中央瀑布市上演台灣傳統週(圖片)

中央瀑布市五月飄出台灣味

僑委會主辦的「台灣傳統週」活動，17日晚在羅德島州中央瀑布(Central Fall)市高中，讓三、四百名以當地居民、學生為主的觀眾，大拍手掌，盛讚團員們的技藝與表演的台灣風味。

年僅27歲的羅德島州中央瀑布市市長James Diossa特地出席，全程觀賞，不但以國語歡迎表演團到該市，還頒發表揚狀給黑石谷旅遊協會會長，當晚擔任司儀的畢靈頓(Bob Billington)，感謝他與羅德島華人協會主席葉超，會長吳子平合作，把「台灣傳統週」帶來，豐富了該市人民的文化生活。
台北市立體育學院文化藝術隊15日晚就抵達了中央瀑布市，享用羅德島華人協會體貼準備的龍蝦大餐後，16日下午在波士頓華僑文教中心主任郭大文，以及中心員工張小慧、陳美樺等人陪同下，為中央瀑布市高中舉辦了兩場工作坊，教該校舞蹈班同學扯鈴，跳山地舞，耍雜技。該校同學則回教藝術隊跳靈魂舞、嬉合舞。

會說幾句中文的中央瀑布市公校副總監，Victor Capellan表示，看到中央瀑布市高中和台北市立體育學院的兩校學生，以身體語言做文化交流，互動，實在精彩。他們為台灣傳統週能到該市表演感到榮幸。

北美地區台灣傳統週副團長黃月桂、藝術總監劉述懿率領的台北市立體育學院文化藝術隊，這晚表演的節目，基本上和日前在麻州貝爾蒙高中演出的差不多。

開場演出「旗開得勝」，這融合舞蹈、揮旗、體操等技巧的節目時，由於拉了3名現場觀眾進場，表演空翻跳者得一舉跳過地上一連側躺著的9人，讓觀眾大為緊張。

「夢之翼」這展現演員們雜技軟骨技巧的舞蹈，也讓觀眾驚嘆，竊竊私語道，這可不是一般人能表演的舞蹈。

參加中國達人秀，獲得過第2名的宋佳政，顯然是表演團主角，多項節目都有他。其中「八度空間」是他的個人秀。他穿著全白襯紗，有如天方夜譚式的衣裳，在手掌、手臂間溜轉八個水晶球，轉到看起來好像水晶球能懸在空中轉動一般，搏得熱烈掌聲。

駐波士頓台北經濟文化辦事處處長洪慧珠，副處長陳銘俊，新聞組秘書陳文昌，波士頓僑務委員馬滌凡，中華民俗藝術工作坊的創辦人黃美琴、張昆夫婦等人，這天都從波士頓趕來出席，欣賞節目。羅德島華人協會董事章賢信、周華、羅春松，以及在羅傑威廉斯工作的陸明，在另一家醫院工作的宋秀珍等，都趕到與曾任中央瀑布市市長的Thomas Lazieh，中央瀑布市高中老師Delia Rodriguez等人出席者互動。

羅德島州是全美最小的州。中央瀑布市則是羅州最小的市，人口僅19376，約60%為西語人。2010年5月時，該市遭美國聯邦政府接管，2011年8月宣佈破產，美國郵政局甚至要收回該市的郵遞區號。時任市議員的James Diossa率領市民爭回該一區號，繼而獲民眾支持，當選為市長。他透露，目前他的首要之務，是振興該市經濟。

圖片說明：

            羅德島華人協會主席葉超(右起)、會長吳子平，中央瀑布市市長James Diossa、經文處處長洪慧珠、曾任中央瀑布市市長的Thomas Lazieh，該市公校副總監Victor Capellan、老師Delia Rodriguez在會前合影。(菊子攝)

            羅德島華人協會主席葉超(左起)、華協理事羅春松，以及宋秀珍、理事周華、徐海英、陸明、理事章賢信等人都到會當義工、欣賞節目。(菊子攝)

            羅州中央瀑布市高中有不下三、四百人在開場時已抵達。(菊子攝)

宋佳政表演「八度空間」。 (菊子攝)

            台灣傳統州表演團演出「夢之翼」。(菊子攝)

            經文處處長洪慧珠(中)和羅島華協會長吳子平(後右四起)、陳文昌、馬滌凡、葉超、郭大文、陳銘俊(後左六)，以及台北體院藝術團員合影。(圖由波士頓僑教中心提供)

            中央瀑布市市長James Diossa(後右四)和台北體院藝術隊合影。(圖由波士頓僑教中心提供)

小企業因應災難準備講座 5/30

Upcoming Rhode Island Small Business Training Events 5/20-6/1

Monday, May 20

Identifying And Hiring An Assistant Manager (SCORE – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 12:30 – 2:30pm and is free of charge.  To register, call 401-528-4561 or email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov ):

Being able to find the right person for your second in command is a critical part of running a successful business.  This workshop will help show you what you should be looking for when hiring an assistant manager.

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Tuesday, May 21

Elements Of A Business Plan (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):
This workshop will provide a general overview on the structure of the business plan. why a business plan is important, the components of a business plan, the preparation to begin writing, as well as how to put it all together.

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Thursday, May 23

How To Sell Yours Goods And Services To The Federal Government (U.S. Small Business Administration – WEBINAR.  9:00 – 10:00am and is free of charge.  To register and receives login information, please email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov or call 401-528-4561):

The world’s largest buyer of goods and services is the Federal Government, with purchases totaling more than $500 billion per year.  The government especially encourages small businesses to bid on contracts for some of these needs.  In fact, Federal agencies are required to establish contracting goals, with at least 23 percent of all government buying targeted to small firms. 

SBA administers and promotes several programs and services that assist small businesses in meeting the requirements to receive government contracts, either as prime contractors or subcontractors.  These include the 8(a) Business Development Program, Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone) Program, Woman-Owned Small Business Programs and Programs designed to assist Veteran and Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned small businesses.  This workshop will provide you with an overview these programs.

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Friday, May 24

Social Media Boot Camp (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  Fee for workshop is $195.  Partial scholarships may be available.  To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):

Do you need to strengthen your market reach and increase customer engagement?  Are you looking to social media to generate more revenue?  This workshop will help you:
* Increase client loyalty & effectively capture your audience with blogs
* Gain traction on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Google+ and Pinterest
* Decrease time spent on Social Media with automation
* Integrate different social media to bring in additional revenue

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Tuesday, May 28

Choosing Your Legal Structure (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):

As a small business owner, you will be faced with many important decisions.  The first and most important decision a new businessperson can make is choosing an entity that fits the needs of the business.  No one choice suits every business: Sole Proprietorships - Partnerships - C Corporations - S Corporations - Limited Liability Companies.  This seminar introduces several of the most important factors to consider, including: the potential risks and liabilities of your business, the formalities and expenses involved in establishing and maintaining the various business structures, and much more.

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Wednesday, May 29

Exploring Business Ownership (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):

This workshop is designed for individuals who are thinking about owning a business.  Participants will gain an understanding of the commitment, risks and rewards, advantages and disadvantages of entrepreneurship, general business planning and much more!  Also learn about resources available to you from the Small Business Development Center.  Who should attend?  Those individuals who are not yet in business and are interested in general information.

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Thursday, May 30

Internet Marketing (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702):

Do you have a website that’s not helping generate new business leads?  Discover how a well-structured internet marketing plan consisting of search engines, email and social media can increase targeted website traffic.  We will take an in depth look at how search engines work as well as review Google Analytics to help understand our websites traffic.

Understanding Government, Corporate, And Local Certification Options For Your Business (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visitwww.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800):

Certification is key, but can be extremely confusing.  Join us for this complimentary seminar and learn:
* What certification is and how it can help you expand your business network and ultimately grow your business through large-volume contracts with government agencies and corporations
* Which certification(s) are right for your business 
* Whether your business qualifies for certification
* What each certification process entails and how to get started

Certifications Represented:
* SBA WOSB/EDWOSB, 8(a), and HUBZone for Opportunities with the Federal Government
* Massachusetts WBE/MBE/DBE (SDO & DOT) for Opportunities with the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
* WBENC (Women’s Business Enterprise National Council Certification) for Opportunities with Corporations

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Saturday, June 1

Improve Your Profitability Of Business Success In 4 Easy To Understand Steps(SCORE – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 9:30am – 12:30pm and is free of charge.  To register, email pplref@provlib.org and be sure to include “Attention:  Ann P” in the subject line, or call 401-455-8027).

電腦安全講座 6/28

CELEBRATING 5TH YEAR OF GIVEME5 TEEN FILM FESTIVAL

CELEBRATING 5TH YEAR OF GIVEME5 TEEN FILM FESTIVALRhode Island State Council on the Arts Education Program, in conjunction with the Rhode Island Film and Television Office, announce the fifth annual GiveMe5 Teen Film Festival, to be held Saturday, May 18, from 12:30-5PM at the Columbus Theatre, 270 Broadway, Providence. GiveMe5 is free and open to the public.  Additional sponsors coming together to support the future filmmakers and film industry of Rhode Island include:  URI's Harrington School of Communication and Media;   Flickers: Rhode Island International Film Festival, and the Rhode Island Film Collaborative.

Teen filmmakers from around Rhode Island will showcase and discuss their 5-minute(or less)  films, and receive feedback from a professional panel.  Featured films this year have been selected from students at:  Beacon Charter School (Woonsocket), Bishop Hendricken High School (Warwick),  Everett Company (Providence), LaSalle Academy (Providence), Metropolitan Career & Technical Center (Providence), Portsmouth High School, Trinity Academy for the Performing Arts (Providence), and Westerly High School. 

 

This year's discussion panel will include Steven Feinberg (Director of the RI Film and Television Office in the Rhode Island Department of Administration); Rob Gray (Screen Actors' Guild); Josephine Sittenfeld (RISD faculty); and Alex Watrous (former GiveMe5 participant and now of Watrous Brothers Productions). 

"The future of the rapidly expanding film, television, and new media industry in our Ocean State is related to growing young filmmakers in our education system," says Steven Feinberg of Rhode Island Film & TV Office.  "When I was a child, I was fortunate that my father was a 6th grade teacher because he had the insight to see my early interest in moviemaking.  He and my Mom nurtured my passion and encouraged me to learn as much as I could.  With each experience I fell more in love with film, and it became my life's work and passion.  Working in film and technology is a natural for most kids today, and we have a responsibility to educate them about the art of filmmaking and how they can achieve quality work in this innovative industry."

"Young people today are inundated with images about them but not by them" says Sherilyn Brown, Education Director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts.  "Media education is an important part of helping teens to think using the art form of film, while they gain skills and knowledge applicable to the fast-growing creative industries nationally and internationally. 
The purpose of GiveMe5 is to network and grow media education programs statewide.  GiveMe5 also sponsors an annual Teen Film Lab (Make-a-Minute Movie Challenge)in March and a Media Teachers Lab in October. 

For more info on GiveMe5, call 222-6994, Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 or visit us at the GiveMe5 website: www.giveme5ri.org.

The Rhode Island Film & TV Office is a government agency under the umbrella of the State of Rhode Island Department of Administration.  More info: www.film.ri.gov.
The Rhode Island State Council on the Arts is charged by the state legislature to stimulate public interest and participation in the arts and to serve as the liaison to the state arts community: www.arts.ri.gov.

Upcoming Rhode Island Small Business Training Events 5/14-24

Having trouble viewing this email? View it as a Web page. SBA Rhode Island District Office Upcoming Rhode Island Small Business Training Events Tuesday, May 14 Subcontracting Strategies (Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center – 315 Iron Horse Way in Providence from 8:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge.  To register, email ssundberg@riedc.com or visit www.riptac.org/training ): Find out how to identify large government contractors that need your product or service.  How do they find your small business, how do you find them?  What does it take to successful compete and participate as federal government subcontractor?  During this session we will define the role of the subcontract relationship in government contracting and identify resources and strategies for marketing as a subcontractor. Electric Power Renewable Energy Sources (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center – Kahn, Litwin, Renza, & Company, Ltd., 951 North Main Street in Providence from 7:30 – 10:00am.  Fee for seminar is $25.  To register, visit www.risbdc.orgor call 401-598-2702): The second of four sessions will focus on alternative energy sources.  A panel of experts will present the facts and answer your questions about energy sources, government incentives and investment returns. __________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 15 How To Start And Run A Non-Profit (SCORE – Centerville Seminar Center, 875 Centerville Road in Warwick from 9:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge.  To register, call401-528-4561 or email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov ): This workshop will provide the necessary information and steps on starting a non-profit organization.  Learn from Deb & Richard Siravo, Founders of The Matty Fund, as they will outline their journey from a grassroots effort to a nationally acclaimed non-profit. How To Sell Your Products And Services To The Federal Government (U.S. Small Business Administration – Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland from 10:00am – 12:00pm and is free of charge.  To register, please emailmatthew.spoehr@sba.gov or call 401-528-4561): The world’s largest buyer of goods and services is the Federal Government, with purchases totaling more than $500 billion per year.  The Government will buy any good or service ranging from paperclips to aircraft carriers, and has a goal of 24% of all contracting dollars going exclusively to small businesses to bid.  Find out how you can get started and get your piece of the federal procurement pie.  Join contracting experts from the SBA’s Rhode Island District Office as they show you how to start selling your goods and services to the Federal Government. Business Fundamentals (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): Do you feel there are a lot of things you don't know about starting or owning a small business?  This workshop intended for both potential business owners and current business owners who want to gain a better understanding of what they need to know to succeed in their business.  This Business Fundamentals  Workshop provides an overview of important aspects required to insure control and success in business including:  How to register your business, Market research & analysis, Legal structures for your business, Estimating start-up costs and cash flow projection, Failure factors and business planning. __________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, May 16 In Transition:  Speak With Power And Confidence (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 1:00 – 3:00pm and is free of charge.  To register, please email ngirard@cweonline.org or visit www.cweonline.org ): Capitalize on business and career growth opportunities with a confidence boost!  Join us in this engaging and interactive program designed to help you become comfortable with public speaking.  In this workshop, you will learn to… * Manage and capitalize on public speaking anxiety * Discover strengths and authenticity as a public presenter * Use speaking as an effective tool resulting in opportunities for business and career advancement __________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, May 17 Small Budget, Big Impact:  Do It yourself Marketing (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): Work smart, be savvy, be creative –it makes a difference.  Learn how to make the most out of limited resources to get your business seen and heard.  Learn effective, creative, cost-efficient means of connecting with your audience.  Lots of examples, and ideas. __________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, May 18 Accounting & Taxes For Small Business (SCORE - Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 9:30am - 12:30pm and is free of charge.  To register, email pplref@provlib.org and put "Attention Ann P" in the subject line) __________________________________________________________________________________ Monday, May 20 Identifying And Hiring An Assistant Manager (SCORE – Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 12:30 – 2:30pm and is free of charge.  To register, call 401-528-4561 or email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov ): Being able to find the right person for your second in command is a critical part of running a successful business.  This workshop will help show you what you should be looking for when hiring an assistant manager. __________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 21 Elements Of A Business Plan (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): This workshop will provide a general overview on the structure of the business plan. why a business plan is important, the components of a business plan, the preparation to begin writing, as well as how to put it all together. __________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, May 24 Social Media Boot Camp (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 9:00am – 4:00pm.  Fee for workshop is $195.  Partial scholarships may be available.  To register, visit www.cweonline.org or call 401-277-0800): Do you need to strengthen your market reach and increase customer engagement?  Are you looking to social media to generate more revenue?  This workshop will help you: * Increase client loyalty & effectively capture your audience with blogs * Gain traction on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Youtube, Google+ and Pinterest * Decrease time spent on Social Media with automation * Integrate different social media to bring in additional revenue

羅德島5/4慶祝獨立日

根據美聯社消息，美國第一個脫離英國殖民統治的地方，是羅德島州，1776年5月4日時宣佈，通過脫離英王喬治三世決議案。不過該獨立宣言直到二個月後，才正式獲承認。
這一份手寫的「放棄法(Act of Renunciation)」，現存於羅州檔案中。該文件宣稱，羅德島有責任反對英國政府「可恨的暴政」。
羅州議會在1908年投票表決，訂定5月4日為羅德島獨立日。

 Rhode Island is marking the anniversary of its break from the British crown.

A colonial law renouncing allegiance to King George III passed on May 4, 1776, making Rhode Island the first American colony to formally break away. The Declaration of Independence was adopted two months later.

The handwritten ‘‘Act of Renunciation’’ is housed at the state archives. It declared that Rhode Island had a duty to oppose the ‘‘detestable tyranny’’ of the British government.

The General Assembly voted in 1908 to make May 4 Rhode Island Independence Day.

Upcoming Rhode Island Small Business Training Events 5/7-18

SBA Rhode Island District Office

Upcoming Rhode Island Small Business Training Events

Tuesday, May 7 Navigating Government Contracting Certification Programs (U.S. Small Business Administration and the Rhode Island Department of Administration Compliance Office – North Kingstown Public Library, 100 Boone Street in North Kingstown from 10:00am – 12:00pm and is free of charge.  To register, please email matthew.spoehr@sba.gov or call 401-528-4561): Attend this workshop to learn about and how to become certified in various state and federal government contracting programs as experts guide you through the various certifications available for small businesses.  Certifications can open doors to numerous contracting opportunities.  Don't miss out on your chance at those opportunities! ________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 8 HOW TO:  Explore The SBA’s HUBZone Government Contracting Program (U.S. Small Business Administration and the Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 2:00 – 4:00pm, and is free of charge.  For more information or to register please visit www.cweboston.org or email ngirard@cweonline.org ): The federal government spends over $2 billion on goods and services each year. Are you getting your share?  A SBA small business certification may make the difference for your company.  Join the U.S. Small Business Administration and the Center for Women & Enterprise to learn more about the government contracting certification HUBZone program (Historically Underutilized Business Zones). ________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, May 9 Creating A Marketing Plan For Your Business (U.S. Small Business Administration and SCORE – Location and Time TBD.  Workshop is presented free of charge.  To register, emailmatthew.spoehr@sba.gov or call 401-528-4561): Attend this workshop and see how to develop a marketing plan to make your business is reaching the right people more effectively. Is There Too Much On Your Plate? (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 9:00am – 12:00pm.  Fee for workshop is $40.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): Do you frequently sense that you have more work than you can handle and feel really frustrated?  Does it seem like the work is so overwhelming that you could never get it all done?  Do you then procrastinate and make things worse ? By the end of this program participants will be able to: · Cite how to minimize distractions. · Describe their top three daily priorities. · Explain the five steps to overcoming procrastination. · State what their listening strengths are. · Identify the primary components of an effective action plan ________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, May 11 Social Media & Website Development (SCORE - Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 9:30am - 12:30pm and is free of charge.  To register, emailpplref@provlib.org and include "Attention Ann P" in the subject line) ________________________________________________________________________________ Tuesday, May 14 Subcontracting Strategies (Rhode Island Procurement Technical Assistance Center – 315 Iron Horse Way in Providence from 8:30 – 11:30am and is free of charge.  To register, emailssundberg@riedc.com or visit www.riptac.org/training ): Find out how to identify large government contractors that need your product or service.  How do they find your small business, how do you find them?  What does it take to successful compete and participate as federal government subcontractor?  During this session we will define the role of the subcontract relationship in government contracting and identify resources and strategies for marketing as a subcontractor. Electric Power Renewable Energy Sources (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center – Kahn, Litwin, Renza, & Company, Ltd., 951 North Main Street in Providence from 7:30 – 10:00am.  Fee for seminar is $25.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): The second of four sessions will focus on alternative energy sources.  A panel of experts will present the facts and answer your questions about energy sources, government incentives and investment returns. ________________________________________________________________________________ Wednesday, May 15 How To Sell Your Products And Services To The Federal Government (U.S. Small Business Administration – Cumberland Public Library, 1464 Diamond Hill Road in Cumberland from 10:00am – 12:00pm and is free of charge.  To register, please emailmatthew.spoehr@sba.gov or call 401-528-4561): The world’s largest buyer of goods and services is the Federal Government, with purchases totaling more than $500 billion per year.  The Government will buy any good or service ranging from paperclips to aircraft carriers, and has a goal of 24% of all contracting dollars going exclusively to small businesses to bid.  Find out how you can get started and get your piece of the federal procurement pie. Join contracting experts from the SBA’s Rhode Island District Office as they show you how to start selling your goods and services to the Federal Government. Business Fundamentals (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): Do you feel there are a lot of things you don't know about starting or owning a small business?  This workshop intended for both potential business owners and current business owners who want to gain a better understanding of what they need to know to succeed in their business.  This Business Fundamentals  Workshop provides an overview of important aspects required to insure control and success in business including:  How to register your business, Market research & analysis, Legal structures for your business, Estimating start-up costs and cash flow projection, Failure factors and business planning. ________________________________________________________________________________ Thursday, May 16 In Transition:  Speak With Power And Confidence (Center for Women & Enterprise – 132 George M. Cohan Boulevard in Providence from 1:00 – 3:00pm and is free of charge.  To register, please email ngirard@cweonline.org or visit www.cweonline.org ): Capitalize on business and career growth opportunities with a confidence boost!  Join us in this engaging and interactive program designed to help you become comfortable with public speaking.  In this workshop, you will learn to… * Manage and capitalize on public speaking anxiety * Discover strengths and authenticity as a public presenter * Use speaking as an effective tool resulting in opportunities for business and career advancement SEED Corporation Small Business Workshops (South Eastern Economic Development Corporation - Plymouth Area Chamber of Commerce, 134 Court Street in Plymouth from 9:00am - 4:00pm and are free of charge.  To register, please call SEED at 508-822-1020): The first workshop of the day will be Learn the Fundamentals in Planning, Preparing, and Financing Your Business and will be held from 9:00am - 12:00pm.  This workshop is geared towards helping potential entrepreneurs evaluate and understand the fundamentals of owning one's own business. The second workshop of the day is entitled Understanding the Purpose of Financial Statements and How They Can Help Determine the Health of Your Business and will be held from 1:00 - 4:00pm.  The focus of this workshop is to help attendees understand a balance sheet, income statement and cash flow statement while explaining how to anticipate financial needs in order to operate  the business more efficiently. Lunch will be provided to attendees free of charge. ________________________________________________________________________________ Friday, May 17 Small Budget, Big Impact:  Do It yourself Marketing (Rhode Island Small Business Development Center - Salve Regina Extension Campus, 144 Metro Center Boulevard in Warwick from 8:30 – 10:30am and is free of charge.  To register, visit www.risbdc.org or call 401-598-2702): Work smart, be savvy, be creative –it makes a difference.  Learn how to make the most out of limited resources to get your business seen and heard.  Learn effective, creative, cost-efficient means of connecting with your audience.  Lots of examples, and ideas. ________________________________________________________________________________ Saturday, May 18 Accounting & Taxes for the Small Business (SCORE - Providence Public Library, 150 Empire Street in Providence from 9:30am - 12:30pm and is free of charge.  To register, emailpplref@provlib.org and include "Attention Ann P" in the subject line)

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Garden Exhibitors Will Create "Zen-ful" Inspirations at the

2013 Newport Flower Show

Exhibitors Prepare an Asian Awakening at the 18^th Annual Newport Flower Show

            Newport, RI (April 23, 2013) – With the theme Jade: Eastern Obsessions, the 18^th annual Newport Flower Show will take visitors on an exotic tour of Far Eastern traditions and beauty. From June 21 - 23, the expansive front lawn of Rosecliff will once again be filled with breathtaking garden displays, offering inspiration and insight for those looking to add color and charm to their own gardens. Six regional landscape companies will transform the historic grounds of Rosecliff into tranquil sanctuaries that reveal the Eastern cultures of India, Thailand, Japan, Korea, Cambodia andChina.  

                Bartlett Tree Experts, Presenting Sponsor of the Newport Flower Show, will provide a selection of Asian trees that will be displayed in planters around the front lawn.  Bartlett will also host a special garden pavilion on the front lawn featuring a Chinese moongate and topiary dragon leading guests toward the front door of Rosecliff and the floral, horticulture and photography divisions of the Show. Aardvard Antiques of Newport will provide monumental statuary for areas of the front lawn as well.

                Six landscape designers will create individual Eastern-themed gardens throughout the front lawn, each including garden statuary reflecting their country's theme loaned by Schneible Fine Arts of Shelbourne, VT.

                Inspired Design of North Kingstown, RI will create an Indian-influenced garden.  Principal Karen Barbera was the winner of the Chairmen’s Award for exceptional design and horticulture in a display garden as well as the Garden Club of America Award of Distinction in Education at the 2012 Newport Flower Show.   

                Crystal Brinson Horticulturist of Fairhaven, MA, a partnership of Crystal Brinson and Kenneth Jardin, will create a Cambodian garden, with an elephant statue to symbolize the spirit of the Cambodian people, while trees and shrubs within the garden signify the family unit.  Crystal Brinson won an Environmental Vision Award at the 2013 Boston Flower Show, the URI Master Gardener Association Sustainable Garden Award at the 2012 Newport Flower Show, and the Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton Award at the 2010 Newport Flower Show.

                Magma Design Group, Inc. of Pawtucket, RI will create a garden that reflects the Thai aesthetic of simplicity through the use of stone and planting.  It will include a water feature and other stone elements influenced by the Japanese stone cutting technique known as wari modoshi. Neil and Samantha Best founded Magma Design Group in 2005. Together, they have received the Boston Society of Landscape Architects Award at the 2012 Boston Flower Show, the Landscape Design Award from the New England Wildflower Society in 2011, and the Exhibitor’s Choice Award at the 2010 Rhode Island Flower Show, among others.

                Miskovksy Landscaping, Inc. of Falmouth, MA, will create a Japanese-inspired garden.   Paul Miskovsky's most recent awards include the People’s Choice Award at the New England Spring Flower Show and the Allen C. Haskell Award for Horticultural Excellence at the 2010 Rhode Island Spring Flower Show.

                Verde Garden Designs of Newport, RI will create a tranquil garden taking inspiration from classic Korean gardens while blending a contemporary style and aesthetic. Verde Garden Designs is a landscape design studio and garden shop created by Pam Rodgers.

               

YardWorks, Inc. of Warwick, RI will bring the beauty and grace of Far Eastern traditions to life through the serenity of a Chinese-inspired garden. In business since 1978, YardWorks  is  a retail garden center and full-service florist, led by Kevin Fox.

                The Newport Flower Show will be open to the public from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, June 21, and from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday, June 22 & 23.  Advance sale and Preservation Society member admission tickets are $18 per person.  Tickets sold at the door will be $25 on Friday, $23 on Saturday or Sunday. 

                Also available by advance purchase through June 7 only is a special "Bring a Friend" ticket for Sunday, June 23, providing 2 adult admissions for $29.  

                One-day Show tickets for children between the ages of 13 and 17 are $6, and all children 12 and under are admitted free.

               

                Admission to the Opening Night Party is $145 for Preservation Society members and $170 for non-members, if purchased before June 7.  After that date, cocktail party admission will be $160 for members and $190 for non-members.

The Luncheon and Lecture series will headline internationally renowned floral artist Hitomi Gilliam on Friday and landscape architect Harriet Henderson on Saturday.  Tickets for each Luncheon and Lecture are $80 per person. Lecture-only tickets are available for $40.   

                Free lectures and demonstrations by noted plant experts, flower designers and gardeners will also be presented throughout the weekend.  For more information and to purchase tickets for the Newport Flower Show, visit www.NewportFlowerShow.org, or call (401) 847-1000. 

Bartlett Tree Experts returns as Presenting Sponsor of the Newport Flower Show, which benefits The Preservation Society of Newport County.  Additional sponsors include National Trust Insurance Services, Northern Trust, Brooks Brothers, Coca-Cola Bottling Company of Southern New England, Atria Senior Living, United Airlines, BankNewport, Porsche of Warwick, Aardvark Antiques, East Coast Wholesale Flowers, and Design New England magazine.

                With Newport's largest private ballroom, Rosecliff was constructed in 1902 as a party pavilion for one of the leading society hostesses of the Gilded Age.  This snow-white terra-cotta mansion, modeled after the Grand Trianon at Versailles, was created for Theresa Fair Oelrichs, heir to the Comstock silver lode in Nevada.  It hosted many of the most fabulous entertainments of the period, including a fairy-tale dinner and a party featuring magician Harry Houdini.

                All proceeds from the Newport Flower Show benefit the ongoing landscape restoration efforts of The Preservation Society of Newport County, a private non-profit organization accredited by the American Association of Museums and dedicated to preserving and interpreting the area's historic architecture, landscapes and decorative arts.  Its 11 historic properties—seven of them National Historic Landmarks—span more than 250 years of American architectural and social development.