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SRI CHAMBER’S NEWSLETTER SPRING | SUMMER 2016
Announcing The 2nd Annual
CHAMBAH GAMES!!
Your Chamber Board & Staff
Executive Board 2016
Jeremy Walsh, Chair ………………………..…………The Right Click
Nina Luchka, Chair Elect…………………………..……Bank Newport
Pete Distefano, First Chair Elect……...Distefano Brothers Construction
Kim Stack, Second Chair Elect……...……..University of Rhode Island
Sue Ann Votta, Secretary…………….….………People’s Credit Union
Joe Viele, Treasurer.………………….. …………….….Liberty Rentals
Joshua Sroka, Past Chair…...….……….Law Office of Joshua A. Sroka
Elizabeth Berman, Director………………..SRI Chamber of Commerce
Take advantage of the Chamber’s unique new advertising opportunity: Your business message will stand
alone and your brand will attract the eyes of thousands of commuters, locals and visitors every day.
The one and only sign for miles, the billboard stands
12ft wide by 8ft high and is located on Route 1
South, just past the Hannah Robinson Tower in
South Kingstown.
To reserve your billboard or for inquires, contact SRI
Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Elizabeth
Berman at (401) 783-2801
Board of Directors
David Tetreault……………….………...…..…Citizens Bank Mortgage
Brenda Owren………………………………………....Centreville Bank
Richard Pike……………….……………………....Pike Insurance, LLC
Michelle Bailey……….…….…………………..South County Hospital
Brian Fish……………….………………………………...Pier Cleaners
Matt Moeller…………….…………The Ryan Center & Boss Ice Arena
Brie Wetherell………………..…………….…Southern RI Newspapers
Jan Bertwell……………….Finishing Touches Custom Picture Framing
Robert Countie……………………………...…RI Real Estate Services
George McAuliffe………………………………….……..Mews Tavern
Rachael Di Julio.……………...…………Peace Dale Shooting Preserve
Roland Fiore……………………………..South County Sand & Gravel
Larry McHugh……………….…………………….Westwind Financial
Chamber Staff
Elizabeth Berman…………………………………....Executive Director
Joanne Viele…………………………………………....Office Manager
Katie LaCroix…..………………….…….Communications Coordinator
Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors
MAY EVENTS
05| 06 |16
FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE
Hosted by
Westerly Community Credit Union
71 South County Commons Way
South Kingstown, RI
8:00 am - 9:00 am
$5 per person
05| 11 |16
SOUTHERN RI
YOUNG PROFESSIONALS
Hosted by
George’s of Galilee
250 Sand Hill Cove Road
Narragansett, RI
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$5 per person
05| 18 |16
BUSINESS AFTER HOURS & RIBBON
CUTTING
Hosted by
Coldwell Banker Coastal Homes
50 South County Commons Way
South Kingstown, RI
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
$5 per person
05| 24 |16
NETWORK @ NOON
Hosted by
Arturo Joe’s
140 Point Judith Road
Narragansett, RI
11:45 am - 1:30 pm
$15 - includes lunch
**Must Pre-Register**
SOUTHERN RHODE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
230 Old Tower Hill Road, Wakefield, RI 02879
T (401) 783-2801 F (401) 789-3120 www.srichamber.com
JUNE EVENTS
06| 03 |16
FIRST FRIDAY COFFEE
Hosted by
South County Museum
115 Strathmore St.
Narragansett, RI
8:00 am - 9:00 am
$5 per person
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For more events and to register visit
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For more information, see the registration flyer
included in this newsletter!
Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship Announcement
Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is awarding two $750
scholarships to High School seniors in Southern Rhode Island in recognition of academic excellence and community service. All applications need to be
submitted by midnight on June 1st, 2016.
Visit www.srichamber.com for more details and to apply.
SUMMER IS COMING….
Summer is almost here, which means we need your businesses printed promotional
materials for our information center here at the Chamber office! Please drop off
any materials that you would like us to have on hand for anyone that may stop in
looking for information about businesses in the area.
Welcome to The SRI Chamber | New Member Profiles
South County Trolley & Transportation, LLC
Betsy Sullivan
401-932-7288
www.southcountytrolley.com
South County Trolley & Transportation, LLC was formed May 1, 2015 by husband and wife team Corey & Betsy Sullivan. South County Trolley was formerly owned and operated by the late Charles “Ted” Wright better known as Mr. Narragansett. South County Trolley & Transportation, LLC specializes in providing unique and charming trolleys for special events such as weddings, proms, and Bar/Bat Mitzvahs in the RI and Mystic, CT area. They also provide historic tours through Narragansett, RI and are the
official Narragansett Summer Trolley for 2016. Their hospitable and commercially-licensed drivers chauffeur their clients to their destinations safely and with a smile. South County Trolley & Transportation, LLC tailors their transport services based on client needs to assure
their time with South County Trolley is memorable!
Viridian Energy
Stephanie and Michael Leverone
401-474-4726
www.viridian.com/sleverone
We are husband and wife entrepreneurs in the field of renewable resources. We help people to get educated on the
subject of energy deregulation and what it means for them to have the freedom to choose where their energy is coming
from. Our company, Viridian, is the leading provider of green renewable energy in the country and since 2009 we have helped residential and commercial consumers of energy to avoid over 7 Billion pounds of CO2 emissions. With our Everyday Green electricity and
Simply Smart natural gas products we help anyone who pays an electric bill to lower their utility costs, amplify their recycling effort by
50x and put more green energy into the grid. In addition to our work with the local utilities, we are on the forefront of an assign shift
in the way we look at our energy; solar is the next big change in the residential and commercial energy sector. Our solar team will help
you to understand your options and if you meet the qualifications, you may have the opportunity to have a full custom solar system
installed on your home or business without having to shell out any money to start saving money and making a huge impact on the environment. We look forward to the future and helping as many people as possible to make the change that we need in this world.
Earth Care Farm
John Barth
401-364-9930
www.earthcarefarm.com
For more than 35 years Earth Care Farm has been producing high quality farm-made compost that gardeners and
landscapers, big & small have come to rely upon to enrich their soil naturally. The mission of Earth Care Farm is to joyfully help bring
out the best & highest from within the earth by consciously returning the best to the earth.
John grew up in the town of South Kingstown and was a graduate of SKHS class of 2000. In 2004 he graduated from The University of Connecticut where he studied History and Environmental Impact Assessment, along with competing in the hammer throw. He
began working at Earth Care Farm in the winter of 2008. In June of 2014, John took over management of farm from Mike Merner, who
still owns the farm and business. He lives in Hopkinton with his wife and daughter.
Rhode Island Scottish Highland Festival
Janet Allen
401-377-4390
www.riscot.org
The Scottish Heritage Society was incorporated in the Spring of 1998 to foster, encourage, and assist our community and
State in furthering their appreciation of the dance, music, athletics, and customs of the Scottish people and to the continuance of the
Gaelic culture. The Scottish Heritage Society offers a scholarship program, funded by proceeds of the Rhode Island Scottish Highland
Festival, to aid people in their study of Scottish cultural and performing arts.
Bright Path Ceremonies
Deborah Belaus
610-462-0776
www.brightpathceremonies.com
I am an ordained minister, officiant and ceremony designer who honors all philosophies, beliefs and traditions creating customized ceremonies to honor life's special moments. My professional training is from the Celebrant Foundation and Institute. I studied the art of ceremony, storytelling, comparative ritual, ceremony management and oratory.
Upcoming Events
For more information about listed events and additional events, please visit www.srichamber.com
May 2016
5/1 - May Day Dance at Dawn
5/15 - Horses Bring Hope Open House
6/15 - Business After Hours & Ribbon
Cutting at Munroe Realtors
5/17 - Lunch & Learn: New England Native
Plants
6/21 - Lunch & Learn: Roses
5/2 - May Day Breakfast
5/3 - Public Lecture “Inside the Eye:
Improving Hurricane Forecasts”
5/4 - Cocktails & Conversation Voices &
Visions Rocking our South County
Economy
5/5 - Pure Haven Essentials Wellness Hour
with Annie Babineau
5/6 - First Friday Coffee @ Westerly
Community Credit Union
5/7 - South County Museum opening
5/18 - Business After Hours & Ribbon
Cutting at Coldwell Banker
6/25 - New England Quahog Festival
5/21 - Welcome House Metric Century
Fundraiser
5/24 - Network @ Noon at
Arturo Joe’s
June 2016
6/1 - The Buddy Holly Story
6/3 - First Friday Coffee @ South County
Museum
5/7 - Brandon M. Austin Court Dedication 6/3 - GloriDays
& Fountain Reveal
6/8 - SRI Young Professionals (venue TBA)
5/10 - Lunch & Learn: Attract Pollinators,
Plant Flowers
6/10 - Thundermist Presents: Moonlight at
the Dunes
5/11 - SRI Young Professionals @George’s
of Galilee
6/11 - RI Scottish Highland Festival
5/11 - SCH Cancer Center Fundraiser
6/22 - West Side Story
6/14 - Lunch & Learn: Betsy Williams
Cottage
6/25 - Gardens By The Sea
6/25 - Narragansett Art Festival
6/28 - Network @ Noon (Venue TBA)
July 2016
7/1 - First Friday Coffee @
Westwind Financial
7/13 - SRI Young Professionals (Venue
TBA)
7/20 - The Wizard of Oz
7/24 - 2nd Annual Chambah Games
7/21 - Business After Hours at Ocean State
Waves (Old Mountain Field)
7/26 - Network at Noon (Venue TBA)
Ribbon Cuttings
On Friday, April 1st The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce held
an Official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for Coastal Vape in Narragansett,
located at 120 Knowlesway Ext., Unit 5, Narragansett, RI 02882.
Rhode Island’s newest vape shop is owned by David Laliberte, Sr. and his two
sons, David, Jr. and Jamie. The shop specializes in e-cigarettes, starter kits,
premium e-liquids, high end devices, and accessories. They are currently
Narragansett’s only vape shop and offer a wide variety of products that can
be used as a healthier alternative to smoking cigarettes. Their knowledgeable
staff encourages customers to come out and see the new shop, while relaxing
and enjoying free coffee and Wi-Fi.
From the left: Jeremy Osborn of Gansett Weddings, Jeremy Walsh of The
Right Click, Ken Neff of Wireless Zone, Elyssa Baldassarri of The 401 Studio, Natalie Schultz of Coastal Vape, Josh White of Coastal
Vape, Jamie Laliberte, David Laliberte, Dave Laliberte, Dick Pike of Pike Insurance, Bryant Da Cruz of Keller Williams Realty and Jan
Bertwell of Finishing Touches Custom Picture Framing
Welcome to The SRI Chamber | New Member Profiles
Networking Events
Pure Haven Essentials by Annie Babineau
Annie Babineau
401-654-2030
www.purehavenessentials.com/AnnieB
Annie Babineau is an Executive, Team Leader & Educator with Pure Haven Essentials, a Rhode Island company whose
mission is to educate consumers about dangerous chemicals in every-day products while offering safe solutions for the whole family.
The company is on track for the coveted USDA Organic Certification, & makes all of their products in-house here in Rhode Island.
Annie has been educating on this issue since 2012 and leads a growing team of Consultants & Leaders across the U.S. Her interest in
this issue began when she first became pregnant in 1998, but became more focused when her daughter was diagnosed with autism in
2002, and shortly thereafter when both of her parents received cancer diagnoses and she & her husband were both diagnosed with
asthma as adults. Since switching over her household to all non-toxic products, she has been completely off her rescue and steroid inhalers for several years now. Annie has made it her mission to share simple steps that anyone can take to reduce their exposure to toxic
chemicals, thereby lowering their toxic body burden. She is among an elite group of Executives to be the first to join Pure Haven Essentials, and is one of the company’s top leaders in the country, gaining national recognition for her efforts and earning incentive trips
around the world for Top Sales and Team Growth. Annie is a former journalist, having served as Reporter and Editor at publications in
Rhode Island and California until her children were born.
Weichert Realtors Cress & Co. / Tony Jones
Tony Jones
401-206-9194
www.cressrealestate.com
Business After Hours hosted by The Break Hotel in Narragansett on
March 16, 2016.
First Friday Coffee hosted by Savings Institute Bank and Trust
in Wakefield on April 1, 2016.
I'm Tony Jones, I have recently signed-on as a realtor with Weichert, Realtors - Cress & Company. While I am new to the business, my
office always works as a team and we are a team with 30+ years in the real estate business. I am also the proprietor Tony Jones Omnimedia (web design/communication/social media) I have many years of experience in traditional communications roles, as well as being well versed on the web, new media and social media side of things. I am a recent graduate of the New Media Communications
Certificate at the Community College of RI, which encompassed photo, video, technology and new media. A little bit about me personally: I am an unabashed foodie and a fan of all of the arts, music and culture that Rhode Island has to offer. I currently sit on the
North Kingstown Arts Council.
Pioneer Financial Group
Matthew Phipps
401-244-3300
www.pioneer-financial.com
Southern Rhode Island Young Professionals hosted by Elle G in
Wakefield on April 13, 2016.
Business After Hours hosted by Centreville Bank
in Narragansett on April 20, 2016.
Matthew D. Phipps is a Financial Advisor at Pioneer Financial Group located in Warwick, RI. He is a registered representative and investment advisor representative of Securian Financial Services Inc. Matthew enjoys working with all
types of people to ensure that they are getting the most out of their financial situation. Whether it is an individual, a family, or a business, Matthew knows that there are a number of ways to approach a problem. Each client has their own situation and he takes pride in
addressing each obstacle with the most appropriate solution. Matthew looks to build great relationships with clients by providing them
with excellent service that is personalized to their needs, goals, and objectives. Matthew believes that educating himself and his clients is
the best way to stay ahead in a constantly evolving industry. He has earned his Series 7 and 66 registrations. As well as the Life, Accident, and Health Insurance Producer’s license for Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in Applied Economics from the University of Rhode Island, where he discovered his passion for finance as well as analyzing financial gains along with the risks they incur. Matthew is a lifelong resident of South Kingstown. He enjoys being involved in the community and is a member of the South Kingstown Land Trust and the South Kingstown community orchestra. He firmly believes in supporting local business, especially with the increasing shift to a global economy.
Direct Doctors
Lauren Hedde DO
401-400-2699
www.directdoctors.org
Interested In Hosting?
Contact Elizabeth Berman - Executive Director
401-783-2801
eberman@srichamber.com
Direct Doctors is an innovative primary care practice emphasizing an improved doctor-patient relationship. Drs. Hedde and Turshen
offer 24/7 access, no waiting, same day visits, home visits, and a doctor who knows YOU well! If you are frustrated with “fast-food”,
“cookie-cutter” health care, Direct Doctors may be just the prescription for you. Dr. Mark Turshen MD and Dr. Lauren Hedde DO are
accepting new patients at their Direct Doctors family practice in North Kingstown.
Welcome to The SRI Chamber | New Member Profiles
Bell Enterprises, LLC
Brandon Bell
10 High Street,
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-255-8440
Home Loan Investment Bank
Jeremy VonFlatern
One Home Loan Plaza,
Warwick, RI 02888
401-418-2399
www.homeloanbank.com
Sally Doodles Face & Body Art
Sally Etschantz-Dwyer
Charlestown, RI
401-480-5692
www.sallydoodles.com
Coastal Vapes
Dianne Lemay
120 Knowlesway Ext., Unit 5,
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-308-3063
www.coastalvape401.com
Home Right Repair, Inc.
Josh Comerford
213 Robinson St,
Wakefield, RI 02879
855-905-7372
www.homerightrepair.com
South County Dermatology
Robert K. Dyer MD, MPH
350 Kingstown Rd., Ste #202
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-471-3376
www.southcountyriderm.com
Coastway Community Bank
Mortgage
Christian Blaney
361 Main Street,
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-263-6170
J L Construction
Shawn Johnson
350 Shippee Rd.,
East Greenwich, RI 02818
401-741-9639
www.jlconstructionri.com
South County Property
Maintenance, LLC
Jeremy Voelker
Wakefield, RI
401-374-1600
www.powerwash401.com
Dr. Day Care South County
Beth Reitman
12 High Street,
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-783-8580
www.drdaycare.com
Mary Murphy’s
Patrick Guidera
333 Main Street,
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-788-9400
www.marymurphys.com
Thumbtack
Jamil Poonja
360 9th St.,
San Francisco, CA 94103
866-501-5809
www.thumbtack.com/ri/providence
G Metz Moving, Inc.
George Metz
26 King St.,
Johnston, RI 02916
401-383-6399
www.gmetzmoving.com
The Pier Washtub
Christopher Anderson
145 Boon Street, Unit 6
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-284-4566
www.pierwashtub.com
Two Brothers Quality Painting
Daniel Woodford
Narragansett, RI
401-742-2237
www.twobrospainting.com
Gifts of Gansett
Jamie Dowdell
142 Boon Street
Narragansett, RI 02882
401-363-9450
Pioneer Financial Group
Patrick Connelly
117 Metro Center Blvd., Ste. #2008,
Warwick, RI 02886
401-244-3200
www.pioneer-financial.com
Green Line Apothecary
Christina Procaccianti
203 Main Street,
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-307-2555
www.greenlineapothecary.com
Rhode Islands’ Dressings, LLC
Carder Starr
Narragansett, RI
401-783-2185
www.omega3dressings.com
Guaranteed Rate
Michael Musumeci
475 Kilvert St., Ste #110,
Warwick, RI 02886
401-212-0632
www.guaranteedrate.com/loanexpert/michaelmusumeci
Ron Cowie Productions
Ron Cowie
Wakefield, RI
401-322-8043
www.roncowiephoto.com
Wags and Whiskers LLC
Sherry Jackson
108 Camp Fuller Rd
Wakefield, RI 02879
401-633-2682
www.wagsandwhiskersRI.com
Member News
Thundermist Health Center Presents Moonlight at the Dunes Club
Benefit
Please join us for an evening of dinner
and dancing under the summer moonlight on Friday, June 10th from
6:00pm – 11:30pm at the Dunes Club
in Narragansett, Rhode Island. Cocktails start at 6:00 p.m. with dinner
served at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are priced
at $125 per person and corporate sponsorships are available. All
proceeds benefit Thundermist Health Center. Business/cocktail attire is suggested. RSVP by May 27th. Please Contact Jenny Gruslin
via email or by calling 401-235-6887
People’s Credit Union Supports Pennies for Patients Campaign to
Benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society
Recently, People’s Credit Union’s six
branches collected funds to support the
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s
Pennies for Patients 2016 Campaign.
Employees organized events such as pancake breakfasts, bake sales, and raffles, helping the Credit Union to
raise a total of $3,344.98, which will directly benefit the Leukemia
and Lymphoma Society.
“In the 1960’s the survival rate for the most common form of
childhood leukemia was 3%. Today it’s approximately 90% thanks
to many research advances funded by the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society,” said Ellen Ford, President & CEO. “The donations that the
Credit Union collected will go towards helping those affected by
blood cancers.”
Westerly Community Credit Union Teams Up With Local High
Schools For Financial Literacy Fairs
Westerly Community Credit Union
recently teamed up with the Chariho, Westerly, and Narragansett
High Schools to hold their annual
CU4Reality Financial Literacy Fairs.
Sponsored by Westerly Community
Credit Union, the CU4Reality Financial Literacy Fair is an event
that will give high school students a chance to see how career
selection impacts their financial well-being and their life choices.
Students will create a spending plan based on a salary and career
they have already researched, and juggle needs-versus-wants to
make sure they are living within their means.
Students will then meet with representatives from local auto dealerships, insurance agents, lenders, utility providers, retailers and
others, to help them understand the real expenses they will face in
adulthood and the choices they’ll need to make to avoid falling into
debt.
For more information, visit Westerlyccu.com
South County Museum: Season Opening May 7th
South County Museum opens for another season of activities
on Saturday, May 7,
2016. Four new exhibits
in the Metz exhibit Hall
will be available for viewing. Details can be found
on the museums website.
Other buildings on the
Museum’s campus, including the letterpress print
shop, blacksmith shop and
carpenter shop, will be staffed for opening day. Visitors are
also encouraged to visit the Rhode Island Red Heritage flock of
chickens and the other animals on the Museum’s Living History
Farm.
South County Museum is located at 115 Strathmore Street on
Canonchet Farm in Narragansett, RI. Exhibits are open on
Friday and Saturday from 10 to 4 during May and June. During July and August, the Museum is open Tuesday through
Saturday, 10-4. For more information call 401-783-5400 or visit
www.southcountymuseum.org.
South County Health Oncology Nurse Navigator Named 2016
Oncology Nurse of the Year
The Oncology Nursing Society—
Rhode Island and Southeastern
Massachusetts chapter—named
Leah Arsenault, oncology nurse navigator at South County
Health, the 2016 Oncology Nurse of the Year. She was awarded on Saturday, March 12 at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick.
Oncology Nurse of the Year is presented annually to recognize
an oncology nurse who shows the highest level of nursing
excellence along with compassion and skill to care for cancer
patients and their families. Arsenault has been a member of
the local chapter for more than ten years, and is the former
president.
For the full press release more news, visit
www.southcountyhealth.org/
SPA MOSAIC IS RE-OPENING!
Spa Mosaic will officially be re-opening at 422 Main Street in
Wakefield! Grand re-opening date and details to come.