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Women in Business Council presents....LIPSTICK LUNCHEON! SOLD OUT!
Kountry Kitchen
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm

March Business After Hours!
Ribs & Company
Thursday, March 25, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm

Statewide Business After Hours
Rhodes on the Pawtuxet
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
4:30 - 7:30 pm

Breakfast with Mayor Polisena
GetWireless Now
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 am

Spring Blood Drive
Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation
Monday, April 05, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Administrative Professional Day

Wednesday, April 21, 2010


Annual Dinner - Night of the Rising Stars
Twelve Acres Countryside Banquet
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
5:00 pm Mini Expo & Networking during Cocktail Hour, followed by 6:30 pm Dinner

17th Annual Golf Tournament at Crystal Lake Golf Course
Cyrstal Lake Golf Course
Monday, June 28, 2010
1:00 pm Shotgun Tee-off -





Chamber Utility Power Group

Your New U.S. Chamber of Commerce Membership

Buy Local Rhode Island

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Chamber promotes Self Defense at Okinawan Temple
Monday, March 08, 2010
7:00 pm

Always wanted to, but never found the time!  Well, join the North Central Chamber and Okinawan Temple for a hour of self-defense.  Al Gagne, Owner and Sensei, will demonstrate and teach traditional karate training - the way it was meant to be.

This event is open to all adults - male or female, Chamber members and non-members.  Bring a spouse, bring a colleague, bring an employee.  There is no charge; however, if interested you may offer a small donation to St. Jude's Children Hospital.

You may register for this event by calling the North Central Chamber of Commerce at 349-4674 or by registering online at www.ncrichamber.com.



Legislative Reception sponsored by the RI Coalition of Chambers
Thursday, March 04, 2010
5:00 - 7:00 pm

Annual Legislative Reception sponsored by the RI Coalition of Chambers

Please join the North Central Chamber along with the RI Chamber of Commerce Coalition on Thursday, March 4, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at the Rhode Island Statehouse. We look forward to your support in representing our Chamber at this event!

The evening will offer our Chamber members the opportunity to meet and talk one-on-one with our elected officials throughout the State. The cost is $15 per person and will include hors d'oeuvres, cash bar and FREE valet parking (at the Smith Street entrance)! Payment is required to register prior to the event. No money will be collected that evening.

Please call the North Central Chamber Office at 401-349-4674 or register online at www.ncrichamber.com. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to call the Chamber Office.



February Business After Hours!
Thursday, February 25, 2010
5:00 - 7:30 pm

Partnering with the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, please join the North Central Chamber of Commerce  for our February "Business After Hours" at The High Rocks Condominium, located at One Tupperware Drive in North Smithfield. 

This networking opportunity will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:30 pm.  The evening should offer ALL a great night of networking, food, beverages, raffles and mingling with members of both Chambers!  The High Rocks staff are looking forward to showing off their "distinct community with character and history".  All are welcome - North Central Chamber members are always free!  There is also no charge to non-members registered through our website at www.ncrichamber.com.

We hope you will join us for this networking partnership.  To register for this "Business After Hours, please call the Chamber office at 349-4674 or register online at www.ncrichamber.com.

Directions -

The property is in close proximity to both Route 146 and 146A. Because of the river crossing and bridge location, the directions on MapQuest and GPS devices can be incorrect. We suggest that rather than putting into your system “1 Tupperware Drive, North Smithfield RI”, you use “Butler Street, Blackstone, MA”. Butler Street is approx. 600 feet long and starts at the small town square off Main Street/ Route 122 and dead ends at High Rocks Condominiums.

Directions from Providence, RI via Route 146:

Take Route 146 north to Exit marked “Forestdale Slatersville Route 5-102”
At end of ramp bear right onto Great Road.
Go approx. 500 ft to light. Take a left on to St. Paul Street.
Go to end of St. Paul Street which will be Main Street / Route 122 (Blackstone center).
Turn LEFT onto Main Street. Go north approx. 1 mile.
Cross new bridge. See small town square with gazebo on left.
Turn Left onto County Street and then immediately onto Butler Street.
Go approx. 600 ft to High Rocks Condominiums.



New Year's Networking at our January "Business After Hours"!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm

Kick off your New Year's Networking by attending our January "Business After Hours"!  Mark your calendar for Thursday, January 28, 2010 at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital - Main Cafeteria, rear meeting area.  This "Business After Hours" will be held immediately following our Annual Meeting of the Board of DIrectors', which is scheduled for 4:00 pm.  Please come and meet our new Board of Directors!

The evening will be filled with networking, exceptional food and drinks, meeting our new Board of Directors 'n more.  We look forward to seeing you there.  You may register by calling the Chamber office at 401-349-4674 or visit our website at www.ncrichamber.com.



Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors
Thursday, January 28, 2010
4:00 - 5:00 pm

The Annual Meeting of the Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, January 28, 2010 at 4:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital, 1st Floor - Conference Room C.   All North Central Chamber members are invited to attend the meeting.  The election of our Slate of Officers for 2010 will take place.

Following the Annual Meeting, our January "Business After Hours" will follow from 5:00 - 6:30 pm in the Main Cafeteria - rear meeting area.  What a great way to kick off the New Year, meet the Board and make some contacts.



$ave Money! Informational Seminar
Friday, January 15, 2010
10:00 am

The All New North Central Chamber is pleased to have recently unveiled our new Group Membership Benefits Program, $aving our Chamber members $$!
We are now offering benefits and services that are real and valuable!

New benefits include background screening, bulk mailing rates, credit card processing, electricity savings - yes, that ELECTRICITY SAVINGS, group health insurance, office supply discounts, payroll and website design and rejuvenation.  Can't afford health insurance, we now offer an affordable health care option.  Also offering complimentary notary public services throughout ALL the towns we serve.

Is your electricity bill out of control?  Want to learn how you can save up to17% on your electric supply, or maybe more?  Become part of our Chamber Power Group, the larger the group, the greater the savings for businesses.  How it works - purchase your electricity through the group in volume, National Grid delivers the electricity - it's as simple as that.  There's no fee to join, there's no minimum usage.  You must have a business electric account and be a member in good standing of the North Central Chamber of Commerce.  Start saving NOW!  By working together and combining the purchasing power of our local businesses you can save money!

Register online or by calling the North Central Chamber at 401-3494-4674 to reserve your seat for this Informational Session.Type event details here



$ave Money! Informational Seminar
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
10:00 am

The All New North Central Chamber is pleased to have recently unveiled our new Group Membership Benefits Program, $aving our Chamber members $$!
We are now offering benefits and services that are real and valuable!

New benefits include background screening, bulk mailing rates, credit card processing, electricity savings - yes, that ELECTRICITY SAVINGS, group health insurance, office supply discounts, payroll and website design and rejuvenation.  Can't afford health insurance, we now offer an affordable health care option.  Also offering complimentary notary public services throughout ALL the towns we serve.

Is your electricity bill out of control?  Want to learn how you can save up to17% on your electric supply, or maybe more?  Become part of our Chamber Power Group, the larger the group, the greater the savings for businesses.  How it works - purchase your electricity through the group in volume, National Grid delivers the electricity - it's as simple as that.  There's no fee to join, there's no minimum usage.  You must have a business electric account and be a member in good standing of the North Central Chamber of Commerce.  Start saving NOW!  By working together and combining the purchasing power of our local businesses you can save money!

Register online or by calling the North Central Chamber at 401-3494-4674 to reserve your seat for this Informational Session.



Holiday Greetings from the North Central Chamber of Commerce
Friday, December 25, 2009

Holiday Greetings from the Board of Directors, Ambassadors and Staff of The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce!

We wish you, your family and staff all a very Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Happy Kwanzaa ..... Season's Greetings to All!  And a very happy, healthy, peace-filled and prosperous New Year!



New Group Membership Benefits Info Session
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm

Come learn more about our New Group Membership Benefits!  Representatives will be available to answer any questions you might have.  No obligation to sign up, but saving $$$ will make you sign up!

New program includes benefits and discounts that are real and valuable - background screening, bulk mailing, electricity savings through our Chamber Power Group, credit card processing, group health rates, affordable health care options, office supplies, payroll and website rejuvenation and design.

Stop in for a cup of coffee and come learn more!  Call the North Central Chamber to save your seat - 349-4674.




Holiday Blood Drive!
Tuesday, December 08, 2009
10:00 am - 1:00 pm

Please join The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce and the staff at Dexter Credit Union of North Scituate as we partner in sponsoring a Holiday Blood Drive on Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm.  The RI Blood Center Donor Coach will be available in the parking lot.

Blood is ALWAYS needed!  What better time to give, but during a giving season.  Please stop by, roll up your sleeve and give of yourself, or come learn more if nothing else.  If you have never donated, do it, do it for someone who may really need it this holiday seasonAll you need to bring is an ID and your arm!

We hope to see you there!  Please call The All New North Central Chamber at 349-4674 if you should have any questions.

The North Central Chamber of Commerce, Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses!



Night of Good Health and Football for Men!
Monday, November 30, 2009
6:30 - 7:30 pm

This one's for you Men!  Please join The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce on Monday, November 30th from 6:30 – 7:30 pm at Unique Total Body.  Kelli Campellone, Owner, is planning a “Night of Good Health" for the Chamber Men at Unique Total Body.  They are located at 190 Putnam Pike in Johnston.  Kelli, Ken Roy - Personal Trainer and the rest of the staff are very excited to show off their business to local men.  Following the event, pull into UNO Chicago Grill for drinks and free apps and take in the last Monday night regular season game of the New England Patriots.

The evening will start of with food and drinks, along with ten minute massages, advice on fitness and personal training that's right for YOU, along with demos on the state-of-the-art equipment in their fitness room.  Dress for the event, give the equipment a try and then enjoy football!  The evening will also offer a great opportunity for networking, with raffles and great deals at both venues.  If you are thinking about making fitness part of your 2010 plan - don't miss this event! This a FREE event for just MEN - Chamber members and non-members.

You may register online at www.ncrichamber.com or call The All New North Central Chamber at (401)349-4674. 
The North Central Chamber of Commerce, Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses!



Flu Clinic
Monday, October 26, 2009
1:00 - 5:00 pm

The Ambassadors of  The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce, along with Urgent Medical Care of Smithfield, will be sponsoring a Flu Clinic at the North Central Chamber of Commerce Office on Monday, October 26th from 1:00 – 6:00 pm.  The North Central Chamber is located at 255 Greenville Avenue in Johnston.    

 

The Flu Clinic will offer immunization for the seasonal influenza.  Fees for the immunization will apply as follows:  BC/BS RI, Medicaid, Medicare B & Neighborhood Health – fee is covered.  All other insurance or non-covered patients pay $25.  Please bring your health card and positive identification.  For more information or to book your preferred time, call the Chamber office at (401) 349-4674.

 

The Ambassadors will offer complimentary coffee and juice to all patients.  Stay healthy this flu season, get your immunization!  The North Central Chamber of Commerce looks forward to seeing you!  It’s all about Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses.

 

The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce proudly serves the towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster and Glocester. 

 



Grand Opening.... followed by September Business After Hours
Thursday, September 24, 2009
5:00 - 6:30 pm

Please join The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce and Michael Abbood, Financial Advisor, and his staff for his Grand Opening Celebration followed by our September "Business After Hours".  Michael Abbood just recently opened his Edward Jones Office and is hoping to share his excitement with you.  The office is located at 187 George Waterman Road in Johnston.  The Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting is scheduled to start promptly at 5:00 pm, with food, drinks, networking and more to follow.  Stop by to meet Michael and his staff, see his beautiful office, and learn more about Edward Jones.  For more information on Edward Jones, check out www.edwardjones.com.

Please call the North Central Chamber at 349-4674 to register or you can register online at www.ncrichamber.com.  As always, Chamber members are free, and we now offer non-members to join us free as well!  The North Central Chamber of Commerce, Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses!



22nd Annual Apple Festival
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

The Annual Apple Festival usually draws a crowd of 10,000 plus attendees for fun for the whole family!  Free admission and free parking.  Come check it out! 

The Opening Ceremony begins at 11:30 am with the Johnston High School Marching Band.  The Annual Apple Pie Competition begins at 1:00 pm - sponsored by Citizens Bank.  The event offers Arts & Crafts Vendors, Commercial Vendors, Food Vendors, Wellness Fair, Kids Zone; in addition to live entertainment all weekend long, cooking demonstration, food and fun!  NEW this year, a welcomed addition to the event - "Go GREEN" Zone!  So bring the family and celebrate this beautiful time of the year in New England! 

We will also sponsor the 2nd Annual Apple Festival Soccer Tourney! 

Admission is free!  The event is sponsored by The All New North Central Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Bank! Shaw's Supermarkets is also a huge contributor to this fantastic event.

We welcome vendors - arts & crafts, commercial and wellness.  Business owners - consider a sponsorship in the event, budgets are available in all denominations.   Sponsorships available for entertainment, Kid Zone, "Go Green" Zone and more.  Call the North Central Chamber of Commerce for details.

We hope to see you there!  The North Central Chamber of Commerce, Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses!