Join us on Tuesday, March 10th at the CIC for Boston Globe Media’s Rhode Map Live:  Navigating the Small Business Landscape in Rhode Island.
Small businesses are the backbone of Rhode Island's economy, with more than 100,000 small businesses employing 51 percent of the state's workforce. The market is competitive, but opportunities abound. We'll look at what it takes to start, fund, and grow a small business in Rhode Island, share success stories, and discuss lessons entrepreneurs have learned along the way.
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Christopher Parisi is the Founder & CEO of Trailblaze Marketing, a marketing-led growth firm, powered by the Trailblaze AI Growth OS, and host of the AI Wave Podcast. A supporter of small businesses, he co-founded and currently chairs the Rhode Island Small Business Coalition, a nonprofit working to give small businesses a stronger voice. Chris also serves as the Vice Chair of the Governor’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force, promoting the development, implementation, and regulation of AI within Rhode Island. Additionally, he is the Vice President on the Board of Millennial RI, where he’s actively involved in building communities.
Sam is the Founder and President of Chomp Kitchen & Drinks, a restaurant group he founded in 2013. Over the past thirteen years, he has grown Chomp to three locations across Rhode Island, building it into a beloved regional brand known for its award winning burgers, highly respected beer program and warm hospitality. In addition to operating Chomp, he also serves as Chairman of the Rhode Island Hospitality Association Education Foundation, where he advocates for the interests of the state's hospitality industry and its workforce development initiatives.
