PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On Monday, March 13, 2017 at 5:30 p.m., Lt. Governor Dan McKee and John Gregory of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce will host the second Advance RI Small Business Forum at Angelo's Palace Pizza - Venue 131, 133 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864.
The evening will begin with networking followed by a panel discussion on legislation and regulations that impact small businesses in Rhode Island. The event will wrap up with an open forum during which audience members are invited to give feedback and ask questions relating to Rhode Island's small business climate.
The event will be televised on McKee's monthly show, "Advance RI" beginning on March 22nd. The show airs Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. on Cox Channel 13, Verizon Channel 32 and Full Channel 49 and on Saturdays at 5:30 p.m. and Wednesdays at 1:00 p.m. on Cox Channel 18 and Verizon Channel 31.
McKee invites all community members from the northern Rhode Island area to join him for this exciting event. For more information, please contact Andrea Palagi at Andrea.Palagi@ltgov.ri.gov or (401) 222-2371.
WHAT: Advance RI Small Business Forum
WHO: Lt. Governor Dan McKee John Gregory, Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Jeanne Pepin Budnick, Owner, Pepin Lumber, Woonsocket Nick Garrison, Owner, Foolproof Brewing Company, Pawtucket 3 additional panelists to be announced
WHEN: Monday, March 13, 2017 5:30 pm – 6:00 pm Networking 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Panel discussion 6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Audience open forum
WHERE: Angelo's Palace Pizza - Venue 131, 133 Mendon Road, Cumberland, RI 02864
Media Contact: Andrea Palagi | andrea.palagi@ltgov.ri.gov | (401) 744-7925