Don’t miss our Annual Celebration, November 2!
Featuring a comedy show, silent & live auctions, delicious food & drink, it’s the premiere networking event of the year! Reserve your tickets online here or call 847-1608! Photo courtesy of Preservation Society of Newport County
You Are Invited To learn how to grow your small business through the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program, which offers access to education, financial capital and business-support services.
Twilight Meeting Tuesday, October 30 – 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Newport Vineyards 909 East Main Road, Rte. 138, Middletown, RI 02842 Complimentary Appetizers & Cash Bar RSVP to: erusso@ccri.edu by October 16
Take Your Business to the Next Level With The Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program This no-cost program offers small business owners practical skills in topics such as negotiation, marketing and employee management that can immediately be put into action. In addition, participants receive the tools and professional support to develop a strategic and customized growth plan.
Speaker Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumna and RINLA member Jayne Merner Senecal of Earth Care Farm and Golden Root Gardening will share her story on how this program helped grow her business.
Full program details on the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses at CCRI here: www.ccri.edu/10KSB
Coming up: Cavalcade of Bands - LOIS VAUGHAN Jazz Quartet Date: Tuesday, November 13 Time: 5:30 – 6:15 p.m. (Event runs from 5:30 - 10:30 p.m.) The LOIS VAUGHAN Jazz Quartet will play the opening set of the November Cavalcade of Bands. Great music all evening for listening and dancing! Open to all. Sponsored by the Providence Federation of Musicians. LOIS on keys, Dennis Pratt on string bass, Art Manchester on sax/flute, and Randy Cloutier on drums. Advance tickets $15, $20 at the door. For information and table reservations, call 401.780.6887 Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place, Cranston RI _________________________________________ Coming up: Jazz Quartet Sunday Brunch at The Fifth Element Date: Sunday, November 18 Next: Sunday, December 9 Time: Noon - 3 p.m.
Enjoy brunch with a side of jazz! The LOIS VAUGHAN JAZZ QUARTET plays on select Sundays at the Fifth. A casual and relaxing place to listen to some jazz and have a wonderful meal! LOIS on keys, Art Manchester on sax/flute/clarinet and Ben Coerper on string bass, with Randy Cloutier on drums (November 18) and Ryan Tremblay on drums (December 9)
111 Broadway, Newport RI www.thefifthri.com 401.619.2552 LOIS VAUGHAN MUSIC Newport, RI 401.849.3470 www.LoisVJazz.com JAZZ, CLASSICAL & DANCE MUSIC, Solo Piano to Full Bands
THE NEWPORT’S SIGNATURE SERIES
WINE AND YOGA Moving with breath, awareness and intention is timeless... add wine, and you’ve got a celebration. Join us at The Newport for a yoga class instructed by Thame Street Yoga, as part of our new Signature Series.
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Thursd ay, Octob er 18 6:00PM - 7:00PM Marina S uite at The N e w p o r t $30 Per Person
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ESG: Why Doing Good is Good for Business
Every stakeholder today is seeking more transparency about corporate behaviors, especially the younger generation of workers. Employees prefer companies who demonstrate a culture of ethics, values and sustainability and those making a positive impact on the world. Companies must consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to optimize employee satisfaction and long-term financial sustainability. Since employees are drawn to progressive companies with a greater mission, attending this session will help you to learn how to increase employee engagement and retention with ESG. Hosted by The Hilb Group of New England, Bank of America and HR Knowledge, speakers will share: • Why ESG is too critical to ignore • The ABC’s of ESG • How ESG creates opportunities and market advantages • ESG best practices for companies of all sizes, in all sectors Presenters: Alexandra Liftman, Global Environmental Executive at Bank of America Merrill Lynch Maria Barry, National Executive, Community Development, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Mark Pouey, Senior Research Analyst, Investment Strategy, Bank of America Merrill Lynch Frank Zych, Jr., Training & Development Practice Leader & Senior HR Advisor at HR Knowledge
Wednesday, November 14 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM Crowne Plaza, 801 Greenwich Avenue, Warwick, RI 02886 Register Here
CENTER FOR BUSINESS OUTREACH Building relationships with the local community. Use our expertise! Contact Stacey Carter for student created business plans, marketing strategies, surveys, and more. Semester-based projects now available. CBO@salve.edu or 341-2395.
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Major construction will be taking place on the Newport Bridge Ramps and now is your opportunity to comment on the proposed plans! Visit www.PellBridge-ea.com for details.
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Thursday, October 25, 2018 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM 63 Memorial Boulevard, Newport Come tour the newly renovated property and enjoy refreshments and networking with other local professionals. Ribbon Cutting Ceremony will take place at 5:30 p.m. $5.00 Members • $10.00 Non-Members Register at NewportChamber.com Media Sponsors
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Member Exchange will be posted to our website each month, as well as on social media for you to share with your followers! This email will now be sent once a month, on the 3rd Wednesday. All ads, press releases and business announcements will be due the previous Friday no later than noon, in the form of a one page Word Doc, PDF or JPG to memberexchange@ newportchamber.com. NEW 2018 Member Exchange Dates
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As always, should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at the Chamber. Thank you for your support and participation in this great initiative!