Leadership, Living Proof That Community Shows Up

President Diverse Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Aldrica Lattimore, brought the spotlight and the warmth—exactly the kind of energy that makes networking feel natural.

Keeping the raffle rolling and the room guessing was Esports Youth Academic Scholastic Gaming League Director Lamarr Thompson, hosting raffle fun with chamber trivia sharp enough to earn instant bragging rights.

Ghostbusters Checked In… In Full Gear

Then came the moment everyone talked about, the Ghostbusters showed up.

Not “ghost vibes” — full gear. 

On Point Everything (Including the People Who Made It Flow)

A big shout to the behind-the-scenes pros who kept the evening moving smoothly:

Server Jason was on point.

Food was on point.

Venue & Jamie Walsh, General Manager, Apponaug Brewery—the location, the energy, and the setup were a perfect match for a chamber mixer.

The Food That Sparked “Just One More Bite”

Chamber-sponsored appetizers were on us—and they disappeared fast:

House Chips with Signature Dipping Sauces

“If you know, you know”

Sliders: classic burgers, BBQ lentils, and crispy chicken—something for everyone.

Salads: Citrus Crunch and Caesar, because even a brewery night needs balance.

Raffle Highlights

Congratulations to our top raffle winners:

Dawn Allen – Thrive Behavioral Health Rhode Island

Angela Ortiz – Thrive Behavioral Health Rhode Island

Honorable mentions also earned the spotlight:

• Joe Rocha
• Choyon Manjrekar

All raffle winners enjoyed Brewery tap IPA selections.

One of the best parts of the night was the guessing game “What word is synonymous with Rhode Island?”

The group threw out options like:

• Ozzi
• Coffee Milk
• Dave’s Fresh Marketplace
• Pizza Strip
• Bubblah
• Cabinet
• Awful Awful
• Grinder
• Jimmie
• Rotary

Rain Didn’t Stand a Chance

Rain tried. It really did.

But the room stayed lively—people showed up, stepped out of their comfort zones, and traded stories like they’d known each other for years.

SBA State Director –  See You Next Time

The SBA State Director unfortunately couldn’t make it at the last moment due to unavoidable circumstances. Still, the entrepreneurial spirit stayed strong—and the team is looking forward to welcoming him next time.

Mark the Calendar -,Next One Won’t Wait

More mixers, more raffle rounds, more mingling—and (clearly) more surprise legends at the door.