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MicroEnterprise Works!
RHODE ISLAND MICROENTERPRISE ASSOCIATION (RIMA)
35 Belver Avenue, Suite 112, North Kingstown, R.I. 02852 - 401-383-7940
#81 - September 5, 2007
Ann Marie Marshall - CEO / State Director

The Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Association, Inc., in partnership with community-based organizations statewide, delivers microbusiness training and business technical assistance to persons wishing to start or grow their own small business. Our services are accessible by the owners of more than 75,000 microbusinesses and home-based businesses in Rhode Island.

MicroEnterprise Day!

Fifth MicroEnterprise Day Set for September 25th at
Nancy's Fancies Cakes on Federal Hill
 

The Fifth Annual Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Day will be held on Tuesday, September 25 from 11am-1pm at Nancy's Fancies Cakes at 294 Atwells Avenue on Providence's Federal Hill. The event will showcase the work and successes of the more than 84,000 micro-entrepreneurs and home-based business owners who create jobs, invent new products, deliver services, and drive economic growth in our state. MicroBusiness Program graduates and business owners will gather to share success stories, business ideas, and meet the next generation of entrepreneurs. A Proclamation from the Governor declaring September 25th as Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Day will be read. The event, co-sponsored by the Mullen Family Fund, will honor the entrepreneurial spirit and memory of James Mullen. Guest speakers TBA. To attend, please RSVP Ann Marie at 401-383-7940.

MicroEnterprise Association To Be Featured September 8th on Hispanic Radio Business Program

 

The Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Association will be featured on the weekly radio show, La Empresa de Hoy (Today's Company) on Latino Public Radio [88.1 FM] this Saturday, September 8th from 9:30-10:00 am. The show's host, Vanessa Toledo-Vickers, will interview Association State Director Ann Marie Marshall and bilingual teacher Ken Proudfoot. They will discuss the upcoming 5th annual Rhode Island MicroEnterprise Day and share information with listeners about the Association's many educational workshops and seminars. The radio program will be also be streaming live on the web at www.lprri.org. 

ANN MARIE MARSHALL INVITES BUSINESS MENTORS TO JOIN THE ASSOCIATION!

 “Mentors, who include bankers, accountants, and experienced owners, are paired with new entrepreneurs to share their experiences and advice to help them accelerate the growth of their new businesses.  Four times a year we offer our unique Network & GetworkTM program that is all about helping our members boost their sales.  Membership includes one-on-one business counseling, a monthly newsletter, access to our entrepreneurship library, and the mentor program. We want all of our entrepreneurs to make more money, become more successful, and have more fun!”

 

Both experienced and budding entrepreneurs can access membership information and forms along with other business information on the Association’s web site at www.RIMicroEnterprise.org.

 

UPCOMING CLASSES: 
Tuesday, October 16, 2007 Seminar: Starting a Home-Based Business
Details: 9-11 am; SpringHill Suites by Marriott, West Warwick, RI
Register: click here or call 383-7940 or 823-3349

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Seminar: Starting a Home-Based Business
Details: 1-3 pm; Best Western Inn, West Greenwich, RI
Register: click here or call 383-7940 or 823-3349

Tuesday, October 30, 2007 Seminar: Starting a Home-Based Business
Details: 11am-1 pm; Hampton Inn, 850 Center of New England Blvd., Coventry, RI
Register: click here or call 383-7940 or 823-3349

 

JOIN THE ASSOCIATION!: The Association offers practical affordable memberships to assist micro, small and growing businesses in Rhode Island to grow faster and stronger.  The yearly fee is just $95. Membership includes a quarterly networking event, newsletters, marketing workshops, and a free mentoring service for members. To join, click here and print the one-page membership form then send it with your check for $95 to the Association.

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