2009
Events are open to all employees of the business.
Invite your colleagues to attend.

Print a September Events Notice

Networking
          Coffee Connection hosted by Panera Bread
                    Tuesday, September 1st

Marketing
           Lights, Camera, Action
           Your 30, 60, 90 Second Commercial Made Easy
                    Tuesday, September 15th

Installation
          Installation of the 2009-2010 Board of Directors
                    Tuesday, September 22nd
        

Technology
          Getting The Most Out Of Your Communications and
          Technology Budget   (Specifically intended for leaders of
                                                           companies with ten or more employees)   
                    Wednesday, September 23rd

Quadruple Your Probability of Business Success
…in four easy-to-understand steps  Free Workshop
                   Tuesday, September 29th - 9:00 a.m.  OR
                   Wednesday, September 30th  -  6:00 p.m.

Speed Dating For Business
           Leads Luncheon Sponsored by
           Slocum Realty / Slocum Insurance
                    Friday, September 25th 

Networking
hosted by Panera Bread                                                                                                    
Tuesday, September 1st
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
$5.00 Members, $15.00 Non-members
Panera Bread, 1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI

Mmmmmmm. A fabulous cup of coffee, a fresh bagel, a warm
muffin, a cherry or cheese danish or any of the other wonderful fresh pastries Panera bakes daily and prospective clients and suppliers. What a way to start your morning!

Join us to connect with local business people and share best practices and ideas. For easy scheduling, this event will be held the first Tuesday of each month. Stop by on your way to work!

Winners for door prizes will be drawn at 8:45 am.  You must be present to win.  One of the door prizes available is a pair of tickets for the Block Island Ferry. 

     or scroll down for more events...   

Lights, Camera, Action
Your 30, 60 & 90 Second Commercial Made Easy
Tuesday, September 15th
8:30 - 10:00 a.m.
$10 for members, $25 non-members
NYLO Hotel-Providence/Warwick, 400 Knight St, Warwick

Do you ever find yourself at a networking event either
unsure of what to say or feeling like you are a
broken record simply repeating the same quick phrase
over and over again? Do you avoid networking because you are uncomfortable?

Join us and together we’ll develop a 30, 60 and 90 second commercial for you and your business. One that provides just enough information to help others to better understand what you do and what you have to offer without overwhelming them. Knowing what to say and feeling more comfortable with saying it will make for a more productive time. Register today!

     or scroll down for more events... 

Installation of the 2009-2010 Board of Directors
"Chart Your Course"

Tuesday, September 22nd
5:30 p.m. Cocktails & Crudités
6:00 p.m. Ceremony, Dinner & Silent Auction
Aldrich Mansion, 836 Warwick Neck Avenue, Warwick
~ Dressy Casual ~
$75 per person, $575 Per Table of Eight

Join Us To Celebrate the Installation of the
Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors.

Chairman of the Board
Thomas M. Madden, Little Medeiros Kinder Bulman & Whitney PC

Chair-Elect
John Montecalvo, Pivotal Choice Computers & Telephones

Vice-Chair
Patricia Blakemore,  New England Tech

Secretary
Richard Hittinger, Alliance Environmental Group, Inc.

Immediate Past-Chair & Treasurer
Jerry Weisman, Jerold M. Weisman & Co., CPA

Past-Chair
Stephen Hinger, Drum Rock Products

Legal Counsel
Joseph McGair, Esq.,  Petrarca and McGair, Inc.

James Bateman, Coastway Community Bank
William Lippincott, Maffe Financial Group
Jeremy Doran, Signs By Tomorrow
Jason Martiesian, UnitedHealthcare
Lori Dufficy, The Washington Trust Company
Patricia Matulaitis, National Grid
Melanie Flamand, Flamand & Associates
Michael Nula, Elite Physical Therapy
Kurt Harrington, Something Fishy, Inc.
Joseph Oakes, VR Industries, Inc.
John Howell, Warwick Beacon
Leah Prata, Centreville Bank
Annie Johnson, J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center
Stephen Russell, BankRI
Steven Kitchin, Workforce Partnership of Greater RI
Dean Scanlon, L’attitude Modern Eatery
Beverly Levitt-Narciso, Tamarisk Assisted Living
Scott Seaback, RI Temps, Inc.

.  

     or scroll down for more events... 

Getting The Most Out Of Your Communications and Technology Budget
Specifically intended for leaders of companies
with ten or more employees

Wednesday, September 23rd
By invitation and reservation only - this notice serves as invitation
8:15 a.m. – Networking and continental breakfast
8:45 – 11:00 a.m. – Presentations and discussion
There is no cost to attend, but seating is limited.945 Douglas Pike, Smithfield, RI 02917
Exit 8B from either Rt. 295N or S

Learn about real cost-saving opportunities, productivity gains and improved customer responsiveness that can be obtained through improved management of voice and data. In addition, business leaders will hear about methodsto prevent the potentially devastating impact of disasters, both natural and man-made, and on the ability of their company to access the data it needed to perform well on a daily basis.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

Disaster Recovery as a Managed Service
presented by Bob Clark, Technology Advisory Group

• The cost of being unprepared
• Various types of disasters and ways to minimize their impact
• Solutions for small and medium-sized businesses

Managing Your Telecommunications Costs
presented by Mark Centracchio, Cox Business

• Decoding and understanding your monthly bill – uncovering opportunities
• Managing fixed and variable costs
• Solutions for reducing the cost of telecommunications

You Can’t Do Business Today With Yesterday’s Technology
presented by Jed Toohey, EBS Econotel Business Systems, Inc.

• What is VoIP and how it can help you conduct business faster and less expensively
• Important business factors in the selection of VoIP technology
• How to plan and implement a VoIP solution to increase productivity and generate cost savings

Technology Rotation: The Key to Lowering Cost of Use/ Ownership
presented by Leo Charpentier, Dynamic Lease Corporation

• Measuring the “Total Cost of Ownership” of your technology equipment
• Strategies for minimizing the cost of acquisition and maintenance
• The benefits of Technology Rotation as it applies to small and mid-sized businesses

     or scroll down for more events...   

Speed Dating For Business
Leads Luncheon Sponsored By

Friday, September 25th
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
$10 Members, $25 Non-Members
New England Tech (Hall of Fame Room)
2480 Post Road, Warwick

You don’t need to bring a lead, just enjoy a fabulous lunch while getting acquainted with other members of the business community. 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 - You’ll receive a pdf of attendees!

SIGN UP NOW!

To complete your registration
please complete the form below...
(complete only the Blue* if the program is no charge)

Payment Options Include:
 

Please save my account information on file for future events.  I will then select "on file" as my payment method next time.

Invite Your Colleagues To Attend