Donation Center Opening in Attleboro this Spring

287 Washington Street, Suite 5

Attleboro

Join us as we welcome BioLife Plasma Services to the chamber.

BioLife Plasma Services offers one of the most innovative plasma donation networks in the world. They are dedicated to collecting plasma to offer life-sustaining and life-saving medicines to the hundreds of thousands of people worldwide who live with rare and complex chronic diseases. They are part of Takeda, a global biopharmaceutical leader committed to bringing better health to people and a brighter future to the world.

The need for plasma is more urgent than ever as the demand for medicine developed from plasma has increased rapidly. BioLife Plasma Services would appreciate it if local residents consider donating plasma. As their way of saying thank you, donors are compensated for their time and commitment.

Welcome BioLife Plasma Services. Such a worthwhile endeavor. We hope to see you at upcoming events.

We Cut the Ribbon at Advance Auto Parts

241 Washington Street

Attleboro

774-282-6030

Left to right: URCC President Jack Lank, Acting Attleboro Mayor Jay DiLisio, URCC Board Chair Josh Vanada, Senator Paul Feeney, John Davis, Rob Pyne (GM), Bob Paterno (DM), State Rep Jim Hawkins, Bentley Proulx, City Councilor Peter Blais, Johan Compres, Jazmine Lindall, and Chris Simoneau.

Recently, we cut the ribbon at the latest location of new member Advance Auto Parts. What a beautiful facility! The staff is knowledgeable and the parts are plentiful. They are your one-stop shop for all of your auto part needs.

Welcome to the chamber! We hope to see you at our upcoming events.

The Calendar Is Filling Up

Join Us at Our Upcoming Events

Today

Tuesday, January 10; 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Lunch Mob at the Blue Pride Bistro

and Tour of Attleboro High School

100 Rathbun Willard Drive

Attleboro

Wednesday, January 11; 10:00 a.m. - noon

MassDevelopment Hours at the Chamber

Wednesday, January 11; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Monday, January 23; 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Dottie LeBeau's Food Safety Certification Class

URCC Office

310 South Street

Plainville, MA

Wednesday, January 25; 11:45 a.m.

Extreme Networking

Proctor Mansion Inn

36 Common Street

Wrentham, MA

Wednesday, January 25; 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Just in time for Valentine's Day shopping

Alive After Five

Attleboro Jewelers

35 County Street

Attleboro

Thank You for Renewing

We're so glad that you continue to support the chamber. We wouldn't be here if you weren't here. Dean College, member since 1977 -- 45 years ago, wins the longevity award.

The following members have renewed in the past month.

Alliance Health at Maples, member since 1987

Bedding Center, member since 1997

Bristol - Plymouth Regional Technical School, member since 2013

Cedarwood Gardens, member since 2019

Complete Payroll Solutions, member since 2004

Days Inn - South Attleboro, member since 1991

Dean College, member since 1977

Doherty, Dugan, Cannon, Raymond, and Weil, PC, member since 2012

Eagle Stainless Tube and Fabrication, member since 2002

Earle Dias Interiors and Carpet Cleaning, member since 2011

Franklin Veterinary Clinic, member since 1992

Hockomock Area YMCA, member since 1987

Keefe Insurance Agency, member since 1987

Kenny & Kenny, member since 1990

Madonna Manor, member since 1993

Manet Community Health Center, member since 2021

Next Level, Inc., member since 1996

New Hope, Inc., member since 2006

North Attleboro Housing Authority, member since 1988

Oak Grove Insurance, member since 2019

Plainridge Park Casino, member since 2013

ProActive Leadership Group, member since 1999

Stephanie L. Weisz, LICSW, member since 1997

WB Construction and Development, member since 1995

Webster Bank, member since 1991

URCC Board Chair Josh Vanada Speaks at Institute

Last week, the chairman of our board Josh Vanada of URCC member Hurd Auto Mall taught a session at the Institute of Organization Management (IOM) in Tucson, Arizona. His session focused on event planning.

Institute is the professional development program of the US Chamber of Commerce.

Its curriculum, comprised of four week-long sessions, is taught by university professors, industry experts, and leading practitioners in the chamber and association industries. Each session is five days long and is offered at four locations across the country annually; allowing participants to choose which site or time of year best fits their schedule.

While on-site, attendees participate in 24 hours of course instruction and engage in lively discussions on a multitude of matters affecting the association and chamber industries.

With courses on topics such as advocacy, media training, membership, finance, legal issues, human resources, and much more, Institute ultimately educates participants on all facets of running a nonprofit organization.

Graduates of the four-year Institute for Organization Management program receive the IOM Graduate Recognition, signifying 96 hours of course instruction in nonprofit management.

Congratulations, Josh. We heard your session was well attended and received.

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.

MEMBER NEWS AND UPDATES

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Join the Community of Life-long Learners at Bridgewater State University Senior College

Registration Is Now Open

Register now for nearly 50 on-line and in-person courses to explore everything from art to politics, with deep dives into health, wellness, music, history, literature, psychology and much more!

Ten courses begin this month!

Their full course catalog, quick glance schedule, and registration information can be found on their website.

Some of their courses have registration limits, so register early to save your place.

Courses beginning this month: 

Building Bridges and Finding Common Ground in 2023

Inspired: Podcasts for Health, Wealth, and Happiness

HIV/AIDS: Knowing Is Everything

Issues in Global Aging

Always Here — Native Peoples in Southern New England

Endurance: Lessons Learned from Ernest Shackleton's Expedition

Understanding Health Insurance and Medicare

Getting Ready to Grow

Reading Poetry Together: The Conversation Continues!

Modern American Conspiracies and Hoaxes: From the Moon Landing to QAnon

Still on the fence? Get a sense of what Senior College is all about by attending one of our upcoming free and open to the public speaker events.

Pre-registration is required to receive the Zoom links for the following virtual events.

Native American Cities: Pre- and Post-Colonial

Dr. Lisa Krissoff Boehm, Dean, College of Graduate Studies, Professor of History and American Studies, Bridgewater State University

Tuesday, January 10, 1:00-2:00 pm

American Populism: A Threat to Democracy or a Solution?

Dr. Rachel Navarre, Assistant Professor of Political Science, Bridgewater State University

Tuesday, January 17, 2023, 1-2 pm

Recovering from Racism: 12 Steps to a Complete Change of Heart?

Dr. Jenny Olin Shanahan, Associate Provost for High Impact Practices, Bridgewater State University

Wednesday, January 25, 2023, 10-11 am

Click here for a printable flyer

Senior College Virtual Faculty Showcase Events

In these sessions you will have the opportunity to meet our instructors and learn more about what you can expect to learn in their Senior College course this Winter.

Monday, January 9, 2023, 10:00 -11:00 am, via Zoom

Wednesday, January 18, 2023, 1:00 - 2:00 pm, via Zoom

Monday, January 23, 2023, 6:00 - 7:00 pm, via Zoom

All of their virtual events will be recorded and will be posted on their website. 

Learning for learning sake. No tests, no assignments, and no grades!

They offer short-term virtual and in-person courses. Virtual courses are offered conveniently to you in the comfort and safety of your own home via Zoom. Zoom is a popular video conferencing platform. It's easy to use: once you're set-up, you only need a few clicks to start talking to your peers and instructors online. It can be used on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. The Senior College staff is happy to meet with you virtually to help you get started.

For the affordable fee of $85, you can take as many courses as you like!

Yes, seriously, AS MANY COURES AS YOU LIKE FOR A SINGLE FEE!

They offer the most affordable life-long learning program in Massachusetts.

If you have any questions please contact Jennifer Reid at [email protected] or call 508.531.1052.

Place an Ad in the Official Plainridge Park Casino 2023 Track Program

The Racing Division at URCC member Plainridge Park Casino is currently accepting ad placements in its official track program for the upcoming 2023 harness meet season (April – November).

In addition to a program ad, a digital ad display on the track’s infield video board each live race day is also available for additional exposure on a local and national level. Arrangements to conduct an on-property promotion will also be considered.

This is a great way to boost the exposure for any local business.

For more information or additional advertising opportunities, please contact Racing Services Manager Lenny Calderone at 508-576-4482 / L[email protected] OR Mutuel Manager Andrew Tavares at

508-576-4484 / [email protected].

So Much to Do at URCC Chairman's Circle Member Plainridge Park Casino

The Patio, the Loft, the Revolution Lounge, Entertainment, Cornhole, 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.

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

January 13 - Dave Macklin Band

January 14 - Gainsville Road

January 20 - Front and Center

January 21 - Hipshot

January 27 - Guilty Pleasure

January 28 - World Premiere Band

February 3 - Back to the '80s

February 4 - Fast Times

February 10 - Thirty 6 Red

February 11 - Gainsville Road

February 17 - Hipshot

February 18 - Dave Macklin Band

February 24 - Guilty Pleasure

February 25 - Front and Center

URCC Chairman's Circle Member Zahara Cannabis

Join Their Loyalty Program That Benefits URCC Member New Hope

Shop Here

URCC Corporate Partner 

An Unlikely Story

Check out their calendar page for January 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

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.

January 11, February 8, March 8, 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.

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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., 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 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.