Congratulations!

Annual Meeting

and Presentation of Business Awards

NK Chamber of Commerce

Business Awards Winners

Rising Star Award | RI Real Estate Services - Greg Dantas
Renaissance Award | Biomes Marine Center
Home Based Business | BoldrDash
Employer of the Year | Sonoma Bistro and WineBar
Small to Mid-size Business | Borrelli's Bakery
Large Business of the Year | General Dynamics Electric Boat
Bob Cioe Award | Swipe For A Cause

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A special thank you to those who advertised in our

Annual Meeting Program!

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Awards were presented at the Annual Meeting

on Wednesday, April 23rd at the Carriage Inn & Saloon.

BUSINESS STRONG WORKSHOPS

North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce

Conference Room

8045 Post Road, North Kingstown, RI

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Thursday, May 8th | 9:30 am - 1100 am

(Free of Charge)

Personal Marketing

Mass production has been growing since the industrial revolution. And mass communication has been growing right along with it. Today, many people believe that 'mass communications' means 'mass indifference'. The era of mass marketing is over, and the new age of 1-to-1 communication and building relationships has taken its place.

What do customers respond to today? Both prospects AND customers respond to personal and relevant messaging- this is what cuts through all the communication clutter.

Marketing is becoming a 1-to-1 equation. Different people need to treated and spoken to differently. One size does not fit all. Join marketing consultant Bob Salvas as he discusses segmentation, 1-to-1 technologies, and how to build lasting relationships with your best prospects and customers.

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Tuesday, May 13th | 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Class Runs for 6 Weeks

(Free of Charge)

Business Plan Development

Are you a start-up business? Have you been in business for just a short time?

This fast-paced, six-week course is focused on developing a comprehensive Business Plan. Students will learn the fundamentals of the entrepreneurial education including:

Recognizing a real opportunity
Understanding the economics of a business model
Forecasting cash flows
Making the decision to move forward
Financing and execution

Coursework is well-suited for individuals currently planning to start a new business or operating an early stage business. Walk out of the 6-week seminar with a written business plan.

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Sponsors:

Coventry Credit Union

South County Rehab | Quonset Development Corporation

To RSVP, Contact the North Kingstown Chamber by phone at 401-295-5566 or email at [email protected]

LEGISLATIVE RECEPTION

(Re-scheduled Date)

THURSDAY, May 15th

4:30 - 7:00 pm

Rhode Island State House

(Governor's State Room and Statehouse Rotunda)

$15 per person | Hors d'oeuvres and complimentary bar

This annual Legislative Reception is an opportunity for business leaders from around the state to meet with colleagues and elected officials to discuss business issues and concerns they may have in a relaxed and informal setting.

The Chamber of Commerce Coalition, which is the largest business advocacy and lobbying organization in the state, represents more than 7,500 participating businesses and 70,000 employees.

Free valet parking will be available at the

Smith Street entrance.

To RSVP, contact the North Kingstown Chamber by phone

at 401-295-5566 or email at [email protected]

NEW MEMBER PROFILE

6689 Post Road | North Kingstown, RI | 401-398-2500

Bravo Ribbon Cutting - Gregg and Jennifer O'Neill (Center), Owners

Welcome New North Kingstown Chamber Member!

Bravo - Wood Fired Pizza

Email: [email protected]

Website: Bravowoodfiredpizza.com

Twitter: bravoWFpizza

Facebook: Bravowoodfiredpizza

Newsletter: Bravo eNewsletter

Farm to Table / Locally Sourced Ingredients

Our restaurant features authentic wood fired pizza made with

the highest quality ingredients. Choose fresh toppings to

customize your pizza or your delicious pasta bowl with your

choice of three delicious sauces all made in house.

Our pizza toppings do not come out of a can, they come from

freshly prepared vegetables and locally sourced ingredients like prosciutto made in Pascoag, Rhode Island, and fresh mozzarella made in Providence.

NETWORKING AT NOON

Join us for our monthly Networking At Noon event. All participants can enjoy a time to socially network, eat a delicious lunch, and give a 30 second elevator speech about who you are and what you do.

Members and non-members welcome to attend.