August Business After Hours!
Thursday, August 26, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for our August "Business After Hours" at RI Billard Bar , located at 2022 Smith St. in North Providence.
This networking opportunity will be held on Thursday, August 26, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm. We welcome you to a great night of networking, food, beverages and mingling with other business people. RI Billiard Bar is looking forward to a fun night with other Chamber members and more. ALL are welcome - North Central Chamber members are always free! The North Central Chamber and RI Billiard Bar hope to see you there!
To register for this "Business After Hours", please call the Chamber office at 349-4674 or register online at www.ncrichamber.com.
Brewing Up Business in August - Networking Event
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 am
Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce and Domestic Bank, located inside Shaw's Supermarket at 1493 Hartford Avenue in Johnston, for "Brewing Up Business"! It's that simple!
Domestic Bank welcomes you to join them for a complimentary morning coffee and network with other Chamber members and more. The event will be held on Tuesday, August 17, 2010 from 8:00 - 9:00 am. Stop by, grab a coffee and brew yourself up some business.
Follow the "Brewing Up Business" sign inside Shaw's Supermarket and make your way to Domestic Bank! Registration is preferred, but not required. Chamber members and non-members are welcome to join us for this free event. Hope to see you there!
RI Chamber Block Party!
Friday, August 06, 2010
2:00 pm
"Sail away on the Block Island Ferry" and join us for the RI Chamber Block Party at 2:00 pm at Champlin's Hotel, Marina & Resort.
Please register with the North Central Chamber. Ferry is additional - make your reservation at ChamberBlockParty.com and you will receive a free beverage on the ferry, a souvenir and a coupon good toward coffee, pastry, Del's lemonade or ice cream.
And don't forget, it's an opportunity for some great networking with others throughout Rhode Island!
Relax and soak up the sun, take a swim, tour the island, or go shopping before joining our Chamber Block Party! "Just leave your troubles behind. Come with us to Block Island"!
Call the North Central Chamber of Commerce at (401) 349-4674 for details. Join the Chamber staff for a day of fun!
National Night Out
Tuesday, August 03, 2010
4pm-dusk
We welcome you to enjoy "National Night Out" at The Crossing at Smithfield from 4pm to dusk. It will be a fun-filled, FREE event that includes live music, face painting, free food, arts & crafts, and other activities for the entire family. Come join us and many participating merchants from Smithfield Crossing.
For more information please contact The North Central Chamber of Commerce.
Breakfast with Mayor Polisena
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 am
Please join the North Central Chamber and GetWireless Now for "Breakfast with the Mayor' - Mayor Joseph Polisena, located at 1473 Atwood Avenue in Johnston. You will have the opportunity to be one of twenty five business owners to meet with the Mayor and get a "status" on the Town. Come learn more about your Town of residence and/or business.
He will open up to questions, issues and concerns! Don't miss this great opportunity. A complimentary light breakfast will be served. This event is open to Chamber members and non-Chamber members! Kevin Silveira, Store Manager of GetWireless Now is excited to host this event! So... register now, as stated above - space is limited! And it's free!
Please call the Chamber office at 401-349-4674 or register online at www.ncrichamber.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
17th Annual Golf Tournament at Crystal Lake Golf Course
Monday, June 28, 2010
1:00 pm Shotgun Tee-off -
Mark Your Calendar! The North Central Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that the 17th Annual Golf Tournament will be held on Monday, June 28, 2010 at Crystal Lake Golf Course.Registration will begin at 12:00 Noon, followed by a shotgun start at 1:00 pm. A delicious steak dinner will be immediately following the tournament along with prizes and great raffles! For those who are interested in participating, you may reserve your spot by contacting the North Central Chamber at 349-4674.
Blood Drive!
Monday, June 21, 2010
10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please join the North Central Chamber of Commerce and the staff at Tim Hortons, located at 2174 Plainfield Pike in Cranston, as we partner in sponsoring a Blood Drive on Monday, June 21, 2010 from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm. The RI Blood Center Bloodmobile will be available in the parking lot. All donors will receive a 15 oz. coffee mug, compliments of Tim Hortons. Blood is ALWAYS needed! So, 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 to survive. All you need to bring is an ID and your arm!
We hope to see you there!Please call the North Central Chamber at 349-4674 if you should have any questions.
The North Central Chamber of Commerce, where it's Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses!
Cortland Place Health Center hosts Morning Coffee with Dennis Finlay!
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
8:00 - 9:00 am
Please join the North Central Chamber and Cortland Place Health Center of Greenville for "Morning Coffee with Dennis Finlay" on Wednesday, June 16, 2010 from 8:00 - 9:00 am. The beautiful Cortland Place is located at 20 Austin Avenue in Greenville. This will allow you a great a great opportunity to hear about the "town happenings" from Dennis Finlay, Smithfield's Town Manager. Smithfield business owners and residents are welcome to join us! Don't miss this informative event!
This event is open to Chamber members and non-Chamber members! Cost is $10 per person. Space is limited! Please call the North Central Chamber office at 401-349-4674 or register online at www.ncrichamber.com. We look forward to seeing you there.
RI's Economic Forecast, Guest Speaker Keith Stokes, RIEDC
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
8:00 am - 9:30 am
Please join the North Central Chamber of Commerce as we host Keith Stokes, Executive Director of the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, as he speaks to business owners regarding his plan for the economy of Rhode Island. He will open up to questions and answers. This is a great opportunity for those that are concerned with the state of our economy!
The event will be held on Tuesday, June 15th beginning at 8:00 am at the Johnston Senior Center. There is no charge to attend, but a business card. We also ask those that attending to please bring a canned good to help stock the shelves of the Rhode Island Food Bank.
Please call the North Central Chamber at 401-349-4674 to register or you may register online at www.ncrichamber.com.
Antique Fire Truck Show
Sunday, June 13, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Stop by and visit the North Central Chamber's booth at the Antique Fire Truck Show, sponsored by the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society. This is a wonderful family event and for all those fire truck enthusiasts - don't miss this event. It will be held on Sunday, June 13th from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm.
There will be refreshments available....don't forget to stop by the North Central Chamber table for some of our Apple Festival favorites! Souvenir t-shirts and hats will also be available through the Society. For more information, please call (401) 241-6913 or check out www.riafas.com.
Town of North Providence - 3rd Annual Memorial Day Parade
Monday, May 31, 2010
1:00 pm Step Off
Please join the North Central Chamber of Commerce at the 3rd Annual Memorial Day Parade in the Town of North Providence. The Chamber will be marching in the Parade as we represent our local business community. Look for goodies!
The Parade will step off at 1:00 pm from the North Providence High School and will end at the Memorial Day Festivities at Governor Notte Park.
Annual Dinner - Night of the Rising Stars & Mini Expo!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
5:00 pm Mini Expo & Networking during Cocktail Hour, followed by 6:30 pm Dinner
We hope you will join us, as we have a wonderful night planned for our Annual Dinner "Night of the Rising Star" and Mini Expo! Our Annual Dinner will be held on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Twelve Acres Countryside Banquet, located at 445 Douglas Pike in Smithfield.
Cocktails and Mini Expo will begin at 5:00 pm - we hope you will join us for drinks, passed hors d'oeuvres and networking with fellow Chamber members. The Mini Expo will offer you the opportunity to promote your business for just $25 - tables are limited, so reserve your table today!
A wonderful dinner will begin promptly at 6:30 pm, with awards presentation beginning immediately during the first course. This year, we are proud to announce our Guest Speaker for the evening - Rudy Pauls, a local Rhode Islander and contestant on "The Biggest Loser"2009 season. Rudy will share his stories, experiences, his personal goals, the importance of a nutritious diet and exercise....that's how he lost over 180 pounds! Rudy will also open up for audience questions.
Awards will be presented to the Small Business of the Year, Rising Star, Community Service and Ambassador of the Year. You may nominate a Chamber member to be considered for one of these awards - deadline for nominations is April 30th. In addition, $500 scholarships will be awarded to local high school seniors....our future business people.
Tickets are $50 per person, a sponsored table of 10 is $575. Mini Expo tables are $25 and will include a listing in our program for the evening. As stated, space is limited. Business card ads are also available in our program for the evening. There will be door prizes as well.
Call the North Central Chamber of Commerce to reserve your spot - (401) 349-4674. Sponsorships are available, call for more details.
We are proud to announce FPL Energy of Johnston as our corporate sponsor for this event. FPL Energy, a Florida Power & Light Company, is committed to being a responsible corporate citizen and a good neighbor. To learn more, check out www.fpl.com.
Smithfield Town Council Meeting
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
7:00 pm
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Smithfield School Committee Meeting
Monday, May 17, 2010
7:00 pm
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Smithfield Public Hearing on Budget
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
7:00 pm
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Chamber Member Education 101
Thursday, April 29, 2010
11:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Free Chamber Member Education!
Join us for "Top 10 Human Resource Issues that Small Businesses face"! This class will be presented by PAYCHEX, free to all Chamber members (PAYCHEX clients and NON-PAYCHEX clients).
Registration is required. Please register online at www.ncrichamber.com or call the North Central Chamber at 349-4674. Space is limited.
North Central Chamber....brings you the services of Every Company Counts!
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
10:00 am - 12:00 Noon
Please join the North Central Chamber and Every Company Counts on Tuesday, April 27, 2010 from 10:00 am - 12:00 Noon. Any business is welcome to attend - Chamber member or non-member. Come learn more about the services of Every Company Counts!
Are you interested in starting a business?
Are you looking for tools to grow your existing business?
Want to learn more about the resources available in Rhode Island for you and your business?
Come meet with Elizabeth Perry....with access to a network of over 170 service providers, ECC is Rhode Island' small business connection.
Please call the North Central Chamber at (401) 349-4674 or register online.
April Business After Hours
Thursday, April 22, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Please join the Johnston Housing Authority, as they show off their Aime J. Forand Housing for the Elderly, for our April "Business After Hours" scheduled for Thursday, April 22, 2010. The event will run 5:00 - 6:30 pm. Johnston Housing Authority is looking forward to showing off their housing community and sharing information with all of us. ALL Chamber members and non-members are invited. The networking event should be filled with great food, great people, great networking!
You may register calling the North Central Chamber Office at 349-4674 or online at www.ncrichamber.com. The event is free to members. There is a $10 fee for non-members. We look forward to seeing you there!
Statewide Business After Hours - Rescheduled!
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
4:30 - 7:30 pm
Statewide "Business After Hours" has been rescheduled from March 30th to April 21st. Please join the North Central Chamber of Commerce for the Statewide "Business After Hours" to be held on Tuesday, April 21, 2010 from 4:30 - 7:30 pm. This wonderful event will be held once again at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet.
Cost for attendees is $15 per person. Registration is preferred. The event will offer a cash bar, fantastic food once again catered by Russell Morin Catering, live entertainment and a fantastic expo floor. This is a NOT-TO-MISS event!
The North Central Chamber has a total of five (5) tables available for the evening. Cost is $150 per table, includes white linen cloth and two chairs - along with admission for two people. Electricity is available, first come first serve. Please contact us at the North Central Chamber to reserve your table.
To register for this event, please call the North Central Chamber at (401) 349-4674 or you may register online at www.ncrichamber.com.
Administrative Professional Day
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Plan something special for your Administrative Professional! Call the Chamber for ideas....
HELP! Help! Spring Blood Drive ... needs your blood!
Monday, April 05, 2010
9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Please note, due to the flooding situation and the closure of the RIBC Warwick location, they are in dire need of your blood! HELP! HELP!
Please join the North Central Chamber of Commerce and the Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation for our Spring Blood Drive on Monday, April 5, 2010 from 9:00 am - 1:00 pm. The Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Foundation is conveniently located at 1455 Mineral Spring Avenue in North Providence. The Rhode Island Blood Center Donor Coach will be available in the parking lot.
We hope you will consider giving the gift of life this Spring .... roll up your sleeve and give blood! The Rhode Island Blood Center needs everyone's help. Please bring an identification card or driver's license.
Please call the Chamber office at 401-349-4674 if you have any questions. We hope to see you there!
March Business After Hours!
Thursday, March 25, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm
Please join us for our March "Business After Hours"!
Join the North Central Chamber of Commerce and Chamber member Ribs & Company for our March "Business After Hours" on Thursday, March 25, 2010 from 5:00 - 6:30 pm.
Ribs & Company, a popular Johnston restaurant, is located at 1383 Atwood Avenue in Johnston. Please join the Donfrancesco family and their wonderful staff for great food, drinks, networking and more. Of course, there's always raffles! You may register online or call the North Central Chamber at (401)349-4674. All attendees are free, including non-members. Bring a guest - the more the merrier! We look forward to seeing you there.
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.
