Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce holding annual meeting

PROVIDENCE – The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual meeting on Nov. 23 at the Rhode Island Convention Center, and James R. Berens, president of Wexford Science + Technology, will be the keynote speaker.

According to the chamber, Wexford, which is based in Baltimore, has become a leader in national real estate investment and development, making it one of the most highly sought after companies by communities all over the country.
Its primary collaborations come from universities and hospitals.
Through a partnership with CV Properties LLC, Wexford is proposing to build a multi-phased innovation research center on former I-195 land parcels downtown, and also is partnering with CV Properties on the South Street Landing redevelopment project in the Jewelry District.

The chamber event often attracts upwards of 700 of the top business and civic leaders in Rhode Island and is one of its largest events each year.

Attendees also will also hear from Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and Chamber of Commerce President Laurie White. UnitedHealthCare will be the presenting sponsor.

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A reception will be held prior to the event at 5 p.m. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m.

For information, visit www.providencechamber.com or call 521.5000.

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