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6 BUSINESS JANUARY 22-28, 2015 | vAlleY bReeze | NoRth smithfield blAckstoNe wooNsocket editioN include peanut butter and jelly. There's a shake menu aimed at parents, too. A Makers Shake, for example, has Maker's Mark whiskey, vanilla ice cream and caramel syrup. Injecting some fun are sever- al unusual items - the Chicken & Waffles entrée with deep- fried chicken between 7-inch waffles, with bacon, tomato and greens all slathered in honey mustard. And the Pickled Wrapped Pastrami appetizer that's bat- tered and fried and served on a bed of sauerkraut and honey mustard. The list of more regular fare runs from burgers and sliders to sandwich wraps to entrees of Parmesan chicken, meatloaf, stuffed chicken and macaroni and cheese. Except for a couple of full dinners, including the sirloin steak or the salmon, prices across the menu range from $9 to $13. The decor is all about nostal- gia. Artist Horacio Lertora was tapped to fill the walls with familiar Rhode Island sites like the Rustic Drive-in, Newport mansions and Pawtucket Red Sox, while the glass-covered tables are decorated with table clothes printed in an old news- paper want ad design. Richards calls it a mix of ret- ro-throwbacks that uses iconic images of the area mixed with trendy menu items." The restaurant has two bar areas with the one at the front lighted by pendants and com- plete with a large-screen TV. "The area was ready for new blood," said Richards. "It's nice to have new blood in the area." • Cafe 900, which takes its name from the plaza address on Victory Highway, is open Monday to Thursday, 11:30 to midnight; Friday and Saturday 11:30 to 1 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Reach it at 401-767-2444. made outstanding contribu- tions to the business com- munity. The award recognizes individuals who exhibit the highest standards of excel- lence, dedication, and accom- plishment in the public service arena. The Ben G. Mondor award was established in 2011 to honor the former owner of the Pawtucket Red Sox. This phil- anthropic award is given to an individual who goes above and beyond philanthropically, within the community. Tickets are $100 for Chamber members and $150 for non-members. Sponsorships are available. For additional information and to register, call the Chamber at 334-1000 or visit www.nri- chamber.com . LINCOLN – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce has named its 2015 board of directors, with Ross Nelson of Cox Business elected chairman of the board. Board of directors' members represent a wide variety of local business- es from across Rhode Island with the mission of enhancing the economic climate through- out the state. Nelson is vice president of Cox Business Sales for Cox Communications Northeast Region. He has been with Cox Business for nearly 15 years. In addition to serving on the Chamber's board, he also serves as a member of local boards, including Junior Achievement, the Pawtucket Foundation, and Friends of the Capron Park Zoo. He holds a bachelor's degree in business administration from Bryant University. Additional members of the 2015 Executive Committee include: Chairwoman-elect Mary Ann Shallcross Smith of Dr. Day Care Family; Secretary Ernest Almonte, CPA, of Almonte Group, LLC; Treasurer Susan Fabrizio of Flagship Staffing Services; Immediate Past Chairman Peter L. Chatellier, CPA, of Marcum LLP; and Legal Counsel Michael A. Gamboli, Esq. of Patridge Snow Hahn LLP). At-large members are Craig Sculos of Twin River Casino, Kevin Tracy of Bank of America, and president/CEO John Gregory, IOM. Board members include: Eric Anderson of Enviro-Clean Inc.; Brian Azar of Santander Bank, Anthony Botelho of Freedom National Bank; Christopher J. Bouley of Merrill Lynch; Jeanne Budnick of Pepin Lumber; Anthony Capuano Jr. of Webster Bank; Frank Casale of TD Bank; Jeffery P. Cassione of Navigant Credit Union; Richard R. Charest of Landmark Medical Center; Michael A. DeCataldo, CPA/PFS, CFP, of Sansiveri, Kimball & Co.; Nancy Dufresne from Bank Rhode Island; Diane Fregeau from Milford Federal Savings & Loan Association; Aaron Hertzberg of The Pawtucket Foundation; John Houle of JH Communications; William Hunt from Shove Insurance; Junior Jabbie of Banneker Industries; An Le of Citizens Bank of Rhode Island; Carl Lisa Sr. of Lisa & Sousa, LTD); David Lucier from Lucier CPA; Robert Mancini from Rhode Island Society of CPAs; Dave R. Marquis from ChemArt Company; Jennifer Parkhurst of Fidelity Investments; Yahaira Placencia of U.S. Trust, Bank of America Private Wealth Management; Roger J. Peloquin Jr. of Bristol County Savings Bank; Joseph K. Sabetta, LGCD, LLC; Lori Spangler, National Grid; Robert Stolzman, Adler Pollock & Sheehan, P.C.; Robert Suglia, CPCU, CLU, Amica Mutual Insurance Company; Thomas V. Ward, The Valley Breeze; and David Wegrzyn, Bryant University. The Northern R.I. Chamber of Commerce can be reached at 401-334-1000, or by visiting www.nrichamber.com . NelsoN LINCOLN – The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce holds its next Business Before Hours at the office of Special Olympics Rhode Island, 370 George Washington Highway, Unit 1, Smithfield, on Thursday, Jan. 29 from 8 to 9:15 a.m. Learn about the impact this organization has made for oth- ers while building new connec- tions. The cost for Chamber members is $10 in advance and $15 at the door; nonmember pay $30. Chamber members are welcome to bring a guest at member pricing. To register, visit www.NRIChamber.com or call 401-334-1000. Nelson to lead Chamber 'Business Before Hours' Jan. 29 WOONSOCKET – The Blackstone Valley Business Alliance will hold its gen- eral membership meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Rhode Island Athletic Club, 600 Social St. The meeting will begin at 5:30 with networking and tours. A dinner catered by the Burrito Company will begin at 6:15 p.m. The event is free for mem- bers and $15 for each addi- tional person. RSVP by email to jeanne@ pepinlumber.com or call Pepin Lumber at 401-769-8128 or 401-413-2823. For information on the group, which is plan- ning a March 7 Home Show & Expo, visit www.buylocalbv. org . WOONSOCKET – Nearly 80 area nonprofits were awarded funds from this year's CVS Charity Classic, the larg- est charitable sporting event in Rhode Island. The tourna- ment, which each year attracts world-class golfers, donated $1.4 million to organizations across Southern New England, bringing the total support since its 1999 inception to more than $18 million. On hand to award the donations from this year's tournament were CVS Health President and CEO Larry Merlo, Tournament Chairperson Eileen Howard Boone, and golf professionals and longtime co-hosts of the Charity Classic Billy Andrade and Brad Faxon. "Every year, we're inspired by the dedication and hard work of our charitable part- ners across Southern New England," said Merlo. "The Charity Classic is an event that allows us to support this wonderful community and it seems only fitting that during the holiday season, we give back to those organizations that have provided support and resources to local schools, children and families in need throughout the year." Funds provided by the 2014 Charity Classic will support the important missions of a range of charitable organiza- tions, in turn, touching the lives of people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities. Among the recipients were Adopt-a-Family, Riverzedge Arts Project and the Stadium Theatre. A total of 77 nonprofit orga- nizations received donations from the Charity Classic this year. In addition to awarding grants to nonprofit organiza- tions at the Charity Classic check presentation, CVS Health announced a new initiative: a commitment of $125,000 to support the addi- tion of automated external defibrillators in local Rhode Island high schools. With nearly 383,000 individuals in the United States experiencing a Sudden Cardiac Arrest each year, CVS Health was spurred to get AEDs into schools as they significantly improve the chance of survival. By having AEDs in Rhode Island high schools, students, athletes and staff will be better equipped to act in a medical emergency. Buy Local group to meet Monday Stadium, Riverzedge among CVS Classic recipients ClUB 900 from Page 5 RAIMoNDo from Page 5 36 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket 401-766-3270 • www.terryautoltd.com Gil & Meika IT'S AWESOME! EXCITING! 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