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« Be prepared: It's almost D-Day for Mother's Day | Today | Traffic Alert: Traffic at a stand-still on Route 195 » May 7, 2008Airport corp. chief keynotes Business Expo, Day 2PROVIDENCE -- The second and last day of Business Expo 2008 will be held today at the Rhode Island Convention Center, highlighted by a keynote address by Kevin Dillon, newly appointed president and chief executive officer of the Rhode Island Airport Corporation. He will speak at the annual economic outlook luncheon at noon and is expected to discuss improvements at the T.F. Green Airport terminal, as well as the proposed runway expansion and construction of the intermodal facility. Other speakers scheduled for today include: Susan Lisovicz, CNN’s primary correspondent on financial news; Jeffrey Meshel, author of One Phone Call Away: Secrets of a Master Networker; Ian and Shep Murray, founders of Vineyard Vines; and Lisa Bergeron, president of Leading Women Southeastern New England. For more information, visit the chamber’s Web site at www.providencechamber.com A number of other speakers, seminars and panel discussions are scheduled during the expo entitled, “Knowledge, Power, Opportunity.” The event’s structure this year has been redesigned to give exhibitors and attendees more access to speakers and tools to help their businesses in areas such as networking, marketing and customer-focused selling. About 350 exhibitors, representing nearly every industry in Rhode Island, are scheduled to display their goods and services on the showroom floor. One destination booth this year will highlight area companies that are embracing “green technology.” Business Expo 2008 is presented by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, with Bank of America the premier sponsor. Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., Cox Business Services and The Providence Journal Co. are the event’s presenting sponsors. Posted by Andrea Panciera CommentsPost a commentPlease be civil. Vicious comments, personal attacks and profanity won't be published. Name and email are required; email address will not publish. |
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