December 2013 | January 2014
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December 2013 | January 2014
If it’s good for business, it’s good for the community. DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 MAY 2012 In this edition: Time for an Update? Five Things to Look For in Your Employee Handbook ...PAGE 3 • MAYOR’S MESSAGE • NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS..PAGE 4 • AVOID A ROOF DISASTER ...PAGE 5 • BREAKFAST WITH SANTA ...PAGE 6 • BUSINESS AFTER HOURS ...PAGE 8 • SAVE CRAZY AMOUNTS OF TIME ON BOOKKEEPING AND GET ON WITH YOUR BUSINESS ...PAGE 11 • BUSINESS DIRECTORY ...PAGE 12 • BELLA VINO ...PAGE 16 January Events CentralRIchamber.com With deadlines to meet, clients to keep happy, and competition to crush, maintaining an employee handbook can easily fall to the bottom of the corporate to-do list but the benefits of a legally compliant, up-to-date handbook make it well worth the effort. Not only is it a powerful defense against litigious employees, it helps set expectations and ensure that policies are applied correctly and consistently. Here are five things to look for in your employee handbook. Does it Set the Right Tone? Save Time On Your Accounting Wednesday, January 22 --- Business After Hours Courtyard By Marriott THURSDAY, January 23 --- LEADS Luncheon Friday, January 31 The employee handbook is often the first taste an employee gets of a company’s culture, so it’s important to make the right first impression. Even though many companies start from a standardized handbook template, a little bit of effort can go a long way to make a handbook feel unique to the company. A message from the CEO, President, or Founder, a company history, or a mission statement are all ways to customize a handbook. These sections can help bring new employees into the team and reinforce the company’s culture. The employee handbook is also a great place to highlight policies and perks that can help attract and retain top talent. Does it Cover the Basics? There are a few essential protections that every company should include in its employee handbook. The first is Equal Employment Opportunity / Anti-Harassment policy that strictly prohibits discrimination, harassment, and retaliation on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin, and any other class protected by state or local law. A legally compliant policy that sets forth procedures for reporting and addressing unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation can be effective defense in litigation. It is essential that this section be reviewed by legal counsel because state and local law often sets out certain protected classes that are not covered by federal law. Additionally, certain states have specific requirements for what must be included in a policy. Another essential protection is the At-Will Employment statement. This should state that 1) all employment at the company is at-will, 2) “at-will” means that a company can terminate employment for any reason not prohibited by law or no reason at all, and 3) that nothing in the handbook constitutes an employment contract. This statement HANDBOOK– PAGE 10 The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce would like to say Thank You Premier Members Platinum ChamberWorks Published every month jointly by the Central RI Chamber of Commerce and Beacon Communications. PUBLISHER Lauren E.I. Slocum IOM PRODUCTION ADVISOR Richard Fleischer President / CEO Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Sarah Stoves Gold Greenwich Bay New England Bay Pocasset Bay West Bay 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 news@centralrichamber.com. For advertising rates or information, Call Tim Forsberg at (401) 732-3100 or email timf@rhodybeat.com Silver The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce BOARD OF DIRECTORS 2013 - 2014 OFFICERS OF THE BOARD Marisa Albanese National Grid Chairman of the Board STEVEN H. KITCHIN NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY Patricia A. DiFolco Citizens Bank Melanie J. Flamand Flamand & Associates Chair-Elect JOSEPH W. OAKES VR Industries, Inc. Beverly B. Levitt-Narciso Tamarisk Assisted Living Vice-Chair / Treasurer JASON D. BIANCO, CPA Gilligan & Bianco, LLC Richard F. Nagele Fort Adams Trust Bronze Kathy Parker, RPN, MSN CareWell Urgent Care Secretary Patricia A. Lyons, J.D., SPHR Cornerstone Group James M. Roche Commerical Resources Immediate Past-Chair LEAH M. PRATA Centreville Bank Jo-Ann L. Schofield RI Mentoring Partnership Gabriel R. Urueta Sam’s Club Past-Chair RICHARD C. HITTINGER ALLIANCE ENVIRONMENTAL GROUP Jay Visnjic Hampton Inn & Suites Legal Counsel JOSEPH J. MCGAIR PETRARCA AND MCGAIR, INC. Crystal Brent E. Wyrostek Arrest-A-Pest, Inc. The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce STAFF Lauren E.I. Slocum President/CEO Chris Allen Sales & Marketing Sarah Stoves Administrative Assistant Bunny Feiler Diplomat Yvette Mellin Tourism/Relocation Director Denise Drouin Event Coodinator 2 | ChamberWorks Shannan Loven Event Assistant New England Audio/Visual . wrik entertainment Ask Them How They Can Assist You And Your Business Contact Information Available In the Business Directory www.centralrichamber.com DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 I recently joined Governor Lincoln Chafee, Senator Jack Reed and other state and local officials to announce completion of a key phase of our ongoing efforts to redevelop and revitalize the 95 acres surrounding the airport and InterLink – the development of a new brand identity, website and market segmentation analysis. C ity Centre Warwick is the new name for the Warwick Station District and truly reflects the City’s vision for the area – a mixed-use, lively commerce and multi-modal transit center in the heart of southern New England that’s supported by a vibrant, pedestrianfriendly neighborhood in which to live and work. The new name and logo creates a cohesive identity that will help us market City Centre Warwick’s unique opportunities to local, regional, and national audiences. tion services, and the health care, educational services, financial, and biotechnology industries, that would flourish there and within the adjacent business innovation district. W ith roughly 3 million square feet available for revitalization in City Centre Warwick and the business innovation district, there are unparalleled development possibilities. We are excited to continue our collaboration with our state and federal partners and the Chamber to promote City Centre Warwick and look forward to further announcements about economic development and job growth in the district. D evelopment of a dedicated website – www.citycentrewarwick.com – is also a vital marketing resource that will both promote the area’s transit and pedestrianfriendly characteristics and provide critical information on business and residential opportunities in the area to developers and investors. A key component of this phase – all of which was funded through a $400,000 grant from the Federal Highway Administration – was the market segmentation analysis of City Centre Warwick. The study has identified the district’s strengths as well as key industries, including foreign trade, medical device and high-value manufacturing, distribu- MAYOR SCOT T AV ED ISIAN Rhode Island’s m o ve move mo v e to t o wa towa w a rw warw r w ic rwic i c kr ick ickr k r i.i . co com S O D Q H W U D L Q D X W R 6FRWW$YHGLVLDQ0D\RU RHODE ISLAND DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 1-800-4 WARWICK NDUHQMHGVRQ#ZDUZLFNULFRP 3 | ChamberWorks DREAM JOBS where dreams become reality Ever wonder what it really takes...Ever wonder how they did it... Watch Dream Jobs and learn more. Airs on Rhode Island Public Access Thursdays at Noon & Saturday evenings 4:30 p.m. Statewide Public Access Monday mornings 11:00 a.m. on channel 18 (Cox Cable) / channel 31 (Verizon) January Rich Paolo, Entrepreneur How does one juggle all those companies? Fanyards Fundraising Great Section 8 KCI Paving KCI Landscaping The Original Vanilla Bean Pamfilio's Italian Deli & Catering RP Realty CHAMBERWORKS TV covering topics and issues of interest to business Airs on Rhode Island Public Access Wednesday evenings 9:30 p.m. & Saturday evenings 5:00 p.m. on channel 18 (Cox Cable) / channel 31 (Verizon) L to R: Joe Oakes (Chamber Chair-Elect), Councilman Joseph Gallucci, Juliet Garcia (Co-owner), Steve Kitchin (Chamber Chairman of the Board), Gab Urueta (Chamber Board) C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Councilman Joseph Gallucci cut the ribbon to welcome Juliet & Rogelio Garcia, owners of the Fred Astaire Dance Studio, to Warwick. The dance studio is conveniently located at 120 Lambert Lind Highway (Rt. 5) offering all kinds of dance lessons - from ballroom to Latin to country western to Zumba. Fred Astaire is a franchised dance studio and has been teaching students to dance using their award-winning curriculum since 1947. They have classes for all ages and abilities from beginner through advanced. They offer both private and group lessons in Ballroom, Latin, Swing Dance and Wedding Dance. January A frank and lively discussion with Host, Joseph J. McGair, Esq. and Dr. Michael Dacey and Dr. Chester Hedgepeth regarding the Kent Hospital Heart Program and its relationship with the world renowned Brigham and Women Heart Program. Don’t miss this important program which is of benefit to all businesses in Central Rhode Island. Continuing in the tradition of the great Fred Astaire, our experienced staff of dance professionals will help you reach all of your dancing goals in an environment of fun, excitement, and entertainment, whether you are aspiring to be a confident social dancer or a highly trained competitor. You will also enjoy the benefits of healthy exercise and meeting lots of fun-loving people! www.FredAstaireWarwick.com (401) 427-2494 All episodes shot by students at New England Tech under the supervision of Producer/Editor Stephen Souza . Production facilities provided by New England Institute of Technology. Start Off Small When Setting New Year’s Resolutions Kim Stowell The New Year is a time for new beginnings and to set goals that strengthen one’s spirit, mind and body. While it’s tempting to make big goals, it’s essential to start small. Set goals that are attainable, easy to sustain and lead to big benefits over time. As a community-serving organization, we see how things such as getting involved in with the community and making lifestyle changes can change someone’s life for the better. Here are five New Year’s Resolutions the Kent County Y recommends for 2014: 1. Eat Healthy: Make water your drink of choice (supplemented by age-appropriate portions of 100 percent fruit juices and low-fat milk) and eat more fruits and vegetables. Keep it interesting and create some variety by mixing and matching fresh, frozen and canned fruits and vegetables. 2. Commit to Community Service: Giving back and supporting neighbors can benefit everyone involved. Not only is it a personally rewarding experience to help others in need, but it’s also a way to meet new people or discover an interest. Find an opportunity in your community, such as cleaning the neighborhood park or distributing food at a local food bank. 4 | ChamberWorks 3. Unplug from Technology: Limit screen time (television, video games, computer, etc.) and instead set aside an hour or two for activities. If weather permits, go for a walk, bike ride, trip to the park, or have a game night at home with family or friends. 4. Be Physically Active: It’s important for children to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day (30 minutes for adults). Incorporate physical activity into your daily routines and spend more time walking to places instead of driving to improve your health and well-being. 5. Put Extras to Good Use: Do you have extra canned goods or clothes that could benefit others in need? Clean out your pantry, closet or attic and donate extra items to homeless shelters or community outreach programs. “At the Y, we are committed to strengthening communities and believe this begins with strengthening the people within the community,” says Paula Jacobson, Kent County’s Executive Director. “Setting a goal to achieve any one of the recommended five New Year’s Resolutions can help improve one’s health and well-being.” For additional tips or to learn more about how to get involved call the Kent County Y 828-0130, visit www.gpymca.org or stop in at 900 Centerville Road in Warwick. DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 LEADS Luncheon hosted by . La Quinta Inn & Suites - Coventry 4 Universal Blvd. Coventry, RI 02816 401-821-3322 www.lq.com Avoid Disaster-Stay Warm and Dry This Winter Roof winterization is an important task that needs to be handled sooner rather than later. Homeowners and business owners should get ready for winter storms that include high winds, freezing rain, hail, and heavy snow. If the roof on a home is not properly prepared, these kinds of conditions can do a lot of damage. Roof inspections are critical before the Big Stom hits. This inspection will include looking for missing and damaged tiles, warped or missing flashing, worn shingles, cleaning off debris, and cleaning out the gutters. When people properly maintain their roofs, they can easily get twenty or thirty years out of the roof, depending on the roof material, and original workmanship. Key things to look for during a roof inspection: - All roof shingles are in good condition (proper shape, none missing, none warped) - All roof flashing in good condition (none missing, no damage, everything flush) - Clean gutters (run water down the roof and gutters to make sure there are no blockages) . The La Quinta Inn & Suites in Coventry, RI, is centrally located just off I-95 at Exit 7 - less than a half hour to Newport or Providence, offering just what any traveler needs to wake up on the bright side. At La Quinta Inns & Suites we know that travel can be challenging. That’s why we’re here to help both business and leisure travelers find their inner optimist. The newly remodeled La Quinta Inn & Suites Coventry RI hotel is located in the heart of Rhode Island. As a guest you can experience area attractions such as the Newport beaches, historic mansions, Roger Williams Zoo, Yawgoo Valley Ski and Sports Park, Foxwood Casino, Providence’s quaint Federal Hill, Block Island and many other activities. Gillette Stadium, well worth the 42 mile drive to our hotel in Coventry. A wide array of amenities and services are offered including Free: Bright Side Breakfast, wireless high-speed internet, local calls, newspaper, and parking. Meeting facilities, Business Center, Bright Side Market, Guest Laundry Facilities, Indoor Swimming Pool are all available at La Quinta Inns & Suites - Coventry. Pets Welcome. Homeowners can do some roof maintenance on their own, but it is a good idea to have an experienced roofing contractor look at the roof every few years. The contractor can perform a more thorough inspection. They can make any necessary repairs, correcting issues before homeowners end up having to deal with roof leaks, attic drafts, or costly water damage. Courtesy of: Carmine DeLuca, Marketing Manager Lynch’s Cleaning & Restoration Cranston, RI | Emergency Service for Water Damage, Fire, Smoke and Mold, 24/7 call 401-464-8937 We’re Looking For Writers You may not be the next Ernest Hemingway... but we want you! All you need is information and knowledge about your industry or area of expertise. ChamberWorks is looking to feature: informational articles; best tips and practices; fun facts; interesting local stories; recommendations and strategies. All you need to do is send us the information along with how you would like to be credited and where people can reach you if they have questions. Please send your tips, suggestions and best practices to news@CentralRIchamber.com DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 C H A M B E R For more information contact WORKS TIM 732-3100 advertising that for your business TimF@rhodybeat.com 5 | ChamberWorks Breakfast With Santa Thank you to all of Santa’s helpers! Chris Robinson, PROforma Peter Stevens, Peter’s Coney Island Restaurant Veterans Memorial High School Carol our Kitchen Helper Greg our Custodian/Maintenance The Warwick Beacon John Howell - Richard Fleischer Jennifer Rodrigues - Tim Forsberg Central Rhode Island Chamber Staff Bunny Feiler - Sarah Stoves Denise Drouin - Lauren Slocum Yvette Mellin - Shannan Loven Winman Jr. High 7th Grade Samantha Hopgood - Julia Grossi Elise Saccoccia - Sophia Gilbert Olivia Cardi - Katelyn Hawes Bridgewater Raynham High School Freshmen Sydney Smith - Mary Aliberti Rachael Rego J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center Susan Berthelette - Jason Mather Kim Bouchard - Delainey Broggi Melissa Tower - Chad Tower Gayle Reid David Steets, Entertainment Under the Stars Brent Wyrostek, Arrest-A-Pest Michael Feiler, Keller Williams Leading Edge Paul Mellin, Swissline Precision Mfg., Inc. Jason Bianco, Gilligan & Bianco, LLC Joe Oakes, VR Industries, Inc. Janice Oakes Beverly Levitt-Narciso, Tamarisk Assisted Living Jo-Ann Schofield, RI Mentoring Partnership Sandy Edmundson Leah Prata, Centreville Bank Rick Smith, MD Cabinetry Nancy Carrott, Goodwill Industries of RI Rick Meers, Co-Card Joann Allen, Pearson, Cronin & Jacobson, Inc. Ewa Slusarek-Hitchener, Westbay CAP John Howell Thank You To All Our Volunteers! John Howell Peter David Steets 6 | ChamberWorks John Howell DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 Please Support Our Sponsors R ES T CONEY ISLAND TA U R A N 2298 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI 732-6499 John Howell 99 Brownlee Blvd, Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 738-3766 www.ArrestApest.com Portable Big Screen & Holiday Entertainment Courtesy of David Steets Give us a call today and find out why we are the best value in RI for your next outdoor movie event 401-640-4703. www.EntertainmentUnderTheStars.com 1229 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886 (401) 738-3366 www.SlocumIns.com Photos printed in the Warwick Beacon John Howell DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 7 | ChamberWorks Business After Hours Above: Java Skin Care Consultant Emily Johnson treats Liz Jones, Aflac to a coffee infused skin care treatment. Above: Carmine DeLuca, Lynch’s Cleaning & Restoration Service; Keith Traversie, Rhode Island Telephone; and Bob Crudale, Amazing Specialties enjoy the festivities of the evening. Left: Java Skin Care Owner Stephanie Additon exchanges holiday gift ideas with Ernie Pitochelli, Discover You Events. Avon Representative Cheryl Keller invites the guests to help her provide an Avon Marble the Monkey to each child in a ward at Hasbro Children’s Hopsital. Camera provided for this page by John Lovgren Photography Welcome Home! Chamber members and staff welcome former Board of Director member Treva Whalen who came back to Rhode Island to visit. L to R: Lauren Slocum, Central RI Chamber; Bill Reynolds, Corp. Brothers, Inc.; Treva Whalen, Sunrise Senior Living; Melanie Flamand, Flamand & Associates; Yvette Mellin, Central RI Chamber; Brent Wyrostek, Arrest-A-Pest. 8 | ChamberWorks Frankie Glasso signed copies of his Red Sox World Champions Lithographs for guests. The set makes a great holiday gift! Miguel Serrano from the new Corner Bakery Cafe brought samples to tempt everyones’ tastebuds. DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 General Manager Jay Visjnic welcomes guests to a fun and festive evening of networking. Guests were treated to an array of delicious items from local restaurants. Companies featured: Pamfilio’s Italian Deli & Catering Lemon Risotto Arancini Homemade Chicken Pot Pie with Sweet Potato Crisps Autumn Pasta with local sugar pumpkin & butternut squash Egg Roll Café Handcrafted fusion eggrolls Legal Seafoods Chowder Corner Bakery Café Cinnamon Crème Coffee Cake Mini-Sandwich Basket Santa Fe Ranch Salad Spinach Sweet Crisp Salad Scoopless Ventures Ben and Jerry’s Ice Cream General Manger Gina Fligg & Owner Rich Paolo Pamfilio’s Italian Deli & Catering Gift Tables in Santa’s Workshop: Verizon - Wireless Zone Sam’s Club ShelaLara Vineyards & Winery Frank Galasso Avon – Cheryl Keller Java Skin Care Door Prizes Courtesy Of • KOI Villa Water Garden Center • Fred Astaire Dance Studio Warwick • Vintage Barbershop • National Grid • Shelalara Vineyards & Winery • Residence Inn by Marriott • Avon - Cheryl Keller • BR Sportswear • Frankie Galasso • Carol’s Country Corner • Java Skin Care • Tom Speed & Jay White, Ambit Energy • Corner Bakery Café GRAND PRIZE - Complimentary Overnight Stay courtesy of Hampton Inn & Suites - Warwick L to R: Michael Feiler, Keller Williams Realty Leading Edge; Bunny Feiler, Chamber Diplomat; Miguel Serrano, Corner Bakery Cafe; Frank Galasso, Sports/Entertainment Cartoonist; Bob Ayers, Residence Inn by Marriott - Warwick Toasting to the Holidays! L to R: Cathy Miller, Future Travel; Ruth Page & Marsha Opiekun, H & R Block; Kathy Letourneau, Future Travel DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 Photos This Page Courtesy Of Pete Fontaine Friends! Janice Oakes, Treva Whalen, Melanie Flamand 9 | ChamberWorks ABBOTT PROPERTIES Don Morash x 216 Joe Lussier x 225 380 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick, RI 02885 TEL: (401) 732-0011 For Commercial and all other Real Estate needs, contact us! For a complete selection, visit: www.abbottproperties.com Serving the business community for over 28 years in Industrial, Commercial and Residential Real Estate! C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ZipRecruiter celebrated its “virtual grand opening” with a special ribbon cutting ceremony at the recent LEADS Luncheon hosted by La Quinta Inn & Suites in Coventry. ZipRecruiter is a web-based platform that streamlines the hiring process by enabling employers to post a job to over 40 leading job boards with just one click, and then manage applicants through a simple, easy-to-use online interface. By providing a central location for finding, screening, and tracking applicants, ZipRecruiter empowers employers to make the best hiring decisions quickly -- at a fraction of the cost of traditional job boards. Call Steven Porter (877) 252-1062 or visit www.ZipRecruiter.com/RI for more information. HANDBOOK should be included in the handbook itself and in an acknowledgement form that the employee signs and returns. Note that if your company has a union, the at-will statement will not apply to members of the bargaining unit. Finally, all handbooks should include guidelines for conduct and safety. Instead of limited rules that forbid specific acts, it is typically more helpful to identify broadly defined categories that can include a variety of misconduct, such as absenteeism or tardiness; conflict of interest; damage to property; fighting, threats or weapons; fraud, dishonesty or false statements; insubordination; unsafe work practices; or other applicable misconduct. Make it clear that the company retains the discretion to terminate an employee for any infraction, even a first offense and even if you have a “progressive discipline” policy, make sure it is applied consistently to all employees and keep detailed records of each step. Is It Clear and Concise? A handbook is worthless if employees can’t understand it and managers can’t apply it consistently. Read through your handbook, cover to cover. Are there sections that make no sense? Work with your HR advisors and legal counsel to rewrite these section so that they are easy to understand and still legally effective. Look for old policies that are either irrelevant or are no longer enforced. Decide if these policies should be revamped or discarded altogether. If a significant portion of your workforce speaks a language other than English, consider having your handbook translated. Is it Tech-Savvy? If your handbook hasn’t been updated in the last five to ten years (or more!), it may not address the realities of work in the internet age. Policies that set forth rules on use of company technology, company ownership of email, and social media are essential to any modern company. Additionally, global companies and companies operating in certain states may be required to create and maintain data privacy policies that dictate how personal information is protected and what by law must be done in the event of a breach of security. A failure to maintain and comply with a required data security policy can make a company vulnerable to litigation and penalties. 10 | ChamberWorks How Will it Be Rolled Out and Maintained? Once you’ve created a clear, personalized, legally compliant handbook, make a plan for how it will be implemented. One option is to hold mandatory meetings with your employees to make sure they understand any changes or new policies that have been put in place, and keep a record of every employee that attends. You should also display the date of the latest revision prominently on the cover, specify that the new handbook replaces earlier handbooks, and, if possible, collect any old handbooks so that there is no confusion which handbook should be followed. Make sure every employee signs and returns an acknowledgement form that states that 1) the employee has read the handbook and understands the policies and 2) the handbook is not a contract and all employment is at-will. Keep these signed acknowledgement forms in the employees’ personnel files. Alternatively, this can be done online depending on the size of the company and its IT capabilities. Finally, make a plan with your HR advisors and legal counsel to receive updates on any changes in the law that might require another update to the handbook. Bottom line: the time to update your employee handbook is before you run into a problem, not after. It is one of the most important employee-relations projects your company can embark on. Reach out to your HR advisors and legal counsel about updating your handbook today. Contributed by: Cornerstone Group’s Legal Partner, Fisher & Phillips LLP, Amber L. Elias, Esq. If you have any questions regarding this article please contact Karyn Rhodes, VP of HR Consulting @ (401)773-7000 x124 or by email krhodes@teamcornerstone.com. Winter Driving Tips • In the event your car begins to spin out of control, here’s what you should do: - Do NOT slam on the brakes. - When you begin to skid take your foot off the gas & quickly shift to neutral, then steer in the direction you want your car to go - After your vehicle stops skidding, shift to drive and gently press the accelerator. • Maintain at least a half tank of gas during the winter season to keep the fuel lines from freezing over. • Plan long trips carefully, listening to the radio or NOAA Weather Radio for latest weather forecasts & road conditions -- www.REIMA.RI.gov DECEMBER / JANUARY 2014 Save Crazy Amounts Of Time On Bookkeeping And Get On With Your Business All business, large or small, service or manufacturing, should be properly protected. You know, to protect your business, you should really think about incorporating. As the business climate continues to increase in our state, businesses will find that they do not have time to manage their finances on a day-to-day basis. How many times have you fumbled through small business accounting software, entering checks and bills and then at the end of the year walked into your accountant’s office with your file hoping it’s everything you really need. Michael Grande, CPA, MS Taxation and Joe McGair To learn how, call the law offices of Petrarca and McGair, Inc. Cutting edge CLOUD ACCOUNTING applications can save you time inputting checks and deposits. You can even create invoices, email clients and take online payments so you don’t have to wait. These advancements are all about connecting you back to your company Cloud Accounting gives you the power to make informed decisions without the guesswork. Now you can have minute to minute accurate information about your financial picture. Business owners can verify their accounting and finances from literally anywhere in the world, instantly! SERVING THE PEOPLE FOR OVER 30 YEARS Please join John and Michael Nakowicz of Nakowicz Financial Services in Warwick, a father and son team, on January 22nd at the Central Rhode Island Chamber for all the details on how CLOUD ACCOUNTING will benefit you. The Nakowicz family has been providing accounting services for the last 16 years in our local community. and tax 797 BALD HILL ROAD WARWICK, RHODE ISLAND (401) 821-1330 FAX (401) 823-0970 e-mail: jjm@petrarcamcgair.com or visit us at www.petrarcamcgair.com JOE McGAIR 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. Wednesday, January 22 - 8:30 AM registration, 9-10:00 AM presentation Slade’s Business Center, 3280 Post Road, Warwick. Advanced Registration encouraged. www.CentralRIchamber.com C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S Cranston’s Mayor Allan Fung cut the ribbon to welcome Elite Physical Therapy’s newest location at 1681 Cranston Street to Cranston. “You deserve a Physical Therapy clinic that will go above and beyond to ensure you remain comfortable while achieving the results you want from Physical Therapy. Our clinic is staffed by a team of highly qualified male and female Physical Therapists, all of whom take the time to listen to your concerns and answer your questions. That way, we can create a personalized treatment plan that puts your comfort first — and when you’re comfortable and at ease, you get better results. We have seven convenient locations available that are equipped and ready to handle your Physical Therapy prescription. Our clinic takes care of all the paperwork on your behalf. All we need is you! L to R: Lauren Slocum (Chamber president), Steve Kitchin (Chamber Chairman of the Board), Michael Nula (owner), Mayor Allan Fung, Jason Harvey www.Facebook.com/CentralRIchamber www.Facebook.com/YPcentral Don’t settle for less when it comes to Physical Therapy. You do have a choice!” www.ElitePhysicalTherapy.com www.Facebook.com/RockyPoint5k 11 | Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce BUSINESS DIRECTORY Highlight Your Business With A Directory Ad! $30 Per Issue (3 Issue Minimum) Call Tim 732-3100 Absorbents ...................................... Art Galleries .................................... Bandannas ....................................... Chemtex Inc. ......................................................... (401) 305-3030 Deco Decor ............................................................ (401) 615-8485 BR Sportswear ....................................................... (401) 884-6752 Panera Bread......................................................... (401) 320-1511 Russell Morin Fine Catering .................................. (508) 226-6600 Accountants / Bookkeepers .............. Artist............................................... Banks / Credit Unions ...................... Chamber of Commerce ..................... Barba & Associates ............................................... (401) 374-3439 Barrett Valuation Services Inc. .............................. (401) 942-3900 Caster CPAs Inc...................................................... (401) 737-1099 Cayer Caccia, LLP .................................................. (401) 732-8900 Dennis M DeSantis Ltd........................................... (401) 272-5052 DiSanto, Priest & Co............................................... (401) 921-2000 Edward Laurenzo - EA Tax Consultant.................... (401) 226-5048 Gilligan & Bianco, LLC ............................................ (401) 464-4646 Jason E. Smith, CPA, Ltd......................................... 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