Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce

06/18/2026

Rhode Island needs practical leaders now more than ever.

Leaders who have built organizations.
Leaders who have managed budgets.
Leaders who have solved problems.
Leaders who are ready to serve.

It's not too late to step forward. The declaration period for candidates seeking election to the Rhode Island General Assembly is June 22–24.

Interested in running? Email [email protected] today!

06/16/2026

Our Chamber community continues to grow! We're excited to welcome the newest organizations joining the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce and look forward to building new connections, creating opportunities, and supporting their success.

Interested in becoming part of our network? Join us today by clicking here: https://bit.ly/4cUJ1ve

06/12/2026

If not you, then who?

Too often, the people making decisions about jobs, taxes, housing, workforce development, and economic growth have never had to meet a payroll or run a business.

Rhode Island needs leaders who understand these challenges firsthand.
Consider running for the Rhode Island General Assembly.

Interested in running? Reach out today: https://tr.ee/8A3j8nfozL

06/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for today’s Lunch & Learn: Fund Development 101 – Building a Sustainable Revenue Strategy.

Attendees gained valuable insights on strengthening fundraising efforts, diversifying revenue streams, and creating long-term financial sustainability for their organizations. We appreciate everyone who participated in the discussion and shared their experiences.

A special thank you to our presenters, Phil Auger, Ph.D., Founder & CEO of Grants New England, and Tuni Schartner, Principal & Founder of Tuni Schartner Consulting, Co-founder of The Hive RI, and leader of the Connections Team at Grants New England, for sharing practical strategies to help organizations build sustainable funding models.

06/09/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for another great Together Tuesday!

Today’s conversation focused on how businesses are finding new leads, building relationships, and creating strategies that turn connections into customers. We appreciate all of the ideas, perspectives, and networking shared around the table and look forward to continuing the conversation at the next one!

05/27/2026

GPCC President Laurie White joined Tara Granahan Wpro Granahan on NewsTalk 99.7 & AM 630 WPRO “The Tara Granahan Show” to discuss the proposed “millionaire’s tax” and what it could really mean for Rhode Island’s economy.

During the conversation, Laurie discussed recent economic research identifying several areas where Rhode Island continues to struggle, including a heavy tax burden, aging infrastructure, population loss, uneven income distribution, high population density, and an unfavorable age structure. She explained how these challenges impact Rhode Island’s competitiveness, ability to attract talent and investment, and long-term economic growth.

If Rhode Island is projected to see a $233 million surplus, why are we looking to add taxes that could push people and businesses out of the state? Spending discipline must come first.

We encourage Rhode Islanders to listen to the conversation and better understand what’s at stake for Rhode Island’s economic future.

Take action today:
Speaker’s Office: (401) 222-2466
Governor’s Office: (401) 222-2080

Tell state leaders:
“Rhode Island needs growth, investment, and job creation — not higher taxes.”

05/19/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for another great Together Tuesday!

Today’s conversation focused on how businesses are finding new leads, building relationships, and creating strategies that turn connections into customers. We appreciate all of the ideas, perspectives, and networking shared around the table and look forward to continuing the conversation at the next one!

05/18/2026

The rain was pouring and the spring chill was in the air, but warm welcomes, celebration and learning were heating up the GPCC community last week.

Thank you to Dr. Darlene M. Piva, MA, PsyD from William James College who gave an insightful presentation at our monthly Lunch & Learn about organizational psychology and what makes teams thrive, leaders inspire and workplaces function.

We were also proud to join Mayor Ken Hopkins to celebrate the ribbon cutting for Anna's Taqueria in Cranston. Check out their amazing menu filled with authentic ingredients cooked fresh on-site as well as some refreshing natural beverages for the warmer days ahead.

We look forward to seeing you at our next event! https://bit.ly/4nECiJ9

05/14/2026

05/08/2026

Spring has sprung, and so has our membership! Please join us in welcoming the newest members of the GPCC, we’re excited to connect, collaborate, and grow together.

Not a member yet? Join us by visiting: https://bit.ly/4cUJ1ve