Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce

The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is Rhode Island’s local Chamber, providing opportunities for businesses to grow and prosper, not only regionally but globally as well. By joining the Chamber, local businesses can take advantage of:

Lobbying – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has a full-time lobbyist on staff working for the interests of business at the local, state, and federal levels. The Chamber welcomes input from our members on proposed laws that will affect their business. We also publish Under the Dome, a weekly email newsletter that keeps members informed about the progress of bills that impact business and where the Chamber stands on such legislation. In addition to lobbying for our own members, the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is the leader of the Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce Legislative Coalition, the largest pro-business organization in Rhode Island.

Opportunities for Learning – Helping you run your business more productively is a high priority for us. We frequently organize seminars presented by experts in fields such as, developing leadership, hiring the best employees, business planning, and business software. In addition, the Chamber has partnered with several organizations throughout the state including the Export Assistance Center at Bryant University, the Small Business Development Center at Johnson and Wales University and the U.S. Small Business Administration to put our Chamber members in touch with the professionals they need to know.

Community Development – Our community advisory groups, made up of Chamber member businesses in each city or town, provide advocacy, information, leadership, and serve as the Chamber’s eyes and ears in the local communities. Community advisory groups are established in Burrillville, Cumberland, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield, and Woonsocket. The goals and projects of each group differ based on the needs of the community.

Access – Members of the Chamber are part of northern Rhode Island’s strongest networking organization with access to nearly 850 businesses. The Chamber sponsors monthly breakfast and after-hours gatherings where fellow Chamber members can meet and network. In addtion, the Chamber coordinates several major events throughout the year including our signature Annual Dinner, the Pawtucket Red Sox Welcome Home Luncheon, an Evening at McCoy, an annual golf tournament, Business Expo and the Legislative Reception where business professionals meet one-on-one with elected officials. Members can also participate in one of our Executive Success Clubs and network with other business professionals. Chamber members have the opportunity to advertise in Chamber publications, purchase mailing lists of Chamber businesses or respective email lists. Member businesses are listed in the annual Resource Guide, distributed to all members and local communities serveing as a directory and guide to encourage members and the community to do business with Chamber members. Hundreds of persons contact the Chamber every year looking for business referrals. It is our policy to refer only Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce members. As a Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce member, your business is listed in the searchable membership directory on our website. And, through our partnership with the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, our members may attend events planned by the Central Chamber at the member price giving our members twice the number of events with only one dues investment.

Lowering Your Overhead – The Chamber knows businesses continuously search for ways to maximize profitability and maintain a healthy bottom line. Belonging to the Chamber can entitle you to discounted member benefits and services if you qualify. Among the benefits offered are discounts on payroll expense programs, and use of the Chamber’s conference facilities. The Chamber can also assist in business planning and marketing as necessary.