This non-profit business organization includes businesses in East Providence, Barrington, Seekonk and Rehoboth. The membership organization promotes local businesses, encourages economic development, sponsors events and provides resources for job seekers. Executive director is Laura A. McNamara.
The East Bay Chamber of Commerce is an association of businesses formed to protect and improve local businesses in Barrington, Bristol, Warren and their surrounding areas.
The chamber is composed of more than 500 businesspeople hailing from diverse industry backgrounds. East Bay Chamber of Commerce members get updates on the latest networking and volunteering opportunities. Members also receive discounts, free advertising and inclusion in the chamber's business directory.
The East Greenwich Chamber of Commerce is an association that promotes and enhances the development of merchants and professionals within their membership base in East Greenwich. Chamber members may enjoy the benefits of group insurance rates, networking through events, economic development seminars and promotional materials such as mailing labels. The Chamber of Commerce also serves as a resource for visitors or families that are relocating to the area, providing a directory of its members in the community, maps and walking tours.
Serving Newport, Middletown, Portsmouth, Tiverton, Jamestown and Little Compton, the Newport County Chamber of Commerce helps promote tourism, business, civic, economic vitality and new economic initiatives to benefit the local business climate. The chamber has more than 1,200 member companies employing more than 10,000 workers throughout Newport County and greater Rhode Island.
Tourists and visitors can stop by the chamber or visit its comprehensive Web site for guidance on Newport's many attractions, lodging, dining, shopping, leisure activities and more. Local businesses can take advantage of various programs, economic research, regular meetings, local job listings, referrals, networking, and special events to help promote, sustain and grow their own businesses.
Additionally, the chamber sponsors the Newport County Community Fund to assist local non-profit organizations annually. In 2010, the Potter League for Animals in Middletown was one such recipient.
For more information and complete programming services, please visit its Web site.
Located on Post Road, this facility serves as the town's chamber of commerce and tourist center. As the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce, it provides benefits and services to members and economic development services to the town, among other services. As the official tourist center for the town, it supplies information on local and statewide attractions and events, as well as maps, brochures and guides. It also serves as a drop-off for the North Kingstown food pantry.
The Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, located just off Route 1 in Wakefield, is an ideal stop to learn about the South Kingstown area or gather up-to-date information on the community and its events. Offering visitor information, a business directory, a calendar of events and more, the helpful, friendly staff at the Chamber can answer any South County area questions or help citizens become involved in business and social events.
The Narragansett Chamber of Commerce is a collective of local businesses dedicated to the economic vitality of the community. This association promotes its fellow member businesses, civic participation and community development. Its office is a resource for tourists, providing information on local attractions, accommodations and restaurants.
Members enjoy various programs, inclusion in the local directory, referrals and networking opportunities. The chamber sponsors Narragansett Restaurant Week and yearly golf tournaments.