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Rhode Island Blood Center

Many people think they cannot donate blood before they even try. That's often because of myths like being too old, taking medications, or having a physical condition that prevents donation. In most cases, it's not true! More often than not, you can donate even if you've recovered from a heart attack, cancer, have diabetes, or are taking many different types of medications. Get the facts. Our medical team can also confidentially answer specific questions you have about donating.

 
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Send us YOUR SPECIALS!

We will highlight your discounts in our 
Monthly Money Savers online campaign, with links to your website or social media platform.

Feature your specials for $20/month or $50/three  months
  • Submit your information including your logo, discount and links to Nicole Estrella by the 20th of the previous month that your ad will run.
  • The promotions will featured the first week of each month.
This is available to Chamber members only.
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We Put Your Marketing Materials in the hands of New  Homeowners! 

AND - You receive the list of names 
and addresses of the homes we 
deliver to!  
$400 for the  Year!
Email  [email protected] for more info.
Meet & Greet Networking: 
Merienda Tapas, Cicchetti & Wine Bar in Warren 


Date: Wednesday, Feb. 7th5:30 - 7 p.m.
Location:  125 Water Street, Warren

$10 to attend ($5 for Chamber Members) 



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. Sign up for this monthly opportunity to break the ice, put names with faces, chat, exchange business cards and gain new allies in the local business community.Registration required: please call the Chamber  at 245-0750 or sign up online at   www.eastbaychamberri.org
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Article 5 - Relating to Capital Development Program

















The pace at the General Assembly began to pick up as the end of the week approached.  Last week 126 House bills were filed as were 143 Senate bills.  Not all of the new business-related bills are included in this report, but you will see them in upcoming editions of UTD.  We have received requests to include the sponsors' names on the bills that have been filed. We are adding that information for your use.
 
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East Bay Chamber Calendar of Events
      www.www.eastbaychamberri.org/events

February
Every Tues.  Women's Winter Series
15 Thurs  BOD Meeting, 8:00 am

March 
Every Tues.  Women's Winter Series
15 BOD Meeting, 8:00 am
27 Tues. Statewide Business After Hours, Rhode on the Pawtuxet, 4:30 - 7:30 pm

April:  Every Tues.  Women's Spring Series  |  10 Tues Cigars & Whiskey  |  19 Thurs.  BOD Meeting, 8:00 am

17 Thurs. BOD Meeting

June:  Every Tues.  Women's Spring Series  |  21 Thurs.  BOD Meeting, 8:00 am

July:  9 Mon Chamber 101 Meet & Greet New members |  19 BOD Meeting

August:  16 Thurs. BOD Meeting

September:  Every Tues. Women's Fall Series |  12 Wed Business Social, Mt. Hope Farm, Bristol Guest Speaker: Alayne White 5:30 - 7:00  |  20 BOD Meeting |  28 Fri Womens' Conference, Clarion Inn Providence/Seekonk

October:  Every Tues. Women's Fall Series |  17 Wed Annual Awards Dinner. Ramada Inn, Seekonk MA 5:30 - 7:30
26 Fri   Coffee & Commerce

November:  Every Tues. Women's Falll Series |  14 Wed Business Social, Imagine Gift Store, 5 Miller Street, Warren, 5:30 -7:30 

December:  3 Mon    Holiday Jingle Mingle Celebration

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 Restaurant Challenge & Wine & Beer Tasting

Join us for our First Annual Restaurant Challenge & Wine & Beer Tasting to be held on  
Friday March 23, 2018  from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at St. Andrew's School, Barrington, RI.

This event will include tastings from local restaurants.  Attendees will be given a voting sheet and asked to choose their favorites in specified categories.  The winners, announced that evening, will be awarded ribbons and the Best in Show will go home with a trophy!  Wine and beer will be served for your tasting from local wineries and brew masters. 
Included will be a silent auction with a wide range of items for you bidding pleasure.

                                   Tickets: $35  /  $40 at the door.    Register Now Click Here
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WEBOND -
WOMEN's WINTER SERIES

AMAZING WOMEN: Join us for our Winter Series, starting Jan. 2 from 12 - 1 at the Chamber office.  The meetings will continue EVERY Tuesday!  
Would you like to volunteer to present a short, 20 minute presentation?  Please email Suzanne at [email protected] 

We are Women Business owners, Entrepreneurs, Executives, Artists, Moms, Business Professionals, Workers, Work at home moms, Visionaries, Daughters, Sisters and so much more. We are women from all walks of life at different stages in our lives. WE-BOND!

This group is all about being around amazing women, making connections and creating new friendships. 
Learn more at www.meetup.com/WEBOND.  

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February 27th - Whoops I lost my keys


Series Sponsored by Navigant Credit Union
 

Your customers probably aren't the first people that come to mind when you think about Valentine's Day, but they should be! Or at least a close second. Holidays like Valentine's Day make for a great opportunity to show your customers that you care about them, and appreciate their business.
 
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P eople's Credit Union Accepting Applications for Cooperative Credit Union Association, 2018 College Scholarship Program
 
People's Credit Union is accepting applications for the Cooperative Credit Union Association (CCUA), 2018 College Scholarship Program.  Eight $500 scholarships will be awarded to full-time students currently enrolled in or accepted to a college, university, community college or trade school undergraduate program for the 2018 school year.  Students who are members of People's Credit Union or parent(s)/guardian(s) that are members are eligible to apply. Submissions must be received by Tuesday, April 3rd.  
 
The scholarship application is available online at peoplescu.com or at any of People's six branch locations located in Middletown, Newport, Portsmouth, Bristol, North Kingstown and Wakefield.
 
 
Click here for scholarship application
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Davol Grooves by Dancing The Dream Productions is Fall River's newest boutique dance/fitness studio located on the waterfront at 1082 Davol St. in the beautiful Commonwealth Landing building. Offering classes in Buti Yoga, Ballroom Dance, Tai Chi, Zumba, and more this studio provides a personalized experience for all. Class schedules can be viewed and passes purchased online by visiting www.dtdballroom.com. More information available by contacting Sue or Ana at 508-567-0281. Fitness "we make it personal!"  
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Thank you for your renewal, and your continued support! 

Rhode Island Blood Center, member since 2005
Gail Granville Carley Architect, member since 2007
Neville Fine Art & Framing, members since 2016





* highlighted in red denotes members over 20 years*

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Providence Center Director
R I  SBDC
 
Counselor
SCORE RI

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! 
EXPERT SPEAKERS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS



Our Speakers Bureau consists of professional speakers who cover a wide variety of topics such as business development, communications skills, health and wellness, sales and marketing and more. The speakers share their experiences to help Chamber members and the community in general grow, develop, and improve both personally and professionally. 

Are you a trained/seasoned public speaker, or do you have extensive knowledge of a particular field or practice? Then we want to hear from you!

This exclusive opportunity is available only to East Bay Chamber members. For listing consideration, please email us with your name, bio, and preferred topics. 

At this time, speaker participation is limited to representatives of Chamber member companies.
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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.