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Chamber Chatter
For news and events for the business community, check out Chamber Chatter each week!Tuesday, May 14, 2019Today, the SBA’s Program for Investment in Micro-Entrepreneurs (PRIME) grants opportunity will be opened on grants.gov. The SBA’s PRIME provides assistance to various organizations. These organizations help low-income entrepreneurs who lack sufficient training and education to gain access to capital to establish and expand their small businesses. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, May 10, 2019The eight and a half hour meeting of the Department of Revenue staff, the Senate Fiscal Policy staff and the House Fiscal Policy staff showed just how dedicated these individuals are to making the best budget estimates possible. The bottom line: Rhode Island is expected to end the current fiscal year with $4,017,910,000 in state revenue which is up $24.8 million from the estimate made in November of 2018. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, May 6, 2019Starting Sunday, May 12th The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority (RITBA) will recommence the significant structural rehabilitation project on the Newport Pell Bridge. RITBA will replace approximately 4,500 feet of the bridge deck over the next 19 months. This work is part of the multi-year multi-phase project, which began in the spring of 2017. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, May 3, 2019The next cybersecurity leadership seminar will take place next Wednesday, May 8th from 9-10:30am. The topic of the seminar is “2019 New England Cybersecurity Landscape” with Matt Leathers, senior consultant with Kettle Consulting Group. Mr. Leathers has worked with different companies around the world helping them change and respond to the challenging technology and security landscape. Read more(0) CommentsMonday, April 29, 2019Chamber Member’s who would like to sign up to be co-workers will receive a 10% discount off membership at Innovate Newport. Read more(0) CommentsFriday, April 26, 2019Governor’s Budget Expands Online Gaming Read more(0) CommentsThursday, April 25, 2019Own or looking to start a small business in a food related industry? In need of capital? Come meet face-to-face with multiple SBA lenders and get the funding you need to grow your business! Read more(0) Comments