A Salute to East Bay Business
Congratulations to the top 10 Businesses that were chosen to be honored as having demonstrated a unique vision, innovation, best business practices and outstanding contributions to the community and organizations in 2020.
BankNewport
Bookkeeping Towne
Bristol Total Fitness
East Bay Community Action Program
Grace Barker Health
Highlander Charter School
Michelle Hughes, CPA
OPT Physical Therapy
Tap Printing
The Perfect Sweet Shoppe
Join us in honoring these businesses during our awards evening,
October 15, 2020 at 6:00 pm
via an interactive Zoom presentation as we showcase each of the winners.
The People's Choice award will be announced that night!
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
i3 Broadband, Bank,Newport, Navigant Credit Union
John Andrade Insurance Agency, Wood's Heating Service, Farmer & First, CPA's, A.N. Nunes Agency, Michelle Hughes, CPA, RE/MAX RIver's Edge, George C. Lima Funeral Home, Ramada Banquet & Conference Center
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DINE OUT & WIN BIG
*Ticket books can be picked up at Chamber office after purchase.
This event occurs for the entire month of October!
!. Purchase a Ticket Book
2 Dine out
3 Validate Your Ticket Book
4 Bring your ticket book back to Chamber to enter the contest!
5 WIN BIG!
Sign up now or to learn more visit:
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You are invited to join us for a
Coffee and Commerce with Senator Jack Reed
October 16, 2020
8:00 am via Zoom
Discussion topic: The economic impact of the Coronavirus and what the Federal Government is doing to help businesses.
$5 Optional Admission (much appreciated)
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During these incredibly difficult times, we want to be sure we are providing as many small businesses with the assistance they need.
The SBA Rhode Island District Office and our partners (the RI Small Business Development Center, SCORE, the Center for Women & Enterprise, and the Veterans Business Outreach Center), have put together an extensive amount of training and have business experts ready to assist.
In an effort to get a better idea of what your business needs specifically, we have created a brief survey.
It is a very brief survey, and should take less than 5 minutes to complete.
PLEASE TAKE THE SURVEY:
Thank you for your cooperation and we look forward to working with you to help get small businesses in Rhode Island through these unprecedented times.
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PPE For Small Business available at the Chamber office!
please call 245-0750 for pick up date and times.
On behalf of Governor Gina Raimondo, we are pleased to offer PPE to our RI Small Businesses. This program will help supply procedural masks and disinfectant to area small businesses under 50 employees. The methodology of distribution is as follows:
• 5 cloth masks – 5/employee
• 1-gallon of disinfectant for businesses under 25 employees, and two, 1-gallon containers for businesses 25-50 employees.
We ask that you complete the form here for our records. Finally, please note that the company must complete the COVID Control Plan found at www.reopeningri.com confirming the business’ acknowledgement of their role in fighting the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Restore Rhode Island Grant Program Expanded
More Businesses Are Now Eligible
If you answer ‘YES’ to these three questions below, we invite you to learn more about the program and how to apply:
- Are you a small, for-profit business in Rhode Island?
- Is your business in an eligible industry? A full list of eligible industries can be found here.
- Did your business experience a major revenue (sales) drop due to COVID-19? Businesses must demonstrate a 30% or higher revenue (sales) drop in a month between March and July of 2020 (compared to the same month in 2019, January 2020, or February 2020) due to COVID-19.
Begin Preparing to Apply Now
If I've already applied, do I need to resubmit my application?
- There is no need to resubmit. Previously submitted applications will be reconsidered according to updated program guidelines. If you would like to request that your previously-denied submission be reconsidered, please contact us here.
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Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Topic: Marketing and Sales
Learn how to create and leverage a social media content calendar to make social media easier. You'll pick up pro tips that you can implement immediately, plus a social media calendar template that you can copy and customize for your own business. Get inspired by examples of businesses across industries and come away with ideas for what to publish on your own social media feeds. We'll cover Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
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Marianne Douglas, of Horizon Enterprises has just launched a video version of her Strategies for Success course called Success for Life 101.
The first 10 lessons are free! They're ideal for the start of the school year for families.
Marianne Douglas is a twenty-eight year veteran of the teaching profession and is the creator of the multiple award-winning Strategies for Success program. She was named “Teacher of the Year” for Mt. Hope High School for creating the course and later that year was named “Teacher of the Year” for the entire school district as well as Outstanding Educator for Rhode Island.
She has received the Jefferson Award for Public Service for creating the program and her work with bullying, was a National Finalist in Cable in the Classroom Leaders in Learning and was recognized as a “Hero” for the Oprah Winfrey Show.
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Thank You For Your Support
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Thank you Chamber Members for your membership renewal and your continued Support!
Sunshine Oil Company, Member since 1978
*highlighted businesses donates memberships over 20 years
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Welcome New Chamber Member:
Thea Credle LLC, Emergency Management Professional. Learn more>>
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Welcome New Chamber Member:
Rivers & Rhodes located at 382 Thames St.,
(401) 396-9811
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- Welcome New Chamber member
Palmer River Grille located at 382 Market Street, Warren RI 401-903-2226
Stop by Palmer River Grille in Warren for a pleasant and satisfying lunch. Our American restaurant is a great place to bring the family or meet with a business partner. https://palmerrivergrille.com/
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- Welcome New Chamber Member
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Welcome New Chamber member
The Barrington Sound, Media
dpenick39@gmail.com
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New Member! Edward Jones - Molly Leary
232 c Waseca Avenue, Barrington RI 02806
www.edwardjoines.com
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Join us for WEBOND Women's Group every other Tuesday at 12
Sept 29th at 12:00 on ZOOM
with Speaker: Andrea Wasylow, OPT
Her presentation will be:
"How to Undo the Negative Effects of Sitting
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RESOURCE LINKS
TOWN HALL Council MEETINGS:
click links for times/dates
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Ongoing Reminders
Additional ReopeningRI resources:
👉 Ongoing Reminders
8. Small Business Assistance - Commerce hotline: 401-521-HELP
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AT THE STATEHOUSE
As was stated last week, it seems the budget will be the focus of attention for the next month and a half followed by voting on the budget in November.
This week, the House Finance Committee will meet Wednesday, 4:00 p.m. to take testimony surrounding the Governor’s request to amend Article 8 (Tax Article of the budget). The amendment seeks to decouple Rhode Island tax law from the federal excess loss deduction found in 26 U.S.C. section 461(1)(1)(B) in tax years 2018-2020. read more>>
Under the Dome is a government affairs update brought to you during the Rhode Island General Assembly session by the Chamber of Commerce Coalition. Each week, the Chamber Coalition will bring you legislative and administration items of interest including legislation that has been introduced, administrative and regulatory updates, legislative committee hearings, budget reports and more. Concerns, questions or comments, please email advocacy@nrichamber.com
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First Thursdays
Very excited for our local shops and restaurants to open their doors 5-7p in the East Bay with special offers, discounts, samplings and interaction.
We are thrilled to grow this and make it a signature #EastBay event for families to get out and enjoy the many unique things our local businesses have to offer!
Let us know if you would like to be posted on our website and flyers as a participant. click here
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First Thursdays was designed to help bring foot traffic back into our loved community businesses, and to help businesses get the exposure that they are open and waiting for you! Participating businesses may have a special, or fun discounted items for you! We hope you to see you all out and about the First Thursday of every month
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PLACE YOUR AD IN OUR
RESOURCE GUIDE 2021
Watch your mail for your Ad Order Sheet for our new Business and Community Guide and "is your listing correct" form.
Please send back the form with any corrections, or if your listing is correct!
If you would like to advertise in our 2021 Business & Community Guide, please email mhayes@eastbaymediagroup.com, or you can also call the Chamber office at 245-0750
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We Want to hear from you!
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How are you doing during this Coronavirus Pandemic. Send us your story, information or video - we'll do our best to highlight your business.
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