New Training Series to Begin in Providence & Warwick
The Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Association (RIMA) will begin offering two new series of microbusiness training classes in Warwick and Providence. The Providence classes begin on Monday evening, March 12th, at the International Institute on Elmwood Avenue. The new Warwick training classes begin on Wednesday, April 4th at 6:00 pm at the Warwick Public Library. The Warwick series is co-sponsored by the Homebased Business Association of Rhode Island. Classes will continue for four weeks. The training is led by Professor Kenneth Proudfoot, Director, Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship at Johnson & Wales University and Tim Reinke, President of Thunder Promotions, Inc. The International Institute and the Warwick Public Library are both handicap accessible.

MicroBusiness Training Well-Received in Pawtucket
The Association began collaborating with the Capeverdean American Community Development (CACD) in Pawtucket to offer microbusiness training programs. These classes are taught by John A. Varella in Capeverdean Creole, Spanish and English. The first class began on Monday, February 19th with nine students. The second program began on Friday evening, March 9th with 13 in attendance. Graduation for the Monday morning series of classes will be held on March 19th at 12 noon. Graduation for the Friday evening class will be held on March 30th at 8 pm. The CACD is handicap accessible.

Association To Introduce Web Site At Business Expo 2001
Mark your calendars for Business Expo 2001---April 10th & 11th at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Expo 2001 is a "must" event for microentrepreneurs who want to expand their markets, enlarge their networks and refine their business skills. The Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Association will have a booth---#637---to showcase the Association's programs, two new videos and its new web site (www.rimicroenterprise.org). Be sure to stop by Booth 637 and meet the owners of some of the state's fastest growing microbusinesses.

Supporters & Affiliations
The Association is financially supported by the Rhode Island Human Resources Investment Council (HRIC), the Rhode Island Foundation, and Johnson & Wales University. The Association is a member of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, the National Society of Fundraising Executives, and the Association for Enterprise Opportunity (AEO). The Association is a State Affiliate of AEO and is posted on the AEO web site. The Association is now recognized as a Business & Industry Partner of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and will begin appearing on the Chamber's web site soon.

SUPPORTED BY
RHODE ISLAND HUMAN RESOURCES INVESTMENT COUNCIL -
RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION A COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE OF THE LARRY FRIEDMAN INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT - JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY
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