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Chamber Conversations
April 4, 2022: A Chamber Conversation with RI Congressional Candidate Robert Lancia
April 1, 2022: A Chamber Conversation with Brett Smiley, Candidate for Mayor of Providence
March 3, 2022: A Chamber Conversation with Rhode Island Gubernatorial Candidate Dr. Luis Daniel Muñoz
February 24, 2022: A Chamber Conversation with RI Gubernatorial Candidate Helena Foulkes
February 10, 2022: A Chamber Conversation with Nellie Gorbea, RI Secretary of State and Candidate for Governor
February 7, 2022: A Chamber Conversation with Governor Dan McKee - FY2023 Budget Proposal
January 26, 2022: 2022 Legislative Principles for a Vibrant Economy and a Path to Prosperity for All Rhode Islanders
December 1, 2021: A Conversation with Martha Wofford, President & CEO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI
November 12, 2021: RI Manufacturing Trends with Polaris MEP
November 16, 2021: A Conversation with Brian Spero, President & CEO at Beacon Mutual
November 4, 2021: A Conversation with Nia Mathis, VP, State & Local Government Affairs at Verizon
September 21, 2021: A Conversation with Maria Ducharme, President of The Miriam Hospital
July 16, 2021: Maurice A. Henderson II, Senior Advisor, U.S. Transportation Dept.
June 18, 2021: Business Travel Trends with Dave Harvey, VP of Southwest Business
May 26, 2021: Unconscious Bias at Work - Wright Poulton, Ph.D., VP & Chief Diversity Officer, Care New England
May 24, 2021: Tom Parrish Previews Trinity Repertory Company's 2021 - 2022 Season
May 12, 2021: RI Hospitality Update - Kristen Adamo, Providence Warwick CVB & Dan McConaghy, RI Convention Center
May 7, 2021: A Chamber Conversation with Lt. Governor Sabina Matos
April 14, 2021: Former GE CEO Jeff Immelt: What I Learned Leading a Great American Company
March 26, 2021: No Tinkering with the Tax Code
March 16, 2021: Congressman David Cicilline
March 16, 2021: Michele Lederberg - Interim President and CEO, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI
March 15, 2021: Insights, Stories, and Secrets from Inside Amazon - Colin Bryar
March 1, 2021: Dr. James McDonald, Medical Director, RI Department of Health
February 24, 2021: RI General Treasurer Seth Magaziner - Statewide Bond Referendum Special Election
February 22, 2021: Scott Jensen, outgoing Director of the Department of Labor and Training
January 26, 2021: Cortney Nicolato, President and CEO of the United Way of Rhode Island
January 25, 2021: Wendy Schiller - Political Analyst,Chair of Political Science at Brown University
January 20, 2021: Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. - Paolino Properties - On All Things RI
January 11, 2021: Michael F. Sabitoni, President of the RI Building & Construction Trades CouncilJanuary 6, 2021: The College Crusade of RI - Andrew Bramson, President & CEO
December 23, 2020: U.S. Senators Reed and Whitehouse Provide Chamber with Latest Updates from Washington
December 22, 2020: A Chamber Conversation with RI House Speaker-elect Joe Shekarchi
December 22, 2020: Chris Palmieri, President and Chief Executive Officer, Commonwealth Care Alliance
December 11, 2020: Dr. Paula Bontempi, Dean of University of Rhode Island Graduate School of Oceanography
December 9, 2020: Carmen Aguilar, Dean of Providence College's School of Continuing Education
December 8, 2020: Updates on Education Reform and the School Year Amid COVID-19 - Supt. Harrison Peters, Providence Public Schools
December 8, 2020: Estate Planning For Your Health-Finances-Assets-Heirs - Thought Leadership & Pro Tips
November 16, 2020: A Conversation with Kim Keck, President & CEO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of RI
November 5, 2020: Election Analysis with Wendy Schiller, Political Science Chair at Brown University
November 5, 2020: Melissa Cummings from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI discusses 26th Annual Worksite Health Awards
November 4, 2020: Peter Snyder - URI Research Division, Statewide Economic Impact Study
October 26, 2020: Rob Atkinson, Information Technology & Innovation Foundation, RI & 2020 State New Economy Index
October 16, 2020: Pandemic Prognosis with Dr. Jha: Fall Surge, Vaccines, Testing, Treatments, Smart Prevention
September 24, 2020: Jack Martin, Executive Director of the Providence Public Library Discusses Renovations, Reopening, Community
August 31, 2020: Providence Promise - A Path to Higher Education
August 28, 2020: Arnell Milhouse: Leadership, Opportunity, Entrepreneurship, Equity & Hope
August 26, 2020: RIDE Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green Previews Rhode Island's School Reopening Plans
August 11, 2020: CIC Bringing Health Assurance Testing to the Workplace
July 21, 2020: Trinity Rep's Tom Parrish Discusses Arts, Entertainment and Resiliency in RI
July 21, 2020: The Next Big Wave of Economic and Technological Transformation in Rhode Island
July 20, 2020: RI Leaders in Manufacturing Discuss Pandemic, Sustainability and Innovation
July 17, 2020: Drexel University's Paul Harrington on COVID-19 Labor Market and Recovery Outlook for RIJuly 9, 2020: Citizens Head of Development Discusses Advancing Social Equity, Economic Opportunity in Underserved Communities
July 1, 2020: Bank of America's Hatfield on Helping Local Communities Address Economic and Racial Inequality
June 29, 2020: Outgoing Bryant University President Machtley on 24 Years of Transformation and the Future
June 26, 2020: Twin River's Marc Crisafulli Discusses Reopening, Gaming Contract, Corporate HQ
June 24, 2020: Heads of Lifespan and Care New England Discuss Collaboration and Pandemic
June 22, 2020: Outgoing Providence College President Shanley Reflects on Today's World and His Tenure
June 22, 2020: A Conversation with Providence Schools Superintendent Harrison Peters
June 19, 2020: Boston Fed President Provides Outlook for Second Half of the Year, Lending Program Updates
June 2, 2020: Local Experts Speak About What's Next for Child Care Amid Rhode Island's Reopening?
May 28, 2020: Chief Marketing Officer of Honeywell Safety Discusses N95 Respirator Production in RI
May 21, 2020: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston on the Essential Economic Role of Child Care
May 20, 2020: Congressmen Langevin and Cicilline Update the Chamber on the HEROES Act
May 19, 2020: URI President Dooley Discusses Retirement, Fall Semester, Future of Higher Ed
May 12, 2020: Treasurer Magaziner Discusses Rhode Island Finances and Economy with the Chamber
May 11, 2020: Senate President Ruggerio Speaks with Chamber About the Budget, Federal Aid, and Getting Back to Work
May 8, 2020: Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza Discusses Business Reopening, Budget, Education & More
May 6, 2020: A Conversation with CVS Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Troyen Brennan
May 5, 2020: Speaker Mattiello Discusses Budget, Taxes and the Economy
May 5, 2020: CCRI President Hughes Speaks About Pivoting in a Crisis and the Future of Higher Ed
April 29, 2020: Secretary of State Gorbea Discusses Business Resources and the Primary Election
April 23, 2020: Congressmen Langevin and Cicilline Update Chamber on COVID-19 Relief Package 3.5
April 22, 2020: Senators Reed and Whitehouse Update Chamber on COVID-19 Relief Package 3.
Business StrategyDecember 3, 2021: Creating a Culture of Innovation
November 30, 2021: Best Practices for Hybrid Work Settings
May 4, 2021: Getting RI Back to Work - Education to Employment
February 3, 2021: How To Get The Most From Your Professional & Creative Vendors with Carolyn Lavin
November 12, 2020: Attracting and Retaining Your Most Valuable Assets - Your Employees
November 12, 2020: Turning Customers Into Fans - David Meerman Scott
November 9, 2020: How to Show Up in the New Normal - The Fehlig Group, Elizabeth Shanley, Area Manager
October 19, 2020: Washington Trust - Helping Customers Reach Their Financial Goals and Serving Local Communities
June 4, 2020: Building Relationships and Communications StrategiesMay 20, 2020: From Crisis to Recovery: Assessing Your Business Endurance
May 5, 2020: 6 Best Practices to Fortify Your Sales Cycle in the New Normal (See the presentation)
April 30, 2020: Returning to Work and Developing Your Talent Pipeline
April 28, 2020: Make Your Communications Count Amid Information Overload
April 14, 2020: Focused Strategies for Your 401(k) & 403(b) Retirement Plans
April 3, 2020: Sales Boot Camp - Sustaining an Active Sales Cycle Under the New Reality
April 2, 2020: Bold Voices & Brews - Learn How Creativity Helps Persuade Customers
March 31, 2020: How to Deal with Cash Flow Issues In This Crisis
COVID-19 ResourcesMay 25, 2021: Legal Issues Surrounding Employer Vaccination Mandates, Incentives and Tracking
October 8, 2020: Navigating PPP Loan Forgiveness with David Fontes from blumshapiro
October 6, 2020: Rebecca Webber, CIC Health - Accessible, Fast, Easy COVID-19 Testing for Organizations and Individuals
October 5, 2020: Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor Discusses Restore RI Grants, Additional Support for RI BusinessesMay 28, 2020: RI Tourism Outlook in the COVID-19 Era with Kristen Adamo (See the presentation)
May 7, 2020: How to Develop a COVID-19 Control Plan for Your Business
May 7, 2020: Phase 1 Requirements for Reopening and Managing Commercial Leases (See the presentation)
May 1, 2020: Keeping Your Business and People Safe When Returning to Work (See the presentation)
April 20, 2020: Waiting for Your PPP Loan? Here's a Program that May Help (See the presentation)
April 8, 2020: Federal Stimulus - How to Fill Out the Small Business Loan Forms
April 7, 2020: Federal Stimulus - How Non-Profits Can Access and Benefit from Available Stimulus Funds (See the presentation)
Self CareOctober 20, 2021: Five Organizing Life Hacks To Refresh Your Fall
April 29, 2021: The Four Organizing Traps - Get Un-Stuck And Get Going!
April 8, 2021: Mastering Your Money Mentality with Money Expert Jennifer Sahady
March 30, 2021: The 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease: Early Detection Matters
January 28, 2021: Tips to Thrive Personally and Financially in 2021 and Beyond
January 8, 2021: Top 5 Time Management Tips to Boost Productivity
November 16, 2020: Let's Craft a Plan for 2021 with Katie McDonald, bnourished - Part II
November 9, 2020: Let's Craft a Plan for 2021 with Katie McDonald, bnourished - Part I
May 27, 2020: All the Best Takeaways from Our Self-Care Strategies Series
May 27, 2020: Conquering Email Overwhelm, Staying on Top of Your Inbox (See the presentation)
May 20, 2020: Are Those Bad Habits Creeping Up on You?
May 13, 2020: Are You an Innie or an Outtie? Strategies for Extroverts and Introverts
May 7, 2020: Mastering the Art of Saying “No" Skillfully
April 29, 2020: Control What You Can Control - How to Clear Out Your Physical and Mental Closets (See the presentation)
April 29, 2020: Create Professional and Personal Boundaries When Chaos Makes It All So Hazy
April 22, 2020: Training Your Thoughts to Skillfully Navigate Today's Challenges
April 15, 2020: Deliberate Morning Routines for Peace of Mind and Sense of Accomplishment
April 8, 2020: Sleep Strategies to Restore Well-Being
April 1, 2020: Feed Your Mind - Food as a Tool for Greater Mental Clarity and Productivity
March 25, 2020: Getting Real About our Current Reality
Tools for BusinessDecember 9, 2021: Digital Transformation Tools for Your Small Business with Verizon
September 6, 2021: Get Your Job Search Noticed!
September 28, 2021: How has the pandemic impacted employment screening?
August 19, 2021: How to Build a Better Customer Review Marketing Strategy
June 23, 2021: Understanding Local SEO and Why It’s Key to Your Business’ Web Visibility
June 8, 2021: Don't be Afraid of Pricing: How to Price (and Present) Your Products and Services to Sell
March 25, 2021: Ugh...Let's Talk About Sales with Allan Langer
March 11, 2021: Websites that Work – Making your site the right tool for the job
February 11, 2021: Understanding Your Behaviors to Engage Others Better with Beth Carter
January 21, 2021: Leveraging Company Culture to Improve Retention with Back Pocket Resources
January 15, 2021: New Online Portal Connecting Students to Jobs, Workforce Training, Mentorship Opportunities
December 10, 2020: Optimizing Your LinkedIn Profile - Kaydi McQuade, Back Pocket Resources
October 27, 2020: Conquering Paper Clutter at Home & Workwith Lisa Griffith
August 27, 2020: Managing Your PR in the "New Normal"
April 23, 2020: Up Your Game with Video Conferencing and Remote Collaboration Tools (See the presentation)April 17, 2020: Establishing Long-Term Remote Work Policies Post Covid-19
March 25, 2020: How Not to Lose Your Business Momentum in Times of Crisis (See the presentation)
March 20, 2020: How Not to Lose Your Business Momentum in Times of Crisis (See the presentation)
Leadership
May 20, 2020: The 5 Leadership Blindspots You Should Be Thinking About Now
April 21, 2020: Leading in Challenging Times
April 2, 2020: Emergent Priorities - Choices and Changes as Corona Persists
Chef's CornerDecember 11, 2020: Providence's Pot au Feu a Finalist to Win $50K Top Prize in Barclays Bank Covid Essay Contest
May 11, 2020: Comfort Cooking with University Club Executive Chef Dr. Gary ComellaApril 28, 2020: When Life Gives You Onions, Make Soup!