PROVIDENCE, R.I. – (Feb. 4, 2009) — Rhode Island businesses can take advantage of free public relations and human resources consulting services at workshops sponsored by Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation (RIEDC) in February.

“Motivating Employees” is scheduled for Tues., Feb. 17, from 9 to 11 a.m. Stefan K. Regelmann of JPJ Consulting will share methods and tools to help companies get the most out of their workforce by building accountability, loyalty and intrinsic motivation at all levels.

Robert Beadle of Northeast Public Relations will present “How to Write and Publish an E-book” on Wed., Feb. 25, from 9 to 10 a.m. Robert Beadle of Northeast Public Relations will demonstrate how to identify the right topic, write effectively and get your e-book published on the web.

The seminars are offered through “We Mean Business,” which is a joint venture between the Secretary of State’s First Stop Business Information Center and Every Company Counts, an initiative of RIEDC. We Mean Business connects business owners with local, state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations that impact business.

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Every Company Counts will host the seminars at RIEDC, 555 Valley St., Providence. Contact Every Company Counts at eperry@riedc.com or 278-9174 for more information or to register.

The Secretary of State’s office works with every company registered to do business in Rhode Island. The office oversees recording commercial liens, protecting corporate trademarks and providing advice to start-up businesses.

Secretary of State Mollis is committed to making it easier to vote, helping businesses grow and making government more open and accessible. For more information about the programs and services the Secretary of State offers Rhode Islanders, visit www.sec.state.ri.us.