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SEPTEMBER 2008

If it’s good for the community, it’s good for business.

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Events are open to all employees of the business. Invite your colleagues to attend.

In this edition:• CAN YOU GET FIT BY WALKING? - PAGE 5

YOU KNOW THAT EXERCISE PROMOTES BET-TER HEALTH. YOUR DOCTOR TELLS YOU TO GET MORE EXERCISE.

• ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO - PAGE 6ROGER WILLIAMS PARK ZOO, THE THIRD OLDEST ZOO IN THE COUNTRY, HAS ENTER-TAINED AND DELIGHTED RHODE ISLANDERS

SINCE ITS OPENING IN 1872. ITS BEAUTIFUL VICTORIAN BUILDINGS HAVE BEEN HOME TO MANY LEGEND-ARY ANIMALS.

• BLOCK PARTY PHOTO SPREAD - PAGE 8PHOTOS FROM THE RHODE ISLAND CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BLOCK PARTY!

September EventsNetworkingCoffee ConnectionHosted by Panera BreadTuesday, September 2nd

InstallationInstallation of the 2008-2009Board of DirectorsWednesday, September 24th

NetworkingBusiness After HoursSponsored by Coastway Credit UnionWednesday, October 15th

Leads LuncheonHosted by the Trudeau CenterFriday, October 30th

By Joe Daigle

After a long journey, a priest walks into a bar and sits down next to the Seven Dwarves…

Like most people who use a computer at work, I’ve received e-mails contain-ing jokes, cartoons and funny photo-graphs from friends. Occasionally, these e-mails are “off-color” — something I would hesitate to show my 11-year-old daughter. On more than one occasion, I’ve received those messages from peo-ple using their work e-mail accounts. I doubt that these people would send the same joke in a letter typed on their company’s stationery. But the speed and informality of e-mail tends to encourage free flowing, if poorly-consid-ered, communi-cations. E - m a i l i s

quick. It allows you to forward information to dozens of peo-ple with a few mouse c l icks . And that quick-ness sometimes allows the mes-sage to be sent before it has been thought through. When employ-

ees attach a racy cartoon or other questionable con-tent to an e-mail, their motives may be innocent, but objectionable mate-rial creates possible liability for them and their employ-ers. A pattern of offensive e-mails can form a basis for a harassment suit for someone who has been offended, even if the offense was inadver-tent.

Employee e-mail and Internet use presents a host of other possible legal issues for employers, including inter-fering with intellectual property rights and cyber-stalking. No business owner wants to be sued for negligently failing to prevent an employee’s inappropriate online behavior or, even worse, have the police show up at the door with a search warrant for the company’s com-puter files. Generally speaking, barring a legiti-

mate need to do so, aggressively moni-toring employee communications is seldom called for and is often unfeasi-ble. Further, many employees use their work computers for personal commu-nications that are irrelevant to the

company, but contain information the employee considers private. Constant intrusion into employees’ computer use may lead to employee resentment or invasion of privacy claims. A less intrusive alternative is to pro-

vide employees with an incentive to police themselves. This can be accom-plished by establishing a written e-mail and Internet policy. Many courts have found that employees have very little privacy rights with regard to comput-ers provided to them by their employ-ers. In typical invasion of privacy cases, the first question the court considers is, “Did the employee have a reason-able expectation of privacy when using

the computer?” Where the employer owns and main-tains the computer system, the majority of courts have answered this question in the negative.

Why should your policy be in writing? The “expec-tation of privacy” standard used by courts requires the employee to prove that he or she actually believed that use of the computer was private and that it was reasonable to believe this. An employer can pre-emptively remove this expectation by explic-itly informing employees that they have no priva-cy rights with regard to computer use. If employ-ees have acknowledged in writing that they have read, understood and

Why you must have a company internet policy

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October Events

ChamberWorks September 2008

Mayor's MessageAs regular readers of this column

know, despite a challenging econ-omy, the City of Warwick is enjoy-ing continued economic growth, both in new businesses, expan-sion of existing facilities and com-pany growth. To ensure that local businesses remain successful, our Department of Tourism, Culture and Development (TCD) and our Planning Department continue to offer their expertise and assistance as developers or small business owners wend their way through the permitting, licensing and approval processes.

In fact, for the past three years, our Planning Department has had a staff person, Trish Reynolds, dedicated to assisting the busi-ness community. The planner/coordinator position was estab-lished during a restructuring of city departments. In this capac-

ity, Ms. Reynolds is responsible for helping existing businesses with development and expansion projects navigate the city’s Planning, Zoning and Building permitting processes. She also provides the same assis-tance to new businesses that already have a location secured.

Meanwhile, TCD staff also con-tinues to promote Warwick as a via-ble, convenient and affordable busi-ness location to out-of-state entities through focused direct mail pieces. Our most recent mailing, to compa-nies looking to expand within New England, touts Warwick’s central location, its proximity to Routes 95 and 195, our consumer demograph-ics and skilled labor pool among the reasons to consider locating here.

Increased efforts to expand and more easily update our database of commercial properties for sale or lease are also underway. TCD

staff has been working to revamp our economic development website to make it even more user friendly. Once several security and techni-cal features have been implemented, our website will allow Realtors to input their listings directly on our site. New visuals and design are also in the works, with a completed target date of September 1.

In addition, TCD is preparing for the annual Stay, Park & Fly cam-paign, which will kick off this fall. Geared toward travelers flying into and out of T.F. Green Airport, the program also provides a direct eco-nomic and promotional boost to par-ticipating Warwick hotels.

I invite you to visit our website, www.movetowarwickri.com, or call TCD Director Karen Jedson at (401) 738-2000, ext. 6402, to learn more about what Warwick can offer to new and existing companies.

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consented to the policy, it will be diffi-cult for them to claim to the contrary. At a minimum, a company computer

and Internet policy should: • Announce a zero-tolerance policy for any e-mail that is derogatory, defamatory, obscene, harassing, unlawful or otherwise inappropri-ate in the course of business.• Announce that the company’s computers, communications sys-tems and e-mail transmissions are the sole property of the company and that all communications on the e-mail system are not private. Make clear to employees that, although the company will not be constant-

ly monitoring computer use, the company maintains the right to access all computer files and will, when appropriate, hold employees responsible for violating company policies. • Inform the employee that the company reserves the right to disclose all e-mail trans-missions to a third party (including the company’s legal counsel or the police) without the employee’s con-sent.

The American Bar Association has published a book entitled Employee Use of the Internet and E-Mail: A Model Corporate Policy, which sets forth an excellent exam-ple of such a policy (for non-union-ized businesses). This sample policy

addresses a wide range of computer-related issues, including electronic forg-ery, intellectual property, protection of confidential information and privacy. The ABA sample policy also addresses

e-mail etiquette and “best practices.” Besides warning against “rude or facetious” com-ments, it addresses some of the finer points of e-mail communications. For instance, the policy explains that in the con-text of e-mails, mes-sages using all capital letters are equivalent to shouting. It warns against the poorly considered use of e-

mail options like “bcc” or “reply to all.” By observing the finer points

of e-mailing, the quality of employee communications with each other, as well as with customers and vendors, is improved and, as a result, the company will enjoy a more professional pres-ence in cyberspace. (The book may be purchased through the ABA website at www.abanet.org.)Communicating a comprehensive

e-mail and Internet policy to your employees is a necessary precaution to prevent your company from becoming entangled in disruptive, embarrassing or potentially disastrous legal claims. Which reminds me of the one about

the lawyer who walks into a bar…

Joe Daigle is a member of the Rhode Island and Massachusetts Bar. He frequently writes on employment-related issues. He can be reached at [email protected].

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One of the questions most often asked of me is: Why do so many small businesses fail?

The failure rate for new businesses seems to be approximately 70 to 80 percent in the first year, with only about half of those who survive the first year remaining in business dur-ing the next five years. Restaurants have only a 20 percent chance of sur-viving two years.

Of these failed businesses, only 10 percent close involuntarily due to bankruptcy. The remaining 90 percent close because the business wasn’t successful, didn’t provide the level of income desired or was simply too much work.

The old adage, “People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan” certainly holds true when it comes to small

business success. Michael Gerber in

his book, The E-Myth, stated that there are two kinds of business owners — entrepre-neurs and techni-cians. The techni-cian focuses on the product or service ( b a k i n g c o o k -ies, selling shirts, m a n u f a c t u r i n g parts, etc.), while the entrepreneur focuses on run-ning a business (goals, plans, managing, etc.). Nine out of 10 business failures in the United States are caused by a lack of general business management skills

and planning. This happens because owners are more interested in being

in business rather than in focusing on the business.

The bottom line is: If you want to bake cookies, go

to work for a cookie manu-facturer. If you want to be a business owner, become an

entrepreneur.Bill Lovett is an executive

coach and is president of Lovett Associates. For the last 20 years, he has specialized in helping people

move themselves or their businesses from where they are to where they

want to be by focusing on follow-through on goals, personal account-

ability and measurable results. He can be reached at [email protected] or www.lovettassociates.net.

Prevent business failure by becoming an entrepreneur

Coach’s Connection

By Bill Lovett

ChamberWorksPublished every month jointly by the Central RI Chamber of Commerce and Beacon Communications.

Send press releases to:Central RI Chamber of Commerce, 3288 Post Rd., Warwick, RI 02886

or phone 732-1100 or FAX 732-1107 or email [email protected].

For advertising rates or information,Call ChamberWorks, 732-1100 or Fax 732-1107.

PUBLISHERLauren E.I. Slocum,

President/CEOCentral RI Chamber

of Commerce

EDITORDara Chadwick

EDITORIAL COORDINATOREmily Johnson

PRODUCTION ADVISORRichard Fleischer

PRODUCTIONMalisa Croce

September 2008 ChamberWorks

Board of Directors2007 - 2008

Officers of the Board

Chairman of the BoardStephen Hinger

Drum Rock Specialty Co., Inc.

Chair-Elect Thomas M. Madden

The Madden Law Firm, P.C.

Vice-ChairJohn M. Montecalvo

Pivotal Choice Computersand Telephones

SecretaryJerold M. Weisman

Jerold M. Weisman, CPA

TreasurerJeffrey D. Wadovick

James N. Nadeau & Co., LLP

Past-ChairRobert DeGregorio

Slocum Realty

Patricia BlakemoreNew England

Institute of Technology

Brian BrosnihanLegal Sea Foods

Linda CampbellWarwick Mall

Mana DoranSigns By Tomorrow

Peter GeorgeEnvision Branding & Marketing

Kurt HarringtonSomething Fishy, Inc.

Richard C. HittingerAEG, Inc.

Steven H. KitchinR. I. Higher Education

Workforce Development Council

Michael LichtensteinLichtenstein Associates

Pat MatulaitisNarragansett Electric Company

Joseph A. MedeirosMedeiros Financial Services, Inc.

Joseph OakesVR Industries

Leah M. PrataCentreville Savings Bank

Stephen RussellBank RI

Scott SeabackRI Temps, Inc.

Dr. Daniel SimpsonWest Bay Animal Hospital

Thomas Celona (ex-officio)

Thrifty Car Rental/Prestige Lim-ousine

John Howell (ex-officio)

Warwick Beacon

Joseph McGair (legal counsel)

Petrarca and McGair, Inc.

The Central Rhode IslandChamber of Commerce Staff

2007-2008

Lauren E.I. Slocum President/CEO

Maria Puleo Office Manager

Event & Program Coordinator

Kristyn Jodat Communications Coordinator

Yvette Mellin Tourism/Relocation Director

Janice A. Luther Membership Coordinator

Dennis DrouinBilling Specialist

The Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

Webster Bank, N.A. a subsidiary of Webster Financial Corporation, has launched a new suite of banking products and services for cur-rent members of the armed forces, National Guard, Reserves and veterans. Under the program, eligible military per-sonnel and veterans will receive:

• Checking: Free W e b s t e r O n e checking account, i n c l u d i n g f r e e checks and free trav-elers checks• S a v i n g s : F r e e We b s t e r O n e s a v i n g s account with higher interest rates• ATMs: No fees when using inter-national ATMs and refunds on other banks’ ATM charges• Home equity lines of credit: No annual fee and an interest rate dis-count of .25 percent, if there is a Webster checking account present• Home equity loans: A .25 percent discount off the interest rate, in addition to the .25 percent discount available with automatic deduc-

tion from a WebsterOne checking account• Fixed rate loans: Interest rate

deduction of .50 percent on automobile loans and

unsecured personal loans (requires auto-

matic deduct ion from a WebsterOne checking account)• Discounts on the SBA Patriot Express program for those who own or are planning to

start a business

“We salute the com-mitment our military

men and women have made to protect our country,”

said Scott McBrair, executive vice pres-ident, Retail Banking. “This enhanced banking program is our way of show-ing Webster’s appreciation for their sacrifices.”

Webster’s military banking program is open to anyone serving full or part-time in the armed services or veterans with valid military or proof-of-service identification. To learn more, visit a local Webster banking office or www.websteronline.com.

Webster Bank introduces enhanced military banking program


Do your plans for the future include selling your business? For the best chance of a successful outcome, you’d be smart to start preparing for the sale well in advance.

Know its worth

After you’ve built your business from the ground up, being objective about its value can be difficult. If you know what other companies like yours have sold for recently, that may give you a rough idea of what price your business might bring. For a clearer idea, consider having a professional business valuation done.

Give some thought, in a broad sense, to the type of buyer who would be ideal. Would it be a key person who currently works for your company?

A competitor? Someone who just wants to buy a good business and run it, but isn’t a cur-rent employee or competitor? An investor who wants to make a profit, but isn’t interested in the day-to-day opera-tions of the compa-ny? The sales price you can realistical-ly expect to receive will depend in part on the type of buyer you are targeting.

At th is point , you’ll also want to think about

your future participation in the busi-ness after it’s sold. Consider the role

you’d be willing and able to play, if any, during the transition to new ownership.

Make it attractive

Before putting your compa-ny on the market, you’ll want

to focus on its profitability. Taking steps to enhance the bottom line – even if it means paying more income taxes – may allow you to command a higher price for the business.

On the asset side, now is the time to identify any equipment, furniture, fix-tures or machinery that is no longer useful and to

consider selling or otherwise dispos-ing of these items. That way, you’ll be able to present a leaner business to potential buyers.

It’s what you keep

Selling your company for a fair price is important, but so is securing all available tax advantages. Will you be structuring the sale as an asset sale or will you be selling your company stake? Each has different tax implica-tions. With smart planning, you’ll be in a better position not only to com-mand top dollar for your company, but also to minimize taxes on the sale.

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) recently unveiled Phase II of HealthyMoves.org, an award-winning multi-media cam-paign designed to provide local employers with tools and information to help reduce their healthcare costs.

“Our goal with the second phase of HealthyMoves.org is to help Rhode Island employers understand that there’s a lot they can do to help con-trol rising healthcare costs,” said James E. Purcell, president and CEO of BCBSRI. “Seventy-five percent of healthcare spending is related to chronic conditions, such as heart dis-ease, cancer and diabetes. The good news for employers is that many of these conditions can be managed or even prevented by helping employ-ees make better lifestyle choices and encouraging them to play a more active role in their overall wellness.”

According to Purcell, even simple steps, such as offering anti-smoking or weight management programs, could save local employers more than $3,000 a year in related medical and productivity costs per employee.

To help small businesses pro-vide basic wellness programs, HealthyMoves.org offers free, down-loadable tool kits, including posters, flyers and paycheck stuffers on a vari-ety of health issues such as quitting smoking, eating healthy, establishing an exercise program and managing stress.

For larger employers, the site also features information and insights on healthcare cost drivers, such as medi-cal technology and healthcare fraud, and cost-controlling measures, such as case management and health and

wellness programs.Originally launched in February

2007 to provide information and tips to consumers on how they can improve their health while saving time and money, HealthyMoves.org is also garnering recog-nition, including a Stevie Award® at the American Business Awards for Best Mixed Media Campaign; a Gold Hermes Award, s p o n s o r e d b y t h e Association of Marketing a n d C o m m u n i c a t i o n s Professionals, for Integrated Marketing Campaign; and a Bell Ringer Merit Award for the

Web site, sponsored by the Publicity Club of New England.

BCBSRI plans to round out the campaign with Phase III in 2009, which will focus on providers. Visit www.bcbsri.com for more informa-tion.

BCBSRI offers free resources to help employers control healthcare costs


Can you get fit by walking?Health & Wellness

By Todd M. Cambio, CSCS

You know that exercise promotes better health. Your doctor tells you to get more exercise. The government puts out official exercise recommenda-tions for you to follow. So you go for a walk and then pat yourself on the back. Exercise accomplished — right?

This begs the question:Can you get fit by walking?

A research team at the University of Alberta took this question on in a detailed study. They compared a group that took part in a walking program with a group that did a traditional fit-ness routine at moderate intensity. The results? The fitness level of the walk-ers was significantly lower than those who did traditional exercise at mod-erate intensity. Here is what the lead researcher, Dr. Vicki Harber, had to say:

“Generally, low-intensity activity such as walking alone is not likely to give anybody marked health benefits com-pared to programs that occasion-ally elevate the intensity.” Harber went on to say, “You’ve go to do more than light exercise and move towards the inclusion of regular moderate activity, and don’t be shy to interject an occasional period of time at the vigorous level.” Hmmm, so walking for exercise won’t give you the health ben-efits that more challenging exer-cise delivers. What does this mean for your walking routine? Is there any place in fitness for walking?

What walking can do for you

Don’t get me wrong — there is a place for walking in fitness. If you are brand new to exercise, then walk-ing is the first activity that you’ll need

to master. Walking is a wonderful activity for you if your body is

o v e r w e i g h t , under conditioned or sim-

ply unaccustomed to moving much. Look at walking as a stepping stone to fitness. It transitions you from the couch to the gym. Walking is just a notch above not moving; you’ll burn a few calories and warm up unused muscles. The problem comes when your exercise routine begins and ends with regular everyday walking. You see, like the study above pointed out, walking just won’t deliver results. Your body is so efficient in its ability to adapt that you have to increase your exercise intensity in order to see results.

What the study doesn’t tell you

You can get the results you want with walking, but you have to change your normal walking patterns. How? Incorporate some or all of the following strategies:

• Increase the frequency of your walks. If you currently walk three

days a week, increase it to five days a week, or try some double sess ions . Go for a morning walk with your dog and an eve-ning walk with a friend.

• Speed i t up. Imagine you are late for a very impor-tant appointment. Try holding a fast-paced walk for 20 minutes. To esti-mate how fast you’re going, try counting your steps per min-u t e ( S P M ) . A quick guide to estimate your speed is: 120 SPM = 3 MPH, 1 3 0 S P M = 3 . 5 M P H , 1 4 0 S P M = 4 M P H , 150 SPM = 4 . 5 M P H , 155 SPM = 5 M P H . Or, t ry a pedometer to count your steps for you.

• Tr y i n t e r -v a l s .

Wa l k a s fast as you can for one

minute, then walk slowly to recover for one minute. Repeat this sequence for 20 minutes.• Find those hills. Walk up

and down a hill repeatedly to build strength and increase lung capacity. Start with 10 minutes of hill repeats and work your way up to 20 minutes. Go up at a brisk pace and down slowly to recover. • A d d r e s i s t a n c e . We a r a

backpack. Start with 10 lbs of added weight and work your way up from there. Wear ankle and arm weights. Moms, if you have little ones that still ride in the stroller, incorporate them into your walking routine. The added weight will burn more calo-ries, increase strength and improve bone density.• Go off-roading. Find some trails

to walk with varying terrain. The change in scenery will work your body in ways pavement can’t.



Roger Williams Park Zoo, the third oldest zoo in the country, has entertained and delighted Rhode Islanders since its opening in 1872. Its beautiful Victorian buildings have been home to many legend-ary animals.

But by the mid 1960’s, like so many zoos across the country, Roger Williams Park Zoo was showing visible signs of neglect. One determined individual rec-ognized that the zoo was an extremely valuable institution in need of organized assistance. In 1962, Sophie Danforth founded the Rhode Island Zoological Society, whose mission was to increase public awareness and support for the zoo and to raise funds from the private sector.

Its first project was to build a mem-bership program. “Our aim is to keep our members informed about the zoo and to encourage you to visit the zoo more often,” said the first zoo news-letter. Membership dues also helped purchase animals and zoo supplies, but more funds were desperately needed. In 1970, the Society opened food and gift shop concessions for the benefit of the zoo.

In 1974, Mrs. Danforth and then Society President Richard Goss lobbied a Senate sub-committee to adopt a bill providing federal support to non-profit zoos. Their efforts paid off in 1976 when federal funds enabled the construction of a mile-long perimeter fence, secur-ing the exhibits. Simultaneously, the City announced that it had earmarked $2,500,000 of federal dollars for a major zoo upgrade.

In 1978, the gates were closed and for the following two years major new exhibits were built: a Children’s Nature Center, a naturalistic Polar Bear exhibit, a boardwalk through the lush wetlands and a North American Bison exhibit. The Zoo Society raised $100,000 to pay for the exhibits in the Children’s Nature Center which later won national recog-nition.

Other exciting displays were built in the 1980s: In 1982, RIZS raised $100,000 towards the construction of a South American Pampas exhibit. A year later, a Lemur exhibit was made possible by $30,000 raised bythe Society.

By the mid-80’s, major projects required the Society to raise a great deal of revenue - $750,000 towards the reno-vation of the Sophie Danforth Center in 1986, $665,000 for the new Sea Lion Pool in 1987, and a year later, it co-hosted a ball that raised $35,000 for the popular Black-footed Penguin exhibit.

The new exhibits inspired tremen-dous expansion of the education pro-grams both at the zoo and in the sur-

rounding communities. With the help of over 100 volunteers and through the use of the Zoomobile, these programs travel to schools, camps, senior cen-ters, festivals and other events in Rhode Island, Connecticut and Massachusetts. Over 20,000 people a year see the zoo’s education animals through the mobile outreach program.

The single most exciting develop-ment came in 1986. As a result of the new construction and the growth of education programs, Roger Williams Park Zoo became the first zoological park in New England to receive accred-itation from the American Association of Zoological Parks and Aquariums (AAZPA) - now known as the American Zoological Association (AZA).

It was not an easy distinction to achieve. Some 115 requirements had to be met including employment of a full-time general curator, education cura-tor and veterinarian. Accreditation is a significant achievement permitting eligibility to receive certain funds and acquire endangered species. Today, the zoo is one of only two zoos in New England to hold that honor.

Since accreditation, more sweeping changes have been initiated. In 1987, a small admission charge was institut-ed at the gate, the proceeds of which were designated specifically for new exhibits. At the same time, the Board of Trustees, along with the Providence Parks Department, recognized that sig-nificant planning and changes were still necessary to realize Roger Williams Park Zoo’s full potential.

Under the guidance of Coe Lee Robinson Roesch, architects widely experienced in zoological park plan-ning, they joined forces and together formulated a Master Plan to dramati-cally expand the zoo over the next decade. They sought new staff mem-bers capable of overseeing the Plan’s implementation.

A national search among the top-ranking zoos produced new directors for the Society and the zoo. As a result, other zoo professionals from all over the country joined the staff - a new vet-erinarian and zoo and education cura-tors. In addition, classrooms, adminis-trative offices and the new animal hos-pital were centralized in the renovated Sophie Danforth Center.

In October of 1990, an event occurred which significantly strengthened the Roger Williams Park Zoo’s credentials in the scientific and academic commu-nities - our newly appointed Director of Research obtained a Research Fellow position at Brown University. This relationship enabled zoo staff to conduct collaborative programs with Brown Unviersity faculty, to sponsor work study groups for undergradu-ate and graduate students and to use Brown University facilities, equipment and seminars. This prominent affilia-tion was the beginning of many ways in which Roger Williams Park Zoo has broadened its influence in the commu-

Roger Williams Park ZooHistory Lesson

The Sophie Danforth Building, located next to the penguin exhibit, serves as

administrative headquarters for the Rhode Island Zoological Society.

(Photos by Darcie Di Saia)

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Volunteers of Warwick Schools (VOWS) is recruiting volunteers to help out in Warwick public school classrooms and in the implementation of programs for children during the school year. Volunteering for as lit-tle as one hour a week can make a tremendous difference in the lives of Warwick school chil-dren. The need for volunteers is greater than ever.

“Those who have been a part of VOWS during the course of its 33-year existence have provided an invaluable service to our community, and one that, in practical terms, we could not otherwise afford to provide,” says Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian. “One national study estimates the value of a volunteer hour at $18. Each school year, hundreds of VOWS members put in thousands of hours of time just at our schools — saving the School Department in the neighborhood of $190,000 annual-ly. That’s not even taking into account the extended programs and services

of VOWS members staff, or those who volunteer in child outreach programs (which, by the way, cost other commu-

nities $15 per hour.)”“In reality, though,” Avedisian

continues, “we could never put a price to all that VOWS does to help our children learn in a

safe and nurturing environ-ment. Their guidance and involvement have helped thousands of Warwick stu-dents leave school ready to lead productive, fulfilling lives. We are proud to sup-port their efforts.”

VOWS is a non-profit cor-poration dedicated to meet-ing the educational needs of

Warwick’s public school chil-dren. As the Warwick Public Schools’ centrally directed, district-wide school volunteer management system, VOWS recruits, trains and coordinates

volunteers for teacher-requested, teacher-supervised educational activi-ties. It is estimated that between 500 and 700 volunteers implement VOWS’

programs and services to aid approxi-mately 6,000 Warwick school children annually.

In addition to assisting in the class-room, volunteers help implement three important programs, all in need of volunteers. They are:

Child Outreach Developmental Screening, a free voluntary service that assesses a child’s development, readiness skills and learning style, and offers important information about resources available in the communi-ty. VOWS recruits, trains and certifies volunteers who administer the testing. Screenings are conducted throughout the school year, both in citywide “clin-ics” and on site at selected area pre-schools.

Heads Up, an anti-bullying program that presents conflict resolution strate-gies to second- grade students. This pre-delinquency effort pairs trained volunteers with second-grade teach-ers in Warwick Public Schools to help stem the increase of violence and bul-lying among children in schools, in the home and in our community. The time commitment to volunteer in this pro-

gram is approximately 1.5 hours per week for 14 weeks. Training is provid-ed in three sessions; presenters are in the classrooms for 10 weekly lessons, and all volunteers are asked to partici-pate in a feedback session at the close of the program.

Kids on the Block Puppets, a nationally-known program that uses puppetry to present thought-provok-ing skits on a variety of timely topics. Our troupe includes a collection of disabled and non-disabled puppets that teach elementary school children to appreciate and understand diver-sity, explore a variety of physical and health impairments, and warn against the dangers of substance abuse. The time commitment to volunteer in this program is approximately one hour per week throughout the school year. Rehearsals begin in October, and per-formances occur at district elementary schools in the spring.

Individuals and businesses interest-ed in becoming involved as volunteers in the VOWS program may contact the VOWS office at (401) 734-3230 or by email at [email protected].

VOWS recruiting volunteers for upcoming school year

You know,to protect your

business,you should really

think aboutincorporating.

All business, large or small, service or

manufacturing, should be properly protected.

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SERVING THE PEOPLE FOR OVER 30 YEARS

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To learn how, call the law offices of Petrarca and McGair, Inc.

The Rhode Island Supreme Court licenses all lawyers in the general practice of law. The Court does not license or certify any lawyer as an expert or specialist in any field of practice.

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It’s easy to exercise green practices when in the office. Here’s an easy switch you can make at your home, as well as in the work-place.

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Absorbents

Chemtex Inc.(401) 305-3030

Accountants / Bookkeepers

Alternative Bookkeeping(401) 884-2626

Barrett Valuation Services Inc.(401) 942-0900

Beth Hart Bookkeeping(401) 884-2757

Dennis DeSantis, CPA(401) 272-5053

DiSanto, Priest & Co.(401) 921-2000 Ext:2024

EAL Tax Service(401) 732-2992

Goldman & Company, CPA’s(401) 781-4200

Good Cents Accounting Solutions(401) 737-5645

James N. Nadeau & Company, LLC(401) 823-4004

Jerold M. Weisman & Co.(401) 821-1400 Ext:11

Kevin D. Carter, CPA(401) 736-0040

Krupa, Johnson & Sotis(401) 739-5930

Liberty Tax Service(401) 615-7990

Lucier & Company, Inc.(401) 946-1900

Margaret A. Caster, CPA LLC(401) 737-1099

Michael A. Grande, CPA, MST(401) 821-3100

Nakowicz Financial Services, Inc.(401) 780-9530

Otrando, Porcaro, Pascarella & Gill, Ltd.(401) 739-9250

Paragon Small Business Solutions, LLC(401) 827-9899

Perreault & Company, Ltd(401) 398-2488

Richard F. Saccoccia, CPA(401) 828-0700

Russell J. Richards, CPA(401) 826-2280

Stephen T. Gentile, CPA Ltd.(401) 739-6110

Stratus Financial Group, Inc.(401) 921-5510Adjusting

Pilgrim-Pellegrino Adjusting(401) 738-3880

Advertising / Public Relations

Checkmate Consulting Group, LLC(401) 885-0666

City Publications New England(781) 821-3622

Coffee News RI(401) 243-7551

Cote & D’Ambrosio(401) 294-4444

Emerging Media(401) 385-9059

HCC/Hudson & Co.(401) 230-4909

RI Newspaper Group(401) 732-3100

Yellow Book USA(401) 288-4903

Air Quality

Beacon Wellness Solutions(401) 732-2526

Alarm Systems / Security

Box Electronic Systems, Inc.(401) 714-0802

Champion Sound & Security(401) 647-9636

Electronic Alarm Systems(401) 737-2221

J-Kor Security Systems(401) 737-4034

Amusements / Entertainment

Bananagrams LLC(401) 781-9649

Block Island Ferry/Interstate Navigation(401) 783-4613 Ext:124

Boston Billiard Club(401) 732-7665

Kidz Kastle(401) 921-5911

Martha’s Vineyard Fast Ferry(401) 295-4040

Monster Mini Golf(401) 921-5472

Warwick Bridge Club(401) 739-0481

Antiques

Home Again Consignment Shop(401) 463-3310

Tiff Britt Antiques(401) 467-6732

Apartments/ Condos / Property Mgmt

Armeny Inc Property Management(401) 884-6900

Briarwood Meadows Luxury Apartments(401) 884-2992

Fleetwood Management, LLC(401) 736-5470

GrandeVille At Greenwich(401) 821-0088

Greenwich Place Apartments(401) 821-8090

Lares Group II(401) 732-6464

Ocean Point Condominium Assoc.(401) 231-8588

RI Apartment Living, LLC(401) 884-7368

The 903 Condominiums Assoc.(401) 274-7575

Appliances / Sales, Repair, Refinishing

Appliance Master(401) 821-0173

Bay Appliance Service, Inc.(401) 738-8977

Aquariums / Equipment & Supplies

Something Fishy, Inc.(401) 732-9970 Ext:15

Architects

Smith Design(401) 828-5182

Architectural Woodworking

Frank Shatz & Co., Inc.(401) 739-1822 Ext:12

Art Galleries

Club Neopolsi Creations(401) 467-5277

Complements Art Gallery(401) 739-9300

Holland Galleries & Framing(401) 738-0990

Viv, Inc.(401) 884-3424

Associations

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Attorneys see Lawyers

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Auctioneer / Appraiser

John A. Woods Appraisers(401) 885-1400

Audio / Visual / Lighting

Midstate AV - Accent Camera Repair(401) 828-6260

New England Audio Visual(401) 737-8000

Auto / Rental / Limousine

Angel Limousine(401) 481-7040

Sensible Car Rental of Warwick(401) 781-1700

Thrifty Car Sales(401) 738-5800 Ext:380

Auto Clubs

AAA of Southern New England(401) 732-5000 Ext:2200

Auto Repair / Service / Towing

Aamco Transmissions and Complete Car Care(401) 781-1700

Auto Spa(401) 738-4438

Cottman Transmission(401) 737-0101

Dave’s Auto Service(480) 461-8121

Elite Auto Repair, Inc.(401) 736-8942

Herb’s Towing and Service Center, Inc.(401) 737-9773

Hillsgrove Servicenter, Inc.(401) 737-3818

J & H Automotive Service Center, Inc.(401) 739-7710

Johnson’s Auto Service(401) 828-1818

K & K Auto(401) 732-1288

R & C Auto Service, Inc.(401) 739-0896

Ronnie’s of Warwick(401) 732-1155

Warwick Neck Garage, Inc.(401) 737-9876

Auto Sales

A & G Auto Sales(401) 233-2082

Bald Hill Subaru-Dodge-Chrysler(401) 828-3700

Fiore Pontiac-GMC Truck-Volkswagen(401) 822-4400

Fred’s Autohaus, Inc.(401) 732-5544

Warwick Auto Sales, Inc.(401) 461-9888

Awards / Trophies

Shane Awards(401) 739-9595

Bail Bonds

Dave’s Bail Bonding(401) 451-9155

Bakeries / Bakers

Aldo’s Bakery & Restaurant(401) 466-2198

Emilio’s Bakery(401) 828-2456

Banks / Credit Unions

Anchor Federal Credit Union(401) 463-9574

Anchor Federal Credit Union(401) 681-1080

Bank of America(401) 739-2081




Bank RI(401) 456-5015 Ext:1610

Bank RI - Buttonwoods(401) 732-4045

Bank RI - Centerville Road(401) 826-2244

Bank RI - Warwick Avenue(401) 463-4040

Centreville Bank(401) 821-9100

Centreville Bank(401) 821-9100

Citizens Bank(401) 734-5290

Citizens Bank - Coventry(401) 828-7700

Citizens Bank - Cowesett Corners(401) 823-8030

Citizens Bank - Hoxie(401) 739-1600

Citizens Bank - Post Road(401) 784-8965

Citizens Bank - Providence(401) 456-7105

Citizens Bank - Wildes Corner(401) 737-4700

Coastway Credit Union(401) 330-1600






Domestic Bank(401) 942-1600 Ext:711

Greenwood Credit Union(401) 739-4600 Ext:725

Mila Skowron(401) 864-2820

Pawtucket Credit Union(401) 736-0810

Sovereign Bank(401) 821-4700




Sovereign Bank - Centreville Rd.(401) 821-4700

Sovereign Bank - Post Road(401) 739-1911

Sovereign Bank - Providence(401) 752-1028

Sovereign Bank- Providence(401) 752-1018

The Washington Trust Company - Oaklawn Branch(401) 348-1200 Ext:8510

The Washington Trust Company - Westerly(401) 739-2353

The Washington Trust Company - Warwick(401) 739-2353

The Washington Trust Company(401) 348-1406

WAVE Federal Credit Union(401) 781-1020

Webster Bank - Bald Hill(401) 822-7741

Webster Bank - Providence(401) 228-2061

Webster Bank - Swansea(508) 235-1516

Webster Bank - Warwick Avenue(401) 736-0346

Banquet Facilities

Rhodes on the Pawtuxet Inc.(401) 785-4333 Ext:12

Bikes

Casters Inc.(401) 739-0393

Boat / Sales, Service & Supply

Boat World(401) 732-2628

Just Service(401) 739-5852

Nicholson Marine Services, Inc.(401) 737-1881

The Boater’s Edge(401) 921-3003

Bridal

Couture Bridal(401) 615-5470

Building

Centerville Builders(401) 738-8500

Colonial Woodworking(401) 739-1175

Leisure Rooms New England(401) 732-9898

Sullivan Home Builders(401) 397-2660

Bus Charter / Rental / Tours

Conway Tours(401) 658-3400

Flagship Trailways(401) 946-6705 Ext:106

Business Consultants

Advantage Marketing Information(401) 294-6910

Data Design Pro(401) 339-6092

Deion Associates & Strategies, Inc.(401) 732-0457

Dempsey & Co.(401) 226-7988

Engage Marketing Advisors, Inc.(401) 447-8000

Entrepreneur’s Source(401) 739-5244

Entropy, Inc.(401) 932-3825

Glazer Kennedy Insider’s Circle(508) 552-7109 Ext:225

Harry Harootunian & Associates(401) 781-7500

Jack Early Consulting(401) 921-2119

JDE Software Consulting(508) 648-7846

RIMES / Manufacturing Solutions(401) 270-8896 Ext:402

SCORE(401) 528-4561

Seamless Voices(401) 258-1120

Sextant Business Development Group, Inc.(401) 463-1856

Top Line Systems(401) 885-4811

TouchPoints(401) 742-1231

Business Services

Alpha Lo Enterprises(401) 785-2875

Business Network International(508) 431-0212

Central RI Chamber Of Commerce(401) 732-1100

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ERY Consulting(401) 467-3029

P.A.R. Products (401) 821-8902

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Candy

Sweet Creations(401) 808-6721

Car Wash

C.J. Industries, Inc.(401) 438-0997

Career Counseling

Lifocus, Inc. / OI Partners(401) 884-7959 Ext:301

Carpet

Carpet City USA(401) 732-6380

Caterers / Bartenders

Catering Collaborative(401) 421-9431

MealWorks LLC(401) 828-9600

Child Care / Day Care / Nursery

All About Kids Preschool, Inc.(401) 464-8244

Kathleen Wright, Daycare(401) 885-2724

Magic Years Child Care Gallery(401) 738-3511

Chimney / Cleaning / Builders / Repair

Cheaper Sweeper, Inc.(401) 463-8286

Chiropractors

Brodeur Family Chiropractic(401) 463-9520

Hudyncia Family Chiropractic(401) 732-4400

Warren Chiropractic Family Center(401) 738-6477

Civic

City of Warwick(401) 738-2000

Cleaning Services / Maintenance

C.D. Janitorial Services(401) 738-2191

CC Business Corp.(401) 274-5082

Coverall of Southern N.E. Inc.(401) 821-0100

Fish Window Cleaning(401) 383-6363

Global Cleaning, Inc.(401) 739-8790

Lynch’s Cleaning & Restoration Service(401) 464-8937

Maids-N-More(401) 736-6300 Ext:105

OES Cleaning Service(401) 615-0060

SERVPRO of Metro Rhode Island(401) 941-5500

Tetreault’s Cleaning Service(401) 828-7632

Coaching / Life & Business / Training

Core Success Partners(401) 623-6709

Create Beauty(401) 954-0734

Execugrowth, Inc.(401) 921-3454

KBV Training & Coaching,Inc.(401) 934-4409

Lichtenstein Associates(401) 864-6863

Lovett Associates(401) 667-0763

Sales Phd, Inc./Sandler Sales Institute(401) 751-8989 Ext:14

Winds of Change Leadership Center(401) 849-5900

Coffee Service / Shops

Atlantic Coffee & Provision Ltd.(800) 242-1419

Fountain Coffee Service(401) 732-4744

Starbucks Coffee(401) 737-1412

Starbucks Coffee(401) 732-3397

Collection Agencies

John Michaels Collection Agency(401) 732-0181

College / Student Services

College Planning Center(401) 736-3170

Rhode Island Student Loan Authority(401) 468-1792

Communications

Verizon Wireless(401) 739-4100 Ext:2

Computer Hardware Sales & Service

Advanced IT Solutions of RI, LLC(401) 369-8466

Computer Network Specialists, Inc(401) 921-4288

Exceltech, Inc.(401) 383-4200

TCTA Data Systems Inc.(401) 884-0186

Technology Advisory Group(401) 228-6400 Ext:110

Computer Software

Landion Corporation (401) 529-4781

TAJ Consulting(401) 837-2706

Computers

Abacus Computer Technologies(401) 709-4665

BCI Computers(401) 828-5200 Ext:203

CM IT Solutions of Central RI(401) 385-9966

DiCarlo Computer Services(401) 826-1131

I-Net Corporation(401) 397-7632

Networks Providence(401) 432-7330

On Site Printer Service(401) 397-6097

PC Troubleshooters, Inc.(401) 921-2607

PC Warehouse(401) 821-1697

Pivotal Choice(401) 737-1000 Ext:111

Consumer Services

Gill Services(401) 822-0035

Mobile Notary Service of RI, LLP(401) 615-2151

Tracy Glover Objects & Lighting(401) 461-1560

Contractor - General

Antillian Construction(401) 699-7838

Coletta Contracting Co., Inc.(401) 727-1757

Design + Renovation(401) 467-3292

E.W. Burman Inc.(401) 738-5400

R & M Properties, LLC(401) 447-3567

Scanlon Enterprises, Inc.(401) 737-7902

Contractors / Carpentry

AAM Construction(401) 232-3566

AB Contracting(401) 524-8289

Alan Andreason(401) 739-3301

Carl & Linda’s Construction(401) 737-0796

Cedar Pond Construction, Inc.(401) 397-5873

Coastal Installation Concepts, Inc.(401) 821-6513

Construction Unlimited(401) 463-3726

F.W. Lamson, Inc.(401) 737-2261

Guerra Construction(401) 739-2030

Kait Ed Home Maintenance(401) 568-7274

Lacroix’s Home Improvement(401) 762-9967

Luzier Construction(401) 943-4683

Nadeau Corporation(508) 399-6776

Paoletta Construction Co., Inc.(401) 647-3580

Paquin Construction, Inc.(401) 739-6911

R. Sargeson Renovations, Inc.(401) 732-9311

S & S Builders, Inc.(401) 828-5882

W H Donahue Construction Co., Inc.(401) 739-4300

Country Clubs

Valley Country Club(401) 821-1115

Credit Card Services

East Commerce Solutions(401) 261-0885

Credit Counseling

CCCS / Money Management International(800) 208-2227 Ext:7203

Dance

Dancin’ Feelin’ Ltd.(401) 461-0110

Dental Service Plans

Dental Maintenance Services, Inc.(401) 463-1920

Dentists / Dental Services

Alpha Omega Orthodontic Lab, Inc.(401) 821-9661

Coventry Dental(401) 821-4600

West Shore Dental Associates(401) 739-1399

Disc Jockey

WRIK Entertainment(401) 769-1325 Ext:26

Doctors

RI Healthcare Family Practice(401) 383-7830

Tollgate Psychiatric Assoc.(401) 739-4969

Doors / Overhead

Affordable Overhead Door(401) 732-8121

Carr’s Overhead Door, Inc.(401) 397-6015

Drainage

Dennis Diffley & Son(401) 737-0560

Dry Cleaners / Restoration

Majestic Cleaners(401) 886-8585

New England Cleaners(401) 474-9408

Electricians / Electrical Supply

Collard Enterprises, Inc.(401) 821-8601

D & D Electric Company(401) 737-5362

J.C. Electric(401) 941-7600

K Electric(401) 739-6000

Kent County Electrical Services Inc.(401) 732-1851

KS Electric(401) 392-0190

Embroidery

Express Embroidery(401) 781-6900

Employment

Colony Personnel Associates(401) 739-0670

Express Employment Professionals/Temporarily Yours, Inc(401) 739-8460

MRI - Sales Consultants of RI(401) 737-3200

Occupations Unlimited(401) 419-1108

Office of Rehabilitation Services(401) 421-7005 Ext:410

Resource Strategies of RI(401) 737-7899

RI Dept. of Labor & Training / netWORKri(401) 462-8724

RI Dept. of Labor & Training / netWORKri(401) 828-8055

RI Temps, Inc.(401) 781-8400

Temp Depot(401) 275-6021

The Judge Group(401) 454-5100 Ext:229

Engineers

Alliance Environmental Group, Inc.(401) 732-7600

Carrigan Engineering(401) 789-6865

Fire Sprinkler Design, Inc.(401) 658-4606

Process Engineers & Constructors, Inc.(401) 780-0780

R & D Technologies, Inc.(401) 885-6400

Fences

Cosco Inc. / Fencing & Guardrail(401) 765-0009

Statewide Fence Builders, Inc.(401) 941-9150

Financial / Investment Planners

Allstate Financial Services(401) 255-5751

Edward Jones - Anthony Lizzi(401) 821-5098

First Choice Holdings, Inc.(401) 738-2202

John Hancock Financial Network(401) 691-4154

Legacy Financial Group LLC/MassMutual(401) 435-3800

Maffe Financial Group, Inc.(401) 828-2090 Ext:311

Medeiros Financial Services, Inc.(401) 921-0620

Minority Investment Development Corp.(401) 351-2999

RI Community Investment Corp.(866) 776-6172 Ext:125

Fire Extinguishers / Sprinklers

ASP Of Rhode Island(401) 737-1536

Fireplace / Stoves

Stovepipe Fireplace Shop, Inc.(401) 941-9333

Floor

Ideal Epoxy(401) 821-5722

Florist / Florist Supply

Ferns and Flowers Ltd.(401) 821-1105

The Flower Pot(401) 828-1511

The Flower Girls(401) 737-1601

Food Products Manufacturing

Drum Rock Products(401) 737-5165

Food Supply / Vending

Candyman Enterprises(401) 946-4498

Creative Juice Concentrates LJO-LTD(401) 432-7272

Imondi(401) 823-1011

Natural Apple Vending(401) 737-2337

VIP Vending(401) 738-4585

Funeral Homes

Frank P. Trainor & Sons(401) 461-4843

Peter Barrett Funeral Home(401) 463-9000

Thomas & Walter Quinn Inc.(401) 738-1977

Urquhart-Murphy Mortuary(401) 737-3510

Gifts / Baskets / Craft Stores

Carol’s Country Corner Gifts(401) 732-5651

Edible Arrangements - Warwick(401) 921-3494

Glass / Home, Auto, Business

Glass Doctor(401) 397-0780

Glass / Stained & Leaded

Alchemy Glass Studios(401) 397-3084

Graphic Designers / Packaging

Artinium, Inc(401) 729-1997

Graphic Solutions For Business. Inc.(401) 921-6555

Hodge Graphics(401) 467-6011

Hair & Nail Salons / Barbers / Spas

Beyond Grace(401) 821-4117

Bobby C’s Barber Shop(401) 738-4807

Catherine Marcoccio(401) 273-3003

Cheryl’s House of Fashion(401) 739-4628

David’s Greenwood Barber Shop(401) 738-7790

John Anthony, Inc.(401) 944-1110

RGE Salon/Dawn Riel(401) 821-5273

RGE Salon/Robert Doll(401) 821-5273

RGE Salon/Susan Sprague(401) 821-5273

Hardware Stores

Salk’s Hardware & Marine(401) 739-1027

Health Clubs / Wellness

Austin and Associates(401) 413-2565

Care New England Wellness Center(401) 732-2413

Diet Center(401) 739-9299

Precision Fitness, LLC(860) 287-3768

Provant Health Solutions, LLC(401) 885-1463

Unique Fitness, LLC(401) 615-2355

WOW Work Out World(401) 739-9002

Heating / Air Conditioning

North Atlantic Heating, Inc. / Aire Serv(401) 615-7450

Home & Building Inspection

RI Inspection Pros. LLC(401) 391-6353

Hospitals / Urgent Care

Kent Hospital(401) 737-7010 Ext:1395

Hotels / Motels / Bed & Breakfast

Best Western(401) 737-7400

Champlin’s Hotel, Marina & Resort(401) 466-7777

Comfort Inn(401) 732-0470

Comfort Suites(401) 826-1800

Courtyard by Marriott(401) 467-6900

Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriott(401) 821-3322 Ext:702

Hampton Inn & Suites(401) 739-8888

Hilton Garden Inn(401) 734-9600 Ext:4906

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites(401) 736-5000

Homewood Suites by Hilton(401) 738-0008

La Quinta Inn & Suites(401) 941-6600

NYLO Hotel - Providence/Warwick(401) 734-4460

Radisson Airport Hotel(401) 739-3000

Residence Inn by Marriott(401) 737-7100

Residence Inn by Marriott/West Greenwich(401) 828-1170

Sheraton Providence Airport Hotel(401) 738-4000

Human Resource Services

Bucklin Human & Administrative Resources(401) 885-3569

Employers Association(401) 732-6788

Ice Cream

Cold Stone Creamery - EG(401) 884-0668

Freshens Yogurt & Ice Cream(401) 738-2414

Import / Export

Great Northern Products, Ltd.(401) 490-4590

Indiv. Member / Self-Employed

A Place for Mom(800) 606-9851

Bob Ridgway(401) 738-0645

Craig Padula(401) 295-2220

Jessica Kumar(401) 615-1334

Joseph Mirra(401) 447-4460

Pauline Hall(401) 884-3802

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Rabbi Benjamin Lefkowitz(401) 732-4797

The Data Lady (401) 827-9918

Thomas F. Wilson(401) 461-1808

Industrial Supply / Service

Windmill Associates Inc.(401) 732-4700 Ext:3

Insulation

All Phase Insulation(401) 934-3223

Insurance / Agents

AFLAC/Flamand & Associates(401) 228-3500

AFLAC/Gina Ferreira(401) 941-7239

AFLAC/Joe Sinapi(401) 921-0399

Ashworth Insurance(401) 467-0320

ATD Insurance Auditing Service(401) 849-9664

Colonial Supplemental Insurance(401) 921-4460 Ext:14

Colonial Supplemental Insurance(401) 921-4460 Ext:13

The Good Neighbor Alliance(401) 886-4050

Independent Insurance Agents of Rhode Island(401) 732-2400

Innovative Healthcare Plans(877) 744-2752

Insurance Education & Training Associates, LLC(401) 294-3557

The Insurance Store, Inc.(401) 828-5100

J.J. Gilmartin & Son Inc.(401) 781-2100

MG Insurance Associates(401) 732-0235

NEBCO/National Employee Benefit Companies, Inc.(401) 734-4121

William Palmisciano, CPCU, CLU, CHFC(401) 884-7292 Ext:100

Pearson, Cronin & Jacobson, Inc.(401) 822-1000

Preston Agency(401) 886-1813

Revens-Gate Insurance, Inc.(401) 884-1520

The Slocum Agency, Inc.(401) 738-3366

Insurance Companies

Beacon Mutual Insurance Co.(401) 825-2785

Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI(401) 459-5722

C A T I C(401) 885-0030

Delta Dental Of Rhode Island(401) 453-0800

EMC Insurance Companies(401) 244-1800

MetLife Auto & Home(401) 827-2000

Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co.(401) 827-1800

UnitedHealthCare of New England(401) 737-6900

Interior Decorators / Designers

Lliam Chace Ltd.(401) 934-3034

Janitorial Supplies & Equipment

Shur-Az(401) 654-4150

Jewelry / Design / Production

City Girl Beaded Designs(401) 781-8110

Kenilworth Creations, Inc.(401) 921-6601

Jewelry Stores

Aable Jewelers(401) 738-6099

Luca’s Fine Jewelry (401) 739-2770

Place Jewellers (401) 738-0511

Tebeca Jewelers(401) 739-9190

Thurber Roach Jewelers(401) 828-8188

Kitchen / Bath Remodeling

Ocean State Kitchen & Bath(401) 921-4885

The Cabinet Works, Inc.(401) 781-2299

Labels

Apex Barcoding Systems, Inc.(401) 463-7454

Gem Barcoding, Inc.(401) 738-6841 Ext:12

Laundries

DP’s Laundry & Dry Cleaning(401) 732-1773

Poulin’s Laundry Repair(401) 568-0285

Lawn Care / Landscaping / Lighting

All Seasons Lawn Care, Inc.(401) 732-7993

Chris’s Landscaping(401) 433-2179

D.M. Angell Construction (401) 732-0089

Gem Lawn (401) 615-9119

J & K Wordell, Inc.(401) 727-8314

J & S Landscaping Inc.(401) 322-2681

J. S. Landscape Company(401) 423-9926

Larlham Landscape Supply and Nursery(401) 364-0303

Ocean State Turf Management(401) 732-8182

Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of RI(401) 398-2977

P.R. Materials, Inc.(401) 295-4399

Picture Perfect Landscaping(401) 884-9158

RI Lscape(401) 949-9969

SeaScape(401) 821-7300 Ext:2004

Sonrise Services(401) 560-0215

Lawyers

Campanella & Mills, Ltd.(401) 732-0100

David B. Hathaway(401) 738-3030

Gerstenblatt Law Offices, LTD(401) 738-3600

Hodosh, Lyon & Hammer Ltd.(401) 781-0715

John Reilly & Associates(401) 272-2800

Joseph T. Nottie III, Inc.(401) 785-4500

Law Offices of Joseph R. Daigle(401) 256-1417

The Madden Law Firm, P.C.(401) 455-0001 Ext:102

Mark B. Heffner, Attorney(401) 737-1600

Paul M. Finstein, Esquire(401) 736-2200

Petrarca and McGair, Inc.(401) 821-1330

Revens, Revens & St. Pierre(401) 822-2900

Sjoberg & Votta Law Offices(401) 737-9696

Susan A. Chiariello, Esq.(401) 739-0300

Liquor

People’s Liquor Warehouse(401) 737-0900

Locks / Locksmith

Double D Locks(401) 418-0874

Security Lock & Door, Inc.(401) 823-3290

Machine Automation Controls

Fluid Power Automation LLC(401) 583-0190

Machine Tool Rebuilding & Repair

Micron CMM Services LLC(401) 397-3068

R & R Machine Co.(401) 732-3505

Mailing Services / Lists

Mailing Solutions(401) 822-2513

The UPS Store(401) 738-4612

Mall

Warwick Mall(401) 739-7500

Manufacturers

A.T. Wall Company(401) 739-0740 Ext:221

Brando Tool Co.(401) 738-4250

Colloidal Dynamics, Inc.(401) 738-5515

Cutlass Fasteners Inc.(401) 732-6333

D.A.G. Machine and Tool, Inc.(401) 724-0450

ETTEM USA, Inc.(401) 921-6405

Grimes Box Company, Inc.(401) 884-4500

Mereco(401) 822-9300

Miller Corrugated Box Co.(401) 739-7020

Narragansett Brewing Co.(401) 437-8970

Netcoh Sales Company Inc.(401) 739-9008

Oracle Lens Mfg(401) 736-9600 Ext:136

OST Medical(401) 737-3774

Primary Flow Signal, Inc.(401) 461-6366

Quantum Pure Aire Products(800) 966-5575

S & P Machine Co.(401) 732-2414

S & P Metallurgy Services, Inc.(401) 737-9272

T E A M Inc.(401) 762-1500

VR Industries, Inc.(401) 732-6800

Wehr Industries(401) 732-6565

Weingeroff Enterprises Inc./Jay Strongwater(401) 467-2200

Wolverine Joining Technologies(401) 739-9550

Manufacturers Rep.

American Climate Technology(401) 333-4000

Great Point, Inc.(401) 884-8858

JD Post LLC(401) 864-7792

KTS Associates(401) 295-2332

Professional Dynamic Sales Corp.(401) 944-2591

Ralex Associates(401) 885-8072

RGN Sales, Inc.(401) 826-2460

Marinas

Harbor Light Marina, Inc.(401) 737-6353

Masonry

Jolley Concrete & Block Inc.(401) 739-7706

Silveria’s Masonry Construction(401) 467-2256

Massage Therapists

Rejuvenating Touch Massage Therapy(401) 921-1561

Materials & Handling

Automated Material Handling(401) 467-7638

BKG, Inc.(401) 884-4500

Drew Pallet Co., Inc.(401) 738-9630

Medical Associations

Concentra Medical Centers(401) 738-8100

Maddock Center For Radiation Oncology(401) 732-2300

Medical Billing

Rhode Island Billing Solutions(401) 219-9300

Medical Services

Adaptive Health Associates, Inc.(401) 885-5656

Assisted Daily Living, Inc.(401) 738-5470

ER Card LLC(401) 822-1181

Gateway Hearing Center(401) 738-9953

Health Care Services(401) 941-9710

Laboratory Services Co.(401) 738-2240

Medical Assisted Recovery, Inc.(508) 675-2266

Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics(401) 736-8985

Rhode Island Blood Center(401) 453-8393

Medical Supply

Niche Medical, Inc.(401) 732-3321

United Medical Equipment(401) 397-7295

XRI(401) 732-4300

Mobile Home Parks

Everson Construction, Inc.(401) 921-2600

Model Maker / Sculptor

Rebecca Nightingale(401) 821-2624

Mortgages

Citizens Mortgage Corporation(401) 459-3000

Family Funding Corporation(401) 943-4550

New England Regional Mortgage(401) 737-0231 Ext:15

Quinlan Mortgage & Financial Group, Inc.(401) 345-6672

Seacoast Mortgage(401) 523-6686

The Mortgage Corner, Inc.(401) 732-4141

TMG Mortgage Group(401) 965-9384

United First Financial(401) 263-7680

Wachovia(401) 736-3201

Winthrop Real Estate Solutions, LLC(401) 739-1914

Motorcycles

Ocean State Harley-Davidson(401) 781-6866

Movers / Storage

R.L. Davis Moving & Storage, Inc.(401) 463-0006

Newspapers / Publications / Magazines

Providence Business News(401) 273-2201 Ext:227

The Reminder(401) 821-2216

Warwick Beacon(401) 732-3100 Ext:226

Warwick Daily Times(401) 821-7400

Non-Profits / Charitable Org.

A Wish Come True, Inc.(401) 781-9199

Boys & Girls Clubs Of Warwick(401) 467-4385

CCAP-Comprehensive Community Action Prgm(401) 467-9610

Central RI Chamber Of Commerce(401) 732-1100

Central RI Development Corp.(401) 739-2300

CODAC Behavorial Healthcare(401) 275-5039

Cornerstone Adult Services(401) 739-2844

Elizabeth Buffum Chace Center(401) 738-9700

Every Company Counts / RIEDC (401) 278-9100

House of Hope Community Development Corp.(401) 463-3324 Ext:230

Kent County YMCA(401) 828-0130

Kent House Inc.(401) 781-2700

Plan USA(401) 737-5770 Ext:1215

Recycling for R.I. Education(401) 781-1521 Ext:6

RI Mentoring Partnership(401) 732-7700

RI Sponsoring Education (RISE)(401) 421-2010

RI Zoological Society/Roger Williams Park Zoo(401) 941-3910 Ext:378

Sargent Rehabilitation Center(401) 886-6600

Small Business Development Center/Johnson & Wales(401) 598-2704

Southern RI Conservation District(401) 284-1885

Trudeau Center(401) 739-2700

VOWS, Inc./Volunteers of Warwick Schools(401) 734-3230

West Bay Community Action(401) 732-4666 Ext:113

West Bay Residential Services, Inc.(401) 738-9300 Ext:368

Nursing Homes / Assisted Living

Brentwood Nursing Home(401) 884-8020

Greenwich Farms at Warwick(401) 737-7222

Harborside Healthcare - Pawtuxet Village(401) 467-3555

Kent Regency(401) 691-4516

Tamarisk Assisted Living(401) 732-0037

Office Equipment / Supplies

Cartridge World(401) 381-0020

IKON Office Solutions, Inc.(401) 277-1712

Konica Minolta(401) 438-1300 Ext:3113

Office Depot(401) 464-4230

Office Direct/Cannava Design Ltd.(401) 732-3040

Staples(401) 828-3737

Staples(401) 732-5322

Oil / Fuel / Energy

Abilene Oil Service, Inc.(401) 943-0011

Drew Oil Corporation(401) 942-5470

Suburban Propane(401) 397-3311

Optometrist/ Ophthalmologist/ Optician

Apple Eye Wear(401) 732-1180

Richard P. Belhumeur, O.D Ltd.(401) 822-2020

David Ferris & Assoc. / West Bay Eye(401) 732-2350

Dr. Gerald Glaser, O.D.(401) 738-9866

Koch Eye Surgicenter, Inc.(401) 738-4800

Lam N. Dao, O.D.(401) 822-0294

Lincoln Vision Care(401) 726-1747

Outplacement / Career Consulting

Lifocus, Inc. / OI Partners(401) 884-7959 Ext:301

Painting

Certa Pro Painters(401) 921-2260

R.M. Painting Co.(401) 246-1214

W.F. Shea and Company, Inc.(401) 738-3229

Paving / Seal Coating

Cesario Paving Co.(401) 739-4372

Payroll Services

Advantage Payroll Service(401) 941-5600 Ext:15

Balanced Payroll Services, Inc.(401) 463-6705

Pest Control

Arrest-A-Pest, Inc.(401) 738-3766

New England Pest Control(401) 941-5700

Pet Grooming / Lodging

Pet-I-Coat Junction(401) 397-1500

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Warwick Pet Lodge Inc.(401) 739-5181

Photography

Bob Fontaine Photography(401) 732-0450

Catherine Leary Photographer(401) 738-9928

John Lovgren Photography(401) 737-1279

Susan Choquette Photography(401) 738-5580

Physical Therapists

Elite Physical Therapy(401) 737-4581

Ocean State Physical Therapy(401) 737-3934

Specialized Orthopedic Physical Therapy, Inc.(401) 384-6490

Warwick Avenue Physical Therapy, Inc.(401) 941-0494

Physicians / Surgeons

Dr. Michael J. Rekas, Inc.(401) 821-5022

Picture Frames / Wholesale / Retail

The Frame Shop, Inc.(401) 490-6920

Plaster / Drywall

Alan Root Plastering Co.(401) 647-5724

Peter Benson Plastering Co.(401) 944-3864

Plumbing

B & J Matzner Plmb. & Htg. Co., Inc.(401) 737-2807

Ciancio Plumbing & Heating(401) 861-7254

Emergency Response Plumbing & Heating(401) 737-3511

Gem Plumbing & Heating Co., Inc.(401) 831-7000

Gino’s Plumbing(401) 737-0793

Northwest Plumbing & Heating(401) 568-8488

Riley Plumbing & Heating(401) 738-1688

Votta Associates(401) 461-7336

Podiatrists

Bernard G. Coppolelli, DPM(401) 828-1811

Centerville Podiatry(401) 821-6238

Pools

Blue Wave Pools(401) 826-3030

Cut Price Pools, Inc.(401) 785-1113

Pool & Patio Center, Inc.(401) 823-7290

Pool Doctor(401) 392-1300

Printers / Publishers

ABS Printing(401) 826-0870

Creative Digital Inc.(401) 737-1766

Flaherty Robinson Design(401) 245-4236

G & D Graphics(401) 463-5369

Image Printing & Copying(401) 737-9311

Printcraft(401) 739-0700

Promotional Products

Advantage Specialties(401) 942-4360

Psychological Services

Lisa E. Giusti, Acsw(401) 944-9997

The Kent Center(401) 691-6000

Real Estate

Abbott Properties(401) 732-0011 Ext:216

Bruce Allen Realtors(401) 884-2151

Butler Realty Group(401) 886-7800 Ext:210

CODA, LLC(401) 823-9962

Gold Realty(401) 781-3313

H & M Realty(617) 921-3118

Henry W. Cooke Company(401) 421-5350

Horizon Group(401) 739-2772

Keller Williams/Dean de Tonnancourt(401) 826-4663 Ext:228

Lyttle Realty(401) 738-2800

Phipps Realty, Inc.(401) 885-6300 Ext:55

Picerne Real Estate Group(401) 287-3164

Re/Max Five Star(401) 738-7800 Ext:718

Real Estate One Ltd.(401) 739-0110

Santurri Realty(401) 942-1799

Slocum Realty(401) 738-4821 Ext:617

Real Estate Appraisal / Title Services

Coastline Appraisal(401) 954-2215

Executive Appraisal Services(401) 828-3519

Imperial Title Company(401) 533-9888

Marcia Feeley Appraisals(401) 822-2168

White Appraisal Company(401) 738-9500

Refrigeration

Ocean State Thermo King(401) 943-7550

Religious Organizations

Greenwood Community Church(401) 737-1230

Norwood Baptist Church(401) 941-7040

Pawtuxet Baptist Church(401) 461-3635

Pilgrim Lutheran Church(401) 739-2937

Spring Green Memorial Church(401) 463-8328

Rental Services

Alaround Rentals, Inc.(401) 965-7862

Rhode Island Rentals(401) 738-9731 Ext:102

Restaurants / Banquet Facilities

Aldrich Mansion(401) 739-6850

Backstreet Bar & Grill(401) 736-0404

Brickyard Bar & Grille(401) 739-7223

Caliente Mexican Grill(401) 667-2772

Chelo’s(401) 312-6500 Ext:11

Chelo’s(401) 737-7299

Chipotle Mexican Grill(401) 821-3007

Cinnamon Cafe(401) 823-8881

Cornerstone Pub(401) 732-4750

Crow’s Nest Restaurant Inc.(401) 732-6575

Domino’s Pizza(401) 467-3130

George’s Pizza(401) 738-5776

Governor Francis Inn(401) 463-8227

Gregg’s Restaurant(401) 467-5700

Han Palace(401) 738-2238

Iggy’s Doughboys, Inc.(401) 737-9459

L’Attitude Modern Eatery(401) 780-8700

Legal Sea Foods, Inc.(401) 732-3663

Martinelli’s / T.M.G. Inc(401) 738-5474

My Favorite Muffin & Bagel(401) 739-0778

Panera Bread(401) 320-1511

Santoro’s Pizza(401) 821-6409

Summit Cafe, Inc.(401) 739-1992

Twenty Water Street Restaurant & Warehouse Tavern(401) 885-3700

Walt’s Roast Beef(401) 823-4456

Ward’s Publick House(401) 884-7008

Retail

2-Timer Consignor(401) 884-7253

Allens Seed(401) 294-2722

Jazzy Pooch(401) 397-6154

Macy’s(401) 737-3800 Ext:2201

Sam’s Club Membership Warehouse(401) 823-7070

Wal*Mart(401) 781-2233

Wal*Mart(401) 821-1766

Satellite

Star Satellite Service(401) 397-6596

Schools / Colleges / Universities

Bishop Hendricken High School(401) 739-3450 Ext:113

Bryant University/Graduate Studies(401) 232-6230

Community College of RI(401) 825-1000

New England Tech(401) 467-7744

Senior Services

Cathleen Naughton Associates(401) 783-6116

Right At Home(401) 384-6485

Senior Care Concepts(401) 398-7655

Septic Cleaning, Tanks, Systems

A. Perri & Sons(401) 737-4145

Shoe Stores

J.B. Adams Footwear(401) 632-4009

Signs / Awnings

AA Thrifty Sign-Awning, Inc.(401) 738-8055 Ext:220

Poyant Signs, Inc.(508) 995-1777

Signs by Tomorrow(401) 826-6446

Skin Care

Mary Kay - Melissa Moran(401) 743-0061

Souvenirs

T-Shirt City(401) 691-3433

Sporting Goods Stores

Modells Sporting Goods(401) 826-3330

Sports & Recreation

GBNL-Golf Business Networking Leagues, LLC(401) 369-3646

Supermarkets / Grocery Stores

J.C. Portuguese-American Market(401) 828-2270

Surveyors

K. Andrews(401) 885-0770

Telecommunications

ACN, Inc.(401) 226-6679

ALCOM(401) 884-6270

Communications Unlimited, Inc.(401) 737-0800 Ext:217

Computer Telephone, Inc.(401) 737-5300

Cox Business Services(401) 615-1334

Verizon(401) 525-3580

Telephone

AT & T Mobility(401) 884-6555

Sprint(508) 982-6974

Toilets / Portable / Partitions

Chamberlin of RI Inc.(401) 739-2226

Tool Reconditioning

Zodiac Tool & Cutter Grinding, Inc.(401) 725-0050

Trash Removal / Waste Management

Clyde Roll-Off Service(401) 826-2980

Roll-A-Way Disposal(401) 732-6131

Waste Management, Inc.(401) 734-1006 Ext:1221

Travel

Azores Express SATA(800) 762-9995

Future Travel(401) 785-3070

Global Excellence Inc.(401) 732-8080

Run-A-Way Travel(401) 461-5403

Tours-NE Action Sports Inc.(401) 738-0411

Tree Service

Leavitt’s Tree Service, Inc.(401) 392-3133

Truck / Sales, Rental, Service & Supply

Ryder Transportation Services(401) 781-5500 Ext:254

Trucking / Shipping

UDS, Inc.(401) 461-1940

Victory Transportation, Inc.(401) 944-1512

Uniforms

Alexander’s Uniforms(401) 738-6856

Utilities

National Grid(401) 784-7510

Vacuums

Warwick Vacuum(401) 736-0603

Veterinarians

West Bay Animal Hospital-Dr. Dan Simpson(401) 828-5767

Web Services & Design

Adaptive Minds, Inc.(401) 464-8080

AstroWebs, Inc.(877) 999-0321

Blue Ox Web Company(774) 526-1904

Focus Business Solutions(401) 383-0111

WebsiteDesigner.Com (401) 454-1487

Welding / Wrought Iron

Jason Harris, Welding & Fabrication(401) 862-3810

Pelletier Welding(401) 941-7474

Window Treatments / Coverings

Verticals Etc.(401) 737-4917

Windows / Siding / Gutters

RI Home Improvement(401) 739-1000

Stormtite Company, Inc.(401) 781-9251

Writing / Editorial

Christine Lund Orciuch Atlantic Group(401) 433-2641

Dara Chadwick Editorial Services(401) 423-9236

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