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CANDID CONVERSATION: Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, will host a conversation with leaders of the R.I. House and Senate at the Chamber’s Legislative Leadership Luncheon at the R.I. Convention Center on Feb. 24.
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Editor’s Choice: R.I. legislative leaders to speak at Providence Chamber luncheon

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EDITOR’S CHOICE R.I. legislative leaders to speak at Providence Chamber luncheon THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2026 Rhode Island Legislative Leadership...
TIME TIPS: Lisa Griffith, a certified professional organizer and trained coach, will share her best tips to boost productivity and reduce stress during a Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce workshop at the Washington Trust Business Center in Warwick on Jan. 16. 
COURTESY CENTRAL 
RHODE ISLAND 
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE

Editor’s Choice: Central R.I. Chamber workshop will focus on time management

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EDITOR’S CHOICE Central R.I. Chamber workshop will focus on time management THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a workshop called “Don’t Let...
USHERING IN WINTER: The Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council will hold a Winter Solstice Celebration event at the Leo Bouchard Conservation Center in Smithfield on Dec. 21 featuring guided hikes, crafts and refreshments.
COURTESY WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER WATERSHED COUNCIL

Editor’s Choice: Central R.I. Chamber workshop will focus on time management

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EDITOR’S CHOICE WRWC to celebrate winter solstice at conservation center THE WOONASQUATUCKET RIVER Watershed Council will hold a Winter Solstice Celebration at the Leo Bouchard Conservation...

Can Rhode Island businesses afford to keep raising the minimum wage...

Economy
Since 2018, Rhode Island has raised its minimum wage seven times, totaling a 39% increase. The state’s minimum wage will rise again on New Year’s...
DEALING WITH IT: Gregory Stevens, owner and operator of Pat’s Italian Restaurants, says market forces have driven wages higher at his eateries in recent years, so the Rhode Island minimum wage hike going into effect on Jan. 1 will have a limited impact on his business. 
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New minimum wage has some bracing for impact

Economy
Gregory Stevens, owner and operator of Pat’s Italian Restaurants, remembers only a few years back when he paid his line cooks $15 an hour. “And...
COFFEE TALK: U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., will be the featured guest at the East Bay Chamber of Commerce’s Coffee & Commerce discussion at the Chamber on Oct. 31, where attendees will be able to meet Amo, enjoy coffee and engage in conversation. 
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Editor’s Choice: Rep. Gabe Amo to meet with East Bay Chamber...

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EDITOR’S CHOICE Rep. Gabe Amo to meet with East Bay Chamber for discussion THE EAST BAY Chamber of Commerce will host its Coffee &...
LEADING THE WAY: The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will hold its annual Business Leaders Golf Tournament on Sept. 8 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. 
COURTESY KIRKBRAE COUNTRY CLUB

Editor’s Choice: R.I. Manufacturers Association to hold Business Leaders Golf Tournament

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EDITOR’S CHOICE R.I. Manufacturers Association to hold golf tournament THE RHODE ISLAND Manufacturers Association will hold its annual Business Leaders Golf Tournament, hosted by...
ON THE LINKS: The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual Summer Golf Classic on June 16 at the Rhode Island Country Club in Barrington. 
COURTESY RHODE ISLAND COUNTRY CLUB

Greater Providence Chamber to hold Summer Golf Classic

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EDITOR’S CHOICE Greater Providence Chamber to hold Summer Golf Classic THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 37th annual Golf Classic, hosted by...
BUSINESS ASSISTANCE: The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will host R.I. Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore at the Chamber’s monthly Eggs & Issues Breakfast event on May 14 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. 
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Editor’s Choice: R.I. Secretary of State Amore to speak at Chamber...

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EDITOR’S CHOICE R.I. Secretary of State Amore to speak at Chamber breakfast THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will host R.I. Secretary of...
TAKING A TALLY:
 Of the first 50 minority 
business owners featured 
in the Everybody’s Business 
monthly series since August 2020, 30 were men and 20 
were women. Two of those businesses have closed, and 
another is in receivership – all three of them operated by men.
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Everybody’s Business: Minority owners resilient in face of uncertainty

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Providence Business News’ ­Everybody’s Business monthly series began with the intention of providing a voice to minority business owners in the tumultuous summer of...
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