Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Events Newswire

Education Commissioner Deborah Gist at Eggs & Issues Breakfast on 5/31/13 5/31/2013 7:50 AM - 5/31/2013 9:15 AM (7:50 to 8:15 is Refreshments/networking)

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:06:08 GMT

NECAP testing, binding arbitration for teachers,
math/reading/science/technology needs and student scores, school funding formula, teacher evaluations and much, much more.....

Deborah Gist, Rhode Island’s Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, will talk about those and other challenges that lie ahead for our K-12 public education system.

Education should be on the minds of everyone in business today. One of the keys to remaining competitive in our ever-changing global economy is to ensure that our public education system can continue to provide competent, skilled students who are prepared for the challenges of tomorrow.

But how do we do that? And more importantly, how do we do that consistently and in a cost effective manner?

Be sure to reserve your spot as we gather at Kirkbrae Country Club for a full buffet breakfast to hear from a leader who has many innovative ideas on how to address those issues.

Commissioner Gist is one of Rhode Island's most prominent public figures and she brings a passion for public education that she has displayed since her arrival as commissioner in 2009. In addition to discussing the challenges and successes of our public education system, she will also answer questions from attendees. Dont miss your opportunity to participate.

Cost: $20 for members pre-registered; $30 for member walk-ins; $40 for non-members.

Please note: Persons registered for an event will be charged unless cancellation notice is given to the Chamber 24 hours in advance.

Cash Mob - 6/3/13 6/3/2013 6:00 PM - 6/3/2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 12:33:03 GMT

Monday, June 3rd is the next Cash Mob being sponsored by the Northern RI Chamber of Commerce and the Blackstone Valley Independent Business Alliance. The gathering location will be at 186 Cass Avenue in Woonsocket (parking lot across form LandMark Medical).

The two mystery businesses to be mobbed will be announced promptly at 6:15 PM.

The Cash Mob concept is simple. The idea is to gather a large group of people, mobbers, who agree to spend $20 at each venue. The larger the crowd, the larger the impact on the local economy. The mob literally descends on the selected businesses and consumers make purchases of their choosing. According to John Gregory, President and CEO of the Northern RI Chamber, “This is a great way to do our part to help stimulate the local economy.” Jeanne Budnick, BVIBA President echoed these sentiments and added, “It’s a lot of fun too.”

For more information on how to be selected for a cash mob, contact the NRI Chamber of Commerce at 401-334-1000 or Jeanne Budnick of Pepin Lumber at 769-8128.

No need to register. Just show up at 6:00 p.m. in the parking lot across from Landmark Medical See you there!

PawSox BBQ & Game 6/5/13 6/5/2013 5:00 PM - 6/5/2013 10:00 PM

Tue, 19 Feb 2013 17:17:16 GMT

PawSox BBQ & Game
BBQ begins at 5 p.m.

Game time is at 7:05 p.m.

SAVE THE DATE FOR A FUN TIME

Bring your family, friends, co-workers and clients!

Experience an exciting night at McCoy Stadium, home to our favorite minor league team and 2012 Governors' Cup Champions, the Pawtucket Red Sox. Join us under a private tent for premier seating, a BBQ dinner, a visit from Paws, and maybe catch a game ball. Watch the PawSox play the Charlotte Knights.

Bring your family, friends, co-workers and clients! Make an office appreciation night and invite your staff. Unwind and take this opportunity to get to know other Chamber members!

Cost: $20 for Chamber members; $10 Children 15 years old and under; $45 for Non Chamber members.

Please note: Persons registered for an event will be charged unless cancellation notice is given to the Chamber 24 hours in advance.

Blood Drive 6/13/13 6/13/2013 10:00 AM - 6/13/2013 1:00 PM

Thu, 28 Mar 2013 13:30:58 GMT

Give Hope Give Life Give Blood

The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

Blood Drive

Thursday, June 13, 2013

10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Bloodmobile will be parked in back of building 4.

6 Blackstone Valley Place, Suite 402
Lincoln, RI 02865

Saving Lives One Pint At A Time

Rhode Island Blood Center

Beer, Wine Tasting & Silent Auction - 6/13/13 6/13/2013 6:00 PM - 6/13/2013 9:00 PM

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 16:14:20 GMT

&
Silent Auction

Bigger and Better Than Last Year!
Sample Over Fifty Beers and Wines
From Local Producers
and Distributors!

Leave the suit and tie at home, because this is a casual dress event!
Invite your adult family members, your colleagues
and business associates!

Come out for a fun night of socializing while you sample your favorite and some NEW favorite beers and wines at the beautiful Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. Enjoy a northern Rhode Island summer evening inside or out on the deck as you take in the views the club has to offer.

Join fellow Chamber members and their guest at our 2nd Annual Beer, Wine Tasting & Silent Auction for what promises to be a great evening of networking and socializing.

Pair your beverage samples with mouth-watering
appetizers prepared by the culinary masters at Kirkbrae!

Here is a sample list of the local breweries and wineries:
More will be added as confirmed!

Thanks to Mendon Wines and More,Paul's Liquor Mart and McLaughlin & Moran Inc. who will be on hand with a selection of wines and craft beers.

Live music will be provided by Rick's Musical Instruments.

Here is a partial list of Silent Auction Donors

AnyTime Fitness
Dr. Day Care Family
Hunter Insurance
Pamfilio's Deli & Catering
Newport Harbor Hotel & Marina
Newport Preservation Society
Newport Vineyards
Patriot Computers
Pepin Lumber
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards
Travel Advisors International
Whichello Entertainment

Auction items include:
A night in Newport
A New Hampshire condo stay
One-year membership to AnyTime Fitness
Group wine tour
Gift Certificates to local restaurants

This event is sponsored by:

Admission is $40 pp and reservations are required.

Sponsorship opportunities are available. Silent auction items are welcome. Call the Chamber at 334-1000 for more information.

Members are still commenting on last year's event! Don't miss this opportunity to attend a unique event! And yes, spouses, significant others and friends are most welcome!

Please note: Persons registered for an event will be charged unless cancelation notice is given to the Chamber 48 hours in advance.

Eggs & Issues Breakfast on 6/20/13 Welcome Home Marcil Valois 6/20/2013 7:50 AM - 6/20/2013 9:15 AM (7:50 to 8:15 is Refreshments/networking)

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:02:48 GMT

WELCOME HOME MARCEL VALOIS

Join fellow business leaders as we “welcome home” the newly appointed director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC). Marcel A. Valois, an economic-development professional with decades of experience working in Rhode Island, Valois will once again lead the agency he helped develop and then led from 1995 to 1997.

Valois served, most recently, as Vice President of the Economic Development Foundation of Rhode Island, Inc. (EDFRI). He previously served as Chief Operating Officer and Area Vice President of Penske Automotive Group, a publicly traded company, where he was responsible for overseeing total operations of the Inskip dealer group with more than 500 employees and over $400 million in annual sales.

As Executive Director of the RIEDC, under Governor Lincoln Almond, he spearheaded the development of a master plan for the 3,000-acre former Quonset / Davisville Navy Base and led the marketing efforts for the passage of a $72-million bond issue for investment in the facility.

He also led the state's negotiating team for the development of the Providence Place Mall; and successfully recruited Fidelity Investments to Rhode Island, representing over $500 million in new investment and the creation of 3,000 jobs, an achievement that was cited by Site Selection magazine as one of the top ten development deals in the United States in 1996. Plus he was the architect behind geographical customer service representatives focused on medium and small companies. Prior to that Valois served as Executive Vice President of the Blackstone Valley Development Foundation, Inc., and Director of Planning & Development, as well as City Planner & Planning Analyst, for the City of Woonsocket.

With such deep roots in northern Rhode Island, this is one Eggs and Issues Breakfast you won’t want to miss.

Cost: $20 for members pre-registered; $30 for member walk-ins; $40 for non-members.

Please note: Persons registered for an event will be charged unless cancellation notice is given to the
Chamber 24 hours in advance.

PawSox Hospitality Suite Raffle - Drawing on 6/20/13 6/20/2013 8:00 AM - 6/20/2013 9:00 AM

Wed, 27 Feb 2013 16:22:20 GMT

NRICC Networking at Night 6/26/13 – Providence Biltmore Hotel 6/26/2013 5:00 PM - 6/26/2013 7:00 PM

Sat, 19 Jan 2013 13:56:34 GMT

Join us on the 3rd floor Terrace for hors d’oeuvres and refreshments as you network and discover what The Providence Biltmore has to offer in the heart of beautiful Providence.
They are right off of Rt. 95 and within walking distance to many businesses in the area and are adjacent to the RI Convention Center and Providence Place Mall.

Attendees could win an overnight stay at The Providence Biltmore !

Valet Parking is available which, typically for events, the cost is $15. For this event, The Providence Biltmore Valet Parking fee will be $5. If attendees self-park in local garages, The Providence Biltmore can NOT validate parking.

Cost: $10 Members pre-registered; $15 Members register at the door; $30 Non members.

Please note: Persons registered for an event will be charged unless cancellation notice is given to the Chamber 24 hours in advance.