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WE MEAN BUSINESS Expo!
Crowne Plaza
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Back to School...Back to Business! "Marketing Your Business - Successfully"
North Central Chamber
Friday, September 10, 2010
10:00 - 11:30 am

Women in Business Council presents....LIPSTICK LUNCHEON!
J & D Family Restaurant
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm

RI Business Leaders Day with Senator Reed

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

23rd Annual Apple Festival
Johnston Memorial Park
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm

Hard Hat Tour....at our September Business After Hours
FPL Energy
Thursday, September 30, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm





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WE MEAN BUSINESS Expo!
Wednesday, September 08, 2010
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Crowne Plaza
801 Greenwich Avenue
Warwick , RI 

Federal, state and local government agencies will come together in one place for just one day. Come talk face-to-face with the agencies that regulate your business, provide advice and offer financing.

Get everything you need:

› Business Planning

› Registering Your Business

› Financing

› Licensing & Permits

› Safety & Health

› Taxes & Much More…

Get free business advice from a team of experts put together especially with small businesses in mind.  Go to one of the free workshops on topics ranging from customer service to marketing.  Pick up business tips and give-aways all day long.

Stop by the North Central Chamber of Commerce table and say "Hi"!


Back to School...Back to Business! "Marketing Your Business - Successfully"
Friday, September 10, 2010
10:00 - 11:30 am
North Central Chamber
255 Greenville Avenue
Johnston , RI 02919
401-349-4674

It's Back to School....so it's Back to Business at the North Central Chamber of Commerce!

Have you tried a number of ways to market your business?  Perhaps you've used e-mail marketing.  Perhaps direct mail.  Perhaps advertising.  You've been frustrated because, it seems, they don't work.  Well, the reality is they do, if done right.  Come to this class and learn the keys to successful marketing, the things you MUST do to market your business effectively.  If you do these things, it works.  If you don't, it doesn't.  Guaranteed!

This "Back to Business" session is being offered by Ann-Mary of theCurrier, Words & Events.

We ask that you register online at www.ncrichamber.com or call the North Central Chamber at 349-4674.

 


Women in Business Council presents....LIPSTICK LUNCHEON!
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm
J & D Family Restaurant
46 Putnam Pike (Rt. 44)
Johnston , RI 02919

The North Central Chamber of Commerce "Women in Business" Council once again presents our .... LIPSTICK LUNCHEON!

Ladies, we hope you will join us on Wednesday, September 15th from 12:00 Noon - 1:30 pm at J & D Family Restaurant in Johnston for another great lunch, networking, wonderful guest speakers and more!  There'll be a surprise for everyone that attends!  Open networking will begin 11:45 am.

With Fall on our doorstep, we hope you will join us for "Succeed with Style" with Guest Speakers - Margaret Batting of Eleve', followed by ...."find your "kiss personality" provided by Amber Loxley Kelley of Mary Kay Cosmetics.

We have had some fabulous events!  The "Women in Business" Council will continue to plan events for women each quarter.  So, watch for our upcoming events.

Cost is $15 for Chamber members, $25 for non-members.  Please call the North Central Chamber at 349-4674 to reserve your space or register online at www.ncrichamber.com.  Space is limited!  Ladies, we look forward to seeing you again at the next "Lipstick Luncheon"!  Feel free to bring a friend!


RI Business Leaders Day with Senator Reed
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
11:00 am - 6:00 pm


Washington , DC 

                                                                                               

Senator Jack Reed  and Members of the

Rhode Island Business Community head to DC for

 Rhode Island Business Day 2010 in Washington, DC

 

Cosponsored by the Rhode Island Food Dealers Association

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

(11:00 AM-6:00 PM)

*Discussions with Government Officials and Members of Congress.

*Issues to be discussed include energy, health care, workforce development, immigration and emergency preparedness.  (Note:  Topics and speakers pending)

airfare from TF Green Airport to BWI (limited to 100 people), ground transportation, meals and registration.


23rd Annual Apple Festival
Saturday, September 25, 2010
Saturday and Sunday 10:00 am - 6:00 pm
Johnston Memorial Park
1385 Hartford Avenue
Johnston , RI 02919

The North Central Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Bank are proud to announce our 23rd  Annual Apple Festival!  The Festival usually draws a crowd of 10,000 plus attendees for this "fun for the whole family" event!  Free admission and free parking.  Be sure to 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 - "Art Arrives in Johnston".  We will also sponsor the 3rd Annual Apple Festival Soccer Tourney!   So bring the family and celebrate this beautiful time of the year in New England! 

Admission is free!  The event is sponsored by  North Central Chamber of Commerce and Citizens Bank!

We welcome vendors - arts & crafts, commercial and wellness.  Business owners - consider a sponsorship in the event, all budgets are welcome.  Sponsorships available for entertainment, Kid 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!


Hard Hat Tour....at our September Business After Hours
Thursday, September 30, 2010
5:00 - 6:30 pm
FPL Energy
24 Shun Pike
Johnston , RI 02919

Ever wonder what all that condensation is while driving through Johnston on Rt. 295?  Well, we hope you will join us for our September "Business After Hours" at FPL Energy, located at 24 Shun Pike in Johnston.  The staff at FPL Energy look forward to hosting this event and taking all attendees interested on a hard hat tour throughout their facility.

Of course, food, drinks, networking and more will take place as well.  For more information on FPL Energy, please check out their website at www.fpl.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.  The North Central Chamber of Commerce, where it's all about Businesses supporting Community supporting Businesses!