The East Bay Chamber hosted a successful Coffee & Commerce last Friday with House Speaker Joseph Shekarchi. Thank you to all who attended. |
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Speaker Shekarchi: Rhode Islanders need to speak up
Rhode Island Speaker of the House Joseph Shekarchi has a message for Rhode Islanders: If you have something to say, say it. Mr. Shekarchi met with a group from the East Bay Chamber of Commerce Friday morning in a "Coffee and Commerce" Zoom session.
Read more
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!
*highlighted businesses donates memberships over 20 years
Meet Claire, our New Chamber Member:
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Welcome New Chamber Members:
Won Sports
Financial Advisor - Pioneer Financial Group
Bevvies
Center for Sight
Beleza Shoppe
Fox Pest Control
We Share Hope
Addaspace LLC
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Mount Hope Farm Collecting Food Items for Donation
There is an increased need in our community due to COVID for food and basic needs. During the winter months we will be collecting food items as well as hygiene products and cold weather gear to donate to the East Bay Food Pantry and Thrift Store. You can drop off your items at the market table.
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What can the Chamber do for YOU?
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RESOURCE LINKS
TOWN HALL Council MEETINGS:
click links for times/dates
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Senate Labor Passes Comparable Pay Bill
Last week, the Senate Labor Committee voted 6-1 to recommend passage of S.270, An Act Relating to Labor and Labor Relations – Fair Employment Practices. Voting in favor of passage were: Senators Burke, Ciccone, Goldin, Lombardi, Lombardo and Sosnowski. Senator de la Cruz voted against passage. The bill goes to the full Senate for a vote on Tuesday, March 2nd
S.270 dramatically changes the work world by requiring employers to pay employees equally for “comparable” work, defined as “work that requires comparable skill, effort, and responsibility, and is performed under similar working conditions.” This change creates tremendous uncertainty in the workplace and opens the door to endless litigation. S.270 also extends this wage payment system beyond gender to religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age (41 and older) and ancestral origin. Under the bill, employers can pay differing rates based on seniority or a merit system if the policy is in writing. If the employer does not have a written policy and a wage differential exists, the employer is still ok if it can prove:.
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
7. Small Business Assistance - Commerce hotline: 401-521-HELP
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Information on COVID 10 Vaccines for local residents:
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SBA Re-Opened Paycheck Protection Program to All Lenders
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S. Treasury Department, will re-opened the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan portal to submit First and Second Draw loan applications to SBA.
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Save the Date(s)
Thur., August 19: Annual Clam Boil, Warren Armory, 5:30 pm
Wed., Sept 9: Monthly Mingle (TBD)
Fri. Oct. 1 National Manufacturing Day
Thur., Oct. 21 Annual Awards
Sun. Oct. 31: Fashion Show
Wed., Nov. 10 Monthly Mingle: Audubon Society, 1401 Hope St., Bristol 5:30 pm
Mon., Dec 13: Holiday Mingle
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Ticket to Dine Restaurant Event
scheduled for MAY
EAST BAY RESTAURANTS:
We continue to be committed to supporting the restaurants of the East Bay and we cordially invite you to participate in the event to bring back familiar faces and introduce new faces to your wonderful restaurant.
Restaurants Apply now
Participating: Rivers & Rhodes, Roberto's, Spaghetti lane, Leon's Cafe & Catering, Bristol Oyster Bar, Bevvie's, Palmer River Grille, Jack's Family Restaurant, The Blue Kangaroo, Uptown Food & Spirits, Thames Waterside, The Beach House, Bristol Sunset Cafe, Baba Sushi , The Lobster Pot, KC's Burger Bar, The Revival Craft Kitchen and Bar
Sponsored By:
BankFive, Parker Mills, Ramada Banquet & Conference Center, Navigant Credit Union, Farmer & First, CPA's, The Bay, Taylor Box Company, Blaeser Insurance Agency
Media Sponsor: i3 Broadband
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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!
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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Your Chamber offers volunteer positions on committees, sub-committees, task forces and boards and would love to add you to the rosters!
email info@eastbaychamberri.org if you would like o join any of our committees
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Ambassadors Team – Brenda Santos , Chairperson -
Committee Members: Dolly Towne, Donna Linhares, Molly Leary
This committee is comprised of members whose focus is membership retention. Ambassadors of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce encourage members to attend events through the Buddy Program; celebrate members with Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies; manage raffles at networking socials; and make monthly well-check calls to members. Our Ambassadors are often thought of as the cheerleaders of the Chamber
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Events Committee – Bette Walpole Chairperson -
Committee Members; Amanda Zorra, Robin Silva, Jeanne D’Agostino, Rosemarie Sirois, Sandra Dugan, Ron Shapiro, Bryan Hoffman, Brenda Santos, Daryl Keyes, Dolly Towne
his committee plans, promotes and executes all social, fundraising and networking events of the East Bay Chamber of Commerce. Such events include Monthly Mingle Networking, Coffee & Commerce, Annual Holiday Celebration, Annual Awards Dinner, Summer Event, Fashion Show, Ticket to Dine Restaurant Challenge. The Events Committee meets the First Thursday of each month at noon via Zoom
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Government Affairs Committee – Steve Primiano, Chairperson
Members of this committee keep their finger on the legislative pulse of the East Bay and the State House. This committee establishes working relationships with town councilors in Barrington, Bristol and Warren, fostering open dialogue. Members on the Government Affairs Committee host legislative receptions and legislator nights, survey members for political needs, and partake in Chamber Coalition meetings.
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Public Relations and Outreach – Bryan Hoffman Chairperson
Committee Members: Patrick Emond , Don Saracen, Dena Davis, Danyca Penick, Scott Pickering, Michelle Hughes
This committee promotes the activities, events, programs and benefits of the East Bay Chamber to its members and to the public. This group supports the efforts of the Ambassadors, Events and Government Affairs committees, from publicizing events, to promoting ticket sales, to reinforcing the value of Chamber membership. It plays and important role in connecting the Chamber to outside community organizations and other business associations, and its members will collaborate on activities and attend meeting with these important community partners.
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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
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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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Looking for a small office space?
Contact the Chamber office at 245-0750 for info.
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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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