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Bliss More, StressLess
 
Bliss More, Stress Less was created for over-achieving women who are exhausted trying to meet the needs of their family and the demands of their career while staying sane and healthy.  We help them to create more energy and bliss in their lives.  As a result, our clients are able to balance work and family effectively and enjoy life more.


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BUSINESS NETWORKING SOCIAL
 
Wednesday, Nov. 8th 
5:30 - 7:00
The Lobster Pot 
119  Hope St., Bristol

$10 Admission
  ($5 for Chamber Members)  
                                                      Appetizers, cash bar
RSVP REQUIRED PLEASE!                               
Meet & Greet Networking events are fun, affordable ways to network with fellow Chamber members and their guests, and to get a view inside the workings of a fellow member's business. 

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Monday, Nov. 13th 
8:30 - 9:30
Chamber Office 

 Whether you've just joined our Chamber, considering membership, or if you've been a member for years, be sure to join us at our next Chamber 101 and have your Chamber questions answered!  

During the session, members will learn about how to take advantage of the many benefits we offer, including networking opportunities, exclusive discounts, online promotions, and volunteer opportunities. 

Following the session, attendees will have a chance to network with other local businesses
 
RSVP REQUIRED PLEASE!
 
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SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY 

Promote your business with a direct link to your website in our spe cial "Shop Small Saturday" special email blast which reaches over 800 local readers for only $25 for our members and $50 for non members.

If you would like to be featured please email us by Nov 6th at:     info@eastbaychamberri.org  

*Are you a non member?*
Become a new chamber member and receive this at no cost!          
Join Us For Our Annual 
Holiday Celebration
                
It's time to kick up your heels  and enjoy an evening out & network with friends at the Chamber's annual Holiday Celebration 
Location:  Hope & Main, Warren

$23/person  RSVP by Dec. 1st

Try your luck at the 30+ raffles prizes donated by our member businesses

Catered by Good4U *  Music by Rob Coyne School of Music Education

Bring an item for our food pantry basket & get a FREE raffle ticket! 
Sponsored by Farmer & First,CPA's
 
Register here>>
East Bay Chamber Calendar of Events

November

8 Wed     PR & Marketing Committee Meeting
9 Thurs    Events Committee Meeting
13 Mon    Chamber 101
16 Thurs  EBCC Board of Directors, 8 am
23 Thur.  Happy Thanksgiving
25 Sat      Small Business Saturday

 
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Thank you for your renewal, and your continued support! 

Neville Fine Art & Framing, member since 2016
Round Two, LLC, member since 2016
Newport County Computers, member since 2013
Warren Animal Hospital, member since 1982
C.Brito Construction Company, Inc., member since 1980
East Bay Kennels, member since 1980



* highlighted in red denotes members over 20 years*

 
BANKNEWPORT Announces Appointment
 
BankNewport President and CEO, Sandra J. Pattie recently announced the appointment of Ron Bouchard to vice president and cash management sales manager. He will be responsible for developing and promotin g a broad suite of cash management and treasury services designed to assist businesses with maximizing cash flow and process efficiencies while minimizing operational risk exposure.
 
Bouchard comes to BankNewport from Citizens Bank in Providence where he served as vice president and relationship manager in their Business Banking Group.
 
Bouchard earned a Bachelor of Science in Finance from the University of Massachusetts in Dartmouth and a Master of Business Administration with a concentration in International Business from the University of Phoenix in Boston, Massachusetts.
 
Ron is a member of the Rhode Island board of the International Association of Approved Basketball Officials, is a NCAA Women's Basketball Official, and is a member of the Newport County Officials Association. He is a resident of Warren, Rhode Island.
 
   

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Public Information Session on Proposed Composting Site on Birch Swamp Road
 
T he Town of Warren and proponents of a composting facility on Birch Swamp Road will be holding a public information session on  Wednesday, November 8 at 6:30 PM, at Hope and Main, 691 Main Street in Warren.  
 
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Effective 11/2/2017, John Andrade Insurance, located at 559 Hope Street in Bristol, is hooked to the grid! They are more than just an insurance company, they are a partner in the East Bay community doing their best to be green - in addition to recycling their paper waste. Learn more about John Andrade Insurance  click here.
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It's easy to think you know your customers. As a business owner, your goal is to craft the perfect customer experience from start to finish and leave your customers satisfied, but eager to return. New and repeat clients are an indicator that you are doing something right, but what if you could do better?

To expand your customer base, you need to know who your audience is, what motivates them, and what content and images resonate with them. Luckily, your customers have been and will happily continue answering these questions for you - you just have to know how to listen.

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Need advice? We can help.

Both SCORE and SBDC representatives hold weekly office hours at the East Bay Chamber. Schedule a meeting today, and start growing tomorrow!

Manuel Batlle
 
Providence Center Director
                      R I  SBDC  Em ail Manuel

  Dave Herbst
Counselor
SCORE RI
Ebates for your business and personal shopping
 
Ebates is a website that will allow you to get cash rebates back on most of your online shopping. Perfect for your business shopping and travel and even better for the holidays that will be here soon. 

Click here to  go through the Chamber's affiliate link to sign up, get a $10 credit to your account and a $5 gift to the Chamber once you make your first purchase.  
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