2010
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Networking
          Coffee Connection hosted by
            The Washington Trust Company
               Tuesday, September 7th 

Seminar
          “How to Grow Your Business with the Help of the
            Small Business Administration”
               Tuesday, September 14th OR
               Thursday, September 30th

Installation
          Installation of the 2010-2011 Board of Directors
                Wednesday, September 22nd
                       
Speed Dating For Business
          Leads Luncheon Sponsored by Verizon
               Friday, September 24th         

Networking
Coffee Connection hosted by The Washington Trust Company

Tuesday, September 7th                    
8:00 - 9:00 a.m.
$5 Members, $15 Non-Members
236 Centerville Road (Rte.117), Warwick (September - February)
(March - August) 1473 Warwick Avenue, Warwick

Start your day off right by connecting with local business people while you share your best tips and practices.  Enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and morning treats while Washington Trust creates an atmosphere for your to easily interact with prospective clients and customers.  Easy to remember... Coffee Connection is held the first Tuesday of every month.  Mark your calendar and join us!

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Seminar
“How to Grow Your Business with the Help of the Small Business Administration”
presented by Douglas F. Hanson, Vice President with BankNewport
                                           

Tuesday, September 14th
7:45 am Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:00 - 9:00 am Seminar

OR

Thursday, September 30th
5:45 am Registration and Light Supper
6:00 - 7:00 am Seminar

No Charge to Members
Slade's Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick
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Douglas F. Hanson, Vice President with BankNewport will present the series and will focus on the most efficient ways of obtaining your financing and the benefits of the SBA to your business.  Some of the advantages of financing/partnering with the SBA are: longer repayment terms, lower down payments and long term fixed rate financing for fixed asset purchases. 

This series of seminars will provide detailed insight into choosing the proper financial options to secure your permanent working capital needs, your short term working capital, debt refinancing, a business purchase, an equipment purchase, a construction expansion of your business, or the purchase of business real estate. 

The time is now for you to obtain the financing you’ve been thinking about. Discover what it takes and what product is best for you.  Meet face to face with financial expert, Doug Hanson and get the answers you need to grow your business today.

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Rhodes On The Pawtuxet is steeped in tradition and alive in history and charm.  With an extensive history of hosting fabulous events let Rhodes surround you with the warmth and charm that has been a tradition since the early 1900’s.

Russell Morin Fine Catering will dazzle you with delicious cuisine and pamper you with their signature brand of service.

Join Us To Celebrate
Installation of the 2010-2011
Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors

Oh What A Night

Rhodes On The Pawtuxet
60 Rhodes Place, Cranston, RI
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
5:30 p.m. - Cocktails & Crudités
6:00 p.m. - Ceremony, Dinner & The
Vocals of North Shore Acappella

$75 per person, $525 per table of eight
Special Cadillac Package
Cash Bar - Jacket Required
Reservations | 401-732-1100

Chairman of the Board ~
     John Montecalvo,
     Pivotal Choice Computers & Telephones
Chair-Elect ~
     Richard Hittinger, Alliance Environmental Group, Inc.
Vice-Chair ~
     Patricia Blakemore, New England Institute of Technology
Secretary ~
     Leah Prata, Centreville Bank
Treasurer ~
     Skip Briggs, CPA/PFS, CFP, Bentley Wealth Advisors, LLC
Past-Chair ~
     Thomas M. Madden,
     Little Medeiros Kinder Bulman & Whitney PC
Legal Counsel ~
     Joseph McGair, Esq., Petrarca and McGair, Inc.

Jeremy Doran,            Signs By Tomorrow
Lori Dufficy,               The Washington Trust Company
David Ferris,              West Bay Eye Associates
Melanie Flamand,        Flamand & Associates
Henry Guzeika,           Electronic Alarm Systems
Kurt Harrington,          Something Fishy, Inc.
John Howell,               Warwick Beacon
Steven Kitchin,           Workforce Partnership of Greater RI
Beverly Levitt-Narciso, Tamarisk Assisted Living
Patricia Lyons,           Wolverine Joining Technologies
Jason Martiesian,        UnitedHealthcare
Michael Nula,             Elite Physical Therapy
Joseph Oakes,           VR Industries, Inc.
Jim Roche,                Commercial Resources
Dean Scanlon,           L’attitude Modern Eatery
John Smith,               BankRI
Treva Whalen,           Greenwich Bay Manor
Brent Wyrostek,         Arrest-A-Pest, Inc.

Start the evening off right with our Tuscan Cheese Table
An elaborate display of Tuscan style hors d’oeuvres will create a spectacular centerpiece for the cocktail hour….
Italian Fontina, Gorgonzola, Smoked Provolone and Parmesan Reggiano, Marinated Olives and Feta Salsa, Rustic Breads, Bruschetta and Crisp Pepper Sticks, Sundried Tomato Pesto

~ Dinner ~

Baby Green Salad with Feta
Mesclun Greens and Romaine with Diced Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Feta Cheese, Julienne Red and Yellow Peppers with White Wine Vinaigrette

Warm Hearth Baked Bread and Rolls with Herb Butter Crocks

Entrée Selections

Castilian Chicken
Grilled Chicken Breasts topped with a mild roasted Red Pepper Sauce flavored with Almonds, Garlic, and fresh Basil

Served with Risotto style Rice with Parmesan and Basil
Seasonal Vegetable Sauté

~ OR ~

Boneless Short Ribs of Beef
Boneless Beef Short Ribs Braised in Cote du Rhone

Served with Whipped Russet Potato with Asiago Cheese, Seasonal Vegetable Sauté

~Dessert~

 White Chocolate Tiramisu Mousse

Colombian Coffee, Decaffeinated Coffee, and Gourmet Teas will be served.

Please make my reservation (s)
Number Attending:
Please reserve a Cadillac Package For Me.
Name 1
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 2
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 3
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 4
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 5
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 6
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 7
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Name 8
Entrée Selection:	Castilian Chicken Boneless Short Ribs of Beef Special Dietary Request: (including Vegetarian)
Please Reserve champagne glass(es) for me. $20 per glass You select your own glass upon arrival at the event.

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Speed Dating For Business
Leads Luncheon Sponsored by

Friday, September 24th
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
$10 Members, $25 Non-Members
New England Tech - Hall of Fame Room
2480 Post Road, Warwick
directions

Join us for lunch and start building relationships that will generate new customers/clients and strengthen your connection to existing ones.  You do not have to bring a lead; just enjoy a delicious lunch while you get acquainted with other members of the business community.  Come share your "60 second commercial" to help others better understand what you do, what you have to offer and who you need to meet.  This is a great event to easily connect with a larger number of potential customers.  Make sure to bring plenty of business cards and we will show you how.  CRICC members will receive a pdf of all attendees.

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