Committees

committees

To learn more about the initiatives addressed by these Chamber committees, or for information on how to add your voice to the discussions, please contact Janet Raymond at jraymond@provchamber.com


Transportation Committee

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee is comprised of member volunteers with an interest or expertise in the movement of goods and services via air, highway, and rail. Local work force mobility is also a key strategic objective –ensuring that our labor force can get to our companies and support local commerce. The group...

Government Affairs Committee

The role of the Government Affairs Committee is to understand the issues of importance that affect local businesses; to take advocacy positions on those issues; and to communicate the Chamber’s viewpoint clearly to our membership, elected officials and the community at large.

The Committee’s work revolves around a clearly defined legislative...

Municipal Affairs Committee

The Chamber’s Municipal Affairs Committee advises and develops strategies on a broad range of matters relating to the City of Providence including budgets, operational and organizational effectiveness, fiscal policy and growth strategies.

The Chamber also develops and maintains relationships with key decision makers and communicates Chamber policy...

Federal Affairs Committee

The Federal Affairs Committee is the voice of the Rhode Island business community on issues regarding federal policies and regulations that impact local businesses. The Committee is committed to reviewing, developing and supporting key issues that promote job creation and economic development; infrastructure improvements; and education and workforce...

IPIC Committee

The Innovation Providence Implementation Council is charged with measuring progress and driving strategy surrounding the development of Rhode Island’s Knowledge Economy. In its leadership role, the group sets the action agenda for moving the Knowledge Economy forward; distributes grant funds through a formal process; and works to help jumpstart...

Contact the Chamber

Phone: 401-521-5000
Fax: 401-621-6109
Email: chamber@provchamber.com
Address:  30 Exchange Terrace
Providence RI 02903
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"The Personnel People has been a member of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce for over ten years. As the President of the company, I have consistently attended many of the business networking events. These events have enabled me to make contact with decision makers at both large and small companies. Many of the contacts I have met through the Chamber have generated new business and have helped my business gain recognition in the Rhode Island market. I highly recommend the Chamber to businesses that are seeking new networking opportunities and business growth."
Joyce Fastino, President
Personnel People
"“Thanks to the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce for providing a unique networking opportunity for our Year Up students. Your #provchamber launch event allowed our students access to local business executives including President and CEO Michael Clark and Chief Innovation Officer Robert Casagrande of NORTEK. As Mayor Taveras mentioned in his address that evening, Rhode Island’s young adults are the workforce of the future and the talent that businesses should be seeking out.Thank you for providing this opportunity.”"
Joshua Luna & Bobby Gondola
Year Up