2008
Events are open to all employees of the business.
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Back to Basics Series (Postponed Until June - Details to Follow)
           Effective Business Writing
                                 Monday, April 14th

Networking
           Leads Luncheon Sponsored by Verizon
                                 Friday, April 11th

Earth Day Project
                  Saturday, April 19th

Breakfast With
           Breakfast with Al Verrecchia, Hasbro (Postponed)
                                 Tuesday, April 22nd

Networking
           Business After Hours
                   Sponsored by Radisson Airport Hotel
                                 Wednesday, April 23rd

Business Book Discussion Club
            The Go-Giver by Bob Burg and John David Mann
                                 Friday, April 25th

Trade Show
           "Take Your Best Shot" Photography Contest & Show
                                  Friday - Sunday, April 25-27
                                  Company Showcase Information

Marketing
           The Brand You:  A Formula For Standing Out From The
                   Competition
                                 Tuesday, April 29th

Back To Basics Series (Postponed until June - Details to Follow)
Effective Business Writing
presented by Bill Cipriano, OtherOptions

Monday, April 14th
Registration & Coffee 8:45 a.m.     Program 9:00 a.m. - Noon
$25 Members (pre-registered, pre-paid)
$40 Non-Members or Pay at the Door
*Member Special*
      3 or more employees from the same company $60
      (pre-registered/pre-paid)

Slade's Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick
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One of the things you can count on everyday is that you will have to write something.  The differences between personal and business writing is what this seminar is all about.  Whether you write memos, letters, reports, proposals, articles, email or performance reviews, you will learn the skills and techniques to improve the quality of your writing. 

Bob Cipriano's Bio:

A professional trainer who has conducted corporate and academic workshops all over the country, Bob Cipriano holds an MA from the University of Rhode Island and a BA from the University of Connecticut.

He conducts:

• Communication workshops that focus on modern business writing, implementing a writing process that emphasizes purpose, action steps, clarity and conciseness.
• Computer applications classes emphasizing communications skills in word processing, presentation software, e-mail, and web writing.

His background, in addition to teaching, includes corporate management and marketing.

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Networking & Business Development
Leads Luncheon Sponsored By Verizon

Friday, April 11th
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
$10 Members, $25 Non-Members
Plan USA, 155 Plan Way, Warwick 
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Enjoy a fabulous lunch sponsored by Verizon while getting acquainted with other members of the business community at Leads Luncheon. Come share your 60-second commercial and help others to better understand what you do and who you need to meet. This is a great event to easily connect with a larger number of potential customers. Bring your business cards and we will show you how.

This is a great event to cure your winter blues!  SIGN UP NOW

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Earth Day Clean Up
Saturday, April 19th   9:00 a.m. - Noon

9:00 a.m. - Noon
Chepiwanoxet Shoreline, Warwick

Invite your family, friends, neighbors, colleagues to join us.  Children welcome.

Please bring gloves.  Boots are recommended.  Bags will be provided.

“There are no passengers on Spaceship Earth. We are all crew.”
                  -Marshall McLuhan (1964)

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Breakfast With...
Breakfast With Al Verrecchia, Hasbro (Postponed)
        
Tuesday, April 22nd
$30 Per Person, (Includes Breakfast)
7:45 a.m. registration    8:00 a.m. breakfast & program
Sheraton Airport Hotel, 1850 Post Road, Warwick
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Learn from someone who's been there, struggled through the challenges and grown a successful company.
 

Al Verrecchia

Al Verrecchia has been a part of the Hasbro family for the past 43 years. In 1965 Verrecchia started his career with Hasbro as a junior accountant while attending the University of Rhode Island.  He received his BS in 1967 and MBA in 1972 from URI.  With his determined spirit and endearing drive he quickly climbed the ladder of success; serving many key senior executive positions until he was appointed President and Chief Operating Officer on May 13, 2003.

As CEO, Verrecchia has insured the development and longstanding commitment to corporate social responsibility showed in a variety of areas including – the quality and safety of our products, environmental, safety and health initiatives, ethical manufacturing programs, philanthropy initiatives, community relations, human resources, governance and our code of conduct implementation.

“Corporate social responsibility is not simply words on our website, but an integral part of how we conduct our business, make decisions and set our priorities – this is not new to us as we have been involved in many of these areas for decades,” Verrecchia.

Hasbro’s commitment has aided in the creation of many corporate social responsibility and sustainability programs. Two examples of the most significant programs developed are, the Hasbro Global Business Ethics Principles and the International Council of Toy Industries CARE program.

“I am also proud of the work we do because as a parent of four children and a grandparent to three amazing grandkids, nothing is more important to me than their safety and well being,” Verrecchia.

In February, Verrecchia announced he will be stepping down from his position as CEO in May, but continuing his legacy at Hasbro as chairman of the board.

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Networking
Business After Hours sponsored by

           

Wednesday, April 23rd
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$10 Members, $25 Non-Members
Radisson Airport Hotel, 2081 Post Road, Warwick
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Come enjoy an evening of networking in a relaxed social setting, ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships.  The Radisson will treat you to a scrumptious array of hors d'oeuvres while you sip on a glass of wine, beer, soda or water and get a sneak peak at the renovations underway at the hotel.  Announcements and door prizes will be at 6:15 p.m.  You must be present to win.

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Business Book Discussion Club
                   …because the more you know, the more you grow!

"The Go-Giver"  A little story about a powerful business idea.
written by Bob Burg and John David Mann
facilitated by David Nash, Engage Marketing, Inc.                      

Friday, April 25th
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
No Charge for Members (Coffee & Pastry will be served)
Advance notice of your participation is necessary.
Wingate by Wyndham Coventry,4 Universal Boulevard, Coventry

Have you ever read a great business book and then wanted to share that knowledge with others? Have you ever struggled when trying to apply “book-knowledge” to practical everyday business application? Do you, like most of us, struggle with the “knowing/doing gap”? Do you truly understand that the level of our individual success is directly related to the collective minds contributing to our efforts?

Well, now you have an opportunity to participate in an enjoyable, lively and valuable program designed to answer these questions and give you the competitive advantage needed in today’s cluttered marketplace.

Our discussion will be based on “The Go-Giver" by Bob Burg and John David Mann. This book is available at the link to your right. There is no charge to participate in the Business Book Discussion Club…but, advance notice of your participation is necessary.

Enjoy your reading and we’ll see you on the 25th.

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Marketing
The Brand You: A Formula for Standing Out From the Competition
presented by David Nash, Engage Marketing, Inc. 

Tuesday, April 29th
4:30 p.m. and ends on time for you to catch the news
$29 per person (includes pizza and ice cold soda)
Hampton Inn, 2100 Post Road, Warwick
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By now you've learned that simply being good looking is not enough.  It takes an array of personal attributes, behaviors and initiatives to become the business person that customers and prospects look up to, rely on, admire and respect.

In this workshop, Dave Nash will help you'll discover a step-by-step practical process to creating a powerful personal brand that will enhance your influence, attract more customer, super size your referrals and create buzz in your hive.

Sponsored by Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, Every Company Counts, Washington Trust Company and Corner Office Financial.

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