Dear Stephen,
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce strives to keep our members informed. As a member, you receive our weekly electronic newsletter, eNews, and occasional eNews alerts of upcoming events. If you do not wish to receive future editions of this electronic newsletter, please email Lisa or call her at 508-222-0801.
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Best-Practices Sales Summit Tomorrow
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The United Regional Chamber of Commerce will hold its Best-Practices Sales Summit tomorrow (April 9) from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. Ben Couto of Reynolds DeWalt will facilitate the meeting at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, 42 Union St., Attleboro. The topic for the meeting will be "Sales Process: What are the steps?" The sales process has evolved over the past 15 years, especially in the last 5 years. We will be discussing what we can do to be effective in this ever changing process.Register by email.
Share your passion for sales in the Best-Practice Sales Summit. This interactive group discusses selling approach, overcoming challenges, and developing a sales pipeline. The Best-Practice Sales Summit is a benefit of membership in The United Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Do You Have a High School Senior?
We Have Money!
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High school seniors planning to attend a 4-year college or university and who are members of the Chamber (or who have parents that work for a Chamber member) are encouraged to apply for college scholarships through the Chamber. Scholarships are provided by Chamber's Jacqueline C. Stack scholarship fund, Metalor and Mansfield Bank. Applications are due by April 15.
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Ribbon Cutting April 24
in North Attleborough
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Join us to celebrate the opening of Ambrosia Tavern, 116 Elm St., North Attleborough, for "east, west, and in-between" cuisine on April 24 at 1:45 p.m.
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Request for Grant Proposals
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Massachusetts Gaming Commission has issued a Request for Grant Proposals for Small Business Capacity Building Program for Plainridge Park Casino. The goal is to ensure that small businesses in the region have the support they need to be suppliers to the Category 2 Casino. The deadline for submitting grant proposals is April 25. Get complete details here.
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Ribbon Cutting in Wrentham April 30
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Join us for a ribbon cutting celebration for the grand opening of Bedrock Granite's Wrentham showroom. Come to the showroom at 1092 South St., Wrentham, at 10:15 am. on April 30!
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Ribbon Cutting in Attleboro May 7
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We'll welcome the new office of Timmons Wealth Management at 8 North Main St., Suite 403, Attleboro, with a ribbon cutting event. Please join us on May 7 at 1:45 p.m.
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Want to Co-Host a Business After Hours?
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Interested in hosting a Business After Hours? Don't Have a Facility or Want to Split the Cost? Here's a great opportunity! Co-host a Business After Hours at Country Gardens, 339 Tremont Street, Rehoboth, on Wed., June 25 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Participants will set up tables to showcase their businesses, and will split the fee and cost of food. Country Gardens is a beautiful facility and Chamber events there always attract a lot of members! If you're interested in participating, call the Chamber at 508-222-0801 by May 21.
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Golf with the Chamber June 16
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The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's annual golf tournament will be held on Monday, June 16 at Franklin Country Club at noon. Sponsorship opportunities are available! Get your registration form here to get early-bird pricing!
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Members in the News....
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Jane I. Coogan (center, left), associate attorney at Coogan, Smith, McGahan, Lorincz, Jacobi & Shanley, LLP in Attleboro, and Edwin R. Hurley (center, right), president of Hockomock Area YMCA, were named corporators of Beacon Bancorp, the parent company of Bristol County Savings Bank, for the Attleboro area at its recent annual meeting.
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Take Advantage of Chamber's Job Board
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 Does your company have an open position that you'd like to advertise? Post it on The United Regional Chamber of Commerce's website job board! Posting positions are totally free to Chamber members - one of the many member benefits! Email Lisa to have your job posted on the Chamber website or visit the Chamber website to see what positions are available. |
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*Extreme Networking Group I meets the first and third Wednesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. The group meets at Best Deli, 391 East Central St., Franklin. Contact: Ed McDonough, 508-308-8224.
*Extreme Networking Group III is exclusively business-to-business and meets the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:45 a.m. to 9 a.m. This group meets at Commonwealth Financial Group, 4 Broad Street in Plainville. Contact: Janet Letourneau, 508-699-4415.
*Best-Practice Sales Summit is held the second Wednesday of every month from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, 42 Union St., Attleboro. Contact: Ben Couto, 617-530-0997.
*Executive Express-o is held the first Friday of every month from 8 a.m. sharp to 8:55 a.m. at The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, 42 Union St., Attleboro. Contact: Charlie Miller.
There is no additional cost to participate in any of these groups. Participation is a benefit of membership in The United Regional Chamber of Commerce.
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Thank you for taking time to read this issue of eNews. This is your Chamber and we value your comments. My door is always open to Chamber members. Please feel free to contact me directly with any questions or concerns about the Chamber you might have. One of our most highly effective means of communicating with our members is eNews. To ensure you continue to receive eNews, please add jack@unitedregionalchamber.org to your address book.
If you would prefer to not receive this weekly electronic newsletter, please email lisa@unitedregionalchamber.org or call the Chamber at 508-222-0801. Please do not use the "SafeUnsubscribe" feature below because it will permanently delete your email address from our database and we will be unable to add it again for any emails. The Chamber eNews subscriber list is not sold or distributed.
Sincerely,
Jack Lank
The United Regional Chamber of Commerce |
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Zoo Fundraiser
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The Friends of the Capron Park Zoo are hosting an event at the Alex and Ani store in Foxboro at Patriot Place. 15% of all sales will go directly to Friends of Capron Park Zoo. Enjoy lite bites and punch tonight from 6 p.m.to 8 p.m. RSVP by email. Get more information here.
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Anniversary Celebration
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Johnny's Hometown Diner, 625 East Washington St., North Attleborough, is celebrating its first anniversary on April 12 with a big celebration and specials all week long! Get all the details here!
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Easter Egg Hunt
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The Proctor Mansion is hosting an Easter egg hunt on April 12 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., rain or shine. Come support 4 Paws Animal Shelter.
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Student Job Fair
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On April 14 from 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Bristol-Plymouth Regional Technical School(B-P) is holding its 3rd Annual Job Fair for students. Whether you are looking to hire co-op, part-time, summer or full-time, B-P has students for your positions. B-P is located at 207 Hart Street in Taunton. For more information, call 508-823-5151, ext.130.
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Rail Trail Events
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The Franklin & Bellingham Rail Trail Committee is hosting several upcoming events:
Trail Clean-up - April 12
Public Forum - April 16
Road Race & Walk - May 3
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Dean Leadership Institute
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On April 17 at 8 a.m., The Dean Leadership Institute is hosting a Leadership In Action seminar with Pat Hurley, senior director of operations for the Deutsche Bank Championship and Tiger Woods Foundation. RSVP to pshaw@dean.edu.
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Wine Tasting Event
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Storage Pros, 14 Grove Street, Franklin, is hosting a free Wine Tasting on April 17 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is being held to celebrate the recent renovation of the facility. All Chamber members are invited to attend. RSVP by April 7. More information is available here.
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Manufacturing Summit
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MA Advanced Manufacturing Summit will be held April 19 at the DCU Center in Worcester. Get details here.
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Cupcake Parade
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Downtown Associates of North Attleborough is looking for participants for its 2nd Annual Cupcake Parade which will be held April 24. Click here for details.
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Senior Spectacular
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On April 25 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., State Rep. Elizabeth Poirier and area senior providers will once again host the Senior Spectacular. This combination wellness and resource fair will take place at the North Attleboro Middle School, 564 Landry Ave., North Attleboro. Over 100 vendors will be on hand. Download a registration form and flyer.
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Rehoboth Networking
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The Rehoboth Business Association has organized a night of networking on April 30 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Anjulans Florist & Gardens, 221 Winthrop St., Rehoboth. The cost of $10 includes a light buffet. RSVP by April 25 by email.
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Tri-County Golf Tourney
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Tri-County RVT High School in Franklin is hosting a golf tournament on May 3. If you'd like to golf, or if you'd like to be a sponsor or donate a prize, please see the attached brochure.
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Spring Break Luncheon
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Community VNA will host its First Annual Spring Break Luncheon on Sun., May 4 at 11:30 a.m. Enjoy a sit-down luncheon, musical entertainment by the a capella singers, Custom Blend, raffle prizes and at Highland Country Club for $35 per ticket. Funds raised will help meet the costs of providing care and support, including hospice care, Alzheimer's care and specialized services. See the flyer for complete details.
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