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Chamber Minute

 
 
In an effort to keep the Rhode Island business community up to date on important issues being discussed and ways the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce is working to improve the state's economy, Chamber President Laurie White records these brief radio spots with AM 790 Talk & Business. Click on each one to see what’s happening from the pro-jobs, pro-growth, pro-business front.

Monday, July 5 - Friday, July 9
Monday, July 5 - Positive News from Beacon Mutual Insurance Company -- A New Tiered Rate Structure
Tuesday, July 6 - Chamber to Partner with Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI on Seminar Series to De-Mystify Health Care Reform

Monday, June 28 - Friday, July 2
Monday, June 28 -Is Your Idea Great Part III?
Tuesday, June 29 - Chamber Joins State Leaders to Mark Passage of Regulatory Reform
Wednesday, June 30 - First Class of Social Entrepreneurs Graduates From the Change Accelerator
Thursday, July 1 - America's Cup Trophy Comes Homes
Friday, July 2 -Saluting Project Night Vision

Monday, June 21 - Friday, June 25
Monday, June 21 -More On Successful Job Seeking
Tuesday, June 22 - Retail Federation Releases Report on Fathers Day Spending Patterns
Wednesday, June 23 - Cape Wind Provides Energy Alternative
Thursday, June 24 - Is your Idea Great Part I
Friday, June 25 -Is Your Idea Great Part II

Monday, June 14 - Friday, June 18
Monday, June 14 - RI Policy Leaders Take Huge Steps in Making Rhode Island More Business Friendly
Tuesday, May 25 - Chamber/City Launch Small Business Loan Program
Wednesday, June 16 - Building a Ready Workforce Through Education
Thursday, June 17 - State Leaders Collaborate on Wind Rate Setting Process
Friday, June 18- Social Media Changes Marketing

Monday, May 24 - Friday, May 28
Monday, May 24 - Chamber Voices Support for URI/RIC Nursing School in Knowledge District
Tuesday, May 25 - Chamber/City Launch Small Business Loan Program
Wednesday, May 26 - New Center For Culinary Excellence at J & W
Thursday, May 27 - Two Rules for Successful Presentations
Friday, May 28 - Advice from Protocol Consultants International

Monday, May 17 - Friday, May 21
Monday, May 17 - Jobs Now Providence
Tuesday, May 18 - Views From the Conference Board
Wednesday, May 19 - Two Big Issues at the State House This Week - Taxes and Wind
Thursday, May 20 - Retail Sales Continue on an Upward Climb
Friday, May 21 - Tax Policy Testimony

Monday, May 10 - Friday, May 14
Monday, May 10 - Edesia, a New Rhode Island Manufacturer Opens
Wednesday, May 12 -Update Your Value Proposition
Thursday, May 13 - How to Be a Change Maker
Friday, May 14 - Words of Support for a Statewide School Funding Formula

Monday, May 3 - Friday, May 7
Monday, May 3 - Business EXPO 2010
Tuesday, May 4 - A look at What the Westerly/Pawcatuck Chamber is Doing to Help Area Business Flood Victims
Friday, May 7 - Chamber Testifies in Support of Wind Demonstration Project off Block Island

Monday, April 19 - Friday April 21
Monday, April 19 - Advice on How to Rev Up Your Business Savvy
Tuesday, April 20 - Important Advice: Update Your Value Proposition
Wednesday, April 21 - Biz Plan Competition Names Six Finalists
Thursday, April 22 - A Discussion Among RI Leaders at Chamber Breakfast
Friday, April 23 - How to Do Business Networking Right

Monday, April 12 - Friday, April 16
Monday, April 12 - How to be a Change Maker
Wednesday, April 14 - URI and RIC Discuss Possibility of Creating a Joint Nursing School in Providence's Knowledge District
Thursday, April 15 - Rethinking Renewable Energy in Rhode Island
April 16 - Congressmen Kennedy, Langevin Introduce SBA Grant Legislation for RI Businesses

Monday,April 5 -Friday April 9
Monday, April 5 - 2010 Congressional Breakfast
Tuesday, April 6 - Congressional Delegation Talks about Recouping Federal Disaster Dollars at Chamber Breakfast
Wednesday, April 7 - Setting the Stage for Dr. Dooley's Inauguration as President of the University of Rhode Island
Thursday, April 8 - Dr. Dooley Inaugurated as President of the University of Rhode Island
Friday, April 9 - Knowledge Economy Blog -- A State to State Look

Monday, Mach 29 - Friday, April 2
Monday, March 29 - Quick Start RI
Wednesday, March 31 - Flooding Impact: FEMA Advice
Thursday, April, 1 - Guidance for Businesses from FEMA
Friday, April 2 - Flooding Workshop Reminder

Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 26
Monday, March 22 - Streamlining Small Business Permitting
Thursday, March 25 - IPIC Round 2 Grant Funding Awarded

Monday, March 8 - Friday, March 12
Monday, March 8 - RI Quick Start Program
Tuesday, March 9 - Banyon Environmental
Thursday, March 11 - What's Next? A Forum on Rhode Island's Economy
Friday, March 12 - Good Financing Tips

Monday, February 22 -Friday February 26
Monday, February 22 - Quonset Gets Federal Stimulus Dollars
Tuesday, February 23 - Chamber Hosts Branding/Social Media Breakfast
Wednesday, February 24 - Downtown Retailer Queen of Hearts Reopens
Thursday, February 25 - Business EXPO 2010
Friday, February 26 - NCAA Is Coming to Providence

Monday, February 15 - Friday, February 19
Monday, February 15 - College Grads Make Their Own Jobs
Tuesday, February 16 - About the Chamber
Wednesday, February 17 - Key Moments
Friday, February 19 - Get Away Providence

Monday, February 8- Friday February 12
Monday, February 8 - Jobs NOW Providence
Tuesday, February 9 - Providence Plan Building Workforce
Wednesday, February 10 - Chamber's Legislative Luncheon


Monday, January 11- Friday, January 15
Monday, January 11- How to Become an Energizer
Tuesday, January 12 - Context for Growing Rhode Island's Knowledge Economy
Wednesday, January 13 - How to Grow Your Small Business in Lean Times
Thursday, January 14 - Rhode Island's Offshore Energy Opportunities
Friday, January 15 - The Chamber Support RI's Race to the Top


Monday, January 4 - Friday, January 8
Monday, January 4 - Push Towards Entrepreneurship
Tuesday, January 5 - Congratulations Keith Stokes, RIEDC Executive Director Appointee
Wednesday, January 6 - Health Information Exchange


Monday, December 28 - Friday, January 1
Monday, December 28 - Reflecting on Forward Momentum
Tuesday, December 29 - What are People Saying About Your Brand?
Wednesday, December 30 - Business Community Responds to New EDC Appointment
Thursday, December 31 - Rhode Island's Industries of the Future
Friday, January 1 - Watchword for Business= Planning


Monday, December 21 - Friday, December 25
Monday, December 21 - Isis Biopoloymer Moves to the Knowledge District
Tuesday, December 22 - The CHamber Testifies In Front of Senate Small Business Committee
Wednesday, December 23 - Positive News on the Economic Development Front
Thursday, December 24 - RI Free Clinic Helping the State's Uninsured
Friday, December 25 - Celebrate Rhode Island Gala


Monday, December 14 - Friday, December 18
Monday, December 14 - Streetcars Making a Return to Providence?
Wednesday, December 16 - Buyers Focused on Lower Priced Toys This Holiday Season
Thursday, December 17 - Battery Market Growing
Friday, December 18 - Site Selection Magazine Rates the Important Factors for Attracting New Business


Monday, December 7 - Friday, December 11
Monday, December 7 - Top Holiday Trends
Tuesday, December 8 - What Are People Saying About Your Brand?
Wednesday, December 9 - It's All About Word of Mouth
Thursday, December 10 - How Can Small Businesses Maximize Credit
Friday, December 11 - Welcome Ioanna T. Morfessis as EDC Director

Monday, November 30 - Friday, December 4
Monday, November 30 - Advice for Small Business Web sites
Tuesday, December 1 - Retailers Talk Black Friday
Wednesday, December 2- Holiday Networking
Thursday, December 3 - Shop Providence
Friday, December 4- Making a Successful Entrepreneur
 
Monday, November 23 - Friday, November 27
Monday, November 23 - Chamber Annual Meeting
Tuesday, November 24 - Super Computer at Brown University
Wednesday, November 25 - Travel Advice from T.F. Green Airport
Thursday, November 26 - Seek to Be Worth Knowing
Friday, November 27 - Five Ways to Manage Like a CEO

Monday November 9 - Friday November 13
Monday, November 9 - Innovation Becomes Survival Strategy
Tuesday, November 10 - Keep Focus on Evolving Business Markets
Wednesday, November 11 - Gearing Up For the Chamber's Annual Meeting
Thursday, November 12 - Power of Wind Forum
Friday, November 13 - House Appropriations Committee Chair Obey Visits Rhode Island
 
 
Monday November 2 - Friday November 6
Monday,November 2 - Talent is the Currency of the New Economy
Tuesday, November 3 - Not the Flu Season As Usual
Wednesday, November 4 - Congratulations Cranston Print Works
Thursday, November 5 - Measuring Progress: the Knowledge Economy One Year Later 
Friday, November 6 - Save Money on Health Care 
 
Monday, October 26 - Thursday, October 29
Monday, October 26 - Rhode Island Makes History With 100% of Retail Pharmacies E-Prescribing
Tuesday, October 27 - Chamber Pressing the FAA to Move Forward with TF Green Airport Improvements
Wednesday, October 28 - Supporting Negotiations Between National Grid and Deep Water Wind
Thursday, October 29 - Five Traits of an Effective Leader 
 
 
Monday, October 19 - Friday, October 23
Monday, October 19 - Hasbro's Al Verrecchia Calls for Dramatic Changes in State Government
Tuesday, October 20 - Good Economic News: Factory Production Grows
Wednesday, October 21- Price of Gold at an All Time High
Thursday, October 22 - Rhode Island Business Plan Competition Kicks Off 
Friday, October 23 - Chamber Want to Be Your Strategic Business Partner
 
Monday, October 12 - Friday, October 16
Monday, October 12 - Congratulations Rhode Island School of Design
Tuesday, October 13 - Insights From Mckinsey
Wednesday, October 14- Search Engine Optimization for Small Business
Thursday, October 15 - Using Natural and Human Resource 
Friday, October 16 - More about the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce
 

Monday, September 21 - Friday September 25.
Monday, September 21 -- Reinventing the Chamber minute
Tuesday, September 22 -- Welcome URI President Dr. David Dooley
Wednesday, September 23 -- FM Global Opens New Headquarters
Thursday, September 24 -- How to Deal With H1N1
Friday, September 25 -- Providence Power Program