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The North Kingstown Blog Endorses the Shark Rotator True Pet Vacuum

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Here at the North Kingstown Blog, we hesitate to put our name on any product unless we truly stand behind it.  We have interviewed hundreds of local and RI businesses who offer a wide range of products and services.  From health and beauty products to fitness equipment to hair and makeup, The North Kingstown Blog is committed to promoting quality products and services that will make your day a positive one. Vacuum cleaners have evolved like most household appliances over the years.  I cut my teeth as a youth with your standard Electrolux, a little powerhouse on wheels that had … Continue reading The North Kingstown Blog Endorses the Shark Rotator True Pet Vacuum

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Fashion Show For A Cause To Be Held At North Kingstown High School

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In my continuing series of articles on North Kingstown High School senior projects, I can’t help but think of the totality of these projects.  Yes, the project is school work and the senior is learning organizational skills, business and marketing practices, and communication skills.  But there are many more layers to the long term benefits which these seniors will take with them throughout their lives, whether they enlist in the military, go to college, or jump right into the workforce.  Understanding a cause, embracing it, involving the community to help spread the message, and of course donating time and money … Continue reading Fashion Show For A Cause To Be Held At North Kingstown High School

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2nd NK Teen Open Mic Night To Benefit Pennies For Patients Charity

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Back in early November, a number of teens, parents, and musicians gathered at the Cold Spring Community Center.  The theme of the night was to promote the talented youth musicians located right here in North Kingstown and to raise money for a great local charity – The North Kingstown Special Olympics.  Teens sang, played guitar, laughed, and cheered for one and other in the 2 hour event hosted by the North Kingstown Marketing Company.  After a very successful and fun night, the total donation amount came to $205.50, which was then presented to the North Kingstown Special Olympics.  It was … Continue reading 2nd NK Teen Open Mic Night To Benefit Pennies For Patients Charity

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Local Ping Pong Charity Event To Support Boston Children’s Hospital

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Living in New England, we are blessed to have so many incredible resources for medical care. Boston, MA has consistently been one of the top areas in not only New England but the entire country when it comes to top medical facilities. And Boston Children’s Hospital is one of the best hospitals for care for children in need of medical care. My family and I should know. I spent a good part of my childhood battling bone disorders in my lower legs with the help of a team of doctors at Boston Children’s Hospital. Their excellence and dedication helped me … Continue reading Local Ping Pong Charity Event To Support Boston Children’s Hospital

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A Health Club Blog Is A Valuable Marketing Tool For Recruiting and Retaining Members

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When I first started in the health club business back in 1994, marketing concepts revolved around mailers, cold calls, promotional events, and word of mouth.  At the YMCA I worked at in Western Massachusetts, we didn’t have a huge marketing budget, so we created flyers by hand and made copies of exercises found in text books to hand out to our members.  The other junior staff and I went through the phone book and made lists of area businesses to call upon or write letters to about programs, services, and potentially a membership.  The present day marketing staff at a … Continue reading A Health Club Blog Is A Valuable Marketing Tool For Recruiting and Retaining Members

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Dear Potential Business Owner Looking for Commercial Space

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I take tons of pictures when I’m in Wickford.  It doesn’t matter what season it is, I find Wickford Village to be one of the most picturesque spots in all of Rhode Island.  I have friends and family that are from North Kingstown as well as other friends who came from out of state to work here, and have since moved away.  I share my photos on social media with the caption “This view never gets old.” However, one view that is getting entirely too old is the “For Sale” or “For Lease” signs that are prominent in Wickford Village. … Continue reading Dear Potential Business Owner Looking for Commercial Space