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Events are open to all employees of the business.
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 November Events Notice?

Networking 
          Coffee Connection hosted by Panera Bread
                            Tuesday, November 4th

Employee Issues
          simplyHR - Your GPS for employees
                   "E-Verify, Making Sense Of It All
                   Wednesday, November 5th

Felony Marketing Series          Complete Program List
          How to Triple Your Probability of Success...
                  Friday, November 14h (New Date)

Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
          Flu Clinic - Open to Everyone
              Sponsored by VNA of Care New England
                   Friday, November 14th

Networking 
          Business After Hours sponsored by
              DiSanto, Priest & Co
                   Wednesday, November 19th

Business Book Discussion Club   (Postponed)
          "The Power of Simplicity" by Jack Trout
                   Friday, November 21st

Networking and Business Development 
          Leads Luncheon sponsored by
              Fairfield Inn & Suites Coventry
                   Friday, November 21st

Food Drive

Networking
hosted by Panera Bread*                                                                                                    
Tuesday, November 4th
8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
$5.00 Members, $15.00 Non-members
Panera Bread, 1000 Bald Hill Road, Warwick, RI
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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 will run 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! 

*Join with Panera Bread and donate your gently used winter work clothing to help benefit the Westbay Community Action’s Working Wardrobe Clothing Collaborative.
 - Career Attire Only Please -
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Employee Issues

E-Verify, Making Sense Of It All

Wednesday, November 5th
7:45 Registration / 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Program
New England Tech, 2480 Post Road, Warwick
co-hosted with SRI Human Resource Council
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You and a guest can join us for Free!

Learn:
• Who needs to use E-Verify
• How to implement and use E-Verify
• How to ensure I-9 compliance
• The legal requirements you need to know

After this session E-Verify will no longer be the monster under the bed. Sign Up Now!

This session is approved for 2.0 recertification credit hours toward
PHR, SPHR and GPHR recertification through the Human Resource
Certification Institute (HRCI).

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Felony Marketing Series
How to Triple Your Probability of Success...the art and science of creating a powerful and memorable marketing message
facilitated by David Nash, Engage Marketing, Inc.
Friday, November 14th  (New Date)
(Additional dates & locations available - see drop down box below)
9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. (Coffee and Pastry will be served)
$29 per person - Advance Registration is Necessary...space is limited.
Slade's Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick  
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Felony Marketing is a monthly series of informal marketing workshops presented by David Nash, President of Engage Marketing, Inc.  Each month Dave will describe a different marketing tactic that is designed to help you capture market share by outthinking rather than outspending your competition.

For A complete List of Future Felony Marketing Series Programs
Click Here

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FLU CLINIC - Open to Everyone
    sponsored by VNA of Care New England 

Friday, November 14th
Noon to 2:00 p.m.
Slade's Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick
Directions

Flu Shots Reduce Lost Work Time!

Over 170 million sick days are used because of the flu.  Flu shots are one benefit that makes both employers and employees happy.  Employees like the convenience.  Employers appreciate happier, healthier employees.  Everyone benefits by reducing the likelihood of transmitting the flu to co-workers, family and friends. 

Employees, Friends and Family Members Welcome
***Bring Your Insurance Card
PRE-REGISTRATION IS RECOMMENDED.

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Networking
Business After Hours Sponsored by

                           

Wednesday, November 19th
4:30 - 7:30 p.m.
$10 Members, $25 Non-Members
DiSanto, Priest & Co.
117 Metro Center Boulevard, Suite 3000, Warwick

Past Chairman of the Board Bill Pirolli cordially invites you to join him  for an evening of networking in a relaxed social setting, ideal for meeting fellow professionals and establishing long-lasting business relationships. 
DiSanto, Priest & Co. is one of the largest regional accounting and advising firms in Southern New England.  As a member of the The Bentley Group of companies, which includes affiliates Bentley Wealth Advisors, Bentley Consulting Group, Bentley Employee Benefits Group and The Bentley Foundation, DiSanto, Priest & Co. is uniquely positioned to address the needs of a rapidly changing financial environment. Our multi-service professional advisory group provides financial statement attestation, tax planning and compliance, wealth management, personal financial planning, benefit plan administration, business valuation, litigation support, and other leading edge financial and consulting services. Headquartered in a new state of the art Financial Services Center in Warwick, RI, The Bentley Group has developed a comprehensive approach to personal and corporate financial matters, based on a unique combination of experience, strategic alliances, expertise, services and commitment to community.

Bring a canned good or purchase a dessert to help benefit "The Marketplace".

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Business Book Discussion Club

"The Power of Simplicity" written by Jack Trout
facilitated by David Nash, Engage Marketing, Inc. 
Coffee & Goodies provided by   (Airport Road)  

Friday, November 21st (Postponed)
8:30 - 10:30 a.m.
No Charge for Members (Coffee & Pastry will be served)
Advance notice of your participation is necessary.

Come enjoy a fresh cup of coffee and pastry provided by Starbucks while engaging in conversation about our latest business book topic "The Power of Simplicity".  Participate in an enjoyable, lively and valuable program designed to help you answer your questions and give you the competitive advantage needed in today’s cluttered marketplace.

Our discussion will be based on Jack Trout's book, “The Power of Simplicity”.

"Contending that our increasingly complicated corporate universe has made it more difficult for companies to grow and prosper, noted business strategist Jack Trout and communications consultant Steve Rivkin have proposed a radical new tack: simplicity. The 'Power of Simplicity' is their stripped-down guide to a future without chaos and disorder."   --- Howard Rothman, Amazon

"It's back to the basics, and Trout says simplifying a business--any business--can save a businessperson big dollars and maximize profits."   ---Joe Collins, BookList

This book is available at the link to your right. There is no charge to participate in the Business Book Discussion Club…but, please let us know you're coming so we have your cup waiting.  Enjoy your reading and we’ll see you on the 21st.

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Networking & Business Development
Leads Luncheon Sponsored By  

Friday, November 21st
Noon - 1:30 p.m.
$10 Members, $25 Non-Members
Fairfield Inn & Suites Coventry, 4 Universal Boulevard, Coventry

Enjoy a fabulous lunch sponsored by Fairfield Inn & Suites Coventry while getting acquainted with other members of the business community at Leads Luncheon. Come share your 60-second commercial and help others to 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.

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located in Coventry is great hotel for lodging and meetings.  Whether staying for business or pleasure, the Fairfield is a convenient home away from home.  When it comes to making guest comfortable, they deliver.  Every guestroom is equipped with the things business travelers or vacationers need to work or relax.

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Neighbors helping neighbors

Throughout October and November the people of central Rhode Island have come together to answer the calls of their neighbors in need.

Food demands in our community have increased, and the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is asking you and your family, friends, employees and colleagues to join in the effort to help.

There are only a few weeks remaining for the Food Drive, and every donation helps. If you are willing to serve as a Drop Spot please let us know so that we can add you to the list.

Foods needed include:
• Cereal                                  • Potatoes
• Canned Pastas                     • Peanut butter and jelly
• Canned beans/lentils             • Soup
• Pasta                                   • Canned vegetables
• Pasta sauce                         • Fruits
• Tuna fish                              • Beef stew
• Macaroni and cheese            • Cookies

Food collected from Warwick, Coventry, and West Warwick businesses will be distributed through Westbay Community Action, Inc.’s Market Place. All other food will be distributed to the community that it is collected from.

The Market Place, located at 211 Buttonwoods Avenue in Warwick, is a new food security program and facility for Kent County residents. At the Market Place , families and individuals in need choose a nutritionally balanced allotment of food and are connected to food support programs such as WIC, USDA Commodities, and Food Stamps.

Food items can be delivered to the Central Rhode Island Chamber Monday through Friday between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.

To sign up as a participant, call 732-1100, fax to 732-1107 or email food@centralrichamber.com . All locations will be provided with a food drop sign and an invitation for you to send to your customers.

To complete your registration
please complete the form below...
(complete only the Blue* if the program is no charge)

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Please save my account information on file for future events.  I will then select "on file" as my payment method next time.

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