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Monday, May 13th
Letter from Chair
Chairman of the Board of Directors
Newport County Chamber of Commerce
Another winter has passed and now several of our
members are gearing up for their busy season. That’s
not to say that your Chamber hasn’t been busy following proposed legislation, weighing in on issues
on behalf of our members to make sure our voice is
heard at the Statehouse, connecting members with one
another at various events throughout Newport County
and more. Of particular importance to the business and
residential community is the issue of tolls on the Sakonnet River Bridge. In response to the outcry from many
of our members, the Chamber board voted recently
on a resolution to support Senate Bill 242, proposed by
Senator Lou DiPalma, to freeze tolls on the Newport
Pell Bridge as well as prohibit tolls on the Sakonnet,
Mt. Hope and Jamestown Verrazano Bridges. We are
following this discussion very closely.
In other news, we were asked by Jane Howington,
City Manager of Newport, to create a business advisory council to work with city officials including the
Newport Police Department. The driving force of this
council is to help ensure a safe and enjoyable environment for our residents and visitors. It has proven to be
beneficial already as a way to foster better communication between the various stakeholders. Keep an eye out
this summer for ‘on the street’ ambassadors who will be
available to answer questions and offer guidance to our
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visitors. They are sure to be a positive addition to the
visitor experience.
Last spring we embarked upon an important initiative
to bring together representatives from each of the communities in Newport County to create an economic
development strategy and execution plan to benefit the
entire County. As a result of two strategy sessions and
a full day planning session, we are now in discussions
with key contributors to fund this initiative in order to
launch it effectively. We will keep you posted on our
progress.
Finally, as I conclude my term as chair of the board,
I want to take this opportunity to thank my fellow
board members and Chamber staff for their support
and contributions during the past 12 months. We have
a great team in place that is committed to making
Newport County the best place to live, work and play.
As Chamber members, you are in good hands with our
new chair, Laura DaLomba, as she and her executive
team work together with the full board on current
initiatives already in process as well as on developing
new programs to fulfill your needs and those of our
community.
Thank you, Laura F. Pedrick
Marketing Director, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Member recognition
John Finn CLU, ChFC Honored as
Five Star Wealth Manager
Middletown, RI:
John Finn CLU,
ChFC from Finn
Wealth Management was recently
recognized as a
Five Star Wealth
Manager, a distinction awarded to less
than 7% of wealth
managers in Rhode
Island. Finn was evaluated on 10 key factors,
including client retention rates, client assets
administered and favorable regulatory and
complaint histories.
“I have focused on providing personal
service, innovative strategies and unbiased
guidance for the past 26 years, and it is an
honor to be recognized for those efforts,”
says Finn. “Being named as a Five Star
Wealth Manager demonstrates my commitment to placing my clients’ best interest first
and helping them gain confidence in their
financial future.”
About Five Star Professional: Five Star
Professional, a third-party research firm,
collects nominations from peers and firms,
including financial planners and advisors,
CPAs, and estate planning attorneys. Selfnominations are not accepted. The evaluation is based on 10 criteria to determine
overall performance and satisfaction. After
review by a panel of local industry experts
and a review of regulatory history, Five Star
Professional determines the final list of Five
Star Wealth Managers.
Securities and Advisory Services offered
through LPL Financial, Member FINRA,
SIPC
Media Contact: John Finn 401 848-4579 x
114, email at John.finn@lpl.com.
Hector Rodriguez, MBA, ChFC Honored as Five Star Wealth Manager
Middletown, RI:
Hector Rodriguez,
MBA, ChFC from
Rodriguez Wealth
Management was
recently recognized as a Five Star
Wealth Manager, a
distinction awarded to less than 7%
of wealth managers
in Rhode Island. Finn was evaluated on 10
key factors, including client retention rates,
client assets administered and favorable
regulatory and complaint histories.
“The core of my belief is for my clients
to find me a source of comfort, providing
strategies to achieve their financial dreams.
Receiving the distinction as a Five Star
Wealth Manager a third consecutive time
is reflective of my commitment to placing
my clients’ best interest first,” commented
Rodriguez.
About Five Star Professional: Five Star
Professional, a third-party research firm,
collects nominations from peers and firms,
including financial planners and advisors,
CPAs, and estate planning attorneys. Selfnominations are not accepted. The evaluation is based on 10 criteria to determine
overall performance and satisfaction. After
review by a panel of local industry experts
and a review of regulatory history, Five Star
Professional determines the final list of Five
Star Wealth Managers.
Securities and Advisory Services offered
through LPL Financial, Member FINRA,
SIPC
Media Contact: Hector Rodriguez 401
848-4579 x 112. email at hector.rodriguez@
lpl.com
VNS of Newport and Bristol Counties
Named a HomeCare Elite Agency for
2012
Portsmouth, RI -- Visiting Nurse Services
of Newport and Bristol Counties has been
named a 2012 HomeCare Elite agency,
which is a compilation of the top 25% of
home health agencies in the United States.
Now in its seventh year, the HomeCare Elite
identifies the top 25% of agencies by various
publically available performance measures
in quality outcomes, process measure
implementation, patient experience (Home
Health CAHPS), quality improvement, and
financial performance. The HomeCare Elite
is the only performance recognition of its
kind in the home health profession. The
2012 HomeCare Elite is co-sponsored by
National Research Corporation (also known
as OCS HomeCare), the leading provider
of cross-continuum healthcare metrics and
analytics.
“The 2012 HomeCare Elite winners
demonstrate a commitment to providing
patient-centered care and serving as leaders
in the home health community. Their success offers data-driven proof of being wellmanaged and high quality care providers to
hospitals, managed care organizations, acute
care organizations, and other potential referral partners across the healthcare continuum,” said Susan L. Henricks, president and
chief operating officer of National Research
Corporation, the parent company of OCS
HomeCare. “Again this year, we updated our
methodology to reflect the rapidly evolving
quality-focused healthcare landscape and
national value-based purchasing trends.”
The Chief Executive Officer of VNS, Jean
Anderson, credits the dedicated and professional staff and the agency’s commitment to
being a top quality healthcare provider for
achieving this 2012 recognition as one of the
HomeCare Elite: “We are very proud of this
achievement. It demonstrates our commitment to providing quality, professional, and
patient-centered care to our patients, their
families, and the communities we serve,”
said Ms. Anderson. Contact: Jan Gordon
jgordon@vnsri.org
Newport County
Financial Associates, LLC
Please Visit Our Website:
www.nptfinancial.com
Jack Napolitano
Financial Representative
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THINK LOCAL, gift certificates and discounts available
THINK LOCAL is a Newport
County Chamber of Commerce
led community wide initiative
to support our local Chamber
members and economy by
encouraging consumers and
business owners to support
local businesses when making
purchases. The primary goal of
THINK LOCAL is to stimulate
the local economy by keeping
their dollars local, which keeps
sales tax revenue in Newport
County and in Rhode Island.
THINK LOCAL is a public awareness campaign that
highlights the positive results
when consumers and business
leaders support area companies.
Some of the
advantages to
a THINK LOCAL campaign
include more
money stays in
the community, local jobs are created and
sustained, local community and
economy are strengthened hence
improving the quality of life in
our area.
While convenience and the
lowest price may seem ideal to
focus on at the time of purchase,
it’s important to think long term
if we truly want to keep our local
economy strong and our friends,
family and neighbors working
than we must all THINK LOCAL.
Take advantage of a discount
where available. Many of the
Newport County Chamber of
Commerce members belong to
our Member to Member Discount Program. This valuable
program has grown to include
over 200 participating businesses. All Chamber members
and their employees can shop at
these participating businesses
and receive a discount on goods
and/or services. It’s as easy
as showing your Member to
Member discount keytag. A
complete list of participants
is available at www.NewportChamber.com.
In support of our initiative
to support THINK LOCAL,
the Chamber encourages its
members purchase Chamber
Gift Certificates which are
redeemable
at over 300
businesses
throughout
Newport
County.
Chamber Gift Certificates make the
perfect gift, why should you
decide what they want just
let them decide themselves.
Gift Certificates are available
for purchase at the Newport
Chamber – Middletown, Irving’s
Shoe Store – Portsmouth and
The Long Wharf General Store
– Newport or online at www.
NewportChamber.com.
If your company is a Chamber member and would like to
participate in our gift certificate
program or would like additional keytags to distribute to your
employees, please contact the
Chamber staff at 401-847-1608.
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Excellence in Business Awards is presented annually to honor outstanding business achievements
in Newport County. The prestigious awards are presented during the Chamber’s Annual Excellence
in Business Breakfast. The event this year will be held at Ochre Court, Salve Regina University on
May 28th from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. Guest Speaker is Alan Tear, Founder of successful business accellerator and incubator, Betaspring. Please RSVP at www.NewportChamber.com
or by calling 401-847-1608.
The awards are designed to celebrate the achievements of the Chamber’s members and to recognize
the vital role they play in the economic well-being of our community.
2013 Nominees are:
Innerlight Center for Yoga and Meditation
Core-Strength & Conditioning
Train with Jane
Salve Regina University
Sail Newport
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State
Women & Infants Center for Health
and Well-Being
Flickers
SHS Pest Control
Newport Playhouse
Shining Star Preschool
Newport County Computers
Genie’s Hookah Lounge
Marketing & Events
Designated Editor
Newport Prescription Center
Sentinel Limousine
People’s Credit Union
Custom House Coffee
Newport Life Magazine
Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP
Sheeley Law
Robin Time
A4 Architecture
Panera Bread
Pranzi Catering
Swipe for a Cause
Adele Turner Inn
Legal services
from a firm that values
our community.
Banking & Financial Institutions Regulatory Compliance
Business & Corporate • Commercial Lending
Commercial Restructuring & Asset Recovery
Construction • Corporate Governance • Creditors’ Rights
Employment & Labor • Health Care • Insurance
Intellectual Property • Land Use & Environmental • Litigation
Nonprofit • Public Finance & Governmental
Real Estate • Tax • Trusts & Estates
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C LO S E R TO T H E I SS U E S
Wednesday, May 1st
Chamber Seminar: What SCORE
Can Do For Your Business
8:30—10:00 a.m.
Friday, May 24th
Chamber Connections
Lead Referral Group
8:00—9:15 a.m.
Thursday, May 2nd
Business Before Hours
Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt
198 Thames Street, Newport
8:00—9:00 a.m.
Tuesday, May 28th
Excellence in Business Awards
Ochre Court
Salve Regina University
100 Ochre Court Ave, Newport
Monday, May 6th
Chamber Seminar: Exploit
Four Formulas Used to
Increase Profits!
Presented by: Huxley Conklin
8:30—10:00 am
Wednesday, May 8th
HR Roundtable:
Federal and RI legislation that
impacts employers
Presented by: Stephen Loffredo
8:30—9:30 a.m.
Sponsored by: Health Services
Administrators
Thursday, May 30th
Chamber Seminar:
Smart Phone Workshop
Presented by Stephan Phelan
Verizon Wireless
5:30—7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, June 5th
Chamber Seminar:
Presented by: Huxley Conklin
8:00—10:00 a.m.
Wednesday, June 5th
Women in Business Luncheon
Belcourt Newport, Bellevue Avenue
Guest Speaker: Arlene Violet
12:00—1:30 p.m.
Friday, May 10th
Chamber Connections
Lead Referral Group
8:00—9:15 a.m.
Thursday, June 6th
Chamber 101
8:30—9:30 a.m.
Monday, May 13th
Annual Golf Tournament
Montaup Country Club
500 Anthony Rd, Portsmouth
11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, June 11th
Economic Update Breakfast
Health Insurance Exchange Panel
Ramada Inn
425 East Main Road, Middletown
10:00—12:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 16th
Brown Bag Networking Lunch
12:00—1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Panera Bread
Thursday, June 20th
Brown Bag Networking Lunch
12:00—1:30 p.m.
Sponsored by Panera Bread
Thursday, May 23th
Business After Hours
Fort Adams State Park
90 Fort Adams Dr., Newport
5:00—7:00 p.m.
Thursday, June 27th
Business After Hours/
New Member Welcome Reception
Drupal Connect
449 Thames St, Ste. 100 , Newport
5:00—7:00 p.m.
Features
Newport County Chamber of Commerce - Resolution of the Board
SUPPORT OF: RHODE ISLAND SENATE BILL 0242
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High-Speed Block Island Ferry Coming to Newport, RI
Visitors to Newport will now be able to get to Block
Island faster, more often, and in greater comfort—
and the same goes in reverse: Block Island visitors
will be able to plan quick day-trips to Newport. In
late June, Interstate Navigation, well-known for its
daily high-speed and traditional ferries from Point
Judith to Block Island, will launch the first-ever
Newport to Block Island high-speed ferry service.
The new double-hulled aluminum catamaran,
which will completely replace the current traditional
ferry in Newport, will
provide vacationers with a smoother
ride, quicker trip and
more convenient
travel times between
Newport and Block
Island. For the first
time, riders from
Block Island will have
the opportunity to
depart in the morning,
enjoy a full day in
Newport, and return
to Block Island in the
evening. Riders from
Newport will have the same opportunity to enjoy a
full day on Block Island.
Downtown Newport Departure & Arrival
The new high-speed ferry will arrive and depart
dockside next to Perrotti Park in downtown Newport—just a short walk from the Newport Visitors
Center and adjacent municipal parking garage. The
high-speed, which will depart three times daily from
Newport and Block Island, will make the trip in
just one hour, cutting the travel time in half. Now
Newport visitors can easily make a quick day-trip to
Block Island part of their itinerary or Block Island
visitors can hop a boat to Newport for the day.
Comfortable Interior with Galley & Bar
Passengers will enjoy the quick trip in the boat’s
comfortable, climate-controlled interior with its
cushioned seats and booths. A full galley will
also be available to serve continental breakfast,
lunchtime hot dogs, and anytime chips and
snacks or morning bloody Marys and afternoon
Margaritas for vacation-minded travelers. More
adventurous passengers may want to enjoy the
sun on their faces and the wind in their hair on
the open top deck of the boat.
Block Island Sights & Newport Attractions
The fact that the
ferry links two great
tourist centers will
mean more fun for
all. For Block Island
visitors, once the ferry docks in Old Harbor, they will walk
right off the boat to
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the island’s historic
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those who want to spend more time on the island can stay overnight or longer at Old Harbor’s
many Victorian-era hotels and inns.
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The Defense Industry is Important to Rhode Island
By Molly Donohue Magee
Support to the Department of Defense is an
important part of the Rhode Island economy. Naval
Station Newport is host to many
commands including the Naval
Undersea Warfare Center Newport Division, the U.S. Naval
War College, the Surface Warfare
Officer School Command, and
the Officer Training Command.
Quonset is the home of the
143rd Airlift Wing of the RI Air
National Guard and the 126th
Aviation Regiment of the RI
Army National Guard.
The Rhode Island defense
industry employs over 12,000
people with an annual payroll of
$700M and generates over $1.75
billion in annual revenue. Aquidneck Island has
the largest cluster of defense-related companies in
the state. There is also additional impact on Rhode
Island as a result of the economic multiplier effect.
This includes spinoff economic generation related
to the defense activities and companies and their
employees supporting non-defense RI companies
and the RI hospitality industry.
The United States Navy’s Undersea Warfare Center
-Newport Division, with annual revenue of just
under $1 billion, is the driving engine for many of
the RI defense companies. The
Warfare Center contracts out
just under 50% of its annual
revenue and 60% of that is to
defense companies in southern
New England. As the Navy’s
premier research, development,
test and evaluation engineering
and Navy fleet support center for
submarine warfare systems and
other systems associated with
the undersea battlespace, the
Naval Undersea Warfare Center
is charged with meeting the
undersea warfare requirements
of the 21st century.
R.I. defense companies do a variety of work for the
Department of Defense including designing and
building platforms and providing equipment, supplies, and technical services in direct and indirect
support of the Department of Defense. Specific to
the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, many companies provide direct support to Navy fleet units and
their operations. The RI defense industry also has
significant involvement in research related to future
defense needs and often is the developer of cost effective and innovative solutions to meet those needs.
The RI defense industry is supported by our highly
educated technology workforce, the RI geography
with the Atlantic Ocean and Narragansett Bay, a
unique deep water estuary, and our partnerships
with RI’s oceanographic and ocean engineering
sectors.
The Southeastern New England Defense Industry
Alliance (SENEDIA) is an alliance of defense related
businesses and organizations. Most of SENEDIA’s
members are from Rhode Island, but also include
companies from southeastern Massachusetts and
the Groton region of Connecticut. Members include
Newport County Chamber of Commerce, SEA
Corp, Rite-Solutions, McLaughlin Research Corporation, General Dynamics-Electric Boat, Raytheon
Integrated Defense Systems, and BAE Systems,
among others.
SENEDIA champions, preserves, and protects the
interests of the defense and technology industry. The
alliance creates a common focus on the industry;
monitors and analyzes the industry’s impact on
local communities; provides tailored information
related to the defense and technology industry;
informs local, state, and national decision makers
on critical issues with proposed solutions; cultivates
relationships with complementary organizations;
and protects and develops a prepared and educated
technology workforce.
Like most Americans, SENEDIA recognizes the
fiscal pressures our nation is under and understands
that long term reductions to the defense budget
need to be made. SENEDIA also believes a more
thoughtful, deliberate budget solution is necessary
to achieve those long-term goals and avoid the
damaging, reactionary ‘whiplash’ measures which
the recent sequestration action has caused.
All Rhode Islanders must understand the need to
support and protect our defense industry. This is
even more important given the Base Realignment
and Closure (BRAC) legislation in the 2014 Department of Defense budget. The RI defense industry
is very important. It sustains an educated technology workforce and is a critical economic engine for
Rhode Island’s economy. Most importantly, the RI
defense industry plays a pivotal role in maintaining
America’s national security.
Molly Donohue Magee is the Executive Director
of the Southeastern New England Defense Industry
Alliance (SENEDIA), which is based in Middletown,
RI. For more information on SENEDIA, visit www.
senedia.com.
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entries about accommodations,
attractions, restaurants and much
more. Planners are distributed
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available upon request at www.
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you would like copies of the planner
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local non-member businesses located throughout
be represented by one of Rhode Island’s largest
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Arcangeli - Newport Hospital, Laura
WJZS, radio stations have generously donated a
Pedrick - Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP, Scott
$2500 month long advertising campaign package.
Humphrey - Humphrey’s Building Supply, Laura
The Chamber will have a drawing for this incredDaLomba - Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co., Ltd., Chris
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Yalanis - Wells Fargo Advisors, LLC, Peter Wilbur Volunteers will be eligible for the drawing! (EstiRoger Williams University, Susanne Day – Newmated to be under 200 eligible to win)
port Life Magazine, Cynthia Ziurgot – Century 21
So this is a great time to join and to volunteer!!
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This Phone-a-thon isn’t all work. Generous
Energy, LLC, Lisa Scholl, Pamela Humphreys Chamber Members have donated gifts and prizes
Jackson O’Neill, LLC, John Edwards - Ivy Wealth
that are used as incentives for the volunteers to
Management, Inc., Melissa Green - Sayer Regan
enlist new members. Prizes include a variety of
& Thayer, LLP, Carol Wilcox – Swipe for a Cause,
gifts and merchandise as well as gift certificates
Adam Thayer - Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP, Deboto Brick Alley Pub, Country Kettle Fudge, Karol
rah Velasco - Webster Bank, Maria Morrison Barr
Richardson or tickets to Newport’s mansions,
– NewportFed, and Sandy Russo – NewportFed.
Comedy Connection, Roger Williams Zoo, Fort
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Adams’ new zip line just to name a few. Volunteers
for more information about the Chamber’s 2013
are formed into teams and each member of the
Member Blitz or information about joining the
team competes for the grand prizes which include
Chamber during the Blitz.
getaways to Chatham, MA, Cape Ann/Rockport,
2013 ‘Blit
The evening was highlighted by guest speaker,
Captain Douglas Mikatarian, Commanding Officer
of Naval Station Newport, who presented an update
on base operations including the current impacts
of the federal budget facing the Department of the
Navy, update on Major projects onboard the base
and an overview of the Installation’s wind energy
study.
The Chamber’s Ambassador Committee Chair,
Laurie Labrecque was pleased to announce the 2013
Community Fund Grant recipients. Grants were
awarded to four non-profit Chamber Members including: Visiting Nurse Services of Newport County
for a Diabetes Program at the Edward King Center;
the Newport Family Child Opportunity program
for children to participate to orchestra organized
by East Bay Community Action Program; Women’s
Resource Center to assist in purchasing an iPad for
a Court House Recorder; and to the Save the Bay
Aquarium to help restore the aquarium from damages caused by Hurricane Sandy.
A social cocktail and hors d’oeuvres reception followed thank you to evenings sponsor, NewportFed.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is
the second largest chamber in the state with over
1100 members representing over 50,000 employees
and is one of Rhode Island’s largest business advocacy organizations, formed to enhance the business,
civic and economic vitality of Newport County and
greater Rhode Island. We help business succeed.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce first
conducted business during their Annual Meeting at
OceanCliff on April 23rd before enjoying cocktails
and hors d’oeuvres with more than two hundred of
their dedicated members and community leaders.
The evening commenced with Jody Sullivan’s,
Executive Director of the Chamber, highlights of the
accomplishments and business conducted by the
Chamber in 2012. Also included was the announcement of the new Board of Directors by Laura Pedrick. Officers of the Board of Directors are: Laura
DaLomba – Chair, Scott Humphrey – Vice Chair,
Laurie Labrecque – Secretary, Ed Lopes – Treasurer.
New Board Members welcomed were Chris Benzak
– Newport BioDiesel, Eli Dana – Newport Shipyard,
John Edick – Blackstone Caterers, Bonnie Gomes –
3G Broadcasting, and Amy Martel – People’s Credit
Union. Also joining the Board of Directors are the
new municipal Council Member liaisons including:
Nathan Calouro – Bristol, Bruce Long – Middletown, Molly Donahue Magee – Portsmouth, Justin
McLaughlin – Newport and Jay Lambert – Tiverton.
Retiring members of the board were recognized
for their continued support and dedication to the
Chamber. Outgoing members of the board are: Stephen Kirby – Kirby Commercial, LLC, Arthur Paul
– People’s Credit Union, Bill Corcoran – Newport
Tent Company and Richard Sayer – Sayer Regan &
Thayer, LLP. The Chamber is grateful for their guidance and support.
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Get in on the action!
Annual Chamber Golf Tournament
Golf Networking Builds Business
The cool breezes from Narragansett
Bay surround you while playing golf at
Montaup Country Club. As you address
your ball at the tee box, members of your
group watch in anticipation, will you
succeed or fail? They are not necessarily
concerned with your golf score but with
your next business project outcome. Golf
is the fastest growing sport in the world. It
is also known that more business deals are
now closed on the golf course than in any
boardroom.
The peaceful setting provides ample
opportunities for people to get to know
one another on a more personal level and
develop deeper relations. It’s no wonder
the golf course is a popular networking
with colleagues and business partners.
It’s essential to remember that although
golf is a fun and a more casual way to
connect with co-workers and clients,
your time on the course still qualifies as
a business meeting. How you conduct
yourself on the course says a lot about your
company. Golf is an excellent networking
tool when engaged properly:
Know whom to invite. Make sure you
know the expertise and expectations of
those you’re golfing with. Organize your
game and your attitude around that of your
golf partners. How you handle yourself
can greatly impact business.
Respect the rules. Remember that as
you get to see your clients in a more social
environment, they also get to see you. Be
on your best behavior as everything you
say and do reflect your professionalism
and integrity.
Talk business. Don’t discuss business
before the 5th hole or after the 15th. This
gives everyone a chance to relax and get
into the game. Complete the match with
everyone’s focus on the game. A worthy
finish will help confirm business on the
19th hole.
Avoid excessive alcohol. It will not help
your game and can lead to some uncomfortable moments. This is an opportunity
for you to increase your professional image
and improve your relationship. You need
all of your faculties about you.
Know how to play ready golf. Most
golfers are willing to play with just about
anyone regardless of their skill level, as
Economic Update
Breakfast
In 2011, Gov. Chafee
created the Exchange to
ensure RI Small businesses
and consumers affordable
health insurance. The
Exchange has been dedicated to making it easier
for employers and their
employees to get comparisons from health insurance
companies allowing them
to make clearer and more
affordable choices. The
Exchange is scheduled to
be operational in the fall
2013.
The Newport County
Chamber of Commerce will be hosting an
Economic Update on the
Health Exchange on June
11th from 10:00 – 12:00
a.m. at the Ramada Inn,
East Main Road, Middle-
town. This event will allow
the chance for Chamber
members to discover
what the Exchange means
to them and their employees. The Economic
Update will consist of a
panel of experts associated with the developing
Exchange. Currently the
panel includes Christine C.
Ferguson - Director of the
Rhode Island Health Benefits Exchange, Jeff Rich
- CEO of Health Services
Administrators, and Dr. G
Alan Kurose, MD, F.A.C.P,
Coastal Medical, President.
For more information
about this event or to
register please visit www.
NewportChamber.com or
Call Jane Roggero at 401847-1608.
long as they don’t waste time on the course.
When it’s your turn, play!
Play the best golf you’re capable of. Allowing the customer to win by missing
some obvious shots is insulting and can
have disastrous consequences. Use the
handicap system to even the competition.
Play to the 20th hole. To make sure you
get the maximum out of your golf networking experience, make sure you follow
up with a card or call within 48 hours. Golf
is a powerful contributor to relationship
building, but will rarely create immediate
results.
Put these suggestions and your golf skills
to test on May 13th at Montaup Country
Club at the Newport County Chamber of
Commerce’s Annual Golf Tournament.
The event will begin at 11:45 a.m. with
lunch. Followed by 18-holes of enjoyable
golf while networking with other Newport
County Professionals, finish day with a
social event including dinner, raffles and
prizes.
For more information call the Chamber
staff at 401-847-1608.
Combine business networking with a
healthy dose of competition! A great way to
entertain clients and customers.
Monday, June
May 25,
13, 2013
Monday,
2012
Montaup Country Club
500 Anthony Rd., Portsmouth, RI
Lunch/Registration: noon – 1 p.m.
Shotgun Start: 1 p.m.
MEMBERS: $160/single golfer | $600/foursome
NON-MEMBERS: $190/single golfer | $700/foursome
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Aquidneck Auto Repair
2311 West Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 849-2886
Bistro 162
162 Broadway
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 619-5955
Aquidneck Honey *
307 Oliphant Lane, Unit 1
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 862-2171
www.aquidneckhoney.com
Carolyn’s Sakonnet Vineyards
162 West Main Road
Little Compton, RI 02837
(401) 635-8486
www.SakonnetWine.com
Awakenings in Newport
207 Goddard Row
Newport, RI 02840
401-965-9538
www.awakeningsnewport.com
Carpenter & Company *
64 Halsey St Unit 14
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 842-0570
www.CarpenterAndCompany.com
Bank RI
One Turks Head Place
Providence , RI 02903
(401) 574-1610
www.BankRI.com
Century 21 Trend Realty
2719 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-1912
Beach Wine & Liquors
43 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-0549
www.beachwineandliquors.com
Belcourt Castle of Newport
657 Bellevue Ave.
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 270-6169
www.BelcourtCastle.com
Graze Delivered
10 Green St.
Vergennes, VT 05491
(802) 870-7178
www.grazedelivered.com
Home Healthsmith LLC
266 Ferry Landing Circle
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 935-4653
www.HomeHealthSmith.com
Homewood Suites
348 West Main Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 848-2700
Island Carpet Tile & Hardwoods
695 West Main Rd.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-2095
Fatigati’s Fresh Pasta *
1965 East Main Road
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 682-1111
FatigatiFreshPasta@gmail.com
It Works!
24 Jackson Ct.
Newport, RI 02840
(301) 904-8910
www.AmyGuoan.MyItWorks.com
Kimberly at Sydney’s
2461 East Main Rd.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-0044
www.SydneysRI.com
Force 4 Photography
215 Head of the Bay Rd.
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
(401) 484-1749
www.force4photos.com
Support Businesses that Support the Local Economy.
For a Complete list of Chamber members, please visit www.NewportChamber.com
Morgan Stanley – Danielle Ward
One Financial Plaza, 19th Floor
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 276-5972
Roggero Construction
81 William St.
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-2117
www.MyDisplayCase.com
Ocean Color Marine
850 Aquidneck Ave
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 847-2020
www.OceanColor.com
Seven Swords Media, LLC
159 Weybosset St.
Providence, RI 02903
(401) 454-8585
www.SevenSwords.com
Parker Brown Macaulay & Sheerin
100 Foxborough Blvd
Foxborough, MA 02035
(617) 399-0045
www.ParkerBrown.com
Shoe Port *
102 Clock Tower Square
Portsmouth, RI 02871
(401) 683-7678
www.ShoePortRI.com
Picklee on Spring *
267 Spring St
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 619-5080
www.PickleeOnSpring.com
South Shore Center
24 Salt Pond Road, Unit G-2
Wakefield, RI 02879
(401) 789-1367
www.southshoreri.com
Reckoner Group *
55 John Clarke Rd
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 324-9231
www.ReckonerGroup.com
Taylor Rental Party Plus
1139 Aquidneck Ave.
Middletown, RI 02842
(401) 846-6100
www.taylorrental.com/trcnewport
Revel Valet Parking LLC *
20 Pierce Lane
Rehobeth, MA 02769
(401) 252-1993
Tresor Estate Sales &
Fine Consignment
134 Spring St.
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 835-5622
www.TresorEstateSales.com
Veterans Assembled electronics (VAe)
221 Third St.,
Admirals’ Gate, 2nd Floor
Newport, RI 02840
(401) 269-1404
www.VAELLC.com
x10industries
PO Box 953
Newport, RI 02840
(508) 657-4710
www.x10i.com
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