What’s New | CHAMBER CHAT Midway Road, Suite 178, Cranston, RI. It is a major improvement in the overall image of the Chamber and it affords not only greater visability of the Chamber to our members but opens up the opportunity to hold a series of seminars focused on the needs of the business community. Obviously the major development plans for the Garden City Center opens up tremendous expansion opportunities going forward. The Chamber is also pleased to announce that we are the first Chamber in the state to have an smartphone/Iphone APP for the Chamber. The App can be accessed by texting SBAPPS GCCC to 368266. The APP will allow us text capability as well as easy access for our members for events, benefits, economic development opportunities, as well as up to date alerts for pending legislation. New Members Pinkberry Manpower Whole Foods Market Michael Buco/New York Life Estner Chiropractic Center Capitol Business Products Payden & Company Sysco Boston
4 Newport County Chamber Jody Sullivan, Executive Director
From All Accounts Gaastra Hallman Septic Service & Portable Toilets, LLC Island Nutrition J. McLaughlin James B. Finch Inn, LLC Lakuna Design Minuteman Press Nautor’s Swan / USA East New England Paranormal Observation Science Technology (NEPOST) Newport Nautical Supply Overhead Door / Garage Headquarters Precision Graphics & Signs SPG Renewables VR Industries, Inc. WADK AM 1640 Walmart Zhivago Managements Partners, Inc.
5 Northern Rhode Island Chamber John C. Gregory, President/CEO
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Join us at Asia Grille Restaurant for excellent food, pleasant dining and refreshments. Meet Charlie Chin and his team who have won the Rhode Island Monthly Best of RI 3 years in a row ! continued on page 65
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On Tuesday, March 13th, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce will host its annual EXPO, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel on Goat Island, Newport. The Chamber’s EXPO is the only business-to-consumer EXPO in the region and gives both locals and visitors the chance to see what over 100 Newport County businesses have to offer. Attending the EXPO is easy – simply take advantage of complimentary parking at Goat Island, or park free at the Newport Gateway Center and take the Viking Trolley shuttle. Sponsored by Eye Health Vision Centers & The Newport Daily News. New Members Alternate Angles Apollo Consulting Group, LLC Artillery Company of Newport Best Practice Energy, LLC Bill Barnes Promotional Products & Imprinted Sportswear Bristol County Savings Bank Decor & You Edward Jones Family Ties Restaurant Farmaesthetics Flagstar Bank
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