Major General Kevin R. McBride to Discuss the Importance of Employer Support of the Guard at Chamber Breakfast

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Lincoln, RI – December 10, 2013

Major General Kevin R. McBride, Adjutant General of Rhode Island and Commanding General of the Rhode Island National Guard, will be the guest speaker at the next Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Thursday, December 19^th, 2013 at 8:00am at the Kirkbrae Country Club, 197 Old River Road, Lincoln.

The General will discuss how the involvement and services of the Guard have evolved through the years, and how adequate troop readiness and family support for those left behind is more important than ever.  Additionally, guests will hear about the Guard’s efforts in Rhode Island and elsewhere and why employers should consider partnering with the RI National Guard and the office of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR).

Anyone interested in learning how the Guard and Reserve are making a positive difference throughout our state should not miss this riveting discussion and breakfast.

This event is sponsored by Pawtucket Credit Union and Pare Corporation.

The cost to attend the breakfast is $20 for members pre-registered; $30 for member walk-ins; $40 for non-members. For additional information and to register online, visit the Chamber’s website at www.nrichamber.com or call the office at 401-334-1000.

About the Northern Rhode Island Chamber:

The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce represents the interests of businesses in the communities of Burrillville, Central Falls, Cumberland, Glocester, Lincoln, North Smithfield, Pawtucket, Smithfield and Woonsocket. The NRI Chamber leads the Chamber of Commerce Coalition, representing 11 area chambers of commerce. The Coalition is the largest business advocate in the State of RI representing more than 6,500 businesses and 70,000 employees statewide.  For more information about the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, call (401)-334-1000 or visit www.nrichamber.com.