The 2008 New England Innovation Awards "Patriot Award" was presented to Brittany Bergquist and Robbie Bergquist, CellPhonesForSoldiers.com, by SBANE Chairman, Ed Estrowski, at the special gala dinner May 7, 2008. Brittany and Robbie were honored for their outstanding and unselfish service to our fellow countrymen. SBANE is proud to recognize those whose efforts make a difference in our daily lives and contribute toward the sustainability of our programs here and abroad.
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New England Innovation Awards
SBANE’s New England Innovation Awards is at the heart of economic prosperity and we continue to recognize those companies that have transformed their innovative ideas into a product or service with proven market success…see who has received this prestigious award in the past…what is the criteria…who can nominate a company...
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SBANE RI Government Affairs Committee 2008 Legislative Agenda
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Health insurance is at or near the top of every business owners' priority list. SBANE offers a comprehensive array of insurance choices and has the expertise to guide business owners through the evaluation and selection process. We understand the characteristics of our seven vendors and can find the plan, or combination of plans, that best matches the needs of your workforce, budget, insurance history and company profile. We also offer Delta Dental insurance for companies with as few as two employees.
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Staff reductions and terminations have been an unfortunate result of the current economic downturn. So far this year, U.S. employers, seeking to cut costs, have eliminated more than a quarter million jobs. In addition to employees laid off due to economic considerations, underperforming employees and those that violate Company policies are less likely to be retained in tough financial times when the Company’s bottom-line is under scrutiny by corporate officers, boards of directors, and shareholders. [more]
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