Join us for a Ribbon Cutting Grand Opening for
Tracy's Cream & Sugar
458 Main Street | Warren, RI
Friday, August 4, 2023
5:00 pm
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Stop in and visit Tracy at The Sweet Shoppe in Warren! 16 Joyce Street, Warren RI |
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Dr. David Davis, Chiropractor
at 12 Bay Spring Road in Barrington, RI
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Have you visited the Herreshoff Marine Museum?
One Burnside St, Bristol. www.herreshoff.org
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At Smith Funeral and Memorial Services, our staff are here to help you with all your funeral needs.
We understand that this is a difficult time and we want to make it as easy for you as possible.
Choose us for your funeral needs and rest assured that you have a compassionate team of professionals on hand?
8 Schoolhouse Road
Warren, RI 02885
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New York Life Insurance Company - Craig L. Corsetti,
NAT Retail, LLC DBA Beau Bleu Boutique & Gifts
Sea Me Rise Restorative Yoga & Wellness LLC
Beach Barn Art & Gifts
Edward Jones Investments - Chris Stevenson
Stony Creek Farm,
Restaurant Accounting Solutions
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BRISTOL HISTORICAL & PRESERVATION SOCIETY
OPEN WEDNESDAYS, THURSDAYS & FRIDAYS: 1 - 5 PM
48 COURT STREET, BRISTOL, RI 02809
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CHAMBER EVENTS
Mark your calendars and register in advance for our events!
Aug 4: Ribbon Cutting at Tracy's Cream & Sugar, 458 Main Street, Warren 5:00 pm
Aug. 31: Art Night Bristol Warren - Youth Art Exhibit , Chamber Office 5:30 - 8:30
* Acoustic music by Dos Burros, Sponsored By Marshall Building & Remodeling
Sept. 20: New Member Orientation / Chamber 101 9:00 am Chamber office
Sept 29: Coffee & Commerce, Guest Speaker Kathryn Farrington, CFEE Vice President of Marketing, DiscoverNewport, 8:00 am at Blithewold Carriage House, Bristol
Oct. 12: Annual Awards and Election of Officers
Oct 25: Wellness Wednesday Networking, 6-8 Chamber office
Nov. 29: Wellness Wednesday Networking, 6-8 Chamber office
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We are excited that Ocean State Food Truck Festivals will be joining us-over 15 food trucks lots of yummy choices!
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The General Assembly has completed the process of transmitting bills to the Governor for his consideration. Governor McKee had the option to sign a bill into law, veto a bill or allow a bill to become law without his signature. In 2023, the Senate introduced 1135 bills, while the House introduced 1535 bills, for a total of 2670 bills. A total of 397 new public laws were adopted this year, not including local laws or resolutions. If local laws and resolutions are included, the number soars to 913 bills passed in 2023. Governor McKee signed 338 bills into law in the month of June.
Throughout the year, the Chamber actively tracked 329 pieces of legislation. Below is a list of new laws
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How To Work More Efficiently: 11 Tips From Entrepreneurs
Wondering how to improve your business's efficiency? Take advice from these 11 entrepreneurs.
Read more
www.score.org
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RESOURCE LINKS
TOWN HALL Council MEETINGS:
click links for times/dates
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The Rhode Island Small Business Development Center
Director, Paul Harden is available at the Chamber office Thursday mornings.
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Are you a Small Business that needs assistance?:
Apply today for
RI Rebounds Technical Assistant Program
ABOUT RI REBOUNDS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM What is the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program? The RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program is designed to support small businesses that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. This program is funded through Rhode Island’s allocation of the State Fiscal Recovery Fund and managed by RI Commerce. Program operation and implementation are being led by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future (SkillsRI). Eligible small businesses (CLIENTS) can receive technical assistance valued up to $10,000 through matched VENDOR(S). SkillsRI will pay VENDORS directly for services they provide.
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August 13th: James D. Riley Charity Car Show
Aug. 13th: Bristol Harbor Festival
Sept 16th: State Street Art Fair 10 - 5
Oct.14th State St. Harvest Festival 10 - 4
oct. 29th Halloween Walkabout 1-3
Nov 17th & 18th Holiday Preview
Nov. 17th - Dec 17th Snowflake Raffle
Dec. 9th & 10th Bristol Christmas Festival
Dec. 17th Snowflake Raffle Drawing 5 pm
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The newest edition of the Warren walking map is out! So many new businesses have been added!
Warren truly is where it’s at!
***Business owners-want some copies? Head to Dish to grab some!
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New to the East Bay Chamber?
Need a refresher of how to maximize your membership?
Watch the video to the right to learn all about how the Chamber can help your business grow!
Chamber Website Advertising Opportunity
Advertising on the East Bay Chamber website works! Our members have access to new customers and unique visitors every day via the Chamber's highly searched local website.
If you’re trying to find new customers in Rhode Island’s East Bay, then the East Bay Chamber’s website should be part of your marketing plan. Call now: 245-0750
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Get Involved We Need YOU! Join one of our committee's
Together we can make our businesses grow and at the same time, make our community better for all of us! We encourage any member to get involved with any one of our five committees.
Events Committee meets the second Thursday of each month at 9:00 am
Public Relations / Business & Community Engagement meets the first Friday of each month at 9:00 am
Ambassadors Team meets the last Thursday of the month at 2:00 pm
Government Affairs Committee attends the RI Coalition meeting each month
Education Committee meets the third Tues. of each month.
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Making Connections Program |
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Sign ups now available for April 2023 through April 2024!
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: You 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.
or call the Chamber office 245-0750
Sponsored by Marshall Building & Remodeling
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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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