March 2008
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March 2008
If it’s not good for the community, it’s not good for business. MARCH 2008 In this edition: • PROTECTING YOUR FAMILY FROM CARBON MONOXIDE - PAGE 4 IS YOUR HOME SAFE? • KICKING THE HABIT - PAGE 5 FIND OUT 10 NEW REASONS TO KEEP YOU AND YOUR FAMILY AWAY FROM SODA • BUSINESS AFTER HOURS - PAGE 8 NEW PHOTOS, NEW WINNERS! March Events Customer Growth & Lunch Networking Like A Pro Friday, March 14th Networking Statewide Business After Hours at Rhodes On The Pawtuxet Tuesday, March 25th April Events Networking Leads Lunch Sponsored by Fiore Pontiac-GMC-VW Friday, April 6th Marketing & Lunch “Increase Your Visibility With The Right Ad” Thursday, April 12th Informational Workshop How to Start Your Own Business: Legal & Administrative Considerations Friday, April 13th Networking Business After Hours Sponsored by Centreville Bank Wednesday, April 18th Brain Cafe Brain Cafe Friday, April 20th Events are open to all employees of the business. Invite your colleagues to attend. Small businesses look to go green Whether it’s the feel-good factor or consideration of the bottom line, going green is a growing business trend. Nearly half (47 percent) of the small business owners responding to a Wells Fargo/ Gallup survey said they take action to show their customers they are environmentally friendly. In addition, 89 percent of the respondents consider it very important or somewhat important for America’s small businesses to actively support efforts to protect and improve the environment. “Collectively, small businesses can have a tremendous impact on broad societal issues, which is clearly the case regarding environmental preservation,” says Giovanni Coratolo, executive director of the Chamber ’s Council on Small Business. Two-thirds (66 percent) of the survey respondents said they would pay more to buy environmentally-friendly products and services. Of those, 48 percent said they would pay five percent more for such goods and services. Another 34 percent would pay 10 percent more, while 18 percent would pay more than 10 percent. However, about one-half (49 percent) said they did not think their customers would pay more for environmentally-friendly products. Some 60 percent of the respondents said that funding for research and development of alternative energy sources is the most important anti-global warming initiative. Efforts to promote recycling and funding safer ways to dispose of garbage and hazardous waste were also considered top priorities. Above: Jeff Salks, manager and one of the owners, stands in front of the store’s eco-friendly lightbulb section. Below: Eric Fusco and Sean Jordan rearrange the new display of bulbs under signs announcing cheaper bills with the new bulbs. (Photos by Darcie Di Saia.) Here are a few easy ways to make your company greener: • Reduce your paperwork by invoicing electronically • Buy recycled paper and supplies • Offer incentives for employees to use public transportation • Use ceiling fans to reduce air-conditioning costs • Reduce your hot water temperature by two degrees and insulate the tank • Use energy-saving light bulbs Originally published in August 2007. Reprinted with permission, www. uschamber.com, August 2007. Copyright 2007 U.S. Chamber of Commerce – All Rights Reserved. PRE-SORTED STANDARD U.S. POSTAGE PAID WARWICK, R.I. Permit no. 358 Page 2 ChamberWorks March 2008 Mayor's Message MAYOR SCOTT AVEDISIAN With growing concerns about the state of the economy, it was heartening to examine various residential and commercial projects underway throughout the city last year and see the investment that homeowners, private companies and non-profit agencies continue to make in Warwick. A review of the Building Department’s listing of commercial projects, including new construction, renovations or additions to existing structures and hotels/ motels, shows private developers’ investment of over $77.3 million in 2007. These figures don’t take into account new or major improvements to residential buildings or other miscellaneous projects, which total nearly $33 million. Warwick’s business base is a wide-ranging mix of small com- panies, retail, office parks and tourism-related enterprises. All of these are reflected in 2007 investments here, with projects ranging from a 4,250 square-foot facility to two office buildings, totaling 200,000 square feet, near the Crowne Plaza Hotel. One of the buildings – at 120,000 square feet – will be home to Davol Inc.’s world headquarters. Warwick is also home to Kent Hospital, which serves residents in the greater Kent County region, and a growing need for medical office space is clearly evident. Roughly half a dozen facilities have either been completed or are under construction and are located not far from the hospital’s complex. On the Border and Chipolte’s restaurants were completed last year, and work on a Texas Road House restaurant began on the Warwick/East Greenwich border before the New Year. Area residents are eagerly awaiting completion of the NYLO Hotel and other facilities at historic Pontiac Mills, as well as renovations to Warwick Mall, which will soon welcome Target as one of its anchor stores. As 2008 progresses, there are a number of exciting projects in the planning stages, with developers working with a variety of municipal offices to secure the appropriate permits and approvals. As always, our Department o f To u r i s m , C u l t u r e a n d Development stands ready to assist new or existing businesses. Please do not hesitate to contact them at (401) 738-2000, ext. 6404 or www.movetowarwickri.com. New electronic filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations Two new electronic filing requirements for tax-exempt organizations went into effect after December 2006. First, certain tax-exempt organizations will have a new filing requirement imposed by the Pension Protection Act of 2006. For tax periods beginning after Dec. 31, 2006, tax-exempt organizations WHAT IF whose gross receipts are normally less than $25,000 must electronically file an annual notice. The IRS is developing a filing system for the annual electronic notice and will publicize filing procedures upon completion of the filing system. For the latest information about fil- Is YOUR business ready? Do you have a DISASTER RECOVERY PLAN? • A Virtual Server • Offsite Backup & Recovery • Network Management • Desktop Support • Security Management 401-828-5200 www.bcicomputers.net ing the annual electronic notice, check the Exempt Organizations Web site at www.irs.gov.eo. Second, some tax-exempt organizations will be required to electronically file their Forms 990. For tax years ending on or after Dec. 31, 2006, tax-exempt organizations will be required to e-file if they have $10 million or more in total assets and file 250 or more returns a year. In addition, private foundations and charitable trusts will be required to e-file Forms 990-FP regardless of their asset size, if they file at least 25 returns. Information provided by Advantage Payroll Services. Reprinted from the SSA/ IRS Reported, Spring 2007 issue. ChamberWorks March 2008 Page 3 Ask SCORE The ABCs of advertising The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors 2007 - 2008 Officers of the Board Stephen Russell Bank RI Scott Seaback RI Temps, Inc. Chairman of the Board Stephen Hinger Drum Rock Specialty Co., Inc. Dr. Daniel Simpson West Bay Animal Hospital Chair-Elect Thomas M. Madden The Madden Law Firm, P.C. Thomas Celona (ex-officio) Thrifty Car Rental/Prestige Limousine Vice-Chair John M. Montecalvo Pivotal Choice Computers and Telephones John Howell (ex-officio) Warwick Beacon Secretary Jerold M. Weisman Jerold M. Weisman, CPA Joseph McGair (legal counsel) Petrarca and McGair, Inc. Treasurer Jeffrey D. Wadovick James N. Nadeau & Co., LLP The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Staff 2007-2008 Past-Chair Robert DeGregorio Slocum Realty Lauren E.I. Slocum President/CEO Patricia Blakemore New England Institute of Technology Brian Brosnihan Legal Sea Foods Linda Campbell Warwick Mall Mana Doran Signs By Tomorrow Peter George Envision Branding & Marketing Kurt Harrington Something Fishy, Inc. Richard C. Hittinger AEG, Inc. Steven H. Kitchin R. I. Higher Education Workforce Development Council Michael Lichtenstein Lichtenstein Associates Pat Matulaitis Narragansett Electric Company Joseph A. Medeiros Medeiros Financial Services, Inc. Joseph Oakes VR Industries Leah M. Prata Centreville Savings Bank Maria Puleo Office Manager Event & Program Coordinator Kristyn Jodat Communications Coordinator Yvette Mellin Tourism/Relocation Director Janice A. Luther Membership Coordinator Arlene McNulty President & CEO Executive Director, RI Mentoring Partnership Merilee Pratt Executive Secretary Jo-Ann Schofield Vice President Susan Thomas Director of Training & Program Support Stacey Thompson Warwick Mentor Program Coordinator - Secondary Pamela Leonhardt Warwick Mentor Program Coordinator - Elementary Kent Wilson Men2B Coordinator Dr. George DeTarnowsky CRIDCO Executive Director ChamberWorks Published every month jointly by the Central RI Chamber of Commerce and Beacon Communications. PUBLISHER Lauren E.I. Slocum, President/CEO Central RI Chamber of Commerce EDITORIAL COORDINATOR Kristyn Jodat EDITOR Dara Chadwick PRODUCTION Malisa Croce PRODUCTION ADVISOR Richard Fleischer Send press releases to: Central RI Chamber of Commerce, 3288 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886 or phone 732-1100 or FAX 732-1107 or email [email protected]. For advertising rates or information, Call ChamberWorks, 732-1100 or Fax 732-1107. For a small business, taking the first steps into advertising can be an intimidating and mysterious process. Even though we see advertising everywhere, creating and using ads ourselves can seem alien and expensive. Understanding how the medium works and what it can and cannot do for a small business is tougher than it seems…and there’s always uncertainty over results. Think of advertising as one element of the broader area of marketing. You recognize it in many forms, including magazines, newspapers, directories, online search engine ads, Web site banners, radio spots, TV, billboards, flyers, direct mail and others. Before you spend your hard-earned money on advertising, you’ll want to investigate what to realistically expect. Only then should you draw up a plan for moving ahead. Advertising can do the following: • Attract new customers, prospect and leads • Encourage existing customers to spend more on your product or service • Build credibility, establish and maintain your “brand” or unique business identity, and enhance your reputation • Inform or remind customers and prospects of the benefits your business has to offer • Promote your business to customers, investors and others, and slowly build sales But here’s what advertising probably can’t do: • Create an instant customer base • Solve your cash flow or profit problems by producing an immediate sales windfall • Cure poor or indifferent customer service • Create benefits that don’t really exist, or sell products and services that nobody wants In short, advertising won’t guarantee quick sales for your product or service by itself, but it will get you noticed if you do it right. That means you must know, as precisely as possible, the demographics of your target audience and craft a precise message about your product or service that will touch them. You must give customers a compelling reason to call, visit your Web site or stop by your business. Your ad must also stand out in some way. If it fails to grab your potential customers, they’re not likely to respond. Frequency is also key. A single ad in one place won’t do much. Getting people to see your ads as often as possible in different places will deliver better results. To learn more about advertising your small business, contact SCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business, at (401) 732-1100. Page 4 ChamberWorks March 2008 Your Finances Five ways to save on prescription drugs By Tara Higgins, R.PH. equivalent. It has the same active ingredients, is equally effective and is approved by the FDA. • Try mail order. All Blue Cross Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) members who have prescription drug coverage can order drugs through WellPoint Pharmacy Management’s PrecisionRx program. If you take daily maintenance medication for chronic conditions such as high blood pressure or diabetes, consider using PrecisionRx. The medication is shipped to your home, and you may pay a lower co-payment than at the pharmacy. • Ask your doctor about over-thecounter (OTC) drugs. Sometimes, an OTC drug can be just as effective as a prescription drug for certain minor conditions, such as a cough or a runny nose. Frequently, they cost less than a co-payment. Ask your doctor if an OTC drug would work for you. • Talk to your doctor about healthy lifestyle changes. Many health prob- With the cost of prescription drugs soaring, many people are looking for ways to save money at the pharmacy. These tips can help lower the amount you pay out of pocket: • Consider generic drugs. Next time you fill a prescription, ask your pharmacist or doctor whether a generic equivalent is available. If a generic isn’t available for the specific drug you’re taking, ask whether there is another generic that could treat your condition. Brand-name drugs, like any brand name product, are more expensive because of advertising costs, as well as the cost of research and development. According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), generic drug co-payments are much lower than co-payments for brand drug names. A generic drug is essentially the same drug as its brand name Safety PProtecting your family from carbon monoxide During the coldest of winter months, a rise in your heating bill isn’t the only thing to worry about. Turning up the thermostat can drastically increase your chances of carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning. CO is a colorless, odorless, tasteless, toxic gas, which according to the U.S. Consumer Products Safety Commission, takes 140 lives per year. By entering your lungs and displacing the oxygen from your bloodstream, CO interrupts your normal supply of oxygen to the heart, brain and other vital organs. Produced by the incomplete combustion of gas, oil, coal, wood, gasfired appliances, charcoal grills, woodburning furnaces or fireplaces, and motor vehicles, CO can accumulate in your home and put your family at risk. Therefore, a CO detector is essential to detect traces of CO in your home. Mild CO exposure can cause side effects that are often mistaken for the flu, including a slight headache, nausea and fatigue. Moderate exposure to CO can cause a severe throbbing headache, drowsiness, confusion, vomiting and increased heart rate. Extreme exposure to CO can cause unconsciousness, convulsions, cardio respiratory failure and death. If your CO detector alarm sounds, turn off all your appliances, open the windows and doors, and evacuate everyone from your home. Once you and your family are out of the house, call 911 immediately. Information provided by SERVPRO of Metro Rhode Island. Visit www. Servproffmetrori.com. lems, such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol, may be helped by eating a more nutritious diet, exercising more and reducing stress. Talk to your doctor about how you can reduce your need for medication or even stop taking medications altogether. However, don’t stop taking medications without speaking to your doctor, even if you think your condition is under control. • Take medications as prescribed. When you take certain medications, such as antibiotics, it’s important to finish all of the medicine prescribed, even if you are feeling better. If you don’t, you could end up taking a second round of medicine. Taking medication incorrectly can also lead to other health problems, which can hurt both your health and your wallet. Information provided by Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Rhode Island. Article published in Choices – summer 2007. ChamberWorks March 2008 Health & Wellness Chamber to offer Kicking the habit 10 Reasons to keep kids off soda • • • • • Soda contains no nutrients, and is high in calories and sugar. Studies show a strong link between soda consumption and childhood obesity. Soda suppresses the appetite so kids are less likely to eat nourishing foods. Soda drinkers are less likely to get the recommended levels of vitamin A, calcium and magnesium. Phosphorus, a common ingredient in soda, depletes calcium in the bones. Girls w h o d r i n k m o re s o d a are more prone to broken bones. Doctors are becoming concerned about the health impact of carbonated beverage consumption on teenage girls. Studies show a direct link between tooth decay and soda. Not only does the sugar cause cavities, the acids in soda erode tooth enamel, which begins in only 20 minutes. Caffeine is known to create • physical dependence, and upsets the normal balance of neurochemistry in the developing brains of children. Caffeine stimulates the adrenal gland without providing the nourishment it needs. In large amounts, caffeine can lead to adrenal exhaustion, especially in children. Colas contain 35 to 38 milligrams of caffeine per 12-ounce can. Drinking a lot of soda every day can lead to blood sugar disorders, • • • • including diabetes. Aspartame, used in diet sodas, is a potent brain toxin and endocrine disrupter. Citric acid, often found in soda, may contain traces of MSG. MSG is another potent brain toxin. The artificial flavors found in soda may also contain traces of MSG. Drinking sodas regularly can upset the fragile, acid-alkaline balance of the stomach, creating a continuous acid environment. This prolonged acid environment can lead to inflammation of the stomach and duodenal lining, which can be quite painful. Sodas act as dehydrating diuretics, much like tea, coffee and alcohol, and can inhibit proper digestive function. Information provided by Dr. Tim Warren of Warren Chiropractic, (401) 738-6477. Published in the ProAdjuster Lifestyles Magazine, Volume two, Issue one. Rotary Club of Warwick to host New England Performs event Many prizes available to winners From Feb. 26 to March 2, 2008, the Rotary Club of Warwick will hold auditions for the second annual New England Performs, a fundraising performance contest that benefits local charities. Auditions will be held at the Warwick Mall and at a dance site. Registered entrants will have a total of three minutes to perform. Auditions are open to those (actors, singers, dancers, musicians, magicians, jugglers, comedians, etc.) who enjoy performing and who pre-register at www.newenglandlandperfroms.com. New England Performs is open to any amateur individual or group (up to eight people) residing in New England. Some professionals will be accepted (see contest rules at www.newenglandperforms.com). The Web site also offers a registration form and specific details for the event. Audition fees are $45 for individuals or groups of two ($75 for three, four or five participants and $110 for six, seven or eight), if registered prior to Feb. 15, 2008. Auditions will be limited to the first 250 to register. Approximately 50 performers will be selected to participate in the final event from 6 to 8 p.m. on March 15, 2008 at Toll Gate High School. A first prize of $3,000 and a walk-on role in an upcoming Cardi’s Furniture commercial will be awarded in the age 13 to 103 category (The 2007 winner was Kelsey, a 14-year-old dancer) and a first prize of $1,500 will be awarded in the 12-and-under age category. Additional money prizes will be given to the top 20 performers. Spectators on March 15 will be charged $15 for the all day/evening sessions, and $5 for the prelimi- Page 5 nary-only session. Advance ticket purchase at www.newenglandlandperfroms.com is encouraged. Premier sponsors of New England Performs include the City of Warwick Department of Tourism, Culture & Development, Cardi’s Furniture, Warwick Mall, NBC 10 and Beacon Communications (more information about sponsorships, which are still available, can be found at www.newenglandperforms. com). Event brochures are also available at the Warwick Mall. Call (401) 8628616 for more information. Chartered in 1949, the Rotary Club of Warwick (www.warwickrotary.org) has been a million-dollar supporter of many local charities, funding scholarships for graduating seniors and camperships for deserving children, providing thousands of dictionaries and much more. Warwick Rotary, 120 members strong, has also contributed to campaigns of the international organization, including polio eradication and clean water supply. The service club of men and women, intending “Service Above Self,” meets Thursdays at 12:15 p.m. at the Radisson Airport Hotel. TAGTeam Technology Makeover Enter to win up to $12,000 in new computer hardware, software and service I your outdated Is td t d b business i ttechnology h l system holding the productivity of your company back? Imagine how efficient your business would be with new technology, including the latest Dell server, Microsoft Small Business Operating system and security software to keep your network safe. Now imagine all installation services provided to make everything work, as well as training to help you understand the most productive way to use it. This could all happen to your company. The Central R.I. Chamber of Commerce is partnering with Technology Advisory Group, a technology solutions company, and various hardware and software vendor partners to present its TAGTeam Technology Makeover. To be eligible, you must: • Be a Chamber member in good standing • Have five to 30 PCs • Submit your application by April 23, 2008 One lucky winner will be announced at the Chamber’s May 2008 Business After Hours event. Visit www.centralrichamber.com for an application. Then, fax your completed application to (401) 732-1107. The winner will be chosen based on the current state of the applicant’s technology, his or her identified needs and the impact that the TAGTeam Technology Makeover would have on the organization. Five finalists will be announced on May 7, 2008. The winner will be selected at the May Business After Hours event. Applications will be judged by a threemember panel featuring representatives from the Central RI Chamber of Commerce, Technology Advisory Group and the Chamber’s Technology Committee. For more information, call (401) 732-1100. ChamberWorks Page 6 Back to Basics Workshop Series March 2008 The future of the office cube Facilitated by: Bill Lovett “We are bringing it back to the basics. I think every small business owner can agree, that the basics are the blueprints for any small businesses success.” - Bill Lovett Effective Business Writing - April 9th with Bob Cipriano One of the things you can count on everyday is that you will have to write something. The difference between personal and business writing is what this seminar is all about. Whether you write memos, letters, reports, proposals, articles, e-mail, or performance reviews, you will learn the skills and techniques to improve the quality of your writing. Making Better Use of Your Time - May 14th Time is the most precious resources. Yet we battle daily to make the best use of it. You don’t need to struggle anymore. If you want to get more work done in less time with less stress, then this is the seminar for you. Learn how to get two more hours of work done without working longer. No Pressure Selling - May 28th If you avoid high pressure selling like most people do, then you learn what the superstars know. Change your whole perspective on selling. Learn how to get new customers and build on old ones. Increase your closing rate without pressure selling. Develop your ‘Unique Selling Advantage.’ No pressure selling works! Basics of Supervision - June 11th Many promotions into management are based on job knowledge or personal experience. Learning how to manage people is seen as something that is easily learned on the job. People soon find out that this is difficult. This seminar will focus on the human side of managing - how to motivate others, develop teamwork and cooperation, handle employee problems and develop employees to their maximum ability. Don’t miss out. Combining advanced materials, technology and sociological research, look for your cube to shrink in size, but be more hip in the future. According to a Time magazine story “Redrawing the Cube,” by Lisa Takeuchi Cullen, cubes are here to stay, but they will be transforming in possibly intriguing ways in the near future. Here are some cube facts and possibilities: • Seventy percent of office workers sit in cubes • In the 1970s, a typical workstation was 12 feet by 12 feet • In 1995, a typical workstation was 10 feet by 10 feet • Today’s workstations average six feet by eight feet, and cube planners say they can reduce the space by 21 percent without reducing productivity • Forty-five percent of workers say they do their best work in their own personal space • The top complaint when it comes to privacy? Overheard conversations, particularly loud cell phone talkers New cube features to look forward to include: • Desks that have adjustable heights • Colored overhead lighting panels. Green means you are available to talk. Red means you are busy and not to be bothered • Semi-enclosed areas for cell phone use — areas will enhance signal boosters and reduce the level of noise • Translucent cubes that allow for a view, but also include doors to increase sound privacy • Enclosed seating areas, where people can get together for chats without disturbing their neighbors • Get ready for yurts, shell-like enclosures that muffle noise and provide some privacy for small groups • Individual desktop temperature controls Information provided by New England Construction. Want to Become an Active Chamber Member? 8:45 (Registration & Coffee) - 9:00 am - Noon (Program) Slades Business Center $25 - per workshop - pre-registered & pre-paid member pricing $40 - per-workshop - non-member pricing or paying at the door Write an article or two for ChamberWorks! * MEMBER SPECIAL: Three or more members from the same company - ($20 per person) - offer only valid if participants pre-register and pre-pay. Contact Kristyn at (401) 732-1100 to find out more information. March 2008 ChamberWorks Page 7 RI sees improvement in state competitiveness rankings Moving up four places since 2006, Rhode Island was one of the fastest-moving states in the Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University’s State Competitiveness Report 2007. This year, Rhode Island ranked 21st overall, bolstered by strong showings in the technology, security and human resources categories. Rhode Island has moved up 10 places in the rankings since 2005. Rhode Island ranked seventh in the technology subindex, which measured states’ R&D capacity, inhabitants with science and engineering degrees, the number of patents per 100,000 residents and National Institutes of Health support to institutions per capita. According to the index, Rhode Island placed third in the amount of science and engineering degrees awarded per 100,000 inhabitants and placed fifth in NIH support. Rhode Island’s improvement in the rankings reinforces that leadership must aggressively continue with efforts to help Rhode Island businesses transition from an old industrial economy to a new knowledge-driven innovation economy, and continue to promote new company creation in innovation-economy industries. The report also cited Rhode Island’s low crime and murder indexes. The state also fared well in the human resources subindex, placing 15th overall in the category. According to the human resources subindex, the number of people without health insurance in the state is the lowest in the nation. Rhode Island also ranked well for the percent of the p o p u l a t i o n e n ro l l e d i n degree-granting institutions (fifth), the percent of adults who are in the labor force (17th) and the rate of non-federal physicians per 100,000 inhabitants (sixth). Rhode Island has seen $7 billion in new investment since 2005, including new or planned buildings, new industrial developments, expansion of existing companies, and private investment in infrastructure. The economy has created many new jobs — more than 20,000 from 2002 to 2006, and 5,700 in 2006 alone, which was the fastest job growth rate in New England. These factors were contributors to improvements in Rhode Island’s ranking. Information provided by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. All business, large or small, service or manufacturing, should be properly protected. You know, to protect your business, you should really think about incorporating. Michael Grande, CPA, MS Taxation and Joe McGair To learn how, call the law offices of Petrarca and McGair, Inc. SERVING THE PEOPLE FOR OVER 30 YEARS 797 BALD HILL ROAD WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND (401) 821-1330 JOE McGAIR FAX (401) 823-0970 e-mail: [email protected] or visit us at www.petrarcamcgair.com The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The Court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice. ChamberWorks Page 8 Business After Hours Meet the Host Boston Billiard Club Boston Billiard Club, with locations in Boston, Worcester and West Springfield, MA; Warwick, RI; Danbury, CT and Nashua, NH, is New England’s premier destination for entertainment. Whether you’re interested in a game of pool on one of our many Brunswick Gold Crown tables, a drink from our best-stocked bars or incredible food from our full menu, Boston Billiard Club’s expert staff is ready to serve you! Want to party? We’ve got that covered. Attend a live concert, party at our pre-game and post-game events, join your local radio station for live promotions or host your own private party or corporate function. If it’s fun, it’s at Boston Billiard Club. Visit www.bostonbilliardclub.com for more information. March 2008 March 2008 ChamberWorks Page 9 ChamberWorks Page 10 March 2008 And The Winners Are... Business after Hours - Door Prize Winners & Donors Winner Door Prize Donating Company Aaron Fergola Sports Blanket Colonial Supplemental VIP Pool Pass Boston Billiard Club Bluetooth CRICC Cinnamon Bun & gift certificate Cinnamon Cafe Fleece pullover & calculator Verizon Phipps Realty Kenneth Tavares Phoenix Fire Alarm & Communication, Inc. S. Thomas Wharton Oi Partners, Inc. Nick Slocum The Slocum Agency Carol Shibley Courtyard Marriott March 2008 ChamberWorks Page 11 33 Lambert Lind Highway Warwick, RI 02886 Join Us This Month for the Statewide Business After Hours at Rhodes On The Pawtuxet Tuesday, March 25th ChamberWorks Page 12 March 2008 Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Business Directory Have you ever needed a plumber, an electrician, an auto mechanic, and don’t know who to call? Ever needed financial advice or a product made? Perhaps you’ve been interested in having your home or office remodeled. Call a Central Rhode Island Chamber member! The memebers are here to answer your questions and provide you with quality service. Absorbents Beacon Wellness Solutions (401) 732-2526 Chemtex (401) 305-3030 Attorneys see Lawyers Emilio’s Bakery (401) 828-2456 Sovereign Bank- Providence (401) 752-1018 Banks / Credit Unions The Washington Trust Company (401) 739-2353 Auctioneer / Appraiser Accountants / Bookkeepers Alarm Systems / Security Alternative Bookkeeping (401) 884-2626 Box Electronic Systems, Inc. (401) 714-0802 Barrett Valuation Services Inc. (401) 942-0900 Champion Sound & Security (401) 647-9636 John A. Woods Appraisers (401) 885-1400 Anchor Federal Credit Union (401) 463-9574 Audio / Visual / Lighting Midstate AV - Accent Camera Repair (401) 828-6260 New England Audio Visual (401) 737-8000 Anchor Federal Credit Union (401) 681-1080 Bank of America (401) 739-2081 Beth Hart Bookkeeping (401) 884-2757 Electronic Alarm Systems (401) 737-2221 Auto / Rental / Limousine Dennis DeSantis, CPA (401) 272-5053 J-Kor Security Systems (401) 737-4034 Angel Limousine (401) 481-7040 Bank of America (401) 278-5520 Bank of America (401) 464-6764 DiSanto, Priest & Co. (401) 921-2000 Ext:2024 Amusements / Entertainment Sensible Car Rental of Warwick (401) 781-1700 Bank of America (401) 737-8601 EAL Tax Service (401) 732-2992 Goldman & Company, CPA’s (401) 781-4200 James N. Nadeau & Co., CPA (401) 823-4004 Jerold M. Weisman & Co. (401) 821-1400 Ext:11 Kevin D. Carter, CPA (401) 736-0040 Bananagrams LLC (401) 781-9649 Thrifty Car Sales (401) 738-5800 Ext:380 Bank RI (401) 456-5015 Ext:1610 Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation (401) 783-4613 Ext:124 Auto Clubs Bank RI - Buttonwoods (401) 732-4045 Boston Billiard Club (401) 732-7665 AAA of Southern New England (401) 732-5000 Ext:2200 Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry (401) 295-4040 Auto Repair / Service / Towing Warwick Bridge Club (401) 739-0481 Antiques Krupa, Johnson & Sotis (401) 739-5930 Aamco Transmissions & Car Care (401) 781-1700 Auto Spa (401) 738-4438 Tiff Britt Antiques (401) 467-6732 Cottman Transmission (401) 737-0101 Lucier & Company, Inc. (401) 946-1900 Apartments/ Condos / Property Mgmt Dave’s Auto Service (480) 461-8121 Michael A. Grande, CPA, MST (401) 821-3100 Armeny Inc. Property Management (401) 884-6900 Nakowicz Financial Services, Inc. (401) 780-9530 Briarwood Meadows Luxury Apts (401) 884-2992 Otrando, Porcaro, Pascarella & Gill (401) 739-9250 Paragon Accounting (401) 827-9899 Fleetwood Management, LLC (401) 736-5470 GrandeVille At Greenwich (401) 821-0088 Perreault & Company, Ltd (401) 398-2488 Greenwich Place Apartments (401) 821-8090 Richard F. Saccoccia, CPA (401) 828-0700 Lares Group II (401) 732-6464 Russell J. Richards, CPA (401) 826-2280 Ocean Point Condominium Assoc. (401) 231-8588 Stephen T. Gentile, CPA Ltd. (401) 739-6110 RI Apartment Living, LLC (401) 884-7368 Ward, Fisher & Company, LLP (401) 384-6464 The 903 Condominiums Assoc. (401) 274-7575 Westminster Advisory Group, Inc. (401) 732-2501 Appliances / Sales, Repair Adjusting Appliance Master (401) 821-0173 Pilgrim-Pellegrino Adjusting (401) 738-3880 Bay Appliance Service, Inc. (401) 738-8977 Advertising / Public Relations Elite Auto Repair, Inc. (401) 736-8942 Herb’s Towing & Service Center (401) 737-9773 Hillsgrove Servicenter, Inc. 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