Women's Business Council @ NRICC

💫The Women's Business Council of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to welcome our newest 2025 members! Check out the amazing business professionals that have recently joined us below. Let’s warmly welcome them! 💫Laura Murphy Badessa 💖Akos Antwi 🌺Kelley O'Donnell ⚓Heather Low 🎉Chelsea Levesque 🌟Geralyn Hashway 🎉Kristi Jensen 🌻Samantha Andrea 💖Adriana Dawson ⚓Jean Harrington 🍎Amy Shallcross Vogel ✨Phyllis Cannava

Who Runs the World? You, After Joining the WBC! https://lnkd.in/ehMzK46C (You must be an NRI Chamber Member to Join- WBC)

What a great way to end our year! The Rhode Island-based nonprofit We Share Hope has officially rebranded as Feed RI™, beginning an exciting new chapter in its mission to fight hunger across the Ocean State by providing surplus food to those in need. Today, our Women’s Business Council came out in full force to support Feed RI and learn more about their impactful work! #smallbusinessbigheart #chamberofcommerce #nonprofit

Learn more about the benefits of being an NRICC Member - https://lnkd.in/er767V2e

The Women's Business Council was proud to host a fireside chat with Brooke Cooper, Executive Vice President and General Manager of the Worcester Red Sox, where she shared her inspiring journey, including her "failing forward" experiences and her trailblazing role as the first woman to hold this position within the franchise. Thank you to our program sponsors: BankNewport, The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, Bristol County Savings Bank, Centreville Bank, Navigant Credit Union, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Verizon, and Webster Bank. Shout out to our photographer and fellow Chamber member Artistic Images by Pamela Beth Bhatia.

SBA Rhode Island District Office and Northern Rhode Island Chamber are excited to announce Crystal Da Cruz,  Founder of Boxed in Black, will be Keynote for the Are You Lender Ready Forum on October 24th at the Bryant University Bello Ceneter. Boxed in Black, is a Rhode Island-based company that curates luxury gift boxes featuring items from diverse brands. Having lived in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, she's committed to promoting entrepreneurship and education throughout New England. Crystal will share her journey from attending a lender matchmaker event less than two years ago, to securing SBA financing to grow into a sustainable business. She will share all her tips to get Lender Ready to increase your chances of getting approved by the lenders. Crystal currently serves on the board of South Eastern Economic Development (SEED) Corp., focusing on funding access for underserved communities, and on the board of trustees at Glen Urquhart School, where she supports advancement and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The Forum is in TWO WEEKS — register now! 🗓️ Thursday October 24, 2024 ⏰9am - 1pm 📍 Bryant University Bello Center 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g77qqauP

🚀 Get Ready for Our Annual Bold in Business Breakfast! 🍽️ Are you ready to ignite your morning with powerful insights and meaningful connections? Join us for an unforgettable experience at our Bold in Business Breakfast where bold conversations and impactful networking take center stage! Register: https://lnkd.in/esA7xUGi

What does it mean for a small business to be lender ready? Before meeting with potential lenders, it is important you have a strong loan application. If you've been in business for two years or more and looking to secure a small business loan, Are You Lender Ready: a two-part event, hosted by SBA Rhode Island District Office in collaboration with Northern Rhode Island Chamber, where you can learn from financial experts, meet with lenders, and gain the knowledge you need to pitch to a lender. Before you start talking to lenders, attend these interactive sessions and receive templates and tools to help prepare financial statements, cash flow projections and business plans. Dates: 📅 VIRTUAL Prep Workshop: Wednesday September 25, 9-11 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/emRHP3HX   📅 MEET THE LENDERS: Thursday October 24, 9-1 📍 Bryant University Bello Center 🔗 Register now: https://lnkd.in/g77qqauP   #AreYouLenderReady #SmallBusinessLoans #Lending #BizGrowth #BorrowerEducation

Women's Business Council Bold in Business Breakfast!

Attention WBC Members: Our next WBC x WOMEN'S UNITED joint meeting registration is now open. Space is limited and this is strictly a WBC event. Please RSVP today here: https://lnkd.in/eiR-itep