Fall 2005 - Newport County Chamber of Commerce

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CHAMBER OF
OF COMMERCE
COMMERCE
Business
News
w w w . N e w p o r t C h a m b e r . c o m
Little Compton • Jamestown • Middletown • Newport • Portsmouth • Tiverton
Established in 1682
Established in 1639
Table of Contents
Fall 2005
page
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Chamber Delegates
Visit Washington
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Fairfield Resorts
Purchases 5200
Chamber Gift
Certificates
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Member Updates
Established in 1639
Established in 1639
Mind You Own
Business
Serving Newport County
& the Greater Rhode
Island Community
Established in 1694
“New Look-New Energy”
After over a year of research and development, with
input from members, the Newport County Chamber
of Commerce has a new look and we are positioning
ourselves to aggressively promote Chamber
members in Newport County as we move forward
with our new image. The Chamber’s new image is
reflected in the look of our web site, publications
and a reorganization of the Chamber staff.
"The Chamber has embarked upon
an exciting new brand and image to
better reflect the diverse business
needs of our membership. Over the
next year the Chamber will be both
improving existing and introducing
new products and service to further
help our members achieve the most
competitive business
position in Newport County and
Rhode Island"
Ron Grandchamp Chairman of the Board
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Established in 1638
Along with our new logo all chamber publications
display a crisp white background with our
traditional burgundy lettering. The new look was
first debuted on the cover of our Special Events
and Wedding Planner, followed by the Resource
Guide and the County Map.
In addition to our new look, the Chamber website
www.NewportChamber.com
now features opportunities
for members to register
online for Business After
Presorted Standard
US Postage
PAID
Newport, RI 02840
Permit #215
Hours, submit their events to our online members
calendar and purchase banner advertising on the
homepage and subsequent tourism and relocation
pages. The website also features resourceful
information, such as listings and contact information
for the Chamber staff and Board of Directors. Stay
on top of the latest Chamber projects and initiatives
by visiting www.NewportChamber.com on a weekly
basis.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is also
pleased to announce a reorganization in staff
responsibilities as a result of the growing
membership base. “The steady growth of chamber
membership over the past several years required
that we evaluate positions and responsibilities within
Chamber staff to reflect the priorities of our
members. Based on member input, position titles
and responsibilities have been realigned to reflect
what our members have clearly indicated are
priorities to their businesses” stated Chamber
Deputy Director Jody Sullivan.
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From the Chair
Ron Grandchamp - Prudential Prime Properties
The past several months have been the most
devastating that most of us have seen in our
lifetime. Our hearts go out to the people of the
Gulf Coast Region. Death, destruction,
separation from family, more than one can
comprehend. With hurricanes one after
another, it is incomprehensible and beyond our
understanding, yet as we look around,
Americans from Coast to Coast are opening
their homes and businesses to help their
neighbors even if they are 1500 miles away. We
have all seen story after story of the devastation
our brethren have experienced.
As Chairman of the Board of the Newport
County Chamber of Commerce, I personally
ask that you give what you can afford to your
church, the Red Cross, the Salvation Army or
any organization you hold dear to your hearts. Hopefully, we will never see this
again. It’s a time to give to those who are family in our country.
was a tough decision for the committee to choose six of 24.
I am proud to welcome these new Board members to the most influential business
organization in Newport County: Lloyd Adams-Thames Street Landing/Bristol
Harbor Inn, Vic Calabretta-Maguire Group, Bill Corcoran-Newport Tent, Mary
O’Dea King-Kahn, Litwin, Renza, Michaeline Saladyga-Newport Hospitality and
Don Troppoli-Sovereign Bank. As your involvement grows, you will all have an
opportunity to meet these new members.
This year, 2005-2006 will be another of great year of Chamber accomplishments.
We are involved in economic development and planning projects in all communities
in Newport County. Through the leadership of our Executive Director, Keith
Stokes, the Chamber has secured hundreds of thousands of dollars for economic
development in these communities.
On another note…
I would also like to congratulate the Ambassador committee for completing their
second annual “Rebuilding Together” project as well as their Second Annual
Lobster Bake to raise the money for the project for April 2006. You should all be
commended for your hard work and a job well done!
On another subject…
I’d like to welcome six new members to the Board of Directors. Over the past
several years while serving on the nominating committee I have never screened 24
nominations for the Board. Twenty -four candidates, all well qualified individuals,
wanted to be a part of the third largest Chamber in the state. With over twelve
hundred member companies and hundreds and hundreds of member employees it
Hopefully, you are all making plans to attend the Annual Dinner Dance & Silent
Auction on November 18, 2005. This is a sold out event every year, reserve your
table now. With over 500 attendees, you also can easily promote your business by
donating an auction item in your company’s name.
A strong Chamber is made stronger through individual involvement. Be a part of it.
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Ron Grandchamp
Chair
David Austin Clopeck
Ex-Officio Chair
David Andrade
Vice Chair
William R. Harvey
Legal Counsel
William C. Clarke
Treasurer
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Newport County Business News ~ Fall 2005
DIRECTORS
Lloyd Adams
Vic Callabretta
Tosca Carpenter
Richard Casten
William C. Clarke
Bill Corcoran
Day Ketcham
Mary O'Dea King
Richard Korn
Don McCall
Dave Miller
John Nunes
Eric Offenberg
Chris Perrotti
Susan Replogle
Michaeline Saladyga
Mike Slein
Evan Smith
Don Troppoli
STAFF
Keith Stokes
Executive Director
Jody Sullivan
Deputy Director
Mary Mang
Membership Specialist
Beth Driscoll
Director of Membership &
Communications
Lucina Alexander
Office Manager
Denise D’Amico
Membership Specialist
Holly Ward
Finance/Operations Assistant
Sara Walker
Membership Services Assistant
Paula Meiczinger
Receptionist
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Chamber in the News
Senator Jack Reed and key note speaker George Stephanopoulous
Chamber Delegates Visit
Washington for Senator Reed’s
Business Leaders Day
Equaling
$130,000 in
Revenue for
Newport County
Businesses
A Gift You
$25
To ______
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From _____
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Fairfield Resorts Purchases 5200
Chamber Gift Certificates
On Wednesday, September 7th a group of business
leaders from the Newport County Chamber of
Commerce along with other Rhode Island business
leaders, joined Senator Jack Reed for his annual
Rhode Island Business Leaders Day in Washington.
Attendees were briefed by top federal elected and
administrative officials in Washington DC on issues
including homeland security, workforce development,
transportation and healthcare reform.
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce would like to thank Fairfield Resorts for the purchase of
5200 Chamber Gift Certificates over the summer. Fairfield Resorts is using Chamber Gift certificates as
an incentive for potential customers who are interested in purchasing time-shares. “Fairfield Resorts
wanted to let the community know that we are a part of this city and purchasing Chamber gift
certificates as opposed to gift certificates from national restaurant chains, gives back to the businesses in
the area and establishes Fairfield as a member in the community.” Stated Melissa White, Administrative
Manager for Fairfield’s Newport County properties.
Guest speakers for the day included: the Honorable
Lee H. Hamilton (Vice Chair of the 9/11
Commission), George Stephanopoulos Anchor of
ABC’s Sunday this week and New York Senator
Hillary Rodham Clinton.
Chamber Businesses enrolled in the program have seen an influx of gift certificates come through their
business. “Having the Fairfield Resort in the neighborhood has been a great bonus. They are a
wonderful quality business and they generate a lot of traffic in this area. We are pleased that they would
think of us and get involved in this program. We do see quite a few of the gift certificates and we are
grateful for every one of them and thank Fairfield for their participation and thinking of this program”
stated Ralph Plumb owner of Brick Alley Pub.
The Chamber also invited the town administrators
from Newport, Middletown and Portsmouth to join
the program along with representatives from the
Chamber Board of Directors and Chamber staff. The
Aquidneck Island delegation also met with senior
officials from the US Department of Commerce,
Economic Development Administration to discuss
community and economic development grant
opportunities for Aquidneck Island.
The widely popular Chamber Gift Certificate program began in 1998 and since then the Chamber has
sold 12,056. Redeemable at over 200 local businesses, they are the perfect gift for everyone on your list.
Gift Certificates are available for purchase at:
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce, Conanicut Marina, The Mole Hole, Glass Onion, Irving’s
Shoe Store, Humphreys’ Building Supply and Sakonnet Vineyards.
Sardella's Restaurant Gives Back to the Community Through
Chamber Gift Certificate Program
President of the New England Council Speaks at Chamber’s Quarterly Economic Update Luncheon
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce’s Quarterly Economic Update Luncheon Forum on August
24th featured guest speaker James T. Brett, President and Chief Executive Officer of the New England
Council.
Mr. Brett began his speech by recognizing the Rhode Island Congressional Delegation for their
outstanding work in Washington. He gave an overview of economic issues of importance to the New
England region, which included details on Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC), transportation and
energy. He also spoke of the three priorities of the council for this fall which are the recent Base
Realignment and Closure and continuing to protect New England, the Terrorism and Risk Insurance Bill
and the Research and Development Tax Credit. James T. Brett has been serving as President and CEO of
the Council since 1996.
Keith Stokes welcomes James Brett president of The New England
Council.
The New England Council is an 80-year-old organization, which serves as New England’s voice on Capitol
Hill. They are dedicated to identifying and supporting federal public policies and articulating the voice of
its membership regionally and nationally on important issues facing New England. For more information
on the New England Council visit www.newenglandcouncil.com/.
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For the year 2005, a donation has been made to the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. A check in
the amount of $800 was presented to Amanda Fry Leinhos, Executive Director of the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Community Center. “It's wonderful to be selected for such an honor by such a great community champion as
Richard Sardella. He is a great role model for the rest of the business community. This donation will put food in
peoples’ mouths and support almost 18 families this Thanksgiving," stated Leinhos. The Newport County Chamber
Keith Stokes (Chamber Executive Director), Amanda Frye
Leinhos (Dr.Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center Executive of Commerce County Wide Gift Certificate program began in 1998 and has sold a grand total of 12,056 Gift
Certificates with over 150 Chamber member's participating in the program.
Director) and Patrick Fitzgerald (Manager of Sardella’s).
Newport County Business News ~ Fall 2005
The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that Sardella's Restaurant is using the
Chamber's Gift Certificate program as a means to give back to the non-profit agencies in Newport County. For
every $25 Chamber Gift Certificate sold and redeemed at Sardella's the restaurant is donating $5 back to a nonprofit agency.
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Committee Corner
Ambassador Committee
Don Troppoli
Sovereign Bank
As the new Chair of the Ambassador’s Committee, I would like to personally thank
Ron Grandchamp for his many years of hard work and dedication to the
Committee and wish him all the best as he begins his term as Chairman of the
Board.
September was a big month for the Ambassador Committee, punctuated by the
second annual “House the Chamber Re-built” Lobster Bake at Kempenaar’s
Clambake Club, where 150 people attended, enjoying great food, company,
surroundings, and great music from Abbey Rhode. The event successfully raised
the $2,500 required to sponsor next year’s Rebuilding Together project; a heart-felt
thanks to attendees and sponsors.
The Ambassador Committee’s mission is to get new members acquainted with the
existing membership and the resources the Chamber has to offer, as well as, seek
out and organize community out-reach projects, in which member businesses and
their employees participate. Being an Ambassador is a great way to meet new
members and deepen relationships with existing members. It is also a great way to
give back to the community.
Newport County Business News ~ Fall 2005
The Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training is able to offer employers
alternatives to layoffs during a temporary slowdown in business. WorkSharing
allows you to keep employees on the payroll by having all of the workers in a
department or unit share reduced work hours and collect a percentage of
unemployment Insurance Benefits for up to 52 weeks. For more information
contact the WorkShare unit at 401-243-9177 or visit www.dlt.state.ri.us.
US SAILING, national governing body for the sport, announced today that the
U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Sailing Team Trials for the 2008 Olympic and
Paralympic Games will be held in October 2007 in two parts of the country:
Southern California and Rhode Island.
The Haffenreffer Museum of Anthropology has a busy fall schedule with events of
appeal to all ages. They will celebrate their annual celebration of the harvest with
Honoring the Harvest on Saturday, November 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Enjoy
Native American singing, dancing, and story telling; play Native American games;
learn about traditional harvest foods, and much more. The event is free to all
Bristol residents, for all others, it is free with admission to the museum ($3 for
adults; $2 for seniors; $1 for children). For further information on other
upcoming events or the Museum in general, visit our web site at www.haffenreffermuseum.org.
I urge anyone who wants to learn more about the Ambassador Committee to email either myself, or Beth Driscoll at dtroppol@sovereignbank.com, or
beth@newportchamber.com, respectively.
The Portsmouth Art Guild is having a fall members show at Aquidneck Place, 125
Quaker Hill Lane, Portsmouth, RI. The opening reception is Saturday, Oct.29, 58pm. The exhibit runs through Nov. 13 and entails exhibits and sale of art works
by members of the Portsmouth Art Guild. Exhibit hours are 12-7:30pm on
weekdays and 12-5pm on weekends. Admission is free and open to the public.
Marketing Committee
Richard "Biggy" Korn
Yesterday's Restaurant and the Place
Save the date for Minority Enterprise Development Week 2005 running November
14-18th at Rhodes on-the-Pawtuxet, 60 Rhodes Place Cranston, RI. MED week is
presented in cooperation with the RI Chambers of Commerce. For more
information call (401) 528-4561 or visit www.sba.gov/ri
The Marketing committee met in September and received a brief economic project
update from Keith Stokes, Chamber Executive Director. It was decided that the
third in our Quarterly Economic Update Series would be a panel consisting of
representatives from some of the local economic development projects. The
committee will meet again in November to begin reviewing ways to most effectively
promote Chamber programs and services.
The Fleming Group would like to announce a new Class A Professional office
building on East Main Road in Portsmouth. The building will be 9000 square feet
of office space located in an enterprise zone. Construction of the building will
begin in November of 2005 and will include a flexible floor plan, full handicap
access, separate utilities and much more. For information on leasing contact
Thomas Fleming at 401-255-8899.
Membership Committee
Bill Clarke
BedandBreakfast.com
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FYI
Hopefully, all of our members had an enjoyable and prosperous summer. After a
summer break, our Membership Committee resumed its' monthly meetings in
September. In addition to enhancing existing programs and building on the overall
value of your membership dollar, the committee's goal is to introduce a major new
program/service to benefit Chamber members in '05-'06. We are working on details
for a "new & improved" Health Savings Account (H.S.A.) service that the Chamber
would offer through a RI-based broker. This type of program would offer
substantial cost savings to employees (particularly those that work for small
employers, since many large employers already have such a benefit in place), while
also serving as a strong benefit and "selling point" for employers in this very
competitive labor market. So stay tuned...we will be announcing a seminar date
this Fall to give you more information about this program. Also, to keep your
businesses' competitive juices flowing, in Spring '06 the Chamber is planning on
holding a 1st (and hopefully annual thereafter) "Best of Newport County" Awards
Luncheon, which will feature peer voting, resulting in honors such as "Best Small
Business", "Entrepreneur of the Year",etc. More details to follow. Last and
certainly not least, please mark your calendars for Friday, November 18th. Saddle
up them ponies and head on over to The 12th Annual Dinner Dance & Silent
Auction which will be held with plenty of fixins at the Dude Ranch (a.k.a.Hyatt
Regency Newport), featuring a rootin'tootin' good time, a "Night in the Wild Wild
West" theme. Invitations were mailed out recently. For more information or, if you
didn't receive an invitation in the mail, please call 847-1608.
Retail Committee
John Nunes
Newport Vineyards
The Retail Committee has been meeting monthly to brainstorm ideas on a Holiday
Shopping program. With gasoline prices as high as they are there has never been a
better time to stay in town to do your holiday shopping. Check your Chamber
mailings for many great deals and cross promotions with local retailers and
restaurants.
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Member Updates
BankNewport
and
OceanPoint
Financial
Partners
President and
CEO, Thomas
W. Kelly has
announced
American Red Cross-Rhode Island Chapter
that the Bank Chief Executive Officer, Daniel
Samborn; American Red Cross Chief
achieved its
overall goal of Development Officer, Diane Holden;
raising at least BankNewport Executive Vice President and
Chief Operating Officer, Sandra J.
$300,000 in
Pattie; BankNewport President and CEO,
support of the Thomas W. Kelly; Salvation Army-Rhode
American Red Island Director of Development & Public
Cross and the Relations, Lianne Pinheiro; and
Salvation Army Rhode Island State
Salvation
Coordinator, Major Robert Pfeiffer.
Army
Hurricane Katrina relief efforts. BankNewport’s
campaign included three major components: an
immediate contribution on September 8th of $100,000
to the American Red Cross, and a pledge of $100,000
to match a potential goal of $100,000 in donations
from the community. All BankNewport branches
served as collection locations to receive donations
from the community. At the conclusion of the drive
on September 30, 2005, the Bank received contributions totaling $130,132.43, with totals designated by
the community in the amounts of $116,433.31 for the
American Red Cross and a total of $13,699.12 for the
Salvation Army.
BankNewport recently completed the formation of a
mutual holding company, OceanPoint Financial
Partners, MHC, to function as an umbrella company to
better manage all it’s financial services partners.
BankNewport President and CEO,
Thomas W. Kelly has announced
the appointment of Renate R.
Marek to Vice President and
Market Manager. She will be
responsible for sales and business
development for the Bank’s ten
branch locations throughout
Newport and Bristol Counties.
Renate R Marek
Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Executive Director, Priscilla L.
Young recently presented BankNewport Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Sandra J.
Pattie with a certificate of recognition for the Bank’s
ongoing support of the Big Sisters’ Adopt-A-Match
Program. The Big and Little Sister match sponsored
by BankNewport - Big Sister Eileen Browning of
Tiverton and her Little Sister Ashley of Portsmouth also participated in the presentation. Eileen and
The Newport County Convention
and Visitors Bureau (NCCVB) has
announced the appointment of
Evan Smith to the position of
President & CEO. Smith has
served as Interim President of the
organization since August 2004. In
this role, Smith is charged with
fulfilling the mission of the
NCCVB- to promote Newport
County as a premiere destination
for leisure and business travel and
Evan Smith
to grow and develop Newport
County’s tourism industry. To
achieve this mission, Smith will oversee all sales,
marketing, and visitors services programs of the
NCCVB, as well as seek out new opportunities.
The sales team at the Newport County Convention &
Visitors Bureau has been recognized as one of the
premiere destination conventions & visitors bureaus
by two prestigious industry publications. The organization has been awarded the Successful Meetings
Pinnacle Award and the Meetings & Conventions
Gold Service Award, in separate award programs
voted on by the discerning readers of the publications.
The awards are determined by the readers of the
magazines corporate and association executives, with
meeting planning responsibilities based on their
professional experiences with convention & visitors
bureaus worldwide. This marks the third year that the
Newport CVB has been selected for the Pinnacle
Award, and the second time the organization has
achieved the Gold Service Award.
The Carnegie Harbor Yacht Club
has officially been established. The
Yacht Club is located at the
Carnegie Abbey Club in
Portsmouth, RI, a private
waterfront sporting estate. J.
Brian O’Neill, Chairman of the
Carnegie Abbey Club LLC,
announced that Paul E. Fleming
has been named the first
Commodore of the club. “Mr.
Fleming was the Commodore of
Paul E. Fleming
the Ida Lewis Yacht Club from
2002 to 2003 and has been a long time member of the
New York Yacht Club. In addition, he is a former J 35
North American Champion. He has the experience to
get the Carnegie Harbor Yacht Club up to speed
quickly so that we can host major yachting events and
regattas in the very near future” stated Mr. O’Neill.
Fleming & Roskelly, Inc. recently
appointed Carole M. McCormick of
Newport to the position of
Director of Public Relations and
Special Events. McCormick has
more than 15 years experience in
public relations and event planning
from around the globe and will
leverage this experience to the
benefit of Fleming & Roskelly’s
growing list of local and national
clients.
communications by re-branding it as a private sporting
estate. Carnegie Abbey is situated on 450 pristine
acres on Narragansett Bay and includes a golf course,
marina, equestrian facility, clubhouse, luxury
condominiums and private homes. Fleming &
Roskelly will re-brand Carnegie Abbey as a private
sporting estate-not just an exclusive golf club.
OceanPoint
Insurance Agency,
Inc. President and
CEO, Sidney M.
Smith announced
that two insurance
professionals from
OceanPoint
Insurance Agency
were recently
recognized at a
special education
John Kaull and SmithMack & Associates
awards luncheon
Account Manager, Lisa Souza.
hosted by the
Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island
(IIARI), Rhode Island’s property and casualty
insurance trade association. IIARI recognized
OceanPoint Insurance Agency Account Executive,
John Kaull for his completion of the requirements
necessary to earn the professional insurance
designation of Accredited Adviser in Insurance (AAI).
IIARI also recognized Lisa Souza, Account Manager
from SmithMack & Associates, an OceanPoint
Insurance Agency partner, for her completion of the
requirements necessary to earn the commercial lines
professional insurance designation of Accredited
Customer Service Representative (ACSR).
Newport Fed is please to announce
that George Menas has been
promoted to Assistant Vice
President. Mr. Menas joined the
bank in April 2005 as a
Commercial Credit Officer.
Astro Telecommunications, owners
of WADK 1540 AM and WJZS
93.3 Swing FM Radio, announce
George Menas
the appointment of Stephen M.
Maciel as a Senior Account
Manager. Mr. Maciel brings 15 years of local and
national advertising experience to his position. He
can be contacted at 888-421-09930 ext.24.
Newport Collaborative Architects has a new
headquarters in the Exchange Building at 38
Washington Square, Newport. The Collaborative is
also the recipient of two new educational design
excellence awards from American School and
University Magazine for their work at St. Philomena’s
and St. Andrews Schools.
After 12 years, Day Ketcham has announced the sale
of her store, Signatures of Newport. Day is excited
about the smooth transition that has occurred with the
new owner, Sue Souza, who has been in sales and
marketing for over 20 years. Sue and her husband,
Joe, an electrician, live in Newport and have 3 grown
children and 4 grandchildren. Stop in and say hello!
Carol McCormick
The Carnegie Abbey Club
announced that Fleming & Roskelly, Inc. of Newport
has been hired to re-create Carnegie Abbey’s
The November/December issue of Arrive, the onboard
magazine of Amtrak, has featured the DeWolf Tavern
as one of the 15 best restaurants in the Northeast.
“Bristol, Rhode Island, is one of the most picturesque
towns on the New England coast, and DeWolf Tavern
...continued on page 10
Newport County Business News ~ Summer 2005
Congratulations to the following Chamber Members
on their Best of Rhode Island Awards: Atlantic Grille,
Becky’s BBQ, Sea Shai, 22 Bowen’s Wine Bar & Grille,
America’s Cup Charters, Brick Alley Pub, the Inn at
Castle Hill, Cheeky Monkey Café, Empire Tea & Coffee,
Frazzleberries, Jessica Hagen, Karen Vaughan, Michael
Hayes for Kids, Newport Blues Café, Only in Rhode
Island, Panera Bread, Rhumbline, SAPO Freaky Burrito,
The Elms, Rough Point, Vickers’ Liquors, Spiced Pear,
Clement’s Marketplace and Equine Connection!
Ashley, age 9, were matched almost one year ago
through Big Sisters of Rhode Island. They spend time
together enjoying a wide variety of activities, such as
hiking, cooking, going to museums, and making crafts.
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The Board of Directors of Stop Over Services is
pleased to announce the appointment of Kathleen T.
O’Kula as Executive Director. The board believes that
Ms. O’Kula will be a valuable addition to the service
community in Newport County.
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August
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Judy Tucker (NewportFed) and Sarah Rivard (Newport
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the Newport Athletic Club.
Bill Harris (Newport Harbo
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Pam Kopplin (Roger Williams University) and Roxanne
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September After Hours ~ Greenvale Vineyards
arbor Corp.) Karen Bellavance (The Mooring & 22 Bowen’s)
(Ft. Adams Trust) enjoy the last of Greenvale’s new wines at the
September After Hours.
The Rain soaked Greenvale Vineyards team at their After Hours on September 15th.
Rebuilding Together
Kempenaar’s
Clambake Club
Lucina Alexander (Newport County Chamber of Commerce) with Ambassadors
Bill Geasey (NY Life) and Don Troppoli (Sovereign Bank).
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Martha Marie Grogan and Lou D’Amico enjoy the flavor of a
traditional New England Lobster Bake at the Annual Rebuilding
Together Fundraiser at Kempenaar’s on September 21st.
Newport County Business News ~ Fall 2005
The gang from
Clements Market
socialize pre Lobster
Feast.
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MIND YOUR OWN BUSINESS
By
Sam Carr
Ah, this modern age
of communications!
Have you ever had
problems with your
computer software
where it is not
functioning as
designed and you
have a deadline to
meet on a major
project? I think
most of us have, at
least most of us over
30. So, as a last
resort, you call your software company’s “help”
number, as quickly as if you were calling you next-door
neighbor. Chances are, your call is answered by a
software technician in India or Pakistan, and as though
he wrote the “word” programs himself, after
describing the problem, he immediately leads you
through the routines to clear up your problem and
VOILA! you are back in business.
Most of us have images of India and Pakistan as
countries of abject poverty. We remember the
television news coverage of Mother Theresa, a very
holy and “gutsy” Indian nun, along with her order of
nuns devoted to helping the poor masses in these two
countries that were ruled as one colony by the British
Empire until well after World War II. Very little of
that poverty exists today except, perhaps in remote
Congratulations to
Elaine Williams
Newport County Business News ~ Fall 2005
on her retirement
(much too soon)!
villages of the northern mountains. As rulers of
colonies, the British recognized that to maintain good
order they had to establish an educated and trusted
bureaucracy among the native populations.
When the British withdrew from this colony in the
nineteen fifties, the role of leadership basically was
passed to the native members of the established
bureaucracy. This educated bureaucracy recognized
that to continue to survive and prosper, it must
emphasize education among its people. And so they
have.
India is predominately Hindu while Pakistan is a
Muslim country. Not long after the one British colony
was granted freedom, devastating battles were waged
between the two, mainly over religious animosity and
intolerance. Thus the one colony is now two
countries. The animosity between the two countries
continues to this day with both conducting occasional
terrorist attacks of violence against the other. A truly
frightening thought is that both have developed
nuclear weapon. Even more frightening is the news
that Pakistan is believed to have sold weapons-making
quality uranium to Ian and North Korea in violation of
international law.
Knowing the recent history of these two countries
gives us a better appreciation of the importance of
these emerging economic competitors in the international scene. What brings all this background to mind
is a recent article by Om Malik in the July issue of
Business 2.0 Magazine entitled The New Land of
Opportunity- It’s a Global Economy, So Quit Whining
About Outsourcing. India's Booming Middle Class
has
$420 Billion to Spend. Here’s How to Grab Your
Share.
The author basically states that India has one of the
fastest growing economies in the world. The average
citizen of India knows very little about America but is
quickly learning. American fast food chains are there,
their TV’s carry CNBC, HBO and MTV. “The Indian
middle class is easier to target because people speak
English and have a Western orientation,” says Rory
Cowan, president of Lionbridge Technologies, which
sells database translation software through Asia.
Malik states that there are downsides to penetrating
the Indian market, such as an unstable government
that changes players often, the residents of India’s 28
states speak 17 major languages and practice 7
religions.
With all the present negatives about doing business
with India, why should the businesses of Newport
County and Rhode Island be interested in this
country? As this article states, “India’s middle class
has $420 million to spend and this figure is growing
rapidly.” As the Indians become more prosperous and
learn more about America through cable TV, movies
and magazines and by shopping in American chain
stores, it is likely that many will want to visit Newport
and other parts of Rhode Island, as so many people of
all classes in other countries have done. But, when the
time is right the Newport area must be properly
promoted in India.
The content of this column are property of the author
and do not reflect the views of The Newport County
Chamber of Commerce.
Member Profile
Silpada designs
A wonderful opportunity!
Nancy Langello, best know for her continuing role with the Newport
Restoration Foundation, recently established her own exciting business as an
Independent Representative for SILPADA DESIGNS, the original and fastest
growing direct sales jewelry company offering an exclusive collection of sterling
silver and semi precious stone jewelry, as well as the opportunity for personal
and financial growth. Langello will be having an open house on Saturday
November 5th from 12:00 - 2:00 at the Chamber. A great opportunity to have
fun, start your Christmas shopping early, win raffles, learn how to get FREE JEWELRY, see why I LOVE WHAT I DO, and learn
how you can too! View the entire collection on my website at www.mysilpada.com/nancy.langello or call (401) 662-0943, or
email nlangello@cox.net.
Member Profile
Rubic Design Inc is an award winning design studio providing creative solutions that inform, persuade and promote.
Elaine has been with the Chamber since
2002 and has been a great contributor to
the Chamber’s substantial growth over the
past three and a half years. She will be
greatly missed!
The work produced at the Middletown, Rhode Island studio encompasses a wide range of design disciplines including
Internet/new media, print, exhibits, displays and corporate identity development.
Recently Rubic Design won an award for BEST 10-FOOT TRADESHOW DISPLAY at the New England Business Expo. In 2002
the studio was chosen from 500 candidates to design a suite of travel publications for Resorts of Asia Media PTE/LTD.
Rubic Design has produced indoor and outdoor print and website advertising in order to promote the films TWO WEEKS
NOTICE and ANALYZE THAT to audiences overseas.
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The studio also executes ongoing website design, development and marketing campaigns for clients in the fields of manufacturing, publishing and hospitality.
To learn more about Rubic Design’s diversified mix of design and communications skills, services and capabilities contact Matt
Dutra, Principal & Chief Creative Officer, at 401-849-6450 or visit www.RubicDesign.com.
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gives it one of the best restaurants in the region. The
restaurant, set in a beautifully restored 1818
warehouse with bare granite walls, exposed ceiling
beams and sleek new bars upstairs and down, boasts a
lovely harbor view. Chef Sai Viswanath’s menu is
loaded with culinary gusto.” DeWolf Tavern has also
been reviewed by food writer John Mariani for the
November issue of Esquire magazine. Mr. Mariani
has given DeWolf Tavern the distinction as “one of the
21 best new restaurants in the USA.”
As staunch supporters of the Carlson Wagonlit Travel
Associate network for 19 years, and as the top scorers
in the network’s rigorous Award of Excellence
program, Gil and Judy Clappin have been named the
2005 Carlson Wagonlit Travel Associates of the Year.
The award is judged on a point basis, precisely
determining the level of commitment that nominees
have to Carlson Wagonlit Travel’s many exclusive
training, marketing and cutting-edge technology
programs.
Arsenal Design has been selected as a winner of three
awards by the prestigious American Graphic Design
Awards for 2005. A well-known and democratic
nationwide panel of judges acting for Graphic Design
selects the winners: USA magazine, a highly regarded
trade journal among designers across America. This
year only 10% of entries were honored. Arsenal
Design is a full-service graphic design and advertising
firm located in Newport, Rhode Island on the famed
Bellevue Avenue.
Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. the brokerage subsidiary
of The Charles Schwab Corporation has opened a new
office in Portsmouth, RI. The new office, located at
King’s Grant 11 King Charles Drive, was opened as
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part of Schwab’s strategy to deepen relationships with
clients. The office will be staffed by Ned Power, whose
responsibility is to help clients identify the appropriate
products and services within Schwab’s wide array of
choices, and to maintain an ongoing relationship with
those clients to help them as their needs may change
over time. Clients will have the ability to meet with
Power by calling (401) 683-0359 to schedule an
appointment.
The Rhode Island Educational Opportunity Center
has joined the Newport County Chamber of Commerce.
Since 1979 the staff at the Rhode Island Educational
Opportunity Center has been providing guidance and
encouragement to clients throughout Rhode Island.
RIEOC provides assistance to clients seeking to
further their education to the postsecondary level.
They provide help with financial aid forms,
C
H E C K
THE BRISTOL HARBOR INN, BRISTOL
Just a short trip from Providence and Boston, Bristol Harbor Inn
offers holiday party facilities for up to 150 overlooking
Narragansett Bay in the heart of Historic Bristol.
Our 5-star New American cuisine is by Gatehouse Catering.
Continue your party overnight in one of our unique
rooms with private baths, fireplaces, spectacular
Bay views and complimentary Continental breakfast.
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Family Promise of Newport County, formerly
Newport County Interfaith Hospitality Network, is a
temporary shelter program for families made
homeless by emergencies. Family Promise, a nonprofit organization of faith communities and service
agencies, is part of a national network begun in 1986
with over one hundred chapters throughout the
United States. Newport County’s chapter is the first in
Rhode Island and the only shelter in the county that
houses fathers and teenage children.
Portsmouth-based marketing communications firm
Welch Inc. announces two new clients. Zangari
Hershman P.C., law offices, New Haven, CT, for press
relations, corporate identity and website development.
Brody, Wilkinson and Ober, P.C., attorneys, for press
relations. Welch provides a variety of services in
advertising, branding, brochures, direct marketing,
marketing communications strategy, website
development, press relations, public relations,
publicity, special events, sales literature, writing and
editing. For more information call Bill Welch, 8461370, or email welchinc@aol.com.
People’s Credit Union employees presented 55
backpacks filled with school supplies to the children at
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center. The
backpacks and school supplies were given to children in
grades K-6, who will attend the Center’s Before and
After School Care program. Funds for the supplies
were raised by Credit Union employees and its
members who contributed to monthly dress down days.
E T T E R
admissions, career counseling, academic advising,
transfer counseling and ESL and GED referrals. They
provide assistance to clients wherever they want to
attend college or training. Their main office is at
CCRI in Providence, but they also maintain a
presence at CCRI campuses, netWORKri offices,
adult education centers, Even Starts, ESL and GED
classes, and the CCRI satellite in Westerly.
The Write Design and Seitz Media are pleased to
announce their new publication Method Madness, the
literary magazine of the New England Writers'
Collective. The premier issue will debut in November
and advertising opportunities are still available. For
information, contact Theresa Guzmán Stokes or
Kathrin Seitz at 401.241.5408.
L
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GATEHOUSE CATERING COMPANY, PROVIDENCE
Historic Gatehouse Catering features New American cuisine with
New England roots often featuring local and regional produce.
A winner of “The Best of Rhode Island”, it seats up to 100 in
four diverse rooms overlooking the Seekonk River.
THE BRISTOL HARBOR INN
GATEHOUSE CATERING COMPANY
259 THAMES STREET, BRISTOL, RI
4 RICHMOND SQUARE, PROVIDENCE, RI
401.254.1444
401.521.9229
INFO@BRISTOLHARBORINN.COM
INFO@THEGATEHOUSE.COM
WWW.BRISTOLHARBORINN.COM
WWW.THEGATEHOUSE.COM
YO U R H O L I DAY PA R T Y PA R T N E R S
Contact our party planners today for more information
and to make your holiday party reservations.
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Welcome New Members
BADDOG Painting
17 Wentworth Terrace Portsmouth, RI
(401) 623-9045
Painting
Barbara J. Roos Consulting
91 Richard Dr Portsmouth, RI
(401) 683-9174
Human Resource Consulting
Lou's Hot Dogs, LLC
664 West Main Road Middletown, RI
(401) 842-0551
Party Planning
Marshall Slocum Guest House
29 Kay Street Newport, RI
(401) 841-5120
Bed & Breakfasts
BedandBreakfast.com
37 Hilltop Drive Portsmouth, RI
(401) 293-0065
Bed & Breakfasts
MassMutual Financial Group
2 Hemingway Dr East Providence, RI
(401) 435-3800
Financial Planning
Chapman Enstone Estate Agents, LLC
8 Freebody St Newport, RI
(401) 846-3800
Real Estate
Newport Nannies
42 Sophia Street Providence, RI
(401) 270-7247
Child Care
Complete Payroll Solutions
40 Westminster Street, Suite 600
Providence, RI
(617) 799-6316
Bookkeeping
Eastern Ice Co., Inc.
10 Brown & Howard Wharf Newport, RI
(401) 847-5531
Ice Products
Evans Capacitor Company
72 Boyd Ave East Providence, RI
(401) 435-3555
Research & Development
Family Promise of Newport County
278 East Main Road Portsmouth, RI
(401) 619-1509
Non-Profit
Finnegan Contracting
183 Old Mill Lane Portsmouth, RI
(401) 345-3925
Contractors
Fleming Group
82 Hartwell Street Fall River, MA
(508) 678-4835
Real Estate Development
Good Graphic Design
66 Peaceful Way Tiverton, RI
(401) 288-0999
Graphic Designers
Hall Associates
611 West Main Road P O Box 147
Little Compton, RI
(401) 635-8821
Property Management
Harvest Mortgage Group, LLC
8 Freebody St Suite 201 Newport, RI
(401) 619-0326
Mortgages
The Feinstein IMAX Theatre
9 Providence Place Suite R 2 Providence, RI
(401) 453-4446
Theatres
Newport Public Library
300 Spring St Newport, RI
(401) 847-8720
Libraries
Your Local News Source.
www.NewportDailyNews.com
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alternative weekly.
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Offshore Passage Opportunities
P O Box 2600 Halesite, NY
(631) 423-4988
Event Coordinators/Planners
Portsmouth Business Association
2547 West Main Road Portsmouth, RI
(401) 847-4004
Referrals
Roba Dolce
448 Thames Street Newport, RI
(401) 848-9600
Restaurants
Silpada Design - Nancy Langello
13 Rhode Island Ave Newport, RI
(401) 662-0943
Jewelry
Skill Builders
24 Salt Pond Road Unit C4 South Kingstown, RI
(401) 783-2765
Computer Training
Stagecoach House Inn
P.O. Box 828 1136 Main St. Wyoming, RI
(401) 539-9600
Inns
The Center to Advance Minority in Construction Industry
570 Broad St Providence, RI
(401) 351-7057
Real Estate Development
Island News Enterprises/Jamestown Press
42 Narragansett Ave Jamestown, RI
(401) 423-3200
Newspapers
Kelly & Gillis
181 Bellevue Ave Newport, RI
(401) 849-7380
Retail
The Newport Gym
510 East Main Road Middletown, RI
Health Club
Kettler Design Studio
13 Oak St Portsmouth, RI
(703) 615-9380
Landscape Design
Work Opportunities Unlimited
206 Smith St Providence, RI
(401) 521-4600
Personnel Assessment
The History... The People...
The Events... The Beauty...
The Life!
www.NewportLifeMagazine.com
Chamber Staff Spotlight
Beth Driscoll is now
serving as Director of
Membership and
Communications. In
addition to continuing to
oversee membership
development, her primary
mission is to ensure the
Chamber’s quality public
image statewide, as well
as in the local community. Beth is now in
charge of the Chamber’s communication
strategy as well as the Chambers new
website.
Membership Services
Assistant, Sara Walker is
now responsible for
maintaining existing
programs and services for
Chamber members. Sara
is also responsible for the
promotion of Chamber
publication adverting
opportunities and coordination of the production and distribution of
Chamber publications.
Newport County Business News ~ Fall 2005
2006 U. S. Women's Open
71 Long Wharf Newport, RI
(401) 843-8742
Golf
Linear Title & Closing, LTD
1005 Aquidneck Ave Middletown, RI
(401) 841-9991
Title Companies
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14 Best BNBs of Newport.com
Bed & Breakfasts
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Inner peace on earth.
Celebrate the season with distinction. At
Hotel Viking, your extra houseguests and
visiting loved ones can relax amid Gilded
Age splendor and New England charm. For
holiday parties, One Bellevue offers exquisite
cuisine and an intimate setting, while our
festive banquet room hosts larger gatherings.
And gift certificates to the luxurious SpaTerre
are perfect for pampering anyone on your
list. Call 4o1.847.33oo or visit hotelviking.com
for details.
Put Our Business Focus
Package to Work for You!
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We can tailor any of these services to fit your
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financial professionals will be happy to answer
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