NRIC Presents Picard With Barbara C. Burlingame Award
Annual Dinner also hosted keynote speaker US Chamber's David Chavern.
The Northern RI Chamber of Commerce honored Senator Roger Picard (D-Dist.20 Woonsocket, Cumberland) at its Annual Dinner at Twin River Feb. 12, presenting him with the Barbara C. Burlingame award. The Barbara C. Burlingame award was established in 2003 to recognize a Rhode Island elected official who has made outstanding contributions to the business community. The award recognizes individuals who exhibit the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment in the public service arena. The event, which was presided over by NRI Chamber President and CEO, John C. Gregory, IOM, also featured David Chavern, Chief Operating Officer of the US Chamber of Commerce, who delivered the keynote address. “Misconceptions about …
Nelson Aldrich
8:52 am on Monday, February 18, 2013
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