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An evaluation is done to provide the small employer with a resource and expert evaluation to comply with current workplace safety regulations in a preventive and proactive approach without penalty and confidentially. Hosted by Jim Bruckshaw of the Rhode Island Department of health OSHA Consulation Program.

Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a No Cost hour long website design, internet markeeting and branding strategy session for your business.

Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a No Cost hour long website design, internet markeeting and branding strategy session for your business.

Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a No Cost hour long website design, internet markeeting and branding strategy session for your business.

Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a No Cost hour long website design, internet markeeting and branding strategy session for your business.

Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a No Cost hour long website design, internet markeeting and branding strategy session for your business.

Meet one-on-one with Gil Lantini of Focus Business Solutions for a No Cost hour long website design, internet markeeting and branding strategy session for your business.

To register please visit http://www.rihospitality.org/events_calendar.php

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*Proceeds benefit the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee and for hoteliers that attend, the American Hotel & Lodging Hotel PAC.

*Proceeds benefit the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee and for hoteliers that attend, the American Hotel & Lodging Hotel PAC.

*Proceeds benefit the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee and for hoteliers that attend, the American Hotel & Lodging Hotel PAC.

*Proceeds benefit the National Restaurant Association Political Action Committee and for hoteliers that attend, the American Hotel & Lodging Hotel PAC.

To register please visit http://www.rihospitality.org/events_calendar.php

The 20% Solution and ‘Turning Over Small Stones’ Presented by: Carol Verret, Carol Verret Consulting & Training PKF estimates that only 20% of performance is fully controlled at the property level. Turning over Small Stones – the low hanging big fruit has been picked. How every property, big and small, can find small initia­tives in each market that in aggregate can provide significant increases in market share and revenue in the re­covery. In this program we will drill into the new economy – who has the money, consumer behavior and how hotels can plug into the trends, Google tools to make prospecting more targeted and more efficient, the impact of social networks as sales tools, and ‘turning over small stones.’

Game Changers for the Recovery that Anyone Can Play* Presented by: Carol Verret, Carol Verret Consulting & Training The recession has changed the game of revenue management. It is imperative that RM is included in the rev­enue processes of both small and larger properties, independents and franchises. In this program we will dis­cuss managing revenue by market segments, SMART discounting and the alternatives, including social network channels and managing the hotel’s online presence to maximize revenue.

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Save the date for the 4th Annual We Mean Business Expo! Details will follow, please keep checking www.wemeanbusinessri.com

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Most nonprofits seek board members who represent the constituency they serve yet lack board diversity in terms of race, age, gender, socioeconomic status, and skills. In this workshop, we will present strategies to help nonprofit boards attract and retain a diverse membership. Target audience: All board members Fee: $50 per person Presenter: Denise Barge, Barge & Associates, LLC To register, visit www.regonline.com/board_devl_program.

PURPOSE: The purpose is to provide a confidential board of peer advisors with the objective of supporting business owners and managers of micro businesses. The ultimate purpose is to ensure business success by providing timely help and advice to meet the challenges of managing/owning a business in the State of Rhode Island. The ECC Business Roundtable wants to engage the small business community around the state in a continuing dialogue to identify opportunities and actions to make Rhode Island the most small-business-friendly state it can be.

Marketing – Sales – Finance – Management

What is it? Meet one-on-one with Coventry Credit Union professionals for one hour of NO CHARGE business banking related consulting and coaching specific to your organization. Areas of discussion can include, but are not limited to:

Your small business is off the ground, up and running but one thing still keeps you up at night – keeping track of the finances and all that financial information that you KNOW is important but just can’t wrap your arms around.

With healthcare costs continuing to rise, offering health management solutions is one of the most effective ways for companies to keep costs down and productivity up, and improve quality of life for employees. Join us as we recognize Rhode Island businesses that promote wellness in the workplace. Pre-registration is required. $25 (pre-paid) $30 (pay at the door) $300 (reserved tables of 10)

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Are you a new business looking to develop a new brand? Are you an existing business who’s brand is out of date or missing its target audience? This seminar explores the elements of a strong brand and goes into detail on logo design and how to keep your online and offline marketing consistent with your logo. This seminar is for anyone interested in creating a memorable brand and reach their target audience.

There are many advantages to running a small business: independence, satisfaction, sheltering income and profits. Did you know that 89% of incomes over $50,000 a year are earned by owners of small businesses? However, four out of five businesses don’t last five years and few ever earn the profits they should. What is the difference between success and failure? Knowledge.

For any board to remain effective in their stewardship, it is essential that its members are active and engaged; yet not all board members bring the same level of passion to their work. In this workshop, methods for maintaining strong board member involvement and engagement will be presented. Target audience: Board chairs Fee: $50 per person Presenter: Michael Daigneault, Esq., BoardSource To register, visit www.regonline.com/board_devl_program

$49 RIHA Members/$79 Non-RIHA members (Price includes continental breakfast) To register please visit www.rihospitality.org or call 401-223-1120

Social Media 101 program participants can expect to learn some background on what’s happening right now in social media and how to craft a simple strategy to get started online quickly. In addition, the class will give a brief overview of some of the most popular products online, including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, blogs, email marketing and more. To register for this workshop, please complete the REGISTRATION FORM.

This seminar is designed for the entrepreneur to help understand financial statements or understanding where you stand. We will examine the balance sheet, profit & loss statement, cash flow statement and how they all work together. We’ll do some simple ratios that will help you check the health of your business. Goals & Impact: Help you:

$49 RIHA Members/$79 Non-RIHA members (Price includes lunch) To register please visit www.rihospitality.org or call 401-223-1120

DATE: Wednesday, May 12, 2010 TIME: 9:00-10:30 a.m. COST: Free DESCRIPTION: In this free 90 minute workshop, attendees will learn how to use the world’s most popular business networking site, LinkedIn, to make connections and capture opportunities. This workshop is intended for people who are either new to LinkedIn or would like a refresher course on the site’s basic features. The workshop will be taught in a computer lab and attendees will have access to a PC with Internet.

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We Mean Business (an initiative of RIEDC's Every Company Counts and Secretary of State's First Stop Business Information Center) presents an informational forum for new business owners featuring representatives from the Rhode Island Division of Taxation, Department of Labor and Training, Secretary of State's Office and RI Economic Development Corporation.

When: The second and fourth Monday of each month Appointment Times: 9am, 10am and 11am Location: Rhode Island Economic Development Center, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence, RI (aka 555 Valley Street) Cliff Deitch of CBC Marketing will offer free, 1 hour marketing consultations to Every Company Counts clients on the second and fourth Mondays of the month.