2010
Events are open to all employees of the business.
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Networking 
          Coffee Connection hosted by Panera Bread
                    Tuesday, January 5th

Networking
          Business After Hours - RI Chambers Network & Hoops
                    Wednesday, January 20th

Business Opportunities
          Doing Business With Rhode Island Military Commands
                    Wednesday, January 20th

Workshop
          Grants Available For New Hires/Employees
                    Tuesday, January 26

"Speed Dating For Business"
          Leads Luncheon sponsored by
                Margaret A. Caster, CPA LLC
                    Friday, January 29th    

Networking
hosted by Panera Bread                                                                                                    
 Tuesday, January 5
  8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
  $5.00 Members, $15.00 Non-members
  Panera Bread, 1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI
   Directions

Start the morning off with a fabulous cup of coffee or beverage accompanied with a delicious pastry while networking and connecting with local business people and possibly a new client.  Hosted by Panera Bread, this event is held the first Tuesday of each month from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.  This is a great opportunity to stop on your way to work.  Don't miss out...sign up now! 

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Networking

Wednesday, January 20th

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HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH RHODE ISLAND MILITARY COMMANDS

January 20, 2010
Introduction to Government Contracting for Base Construction, Registration: 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
Presentation: 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at CCRI Newport Campus Auditorium, One John H. Chaffee Boulevard, Newport, RI.

This course is FREE! To register please contact Kathleen Papp, kathleen@newportchamber.com  or 401-847-1608.

The information listed below explains contract types, certifications, acquisition methods and websites to register with in order to do business with the government.

If you register with RI Procurement & Technical Assistance Center they will meet with you, build a "search profile" and conduct a daily "bid match search" of all federal, state and local open bid solicitations posted electronically. The solicitations found are emailed to you with live links for you to review. Please note that many cities and towns do not post electronically and are not included in these searches.

Doing Business with Rhode Island Military Commands Conference Presentations

Rhode Island Defense Economy Report 2008

Rhode Island Defense Economy 2006

Naval Station Newport Base Overview (12/11/2009)

Public Works Department – Naval Station Newport (12/11/2009)

Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center (2/25/2008)

Guide to Small Business Opportunities with U.S. Navy


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Workshop
Grants Available for New Hires/Employees
facilitated by Jennifer Buck, Workforce Partnership of Greater RI

 Tuesday, January 26
 9 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
 No Charge to Members
 Slade's Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick  
  Directions

Join us to see how Customized and On The Job Training Grants can enhance your workforce and benefit you and your company.  Customized training programs can be developed to meet a specific workforce training need of a Rhode Island company or group of companies.  On-The-Job programs can enable a participating employer to be reimbursed for up to 50% of a new employee's wages throughout the duration of their OJT up to a maximum of six months.

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"Speed Dating For Business"
Leads Luncheon sponsored by      

 Friday, January 29th
 Noon - 1:30p.m.
 $10 Members, $25 Non-Members
 Warwick Public Library - Central Library
 600 Sandy Lane, Warwick

You do not have to bring a lead; just enjoy a fabulous lunch sponsored by Margaret A. Caster, CPA LLC.  Get acquainted with other members of the business community and come share your 60-second commercial to help others better understand what you do and who you need to meet. This is a great event to easily connect with a larger number of potential customers. Bring your business cards and we will show you how.

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