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2015 Legislative Luncheon - SAVE THE DATE! - February 11, 2015
Save the Date! for the Chamber's Annual Legislative Luncheon featuring a candid conversation with leaders of the House and Senate as they respond to questions  regarding the many critical issues facing the business community. Event sponsorship opportunities are available to promote your brand to more than 700 business and civic professionals. Please contact Darlene Reza Rossi at drezarossi@provchamber.com or call 401.521.5000. Find out more and register 

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New Chair Takes Helm at the Chamber 

Peter Andruszkiewicz, president and chief executive officer at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, assumed the role of the new chairman of the Chamber's Board of Directors at the 2014 Annual Meeting. Read more & See pics from the annual meeting 

Promote Workplace Health and Productivity
Flu season is officially here. The CDC recommends a yearly flu vaccine for everyone six months of age and older as the first and most important step in preventing sickness. Should you contract the cold or flu, the Chamber's RIRX prescription drug card can come in handy. Learn more and download your free card


 

@ProvChamber Advocacy  


Chamber's Government Affairs Committee Kicks-Off 2015 
The Chamber welcomed John Muggeridge, Vice President of Public Affairs for Fidelity Investments, as the new chairman of the Government Affairs Committee. The committee kicked off the Chamber's 2015 business advocacy efforts at their first meeting on December 10 with a focus on economic competitiveness and job growth.

Stay tuned for more updates on the business advocacy front...


Workforce Development: The #1 Issue for Business Leaders
The Chamber is partnering with state education leaders to provide input on their 2015-2020 strategic plan. The Rhode Island Department of Education has received more than 4,000 responses to their online survey. However, the views of the business community have been underrepresented. We need to change that. Take five minutes and complete the interactive questionnaire. Make the case that your ability to hire qualified workers has a huge impact on the overall success of your business. Then share the link with everyone in your networks: www.ride.ri.gov/Strategic-Plan-Survey

Chamber Part of Coalition Advocating for Extension of Temporary Tax Provision
Addressing expired tax provisions is critically important to boosting U.S. jobs and the broader economy. 
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@ProvChamber Upcoming Events 

2015 Legislative Luncheon - SAVE THE DATE! - February 11, 2015
Save the Date! for the Chamber's Annual Legislative Luncheon featuring a candid conversation with leaders of the House and Senate as they respond to questions regarding the many critical issues facing the business community.

Find out more and register

The Inside Track - For Members Only - January 15, 2015
The Inside Track forum is an opportunity for members to come together to enhance their brand identity by presenting to other Chamber members.

Find out more and register

Industry Exchange - For Members Only - January 22, 2015

Industry Exchange is a Chamber networking forum where individuals can come to dialogue and interface with a diverse audience of members.
Find out more and register

Young Leaders Circle - Learn with Leaders Series: Building Your Risk Appetite - January 29, 2015 Find out more and register


 

@ProvChamber Member News    


Shamrock Financial One of 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For
Shamrock Financial Corporation has won one of the coveted National Best and Brightest Companies to Work Forâ„¢ award.
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BBBSOS Raises over $5,000 on #GivingTuesday
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State announced that it has received a $2,000 grant from the CVS Health Foundation in recognition of #GivingTuesday.
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(add)ventures Adds Depth with Three New Team Members
Providence-based multidisciplinary brand culture and communications firm (add)ventures is expanding with the addition of three new team members.
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