2008 Community Events and Activities for Businesspeople and the General Public (updated 11/20/08)
This page is a free service for members of the East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce to post their events. It also includes announcements about events, programs, announcements and seminars that may be of interest to businesspeople. Weekly emails are also sent to chamber members with new postings. Contact the Chamber to get events published here. Phone: 401.438.1212 email: office@eastprovchamber.com
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Businesses Needed for Seekonk High School's Groundhog Day Job Shadow Program
Juniors and seniors at SHS are being encouraged to take the opportunity to explore a career of interest on
February 2, 2009 by shadowing someone who works in that field.
Students are responsible for finding their own placements, but we'd like to offer them a
list of local businesses that are willing to host students if asked.
If you are willing to be part of this exciting program, please forward your name, job title,
business name, business address, business phone (or best contact #) to:
Janet Fitzgerald, Transition Coordinator, Seekonk High School,
261 Arcade Avenue, Seekonk MA 02771, 508-336-7272, xt. 459, fitzgerj@seekonk.k12.ma.us
Possible activities during a job shadow visit:
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Motoring Technical Training Institute
has two buildings: 187 and 205 North Brow Street, East Providence available for purchase or lease.
Contact Sharon Ring at 401.434.4840
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Friday, November 21, 2008
7:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Wood's Heating Service is holding a bake sale at their office to benefit
East Bay Community Action Program's 2008 Adopt-A-Family Program.
Chamber members are welcome to participate. Stop by their office to purchase treats, coffee and hot chocolate.
Location: 22 Almeida Ave., East Providence (off Waterman Ave.) Contact Arthur Dwyer for more info: 401.434.1487
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Saturday, November 22, 2008
Secret Petals- Grand Opening
99A Taunton Avenue, East Providence
8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m. Chamber members: Stop in and get in the photo!
Secret Petals is a new flower shop in town and a new member of the East Providence Area Chamber.
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Monday, November 24, 2008
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Blood Drive for RI Blood Center
Location: Capital City Financial
2470 Pawtucket Avenue, East Providence
For more information, call 401-432-9903
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Local Economic Stimulus Package for Chamber Members
Capital City Financial is now offering their own Economic Stimulus Package to all employees
of East Providence Area Chamber of Commerce member companies. In addition to the Federal Government's
$7,500 tax incentive for first time homebuyers, Capital City Financial's offer is valid for Purchases or Refinances
and includes: Free income tax preparation for the borrower's first year; No application fee; No rate lock fee;
No appraisal fee; No credit report fee; realtor referral program and 24/7 accessibility.
Contact Johnathon D. Birs for details at 401-640-8320.
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Small Business Hotline sponsored by Small Business Development Administration (SBA)
A "one stop" resource for RI small business owners who need assistance with problems and
concerns resulting from the current credit crunch. The hotline # is: 401-528-4561 Wxt. 4065.
Visit the SBA Web site for more info: www.sba.gov/ri
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Rhode Island Unemployment Insurance Benefits Extended
Due to the state's high unemployment rate, the maximum number of payable weeks has been extended from 13 to 20 weeks.
These additional extended benefits will go into effect the week beginning 11/9/08.
These "High Unemployment Benefits" will remain in effect for a minimum of 13 weeks,
at which time the 3-month average unemployment rate will be recalculated.
For more information contact the Unemployment Insurance Service at 401.243-9100 or www.dlt.ri.gov.
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Social Security Announces Nationwide Launch of Compassionate Allowances
The agency's Compassionate Allowances initiative is a way to expedite the processing of disability claims for
applicants whose medical conditions are so severe that their conditions obviously meet Social Security's standards.
It will enable the agency to make decisions on these cases in days, rather than months or years.
There are currently 50 conditions that are recognized for expedited decision making.
More information can be found at www.socialsecurity.gov/compassionateallowances.
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East Providence Power Lunch Program
Reading Mentors Currently Being Sought by the East Bay Community Action Program's RSVP Volunteer Core.
The Power Lunch Program is a six week cycle commitment where business owners and community leaders
spend 30 minutes/week reading and mentoring an East Providence elementary school child.
Studies show that students who read well and are exposed to positive role models make ethical
decisions that will effectively impact the future of communities in which they live.
Contact: Victoria White at 401.435.7876 for more information or to volunteer.
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East Bay Community Action Program (EBCAP)
Annual Adopt-A-Family/Holiday Helping Hands Program
Business adopt a family and provide holiday baskets and toys.
Businesses are matched up to size of the family in need.
Contact 401-435-7876 for more information
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Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Workers' Compensation Benefits & Procedures
A free, informal workship providing employers with a basic understanding
of their rights and obligations under the RI Workers' Compensation law.
Topics include: Return to work options, employee rights and responsibilities,
claim reporting procedures, etc.
Location: RI Dept. of Labor & Training
1511 Pontiac Avenue, Building 73, Cranston, RI
Time: 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration: 8:00 a.m.
Register by calling: the Education Unit at 401.462-8100 "option one" or email: wcedcunit@dlt.ri.gov
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Thursday, December 4, 2008
Red Ribbon Community Service Awards Dinner
at the Rhode Island Convention Center
6 p.m. Tickets: $75 per person
Lincoln and Stephanie Chafee - Honorary Chairs
Benefits AIDS Project RI, a division of Family Service of Rhode Island
Deb Ruggiero will emcee the event featuring: dinner, silent and live auctions,
music as well as community service awards presented to Stephen Hourahan,
Jean Dupre, David Tetreault, Rep. Eileen Naughton, Lynn Taylor, MD and the Imperial Court of Rhode Island.
For more information: 831-5522 ext. 3364
www.aidsprojectri.org
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Thursday, December 4, 2008 at 6:30pm
Small Business Survival Tips for an Economic Downtown
Riverside Branch Library
475 Bullocks Point Ave, East Providence, RI 02915
(401) 433-4877
Periods of economic downturn create opportunities for small businesses
to outsmart larger competitors who are unable to adapt quickly.
At this presentation you will learn how to be an entrepreneur whose business
can survive an economic downturn. Find out what small business owners can
do that will help your business endure the worst of times, and position it for
success when conditions inevitably improve.
SCORE Counselor, Bill Mackinnon, will present this workshop.
SCORE "Counselors to America's Small Business" is a nonprofit association
dedicated to educating entrepreneurs and the formation, growth and success of small business nationwide.
This program is free and open to all but registration is required.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
East Providence Area Chamber Holiday Open House
5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the Chamber's Office
1005 Waterman Ave., East Providence
Featuring live piano music by Greg Moses, Moses School of Music
FREE event for chamber members and their guests.
Sponsorships Available. All sponsors will be recognized:
Candlelight Sponsor: $100 (large-size company logo and your banner/sign at the Open House)
Egg Nog Sponsor: $75 (medium-size company logo)
Holiday Cheer Sponsor: $50 (listing of company names)
RSVP attendance or if you would like to be a sponsor: 401.438.1212 or office@eastprovchamber.com
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December 11, 2008
Patent & Trademark Workshop
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
FREE seminar - details at www.everycompanycounts.com
Basics of patents and tradmarks in Rhode Island.
Presenter: Dan Holmander, Esq. and Maureen Ewing of Secretary of State Mollis' office.
Location: RI Economic Development Corp (RIEDC)
315 Iron Horse Way, Suite, 101, Providence.
RSVP: 401-278-9174 or eperry@riedc.com
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Friday, December 12, 2008
East Providence City Hall Holiday Open House and Tree Lighting
Local organizations and vendors will be inside City Hall with information and items for sale.
Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse will be promoting East Providence's only remaining lighthouse
and selling lighthouse-related items.
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December 17, 2008
Business Equity Formation
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
FREE seminar - details at
wwweverycompanycounts.com
Legal options in forming a business.
Presented by Elizabeth Tanner, Esq.
Location: RI Economic Development Corp (RIEDC)
315 Iron Horse Way, Suite, 101, Providence.
RSVP: 401-278-9174 or eperry@riedc.com