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2011 -
2012 Board
of Directors
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Chairman of the Board
Richard Hittinger
Alliance Environmental Group
"I’m thankful for the Chamber’s Legislative Coalition. It has helped to keep me informed of issues and events that will impact my business. I’m glad to know there is someone fighting to protect and better the business community. I believe the Chamber is a valuable voice for the business community in Rhode Island."
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Chair-Elect
Leah Prata
Centreville Bank
"Chamber membership brings our company visibility in the
community, and it’s good to know that we support our
fellow businesses by investing in the Chamber."
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Vice-Chair
Steven Kitchin
 New
England Tech
"I am always impressed by the number of opportunities the Central Rhode Island Chamber has for it’s members to connect and network with the leaders in our community."
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Secretary
Joseph Oakes
VR Industries, Inc.
"The Chamber is a wealth of information. If I have a question all I have to do is go to their website or call the office and I can find the answer. They are a great business resource, very responsive; all you have to do is ask."
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Treasurer
Harold "Skip" Briggs, Jr. CPA/PFS, CFP®
Bentley Wealth Advisors, LLC
"My involvement with the
Chamber provides a unique opportunity for our Firm to be
actively involved in helping the Chamber continue to
make a positive impact on our local business community.
Its many events, services and initiatives provide a
great service to the business community and allow us the
opportunity to expand our personal and business
relationships while "giving back" to the business
community we are proud to be a part of."
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Past-Chair
John M. Montecalvo
Pivotal Choice Computers &
Telephones
"More than eleven years of investment in the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce have definitely benefited my business. My participation in events, presenting seminars and working with fellow members has
done nothing but increase my visibility in the community and my success."
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Legal Counsel
Joseph McGair
Petrarca & McGair
"The Chamber has been part of my life for three decades and I still become excited over the contributions that I can give back to the community through work of the Chamber. It would be hard to think of a life without the many friends I have made by being a working -member of the CRICC. Joseph J McGair Esq. President Petrarca and McGair Inc."
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Marisa Albanese
National Grid |
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Jeffrey Butler
Butler Realty Group
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Jeremy Doran
Signs By Tomorrow
"On a recent
project we wanted to reach out to the community. With
the Chamber’s help it was possible to do so and so much
easier for us. It was great! THANK YOU!"
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David Ferris
West
Bay Eye Associates
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Melanie Flamand
Flamand & Associates
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Henry Guzeika
 Electronic Alarm Systems |
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Hugh Hall
West View Health Care Center |
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Kurt Harrington
Something Fishy, Inc. "As an
independent business owner, being a member of the
Chamber helps me build my business while giving back to
the community. It’s a win-win! The Chamber is a valuable
asset for any business to become interwoven in the
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John Howell
Warwick Beacon
"The chamber has a tradition of being both a watchdog for business interests and a builder of community. It has spoken out on issues such as Workers Compensation insurance and municipal taxes while also taking an active role in employing business expertise and resources to enhance economic development and tourism, provide guidance for small and emerging businesses and assist education through the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership, which it founded, and programs with local higher education institutions."
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Beverly Levitt-Narciso
Tamarisk Assisted Living |
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Patricia Lyons
Wolverine Joining Technologies
"Involvement with the
Chamber provides the opportunity to be part of creating
a more business and employee friendly Rhode Island."
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Michael Nula
 Elite Physical Therapy
"The Chamber of Commerce has
so many valuable resources, benefits, and networking
opportunities available. Especially during these tough
economic times small business owners must align
themselves with strong, supportive organizations like
the Chamber. I've been a Chamber member for all of the 8
years that I've owned my Physical Therapy practice and I
can honestly say that for the small amount of money that
it costs for membership, the return on that investment
is one of the most important and valuable ones I make
every year". |
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Jim Roche
Commercial Resources
"The secret of success in life is to be ready for
opportunity when it comes. Being a member of the Chamber
helps you do just that."
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Dean Scanlon
 L'Attitude Modern Eatery
"I originally agreed to
join the Central Rhode Island Chamber to appease a
business colleague who had called me during a Chamber
membership drive. Since then, the more I have
participated in the Chamber, the more I have realized
how much the Chamber does for my business."
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John Smith
BankRI
"Attending a recent Business After Hours strengthened and confirmed my belief in the true benefits of Chamber membership. It was a great experience, which has broadened my business contacts throughout the state."
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Treva Whalen
Pocasset Bay Manor
"Whether you are a new start-up business or an established company, you can’t afford not to be in the Central Rhode Island Chamber, the strength of this chamber to help grow your business is priceles$"
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Brent Wyrostek
Arrest-A-Pest
"Belonging to the Chamber can’t help but broaden your business horizons. It opens up communication lines with all the varied business people who belong."
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Chamber Staff |
Ambassadors
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