From Your Chairwoman:
We've come a long way this year, and could not have sustained without the dedication of our staff and membership.
In looking back on 2020, the East Bay Chamber has been able to provide businesses owners valuable and timely information pertaining to state and federal resources to assist members in their success throughout the CO pandemic.
During this time we have maintained programming and encourage you to check out one of our online offerings. We are all looking forward to live in-person events toward the middle of 2021.
As we wrap up the year, this is a perfect opportunity to join a committee and make your mark in building a prosperous and supportive economy. We want to hear from you and partner with you to keep the East Bay alive and vibrant.
Thank you East Bay for your spirit and dedication.
Michelle Hughes,
East Bay Chamber Chairwoman
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WEBOND, Women's Group starts January 12th
WEBOND: SPEAKING TO & ATTRACTING YOUR IDEAL CLIENT OR AUDIENCE
Tuesday, January 12, 2021 12:00 Noon - 1:00 PM EST
Presenter: Nicole Perry, Powerful Women Revealed, www.nicoleperrypower.com
Topic: Speaking to and attracting your ideal client or audience
You will be motivated and have more direction. You will want to do something and take action in some way, and you will feel good about your accomplishments and where you are at.
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2021 Small Business Economic Summit: "The Rhode Forward"
Join an interactive session where all participants are encouraged to join in the conversation about issues facing small businesses in Rhode Island.
Each meeting will afford you the opportunity to hear about and bring up topics, issues, and concerns pertinent to small business in the state.
The discussions held, ideas shared, and information gathered will be presented at a wrap-up session that will be held on Friday, January 29, 2021. The wrap-up session will give a summary of all that was covered in each committee's meeting and will be presented to the state's elected officials.
Click the name of the committee below to register for that committee's session. Registration information for the January 29th wrap-up session will be made available early in January.
Committee Meeting Dates & Times
Don't miss this opportunity to have your voice heard!
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Barrington restaurant offers 'igloo' dining
The Bluewater "igloos" had their first test of the winter season earlier this month. The three clear plastic outdoor dining enclosures erected on the patio at Bluewater Bar and Grille were buried under snow, as a nor'easter blew across the...
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www.eastbayri.com
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Thank You For Your Support |
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Thank you Chamber Members for your membership renewal and your continued Support!
Thomas B. Gray, Inc., member since 1988
*highlighted businesses donates memberships over 20 years
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Welcome New Chamber Members:
Fox Pest Control
We Share Hope
Addaspace LLC
Thryv, Inc
Thea Credle LLC, Emergency Management Professional. Learn more>>
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Rivers & Rhodes located at 382 Thames St.,
(401) 396-9811
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Season's Greetings from the
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at CCRI Team!
Now taking applications for Cohort 14, Summer 2021!
Please send us your referrals!
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses is an investment to help small businesses grow and create jobs by providing them with greater access to education, capital, and business support services. To date, more than 9,700 business owners have graduated from the program across all 50 states in the US, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.
Through the program, you will gain practical skills across topics such as financial statements negotiation, marketing, and employee management, and gain the tools to develop a customized business plan for growth—for free.
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DIRECT MARKETING TO NEW HOMEOWNERS
Have you ever wished that you could do direct marketing to all new homeowners in Bristol, Warren and Barrington each month? Well, the Chamber can make this happen for you!
Yes, that’s right. The Chamber is now offering an exclusive opportunity to get your business information into every new home purchased in Bristol, Warren and Barrington.
HOW IT WORKS: Each month we will hand deliver a Making Connections bag to new homeowners filled with your promotional items. Here’s the best part: Each participating business will receive the list of names and addresses of the homes that we delivered to so that you can continue reaching these homeowners through your own marketing efforts.
For more information call the office at 245-0750 or click here
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EXPERT SPEAKERS AT YOUR FINGERTIPS
Need a speaker? Don’t know where to look? Look no further than the Chamber!
Our Speakers Bureau consists of professional speakers who cover a wide variety of topics such as business development, communications skills, health and wellness, sales and marketing and more. The speakers share their experiences to help Chamber members and the community in general grow, develop, and improve both personally and professionally.
Speaker participation is limited to representatives of Chamber-member companies, If you are interested in being listed on our website ($25 set up fee), please email us at 401-245-0750.
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RESOURCE LINKS
TOWN HALL Council MEETINGS:
click links for times/dates
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AT THE STATEHOUSE
Happy Holidays!
This will be the last edition of Under the Dome for 2020. We wish you and your family a very happy and safe holiday season.
House and Senate Pass FY2021 Budget
Last week, the House and the Senate passed the FY2021 budget with no changes. The Governor is expected to sign it this week at the same time she is preparing her FY2022 budget – due March 11, 2021.
Business Community Preparations for 2021 Session
The 2021 legislative session will be very different. The House plans to meet at the Veterans’ Auditorium; and the Senate plans to meet at RI Community College. Hearings will likely be at the State House, but testimony will have to be submitted in writing, or orally through virtual media. Meetings with legislators will likely also take place virtually.
Under the Dome is a government affairs update brought to you during the Rhode Island General Assembly session by the Chamber of Commerce Coalition. Each week, the Chamber Coalition will bring you legislative and administration items of interest including legislation that has been introduced, administrative and regulatory updates, legislative committee hearings, budget reports and more. Concerns, questions or comments, please email advocacy@nrichamber.com
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Ongoing Reminders
Additional ReopeningRI resources:
👉 Ongoing Reminders
Ongoing Reminders
9. Small Business Assistance - Commerce hotline: 401-521-HELP
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Looking for a small office space?
Contact the Chamber office at 245-0750 for info.
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DLT Assistant Director Matt Weldon: Unemployment Update:
a. Currently last UI payment is set for Dec 26 & feds are set to stop funding WSP at
end of year (WSP will go back to being employer funded)
b. Certifying approx. 70k people per week
c. IMPORTANT: if you had a claim that ended because you went back to work &
you are going to be unemployed during the Pause, refile your claim online/by
phone the Tuesday or Wednesday of the Pause (Dec 1 or 2)-- not before
d. DLT Call Center: (401) 415-6772 (M-F; ½ day Sat)
e. Report a fraudulent claim: dlt.investigations@dlt.ri.gov or
https://risp.ri.gov/fcu/FUICI.php (State Police form- best)
f. If your claim has been stopped due to fraud, fill out https://verify.dlt.ri.gov/
g. WorkShare Program (WSP) info here
h. Contact DLT: dlt.covid19@dlt.ri.gov
i. Email TDI/TCI: DLT.TDI@dlt.ri.gov
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We’re not like the other communication and internet providers. We deliver the fastest broadband internet with speeds up to 1 Gig, HD TV, and phone services to your home and business with superior local customer service and support. Just like you, we have our roots firmly planted in the East Bay communities of Warren, Bristol, and Barrington. We’re not out to be the biggest company, just the best. We’re proud to be a part of the East Bay and here to see it grow and be a better place to call home.
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First Thursdays
Very excited for our local shops and restaurants to open their doors 5-7p in the East Bay with special offers, discounts, samplings and interaction.
We are thrilled to grow this and make it a signature #EastBay event for families to get out and enjoy the many unique things our local businesses have to offer!
Let us know if you would like to be posted on our website as a participant. click here
First Thursdays was designed to help bring foot traffic back into our loved community businesses, and to help businesses get the exposure that they are open and waiting for you! Participating businesses may have a special, or fun discounted items for you! We hope you to see you all out and about the First Thursday of every month
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