.

Executive Express-O is meeting in our office on the first Friday of every month.

MassDevelopment's Jay Pateakos, vice president of Business Development for the South Region, holds office hours every month.

Small Business Advising with the Small Business Administration is available remotely.