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A publication of the Cranston Chamber of CommerceAugust 2007 Volume 6, No. 7 48 Rolfe Square, Cranston, RI 02910 Phone: (401) 785-3780

Visit our website:www.cranstonchamber.com

• Page 2A Letter From the President

• Page 3A Letter From the Mayor

• Page 4Why Long-Term Care Insurance

Works for Business

• Page 5Citizens Bank’s Summer Concert

Series

• Page 6RI Architect Mark Saccoccio

Receives Award

• Page 7Meet the Chambers Newest

Members and a Board MemberProfile of Steve Gibbons

• Page 8Calendar of Events

• 0Make-A-Wish Foundation Seeks a

Volunteer

• Page 11Last Call for CranstonArc’s

Annual Golf Tournament

• Page 12Photos from Business Before

Hours at Washington Trust’sNewest Branch

• Page 13Employer Posters Available

• Page 14RI Food Bank Launches Program

• Page 16Annual Golf Outing Form and

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Summertime brings with it a sense of energy and enjoy-ment, but for the Cranston Chamber of Commerce,Cranston High School East and Charter School it bringsa new challenge for 20 students to learn the importance ofwork ethics and the financial reward being gainfully

employed brings. With a grant made available from theProvidence/Cranston Workforce Solutions the Cranston Chamberwas able to secure financing to provide 20 students the opportuni-ty for gainful employment through the summer months. Thesestudents are provided a case worker that helps them navigate theirway through the Cranston YouthWorks program. These caseworkers are the glue that keeps the program going in a forwarddirection. They work closely with the job supervisors and the stu-dents.

This program was developed last year between Providence/Cranston Workforce Solutions and the Cranston Chamber ofCommerce last year and successfully employed 10 students fromthe Charter School. The students earmarked for this program arestudents that are not in specialized in particular study programs.We are very excited to have been involved in the inception of thisprogram. Offering these students hands on experience is such a

valuable life lesson. Last year we had students who were

employed by companies such as Tasca,Dunkin Donuts, Crum Moving &Storage, Panera, and Burger King. It asa great year, but what almost brought meto tears was at the breakfast we hosted atthe end of the program to recognize thestudents as well as the businesses fortheir part in this program. One of thestudents, we will call him Mark, stoodbefore the room filled with his peers,parents and members of the chamber and

told them that if it were not for the opportunity this programoffered him, the guidance of his case manager Kathy Hoffman andone of his teachers Marilyn Copolla he did not feel he would bestanding before us on that day.

He truly believed that he would have been incarcerated beforehe would have graduated from school. But because of his experi-ences with the program he would be graduating from the CharterSchool and was looking into pursuing a Criminal Justice Degree

from Gibbs College. Hemade a comment duringhis speech that broughtgoose bumps to many inthe room, “Rather thanbeing behind bars, he islooking forward to enforc-ing law rather than break-ing it.” Statements that are

full of such emotion and truth are the indicators of how powerfulprograms like these are. If you would like to be involved in pro-grams like this in the future please give the chamber a call and wewill be sure to put you on our list for next year.

In addition to community based programs such as YouthWorks,the Cranston Chamber of Commerce is also looking into otherways to provide opportunities to our members and make a positiveimpact on the community as well. We will continue to investigategrants that are available to non-profits organizations such as thechamber that we will be able to share with you, our members.

If you were not able to stop by the office on June 28th for theunveiling of the “Business Center” you missed a great morning.The “Business Center” is located in the Chamber Office and is apartnership created between the Cranston Chamber of Commerce,the City of Cranston and the SBA in conjunction with Johnson &Wales College. This partnership offers many resources to ourmembers, including the opportunity to work with the students ofJohnson & Wales to provide research information on things likedemographics, marketing plans, financials, design ideas and somuch more. It is vital for the business owner to create their ownbusiness plan, but by working with a team of people you are ableto compile a plan with so much valuable information, helping tocreate a more comprehensive plan for your business.

This service is valuable to everyone! For existing businessesthis service can help you start on a path toward growth. Your busi-ness plan is just that, a plan and it should be updated on a regularbasis, only time will tell if you need to re-evaluate your marketingplan or if your financials are way off from your projections, this ishow this center can help existing businesses. If you are a start upbusiness this center can also help from the ground floor up. It islike having your own personal consultant at your fingertips.There will be a consultant available to our members on a regularbasis by appointment only, to set up a time contact the chamber at785-3780.

- August, 2007 Cranston Chamber News / www.cranstonchamber.com

We reserve the right to refuse certain ads.To report errors, call 785-3780.

Published monthly by The Cranston Chamber ofCommerce. Printing by The Attleboro Sun Chronicle

Cranston Chamber of Commerce 48A Rolfe Square, Cranston RI 02910

A501 (c) (6) organization

Chamber StaffExecutive Director: Susan Pagnozzi

Project Manager: Katie MarvelAdministrative Assistant: Theresa Croce

Executive CommitteeChairwoman, Gloria Cassidy

Coastway Credit UnionChair-Elect, Jeffrey Cascione

Navigant Credit UnionVC Membership, Elaine Piccirilli, CSR, RPR

Allied Court ReportersCo-VC Events, Gregory Brazil

Cox Business ServicesCo-VC Events, Janice Pascone

Garden City CenterVC Administration, Paul Eacuello

DataLink Co-VC Legislative Affairs, Lori AdamoCode Red Business Continuity ServicesCo-VC Legislative Affairs, Dave Maher

Dir. Economic DevelomentVC Public Relations, Michael Salvadore

Salvadore Auction & AppraisalsTreasurer, Judith Hetherman

Sinel, Wilfand & Vinci CPA's Inc.Secretary, Hillary WilliamsonRI Shriner's Imperial Room

DirectorsSusan Carnevale

Kent HospitalJohn DiGiuseppe

Cranston Trucking CompanyMichael Gadigian

Wal-MartTim Jermain

Pawtucket Credit UnionLinda Jose

Citizens BankJohn Quinlan

Bank of AmericaBrad Sacco

Sacco & SaccoJosh Sroka

Law Office of Josh SrokaMichael Traficante

N.E. Lab Lbr Mgmnt & Coop. Trust

Past Chair CouncilMichael Saccoccio (2005-2006)

Coldwell Banker Bahjat Shariff (2004-2005)

Panera BreadGary Bucci (2003-2004)

Lynch Beretta BucciTerri McVey (2002-2003)Auto Trader Magazines

Dave Piacitelli (2001-2002)Top Line Systems

Stephen Gibbons (1999-2001)Bank RI

Vincent Vinci, CPA (1991-1993)Sinel, Wilfand & Vinci

Anthony V. Ricci, CPA (1998-1999)Certified Public Accountant

Michael Tedesco (1996-1997)Bank of America

Raymond B. Sepe, Sr. (1995-1996)Electro Standards Laboratories

A Letter From The President

Susan PagnozziPresident

20 students learnthe importance of

work ethics.

Cranston Chamber News / www.cranstonchamber.com - August, 2007

Now that the2008 munici-pal budget isin effect, I

would like to take thisopportunity to clarify whyit was necessary to imposea property tax increase. Assuch, be assured that dur-ing my term in office,“honesty” with Cranston’staxpayers will always beone of my top priorities.

During my Mayoralcampaign, I promisedCranston’s taxpayers that Iwould hold the line on taxes. Once electedMayor of this great City, I honestlybelieved I would meet that challenge.Unfortunately, when preparing the 2008municipal budget, I and my financial advi-sors, were confronted with a “financialroad block” of a $6.5 million dollar operat-ing shortfall. In simple terms, the previousadministration and city council used one-time revenue sources to balance the 2007budget. These revenue sources are nolonger available to me. In preparing the2008 budget, my administration had tomake up more than $6.5 million dollars inrevenue.

So, why are property taxes being raised?Please realize the following:

*The adopted 2006budget by the previousadministration utilized$4.0 million of the RainyDay Fund to balance thebudget

*The adopted 2006budget over-estimatedmotor vehicle taxes byapproximately $1.6 mil-lion

*The adopted 2006budget over-estimatedcommercial and industrialproperties by nearly $1.1million

*The adopted 2006 budget includedproceeds of $1.5 million from the sale ofthe old police station (to date it has notbeen sold!)

*The adopted 2005 and 2006 budgetunderfunded the police and fire pensionfund by nearly $2.5 million

*The adopted 2006 budget was infusedwith one-time revenue sources not avail-able in 2007

My hope is that you can now betterunderstand why a property tax increasewas necessary. Remember, my administra-tion and I are here to assist you and wewelcome any questions you may have—-(780-3110 or 780-3111).

Mayor Napolitano’sLetter

Michael NapolitanoMayor

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Many employers can nowdeduct from their federaltaxes the premiums they payfor insurance plans that pro-

vide long-term care benefits for theiremployees. For those of us in the employ-ee benefits business, this is really excitingnews, reflecting our government’sacknowledgement of the tremendous needfor this coverage.

If you’re an employer, long-term careinsurance is a cost-effective way toincrease the health care coverage you offer

your employees. And if you’re an employ-ee, you should ask your employer aboutadding this benefit. You are more likely toneed long-term care benefits than you maythink.

Most people think of long-term careinsurance as “nursing home care only,”strictly for the retired or elderly. In reality,long-term care insurance is a great way tohelp ensure that you maintain the choice tostay at home. Informed employers are rec-

ognizing that this benefit helps attract,retain and reward their employees whileproviding the potential for significant taxadvantages. Consider the facts:

While the likelihood of requiring long-term care (meaning you need assistancewith the activities of daily living or have asevere cognitive impairment) doesincrease with age, the U.S. GeneralAccounting office estimated that 40% ofthe 13 million Americans receiving long-term care are between the ages of 18 and64.1

According to AARP, only 30% ofAmericans between the ages of 50 and 64and 4% over age 85 have no chronic con-dition or functional limitation.2

Generally, Medicare doesn’t pay forlong-term care. Medicare pays only formedically necessary skilled nursing facili-ty or home health care. However, you mustmeet certain conditions for Medicare topay for these types of care. Most long-termcare is to assist people with support servic-es such as activities of daily living likedressing, bathing, and using the bathroom.Medicare doesn’t pay for this type of carecalled “custodial care”. Medicaid onlykicks in after you have exhausted yourassets; and then choices are limited.

Many employers are motivated to spon-sor a long-term care insurance plan whenthey see the financial impact of long-termcare in the workplace. Within 10 years, anestimated 11 to 15.6 million employees inour workforce, or one in 10 employees,will also be caregivers. And U.S. busi-nesses now lose an estimated $25 to $30billion every year due to the lost produc-tivity of employees who provide care tofamily members.3

A company-supported long-term careinsurance plan offers advantages toemployers and their employees.Employers may be able to deduct their

contributions toward long-term care insur-ance premiums as a business expense.Employer paid long-term care insurancepremiums for employees, spouses andretirees generally need not be included intaxable income. 4 Employers may also tierplans to offer different levels of coverageto different classes of employees.Although deductible limits vary for self-employed individuals, S corporations andPartnerships, the tax advantages can besignificant.

Employers can offer long-term careinsurance on an employee-pay-all basis,buy basic employee coverage5 and offeremployees an opportunity to increase theircoverage by paying extra, or offer a morecomprehensive plan.

Whether employers pay all or part ofthe cost or simply make long-term careinsurance coverage available to employeesand family members at a group or dis-counted rate, employees in their 30s and40s can understand the value of long-termcare coverage. Many have seen a parent orgrandparent impoverished as a result of alengthy nursing home stay or the need forhome-based care. Long-term care insur-ance protection may soon become a bene-fit you can’t afford not to offer.

1 HIAA, Health Insurance Association Of America,An Employer’s Guide to Long-Term Care Insurance,2002, Page 2.

2 A Report to the Nation on Trends in HealthSecurity, May 2002, American Association of RetiredPersons, AARP

3 Benefit News Volume 15, Number 10, August 1,2002, LTC Insurance extends retirement income pro-tection, by Jay Menario.

3 Benefit News Volume 15, Number 10, August 1,2002 “LTC Insurance extends retirement income pro-tection by Jay Menario.

4 In New York, employers are allowed to pay for upto 50% of each employee’s total premium.


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Smiles for Autism

Diane Miller Photographyis contributing to TheAutism Project of RI in abig way this summer.

10% of all portrait order sales, fromsessions July 1st through September1st, will be donated to help educatethe community in caring for autisticindividuals. Whether on location atone of RI’s beautiful beaches, in thecomfort of your own home, or in thestudio, capture your family in a por-trait you will cherish forever whilegiving to a great cause.

Diane Miller Photography is locat-ed at 920 Reservoir Avenue to book asitting, call, (401) 942-1415.

Citizen’s Bank Summer Concert Series

The Citizens Bank Summer Concert Series will be heldon Wednesday evenings in Garden City Center, Route 2 inCranston, RI. The free concerts are held from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the gazebo. The band line up is as follows:

August 1: Steve Smith & the NakedsAugust 8: Young Neil & the Vipers (with guest

vocalist Dave Howard)August 15: Billy Shears (Beatles Tribute Band)August 22: Greg Abate Jazz QuintetJoin the fun as we raffle off weekly prizes from Garden

City Center stores including a deluxe recreational gift bas-ket courtesy of Citizens Bank and register to win the grandprize of a Solana TX Hot Tub from The Pool Source, locat-ed in Cranston, RI. The concert series is presented by

Citizens Bank and sponsored in part by The Pool Sourceand Leisure Rooms New England.

Come early to enjoy shopping and dinner. Please bringyour own lawn chairs and blankets. For more information,call Janice Pascone at 401 942-2800 ext 22 or log ontowww.GardenCityCenter.com.


National Council ofArchitectural RegistrationBoards’ President Robert E.Luke, AIA, (2006-2007)

recently awarded the President's Medalfor Distinguished Service to MarkSaccoccio, AIA, of Cranston, RI, inrecognition of his significant contribu-tion to the protection of the publichealth, safety, and welfare through hisservice to NCARB and to the practiceof architecture.

Saccoccio’s contributions toNCARB include serving on theCarnegie/Boyer Task Force and theInternship Implementation Task Force,two groups that moved the Councilcloser to its objective to better integratearchitectural practitioners and their aca-demic counterparts as a means tostrengthen the profession. Saccoccioalso served on NCARB’s Committee onProcedures and Documents and theElectronic Technology Task Force,which he chaired in Fiscal Year 1998.

As a two-term member and formerchair of the Rhode Island Board ofExamination and Registration ofArchitects, Saccoccio devoted a decadeto learning about and shaping the regu-latory issues that define the architectprofession.

On the regional level, Saccoccio waselected secretary/treasurer for the NewEngland Council of ArchitecturalRegistration Boards for three consecu-tive years. He also served as chair of theNational Architectural AccreditingBoard (NAAB) team that assessed cur-ricula at Louisiana Tech University, and

was a member of the NAAB teamsthat assessed Lawrence

Technological University, ColumbiaUniversity, University of Texas atAustin, and Illinois Institute ofTechnology.

Saccoccio was honored duringNCARB's 88th Annual Meeting andConference, held last month in Denver,CO. The President's Medal awards pro-gram was established in 1994 to recog-nize those individuals who dedicate partof their careers, energy, and wisdom tobenefit the work of NCARB, the public,and the architectural profession.Saccoccio’s father, Sal Saccoccio, was arecipient of the President’s Medal in1995.

A Cum Laude graduate of RogersWilliams University, Saccoccioreceived a Bachelor of Architecture in1983 and Bachelor of Arts in 1982. Heholds the NCARB Certificate fornational reciprocity and is registered topractice in Rhode Island,Massachusetts, and Connecticut.

In addition to his ongoing service toNCARB, Saccoccio is president of AIARhode Island. He also remains active inhis award-winning Cranston-basedfirm, Saccoccio & Associates, where herecently completed a pre-K through12special needs school, which has gar-nered much attention Among his com-munity-related work. Saccoccio isactive in the Cranston Rotary Club, theProvidence YMCA, the CranstonHistorical Society, and the ProvidenceArt Club. He resides in Smithfield, RI,where he enjoys golf and boating in hisfree time.

Rhode Island Architect Mark Saccoccio,Receives NCARB President's Medal

for Distinguished Service

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A Notice AboutDEADLINES

The following are deadlines for advertising, news and columns for upcoming issues of

Cranston Chamber News.

October, 2007 IssueTuesday, September 4

Café Luna

Diane Vincent22 Midway RoadCranston, RI 02920(401)944-1438

Clinical One

Donna Dragon744 Park AvenueCranston, RI 02910(401)944-7760

Little Shepard

Pam Lukowicz(401) 461-2173565 Pontiac AvenueCranston, RI 02910

Exciting changes are happening atLittle Shepherd. When the new schoolyear starts in September a full day pro-gram for five-year-olds will be added tothe established programs at the school.This "multi-age" class will be composedof children who are turning five prior toDecember 31, 2007. Those children with

birthdays prior to September 1st will goon to first grade the following year.

Mrs. Barber, a valued staff memberwith a masters degree in early childhood,will be the teacher in this class. Hereighteen years in the school provide herwith many experiences and insight intothe specific needs of each and everychild. The children who will be going on tofirst grade will be responsible for the cur-riculum as they prepare for the rigors ofgrade school. Other children in the pro-gram will be exposed to the materials andwill be challenged when appropriate.

Why offer a full-day program for five-year-olds? Opportunity and consistencyare two words that come to mind whenplanning for a full-day program - a secure,consistent environment with more learn-ing opportunities. Developmentallyappropriate practices established by theNAEYC provide the goals for this class.Language development, pre-literacyexperiences, exposure to general knowl-edge and building social confidence areimportant skills for meeting success inschool. These children will explore topicsin depth and will work cooperatively ingroups with intellectually engaging mate-

rials. Little Shepherd, located at 565

Pontiac Avenue, has been in operationsince the 1979-1980 school year. Theteam of teachers at the school haveworked together for many years and con-tinue to offer enthusiasm for their stu-dents and their families and provideunique activities year after year. The inte-rior of the school is a bright, cheery, well-organized environment that provides theperfect setting for learning. PamLukowicz, the director, has a BA in EarlyChildhood and a Masters in ReadingEducation. She is proud of her staff andtheir willingness to participate in continu-ing education.

We feel confident that this new experi-ence will boost the academic success ofour students. They will continue to devel-op the self-confidence that is needed tomeet with success.

Linda’s Home Day Care

Linda Smith226 Laban StreetProvidence, RI 02909(401)808-5580


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Meet The Chamber’s Board

In his 20 years as a member of theCranston Chamber of Commerce,Steve Gibbons has been a strongadvocate for the area business com-munity, supporting all aspects of

commercial growth and business develop-ment. In addition to working on Chambermembership and non-profit initiatives, healso served two terms as the Chamber’schairman and currently serves as head ofthe small business task force.

Steve works closely with the businesscommunity in his position as Director ofCommercial Real Estate and BusinessDevelopment at BankRI. Steve has beenwith the commercial real estate group sincethe bank’s inception in 1996, and today, heleads a team that includes lenders and busi-ness banking officers located across thestate. He brings particular knowledge of

the Cranston area to BankRI, with over 25years of lending experience in this market.

Volunteer champion

In addition to his work with BankRI andthe Chamber, he volunteers many hourswith nonprofit organizations includingCCAP (Comprehensive Community ActionProgram), Rhode Island Community FoodBank, Rhode Island Blood Center, MeetingStreet School, Make-A-Wish Foundation,YMCA, and Amos House.

He also serves as a board member ofPolaris Management and a trustee of HolyApostles Church. A fifteen-year member ofthe RI Builders’ Association, Steve is alsoaffiliated with many local fundraisingevents and has served on the boards ofmany area youth baseball organizations.

Steve Gibbons


August 2, 2007Meet & Greet Government DayAlpine Country Club251 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI8:30 am - 10:30 am

Join the Cranston Chamber of Commerce at this continental breakfast to meet with allyour elected officials. Attendees invited are the Governor, Lt. Governor, AttorneyGeneral, All State Representatives, City Of Cranston Mayor Michael Napolitano, City ofCranston City Council.

August 16, 2007Business After HoursSharx Bar and Grill505 Atwood Ave., Cranston, RI5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Enjoy the last few days of summer at this business after hours. Come enjoy Sharx’soutdoor seating area and delicious food all while networking with chamber members.This is one you won’t want to miss!

To register or for more information, contact the Chamber Office at (401)785-3780 oremail [email protected]

September 13, 2007Business After HoursLender’s Title Service986 Hartford Ave., Johnston, RI5:00 - 7:00 pm

Details to follow, contact the Chamber Office at (401)785-3780 or [email protected] to register.

September 28, 2007Viva Las VegasAlpine Country Club251 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI6:00 - 7:30 pm - Dinner and Auction to follow

Las Vegas has nothing on Cranston!! Join us for an Evening full of fun and excite-ment with guest appearances from local celebrities. The Festivities will include crudités,cocktails and gambling with “Chamber Money” from 6:00-7:30 followed by dinner pairedwith samplings of fine wine, a chocolate fountain and silent and live auctions will roundout the evening. See ad on back page.

September 4, 2007Golf OutingAlpine Country Club251 Pippin Orchard Road, Cranston, RI12:00 pm Shotgun Start

See back page of this edition for all the details!

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Washington Trust PresidentAppointed To Beacon Mutual Board

The Washington Trust Company hasannounced that Jack F. Treanor, presi-dent and chief operating officer hasbeen appointed to the Board ofDirectors of Beacon Mutual InsuranceCompany, by Governor Donald L.Carcieri. Treanor replaces Col. BrendanDoherty, who resigned after beingnamed as the Superintendent of theRhode Island State Police. BeaconMutual has a nine-member Board ofDirectors, with four appointed by theGovernor.

Treanor, a resident of SouthKingstown, joined Washington Trust aspresident and chief operating officer inApril of 1999, with more than 30 yearsof banking experience. He has a bache-

lor’s degree fromSt. AnslemCollege and amaster’s degreefrom SuffolkU n i v e r s i t y .Treanor alsoserves on theBoard of Directorsand ExecutiveCommittee of theMeeting StreetSchool, and is vice

chairman of Hospice Care of RhodeIsland. He is also a trustee of theYMCA of Greater Providence and is amember of the CEO Council of JuniorAchievement.

Jack F. Treanor

The Make-A-Wish FoundationNeeds A Volunteer

The Make-A-Wish Foundation ofRhode Island in Cranston needs avolunteer to come in duringoffice hours (9:00 AM-5:00 PM,

Monday-Friday) to assist with the mainte-nance of volunteer files in the Fundraisingand Development office. Duties willinclude filing, collating, data entry, volun-teer recruitment and more. The volunteershould be available for about 10 hours aweek, and scheduling is flexible. There willbe a 1.5-hour orientation on a weeknightbefore volunteering begins. Contact HelenVallee at (401) 781-9474 or [email protected].

The Down Syndrome Society of RI inCranston needs volunteer facilitators to helpput together and run book clubs for teensand adults with Down Syndrome. The bookclubs will meet in local communities andrequire a 3-4 month commitment for onehour a week. The agency will provide train-ing for all applicants. Interested volunteersmust be able to read English, have patience,and be familiar with Down Syndrome orother developmental disabilities. The DownSyndrome Society is also currently accept-ing applications for the Board of Directors.All applicants must have knowledge ofDown Syndrome and either have a familymember with the illness or be a profession-al in the field of developmental disabilities.Contact Claudia Lowe at (401) 463-5751 ore-mail [email protected].

NEADS (National Education forAssistance Dog Services) is looking for vol-unteers to become weekend puppy raisersfor dogs in the prison pups program inCranston. Puppy raisers commit theirweekends to socializing one of the puppiesfor the year that he or she is being raised inthe prison program to become a service dog

for someone who is deaf or uses a wheel-chair. Volunteers also attend monthly puppyraiser meetings at the training facility inPrinceton, MA and submit “furlough”reports about progress. Further training isprovided by NEADS and the correctionalinstitution. Contact Kerry Lemerise at(978) 422-0496 or [email protected].

Samaritans of RI needs volunteers fromall over the state to help with the suicideprevention Crisis Line/Listening Line.Training classes are held monthly at theFirst Unitarian Church in Providence andconsist of 21 hours of classroom trainingand mentoring by experienced volunteersfollowed by a minimum commitment of 200hours of service within a year. A criminalbackground check and professional refer-ences are also required. The Samaritans areespecially interested in working with pro-fessionals looking for a challenging andrewarding volunteer opportunity, collegeand post-graduate students looking for aninternship and Spanish speakers. ContactDenise Panichas at (401) 272-4243 or e-mail [email protected].

Jewish Family Service of Rhode Islandneeds volunteers to help with Meals onWheels delivery in Cranston. At the JewishFamily Service meal site at Temple ToratYisrael, meals are prepared every weekdayto be delivered to homebound elderly in thearea. Volunteer drivers are needed 1-5 daysa week to distribute these meals in the com-munity. There is reimbursement offered formileage driven, and all interested volunteersmust have a driver’s license and their owntransportation. Contact Jennifer Modisetteat (401) 331-1244 or [email protected].

LasVegasFun!September 28th

Mark your calendar’s for an evening of Fun!Join the Cranston Chamber of Commerce for their

Annual Wine Auction this year with an added Vegas Flair.

More information to come, check out our website atwww.cranstonchamber for updates!


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BEN (Business Expansion Network)

knows where to go to get Business Help

Do your leads need to be electrified?

For more information about BEN and how to increase

your leads, contact the Cranston Chamber office

at 401-785-3780

CranstonArc announces last callfor registrations to participatein the 14th AnnualCranstonArc GolfTournament. Tom Kane,

Chief Executive Officer states “I am verypleased with the growing list of sponsorsand golfers, I know we will reach sell outsoon”. Kane further states “Our silent auc-tion will be better then ever with our grow-ing list of week-end get-a-ways, foursomesof golf, sports tickets and sports memora-bilia.”

This tournament was created to raisemuch needed funding to enrich programsCranstonArc provides to children andadults with developmental disabilities. Thisyears’ event will be held at the CranstonCountry Club in Cranston, Rhode Island onFriday, August 24th from 8:30 to 3:00. Thegenerosity of last year’s players, donors andsponsors produced over $22,000 to benefitpeople with disabilities supported byCranstonArc. Funds generated from yourparticipation in the 14th Annual Golf

Tournament will beused to help offsetthe increasing costsassociated with sup-porting approxi-mately 400 children,adults and their fam-ilies who rely onCranstonArc daily.

Opportunities forsponsorships, adver-tising and playing inthis outstandingtournament area v a i l a b l e .

CranstonArc Golf Committee prides itselfon the quality of the tournament, men,women and mixed first place prizes, out-standing raffle prizes, one of kind silentauction items, including sports memorabil-ia and tickets, and great favors and gifts forour golfers. Many of our sponsors andplayers are from the Greater Providenceand Cranston area businesses.

CranstonArc is looking for more busi-nesses to get involved in this very special

fundraising event. You can sponsor a play-er or a foursome, make a monetary dona-tion, or donate a gift for the silent auction orraffle. The cost to play is $600 per four-some and $150 for a single player. Fornon-golfers, who wish to participate, pleasejoin us at 2:00 p.m. for the luncheon, $50per person, and participate in our spectacu-lar silent auction.

CranstonArc, a non-profit organization,is a leading service provider for childrenand adults with severe and profound devel-opmental disabilities. Established in 1965by a group of parents as the Cranston

Center for Retarded Children, CranstonArchas continuously grown to provide out-standing programs and services to childrenand adults with mental retardation anddevelopmental disabilities and their fami-lies.

CranstonArc has flourished into a com-prehensive organization providing supportsand services to nearly 400 families through-out Rhode Island. Its wide range of pro-grams and services help people with dis-abilities gain greater independence.

CranstonArc believes everyone has abil-ities, can be a contributing member of thecommunity, and lead fulfilling and produc-tive lives. Our mission is “To empowerpeople with differing abilities to claim andenjoy their rights to dignity and respectthroughout their lives.”

Your financial contribution allows us tostrengthen our services and supports to peo-ple with disabilities. For more details,please contact our golf committee coordina-tor, Devorah Weiner at 401-941-1112 ext133.

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Karen Adams ofChannel 12 News willbe the HonoraryChair of the event.

Your contributionallows us to

strengthen our services to people with

disabilities.

Last Call to Participate and SponsorCranstonArc’s 14th Annual Golf Tournament


A Special Thanks to Washington Trust’s Newest Branchon Oaklawn Avenue for Hosting the June 21st

Business Before Hours and to T’s for Catering the Event!

Economic development director for the City of Cranston, Paula Rocha,

chats with Washington Trust Assistant VP and Branch Manager

Elaine deCiutiis.

Ken Deleone of Business Clinics and Mrs. Sepe network with aWashington Trust Representative.

Brad Sacco of Sacco & Sacco CPA’s, Joe Corso

of Advantage Specialties and Peter Minati of

Washington Trust converse over a cup of coffee

at Washington Trust’s newest branch.

Ray Sepe of Electro Standards Laboratories, Brad Sacco of Sacco & Sacco,

CPA’s Peter Minati of the Washington Trust Company and Chairwoman Gloria

Cassidy of Coastway Credit Union enjoy the gorgeous interior of the new Oaklawn

Avenue Branch.

Customers line up for service at the new branch.

Washington Trust Employees enjoy the elegant waiting area in thenew branch.

Peter Hajian of The Ian Group speaks with a WashingtonTrust Merchant Services Representative.

Allison Medierios and Tulay Lawton speak with fellow Washington Trust Company employees.


Fresh Summer TartRECIPE

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Do you think you can't afford to have a web-site? Now you can’t afford

not to have one!We are excited to announce a new benefit for

Cranston Chamber Members!!!

You can have your own web-site through the Cranston Chamber Gateway for only $9.99 a month!!

This is a complete website without hidden costs!

Call the Cranston Chamber at 785-3780 to learn moreabout the informational seminar being held this month!

Employer Posters Available at No Cost

Federal and state regulations requirebusinesses to post specific informa-tion onsite to educate their employ-ees on their rights and privileges.

Posters are available to all businesses at nocost to the employer.

Several private companies are solicitingarea businesses with offers to provide theseposters for a fee. Director Adelita S. Oreficeexplained, “Historically, paying for the con-venience of a single point of contact mayhave been worth it for some employers. Now,the Department of Labor and Training hasmade all required posters available on ourWebsite. One click and you’re done!” Atwww.dlt.ri.gov/lmi/business/post.htm,employers can download a “combination”poster with all required information, ordownload separate posters as needed, andprint them at their own convenience. Theweb site also has information on whom tocontact if the employer prefers a color posterto be mailed to them.

Information of interest to employeesincludes minimum wage, UnemploymentInsurance, Temporary Disability Insurance,the Family Medical Leave Act, Workers’Compensation, and the rights of those work-ing with hazardous substances. Failure topost this required information may result insubstantial fees and court costs.

The Department of Labor and Traininghas many programs and services available toRI employers at no charge. For more infor-mation, go to www.dlt.ri.gov and review theoptions under “Employer Services.”

The Department ofLabor and Training hasmade posters available

on their Website.

A simple summer dessert created by RobinHaas

Looking for a creative way to make use of thesummer's bounty of fresh fruit? Make a tart,and make it homemade, even the tart shell.

No need to be intimidated by making a pastry crust,this one does not require any kneeding or rolling,and the use of wheat germ and oatmeal boosts thisdessert's nutritional value. For the filling, you cansubstitute rapsberries for the blueberries, or use abit of each. If you want, you could also use slicespeaches (just make sure to pat them dry beforeadding them to your creation.)

Tart Shell1/4 cup toasted wheat germ1/4 cup quick cooking oatmeal7 tablespoons granulated sugar1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour1/2 teaspoon salt6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into

small cubes1 large egg, beaten1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Filling1/2 cup sour cream

3 ounces cream cheese3 tablespoons granulated sugar1 teaspoon cinnamon1 pint fresh blueberries1 teaspoon lemon juice1/2 cup sliced almonds1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1) Preheat oven to 400 degrees, lightly greasea 9" tart pan with removable bottom.

2) Combine wheat germ, oatmeal, 7 table-spoons sugar, flour, and salt in pulse in a foodprocessor until oatmeal begins to ground. Add but-ter, about a tablespoon at a time and pulse aftereach addition. Add egg and pulse until doughcomes together.

3) Press dough into the bottom and sides of tartpan, pierce the bottom of the shell with the tines ofa fork and bake in preheated oven for 5 minutes,reduce heat to 350 and continue to bake for 10 min-utes, until golden.

4) Allow tart shell to cool before filling.5) To prepare filling, beat sour cream, cream

cheese, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl to combine,spread into tart shell. Toss blueberries with lemonjuice and spread over cream cheese mixture. Topwith almonds and cinnamon.

Chill and serve. Makes 6-8 servings.

-August, 2007 Cranston Chamber News / www.cranstonchamber.com

Dinner at China Tang: $215

Dinner at Nobu Berkeley: $250

Membership with the Cranston Chamber of Commerce: $265

Benefits of Chamber: ...Priceless

The Gail Badessa MemorialEvent for Cultural Experiences

Join spurwink|ri at the Alpine Country Club inCranston, RI on Friday, August 17, 2007 at6:30pm for an evening of poolside dinner anddancing for a very special cause! You will have

the pleasure of the John Badessa JazzEnsemble during cocktails, tempting Hors D’oeuvres, asumptuous buffet dinner, an ice cream and cookie sun-dae bar, and dancing all evening to “Cover to Cover”!

This special evening will celebrate the fifth annual“Gail Badessa Memorial Fund for CulturalExperiences” event. Gail, born with developmental dis-abilities and physical limitations, was a kind, caring andcompassionate person who truly loved life. Gail passedaway on May 18, 2001, at the age of 42.

spurwink|ri established this memorial fund in Gail’smemory to offer opportunities through grants in theareas of arts, music, sports, education and travel to chil-dren and adults with developmental disabilities and/orbehavior disorders.

Last year, there were 300 people attended the event,and we granted 11 grants to 8 individuals and 3 groupstotaling over $15,000! The grants ranged from musicand art lessons, to Disney trips to Broadway plays andfulfilled life-long dreams for some, provided invaluableeducation for others and even provided trips to thosethat would had never traveled before.

Please join us as we continue to grow this extremelyimportant fund so that others may enjoy what Gail wasable to enjoy during her brief life.

Tickets are $75/personTo purchase tickets or to make a donation call Dawn

Arpin at 401-781-4380, x. 130 or contact her via emailat: [email protected]

Spurwink|ri is a non-profit agency serving the needsof hundreds of children and adults with emotional,behavioral, learning or other developmental disabilitiesthrough various educational and therapeutic programsand services.

Neighborhood Pantry Express

The Rhode Island Community Food Bank recent-ly launched its Neighborhood Pantry Expressprogram. The Neighborhood Pantry Expressdelivers Fresh Produce to areas of the state with

the highest unmet need. The program is currently servicingtwo different high-need communities: Newport andWoonsocket.

The Neighborhood Pantry Express arrives fully loaded,and utilizes a Farmers Market approach, which will allowclients that have been referred by their respective memberagencies to check in with the Rhode Island CommunityFood Bank staff on site, as well as volunteers from themember agencies participating in the program, and thenselect from the fresh produce available, have it weighedand be on their way with 10-15 pounds of fresh fruits and

vegetables. In addition, and based on availability, the Neighborhood

Pantry Express also offers baked goods and other perish-able food items, from time to time.

The Food Bank arrives at one host site, and the localparticipating food pantries provide the volunteer supportnecessary to carry out the program. On the weekly deliveryday, each participating agency will have volunteers sta-tioned at the host site to help set up the market-style dis-plays of fresh fruit and vegetables, delivered by the FoodBank. All clients picking up food that day will have beenreferred by their food pantry coordinators/volunteers.

Following the initial roll-out of the program, the RhodeIsland Community Food Bank will be looking to expandthis program to other areas of the state, which meet thehigh unmet need requirement.

RI Food Bank Launches New Program

Do Business the OldFashioned Way Using

New Aged Technology!

Tired of technology taking the personal touch outof your day-to-day business matters? Do youremember a time where greeting cards didn’tpop up in an email message? A new product

offered through the Cranston Chamber of Commerceallows you to combine the ease and timeliness of internettechnology with a personal touch that can separate youfrom your competition. The Cranston Chamber ofCommerce is proud to offer a new service fromSendOutCards.

SendOutCards is a business-building tool that can do somuch for your business relationships. This service willautomate your follow up strategy, save you time andmoney, increase referrals, increase credibility, allow youto never forget a client’s birthday or forget to send sympa-thy cards.

Builds customer loyalty

All these features help build customer trust and loyalty.This is the type of customer service that helps good busi-

nesses become great businesses. The new age of technol-ogy that incorporates speed and efficiency, has taken awaythe personal touch of knowing your clients. Throughrecent findings, more and more people are looking forgood old fashion business practices where trust and relia-bility are just as important as the product the company hasto offer.

SendOutCards is now the 3rd leading manufacturer ofgreeting cards in the United States and is growing by mak-ing sending cards quick, easy and affordable. How does itwork? It is really quite simple! You choose a card from theonline catalog and personalize it with your own messageand even your own signature! – SendOutCards then printsyour card, stuffs it, addresses and mails it! Your personalgreeting card with your own message, and signature is inthe mail without you even having to leave your desk!

Making SendOutCards even better is the fact that itcosts less than sending a traditional card. Sending a per-sonal message to your clients for less than a traditionalcard without even leaving your desk, what are you waitingfor? Call the Cranston Chamber of Commerce at(401)785-3780 for more information, or visit theSendOutCards Chamber Gateway at www.cranstoncham-ber.com.


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AA/Thrifty Sign & Awning10% off on all signs 401-738 8055

Advantage PayrollFree set-up and first month processing atno charge401-941-5600

Advantage Specialties10% off any advertising/promotionalproducts – Excludes set-up & shipping401-942-4360

All Fund Mortgage$200 credit toward closing costs(401) 413-1132

The Attleboro Sun Chronicle25% off web design services andclassified &retail ad packages508-222-7000

Antiques in the Attic5% off any purchase over $75401-461-0916

Auto Trader Magazines3 week ad $15 (reg. $28)401-946-6400

Back Bay MortgageChoice of Free Appraisal or Home WarrantyValue $450.00 Credited at Closing401-437-8788

Bailey AssociatesFree consultation for Chamber members401-739-9787

Best Buy - Jay White Technology ConsultantFree Technology Needs Assessment401-826-7324

Brave River SolutionsTom Durkin Brave River Solutions401-828-6611 x214Free Website Analysis Free Network Analysis Free Business Systems Analysis

Budget Blinds By SusanJeffery Mahall30% on Vertical Blinds(401)305-3133

Business Clinics of America Inc.10% off tax returns & free estateplanning(limit 1 hour)401-946-4610

Call My PlumberFREE lifetime service agreement401-272-9111

CareNet - Rhode IslandFREE Pregnancy Test. Call forappointment.401-941-4357

Chapco Lawn SprinklersFREE Estimate401-942-1090

Choice ONE CommunicationsFREE Installation401-223-0017

Citadel RadioContact Chamber office forRepresentative Information401-785-3780

Clear Channel RadioContact Chamber office forRepresentative Information401-785-3780

Commercial Screen Print CompanyNo charge for screen or film on orders over24 pieces. No charge for embroidery setupfor orders over 24 pieces401-467-8111

Cox Business ServicesGregory Brazil Free Consultation for Voice,Video or Data401-615-1320

Cranston Electrolysis Treatment Ctr.Permanent Hair Removal - 1st treatmentFREE FREE INFO PACK for those just inquiring401-270-6508

Crosstown Press10% discount on orders401-941-4424

Cranston Herald10% off advertising401-732-3100

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DataLink, Inc.Various Discounts on Consulting, ComputerService, & Sales401-949-2522 or 401-578-8695

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Douglas Wine & Spirits10% OFFGift Baskets for orders of 5 ormore. and Buy 12 bottles of fine “laydownwines” and receive 25% off the purchase ofyour 13th.401-944-6900

Easy Car Wash$2 off a super car wash

Electro Standards Labs Free voice/data network; consultation improvement 401-943-1164

ERS ElectricFREE Estimates401-862-5670Email: [email protected]

Financial Rentals10% off equipment & rental401-942-7493

First Horizon Home Loans Saul Wilk will provide $300 off closingcosts. 401-736-5915

First Resource Computer10% off in store labor charges. FreeDiagnostics and $8.95 Basic Web hosting.Call for details. 401-942-2500

Foremost Mortgage Assoc.$100/$200 off closing ($50,000/over$50,000)401-943-7260

Frame-It-Yourself20% Discount on all orders.401-463-7232

Garden City Eye Care10% off pair of glasses/sunglasses401-943-8151

Greg’s Oaklawn Service, Inc.$5.00 off Oil Change401-942-5602

Guaranteed Rooter Service10% off drain cleaning service401-461-5300

Harold Crook’s Garage10% off parts401-942-6070 ask for Jim or Jeanette

Robin Haas, LICSWWaive first co-pay for all accepted insur-ances Discounted rates for uninsured401-781-6600

The Herald - Janice Torilli10% OFF Advertising401-732-3100

Hermes Jewelry10% off purchase for members401-463-3400

IAN Group, Inc.25% off logo setup on our promotional & award products 401-941-9200

IDEAL Autobody, Inc.FREE Estimate401-942-1150

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LightHouse Financial GroupComplimentary Financial Plan401-827-6270

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Mailing Solutions20% off print &mailing package401-822-2513

Michelle Lee DesignsInitial consult fee of $55 waved if hired. 401-954-2065

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Annual Cranston Chamber of Commerce

Golf TournamentSeptember 4 at the

Alpine Country ClubEvery Person Who Plays Gets A

Certificate for a FREE Golf Club!

RESCHEDULED,YOU STILL HAVE TIME!

Didn’t register for the June 4thGolf Tournament? It’s not too late!!

Mother Nature got the best of thegolfers who were registered to play in thisyear’s 13th Annual Cranston Chamber ofCommerce Golf Tournament. Due toheavy rain the day of the event, it was post-poned until Tuesday September 4th 2007.This means if you were unable to play theinitial date you can still register!

Don’t Miss out on a fun day of golf,complete with cart rental, ContinentalBreakfast, BBQ Lunch on the Course,

Dinner, Tons of Prizes, and a Gift Bag thatincludes a certificate to receive a FREEGOLF CLUB!!!

Not to worry, if you registered for theJune 4th date, you are still registered forthe September 4th rain date, but if youhaven’t call the Chamber Office at(401)785-3780 to reserve your spot! Thisis one day of fun you do not want to missout on! Sponsorship Opportunities are stillavailable as well.

UPCOMING

Now Entering Las Cranston

Cranston Chamberof

Commerce

Evening inVegas!

Las Vegas EveningLas Vegas has nothing on Cranston!! Join us for an Evening full of fun and excitement with guest appearances from local celebrities. The Festivities will include crudités, cocktails andgambling with “Chamber Money” from 6:00-7:30 followed by

dinner paired with samplings of fine wine, a chocolate fountainand silent and live auctions will round out the evening,

September 28, 2007Alpine Country Club

251 Pippin Orchard Rd.Cranston, RI 02921

Cocktails & Gambling 6pm-7:30pm

Dinner and Auction to follow

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

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