Name: Deborah Ramos Title: President Company: North Central Chamber of Commerce Location: Johnston, RI Birthplace: Providence Family: Married; One son, Christopher attends CCRI and one daughter, Victoria attends Saint Joseph College of Maine College: School of Medical Secretarial Sciences First job unrelated to your current field: EKG Technician First job in current field: Assistant to the president, North Central Chamber of Commerce What your firm does now and its plans for the future? The North Central Chamber of Commerce is all about "businesses supporting community supporting businesses!" The Chamber proudly serves the towns of Johnston, North Providence, Smithfield, Scituate, Foster and Gloucester. We encourage everyone to support the small businesses within our communities, especially in today's difficult economic environment. First and foremost, we all need to "buy small, buy local!" We offer benefits and services that are real and valuable to a small business owner or professional by providing opportunities to participate in monthly "Business After Hours" networking events, Speed Networking, Business Boosters, Cash Mobs, community activities and more! The North Central Chamber of Commerce is more than just your average Chamber of Commerce; we are hands-on, working every step of the way, helping small businesses grow. We encourage small businesses in our footprint to join the North Central Chamber and get involved - take advantage of what we have to offer. The larger our membership, the louder the voice of small business! Hobbies: Interests include crafts, reading, bargain shopping, golfing, long walks and beaches; of course time with my family including our dogs Brody and Bullet Favorite novel: "Where the Red Fern Grows" Favorite film: "Beaches" Keys to success: Sincerity, not matter what, sincerity plays a major role in our life, personal and business. Person you admire most (outside of family): Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis If you had to choose a different profession, what would it be? Nursing