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Newport County Chamber of Commerce hosts Economic Update Breakfast
MIDDLETOWN, RI – On Tuesday, July 14th the Newport County Chamber of Commerce, together with event sponsor, People’s Credit Union will host their Economic Update Breakfast at the Middletown Town Hall. The breakfast, catered by Corner Bakery Café is from 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
The topic of the Economic Breakfast is a Rapidly Shifting Climate presented by James Clad, a consultant for energy, investment and strategic advisory firms and senior advisor for the Center for Naval Analyses Corporation.
An RSVP is required by Friday, July 10th. To RSVP please visit the Chamber’s website at NewportChamber.com or call the Chamber staff at 401-847-1608. Tickets are $15.00 for Chamber members and $25.00 for non-members.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is the second largest chamber in the state with over 1,100 members representing over 50,000 employees and is one of Rhode Island’s largest business advocacy organizations, formed to enhance the business, civic and economic vitality of Newport County and greater Rhode Island. We help business succeed!
Newport County Chamber Gift Certificates Redeemed in Over 300 Businesses
MIDDLETOWN, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce recently processed an order for $13,000 in Chamber gift certicates. The order was placed by the Univerty of Massachusetts Medical for a conference that was recently held in Newport. This is a great benefit to the participating members, and it is very exciting that by distributing Chamber gift certificates, the conference organizers steered the attendees to do business with and support the local businesses that support the community! The Chamber has already heard from many Chamber members who saw a flood of redemptions. Chamber Gift Certificates can be purchased at the following locations, The General Store, 19 Long Wharf Mall, Newport, The Newport County Chamber of Commerce, Middletown, Conanicut Marine Services Inc., 20 Narragansett Ave., Jamestown and our newest location, Clements’ Marketplace, 2575 East Main Rd., Portsmouth. In addition to http://www.newportchamber.com/.
Members wishing to join this program can contact Jo-Anne Gorton at Joanne@NewportChamber.com or at 401-847-1608.
This program is generously sponsored by People’s Credit Union.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is the second largest chamber in the state with over 1100 members representing over 50,000 employees and is one of Rhode Island’s largest business advocacy organizations, formed to enhance the business, civic and economic vitality of Newport County and greater Rhode Island. We help business succeed!
Newport County Chamber of Commerce to host Annual Golf Tournament on June 15th
Middletown, RI – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce, one of Rhode Island’s largest Chambers has partnered with Newport Propane to sponsor their annual Golf Tournament. This year’s tournament will be held at Wanumetonomy Golf and Country Club located at 152 Browns Lane, Middletown and will kick off on Monday, June 15th with registration beginning at 11:45 a.m. and a 1:00 p.m. shotgun start.
During the tournament participants will have the opportunity to compete in putting, longest drive, closest to the pin and hole-in-one contest. A light lunch sponsored by Cox Business will be served and a beverage cart sponsored by People’s Credit Union will travel the course to help competitors to beat the heat. Doctor Donovan and Gottfried from Aquidneck Chiropractic will conduct a short seminar on how to avoid golf injuries and improve playing techniques. After the tournament, players will enjoy a reception sponsored by Phil’s Propane and dinner sponsored by Health Service Administrators. The Chamber is expecting more than 100 participants including Chamber members, local business persons, and community leaders. Members not participating in the tournament are also invited to join us for dinner and in welcoming our new Executive Director Erin Donovan-Boyle. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Wednesday, June 10th.
Other sponsors include, Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C, Hyundai of Newport, Gencorp, Sea Corp, and Balfour Beatty. Player registration is available online at NewportChamber.com or by calling 401-847-1608.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is the second largest chamber in the state with over 1100 members representing over 50,000 employees and is one of Rhode Island’s largest business advocacy organizations, formed to enhance the business, civic and economic vitality of Newport County and greater Rhode Island. We help business succeed.
North Central Chamber Names New Executive Director
JOHNSTON, RI – Jaime Dufresne, of Scituate, director of marketing for The Children’s Workshop, has been named executive director of the North Central Chamber of Commerce, which is based in Johnston and serves the communities of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster and Glocester.
Dufresne succeeds Deborah J. Ramos, who has served as executive director since 2009 and has resigned to take a position as administrative assistant to Michael G. Leonardo, CFS, and certified funds spet with Ameriprise Financial in Warwick.
Dufresne will begin her job at the Chamber on June 1.
She grew up in Warwick and is a graduate of LaSalle Academy, in Providence, and Emerson College, in Boston, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in integrated marketing. She has been director of marketing for The Children’s Workshop since 2012.
The Children’s Workshop, founded in Lincoln, offers learning programs and day care at 19 locations in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.
“My vision for my first year as executive director of the Chamber is to grow our membership and help our members earn a return on the investment they make in the Chamber,” Dufresne says.
“I want the Chamber to be more visible in the community in dynamic and engaging ways. I hope to use fresh content and events to attract young entrepreneurs and professionals.”
Looking back on her six years as executive director, Ramos said, “I hope I can be remembered for bringing business people together, building relationships, building their businesses and perhaps helping to build friendships.
“I feel my greatest accomplishment may have been keeping the Chamber alive, the membership connected and the value of the Chamber growing during a time that has been very difficult for small businesses.”
The North Central Chamber was formed in 1982. Its annual events include a golf tournament in July, the Apple Festival at Johnston War Memorial Park in September, which attracts thousands of families and community residents, and a scholarship program that has given thousands of dollars to students graduating from high schools in the communities served by the Chamber.
For more information about the Chamber, call (401) 349-4674 or visit ncrichamber.com
