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Coffee & Commerce with the East Bay Chamber

Rise and shine with our newest networking initiative, Coffee & Commerce! This month's featured speaker is Stephen P. McAllister, Manager of Congressional & Public Affairs for the Eastern Region of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Running a business in Rhode Island isn't exactly easy, and that's why it's good to have Steve on our side. Like the East Bay Chamber of Commerce, the U.S. Chamber represents businesses' interests and is our voice in Washington, D.C. Steve will discuss the U.S. Chamber's 2014 agenda, and offer a federal/legislative update on immigration reform, the budget, trade and transportation. He'll touch upon the midterm elections and then field any questions attendees may have. As a Chamber member, or non-member, this informative breakfast is one that will prove beneficial.

Don't miss it! The event is on Friday, Feb. 28, from 7:30-9 a.m., at Trafford's in Warren. Admission is $10 for members/$15 for non-members.

 About Stephen P. McAllister

Steven is the Manager of Congressional & Public Affairs for the Eastern Region of the US Chamber of Commerce.  Steve has been with the Chamber since August of 2012 and previously worked for Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee as Director of Advance.   He also worked for US Senator John E. Sununu R-NH for six years after graduating from Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire.  He has a master’s degree from the University of New Hampshire and now lives in Warwick, RI.

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