NEW: Mollis to Host 'We Mean Business Expo' Tomorrow in Warwick

NEW: Mollis to Host 'We Mean Business Expo' Tomorrow in Warwick

Existing and prospective local business owners will soon have the opportunity to sit down with the government officials who regulate businesses here in Rhode Island as part of the 7th annual 'We Mean Business Expo' Tuesday, September 10th, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick.

Who's Involved?

As part of this free event, Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and Governor Lincoln D. Chafee will bring Rhode Island's local, state and federal agencies together in Crowne Plaza’s Grand Ballroom.

Among the state agencies that will participate are the state Department of Environmental Management, Department of Health, Division of Taxation, and the state Department of Labor and Training. Municipalities including Coventry, Burrillville, Portsmouth, and Tiverton will be present.

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The Highlights

This year, the Secretary will introduce the new "Smart Start" room where attorneys and accountants will be on-hand to speak with businesses and entrepreneurs interested in learning more about how to properly manage and grow their business. The "Smart Start" clinic is catered for new business owners looking to learn more about filings, patents, trademarks, tax documentation and Federal Identification Numbers.

There will also be a variety of workshops as well, including a "Social Media" workshop by Gil Lantini of the RI Small Business Journal and a "State Fire Code from A to Z" workshop from the State Fire Marshall's Office.

For more information about this free event visit http://www.wemeanbusinessri.com/