Greetings!
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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Business After Hours Tonight
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 Take the first step to improving your business in 2013. Join us for a Business After Hours sponsored by the Extreme Networking Group I on Jan. 15 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. The cost is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. The event will be held at Dean College, Campus Center Dining Hall, 99 Main St., Franklin. Parking is available in a lot next to the Campus Center and is accessible via Main Street and Route 140. Register by calling the Chamber at 508-222-0801, 508-528-2800 or 508-695-6011.
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YPO Events in January and February
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 YPO is hosting an evening of networking at Bella Sarno on Jan. 23 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Light refreshments will be provided. The cover charge is $5 for members and $10 for non-members. On Feb. 15 at 5 p.m., the YPO has organized a night with the Provdidence Bruins at the Dunk. Casual networking with light appetizers will run until 7 p.m. Then watch the P-Bruins take on Bridgeport at 7:05 p.m. $20 includes networking and admission to the game. Pre-payment is required by Feb. 1. Visit the YPO website to purchase tickets.
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ATHENA Nomination Forms Available
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Do you know a man or woman that demonstrates professional excellence, improves the quality of life for others, and assists women in reaching their full leadership potential? If so, nominate that person for the Chamber's 2013 ATHENA Award. The winner of this award will be recognized at the Chamber's ATHENA Award Luncheon and get an expense-paid trip to the international ATHENA conference. Complete the nomination application and return to the Chamber by Feb. 8.
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STEP Grant Applications Being Accepted
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Applications are now being accepted for The Massachusetts State Trade and Export Promotion (STEP) Grant Program. STEP grants are available to eligible Massachusetts small businesses for the purpose of increasing export sales of their goods and services.
A free webinar discussing the parameters of the Massachusetts STEP Grant Program will be offered on three different dates and times:
- Jan. 25: Noon - 2 p.m.
- Feb. 6: 9 a.m. - 11 a.m.
- Feb. 26: Noon - 2 p.m.
Register for webinar
Information about the STEP Grant program
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Volunteer at Credit for Life Fair March 14
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The Attleboro Area School to Career Partnership is sponsoring its 4th Annual Credit for Life Fair on March 14 at Wheaton College. This event will benefit 300+ students from Attleboro, Norton, North Attleboro and Foxboro. In order for the event to be successful SCP needs the support of more than 75 volunteers. If you are interested in participating please contact Christine or visit the SCP website.
Learn more about the Credit for Life Fair.
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North Attleborough Master Plan
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The Town of North Attleborough Planning Board is holding a public forum on Wednesday, Feb. 13 regarding the update to the Town's Master Plan. See the flyer for complete details.
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Members in the News...
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The South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corporation has recently closed on three small business loans totaling $1 million. Lacerta Group, Inc. received a $732,000 loan for the purchase of equipment which will enable the small business to expand and create 12 new jobs. Produce Barn, Inc. received a $260,000 loan for the purchase of a11,372 square foot building located at 72 Mansfield Ave. in Norton where they operate their general store. The expansion will create three new jobs. Shaggy Chic received a $10,000 loan to assist in the start-up of Kimberly Ames' dog grooming business located at 13 Morey St. in Attleboro. The project will create four new jobs.
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Take Advantage of Chamber's Job Board
|  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. at Forge Hill Senior Living Community, 4 Forge Hill Road, 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. Please note: starting Jan. 22, this group will change its meeting location to The United Regional Chamber of Commerce, 42 Union St., Attleboro. Contact: Janet Letourneau, 508-699-4415.
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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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Community VNA Programs
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Beauty Techniques for Cancer Patients
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On Jan. 23 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Norwood Hospital Cancer Center at Foxboro will host an American Cancer Society sponsored Look Good...Feel Better session. Volunteer beauty professionals will teach female cancer patients beauty techniques to help restore their self-image during chemotherapy and radiation treatments. To register call 1-800-488-5959.
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Franklin Public Forum
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Franklin High School is hosting a public forum for Franklin business leaders on Jan. 23 from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the high school technology center. Input from the forum will help the school develop its Core Values and Beliefs About Learning that will drive decisions about the Culture, Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment of the school. No RSVP is necessary.
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New Hope Event
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New Hope is hosting its 5th Annual Wine, Beer & Food Event on Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Brigg's Garden and Home, 295 Kelley Blvd., North Attleborough. Tickets are $60. Call (508) 226-4015 for tickets or get them online.
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Organized Space Class
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Learn a five-step process to successful organization on Jan. 29 with Janine Cavanaugh Certified Professional Organizer at Learning Connection in Providence from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Call 401-274-9330 to register or with questions.
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Dinner with Ty Law
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Former New England Patriots star Ty Law will be the celebrity speaker at the The Center for Marketing Research at UMass Dartmouth's 13th Annual Celebrity/ Scholarship Dinner on April 10 at the Venus de Milo Restaurant in Swansea from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will enjoy a full-course dinner and will have the opportunity to hear Ty Law speak about his life and career experiences. Dinner tickets are $75 each. For tickets or information, email Ava.
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