A referral group for Greater Providence

One seat per industry. Pull up a chair.

Capital City Networking Group is a table of trusted local professionals who send each other business over lunch, twice a month. Each member holds the only seat for their field, so the referrals in your line of work come to you.

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Next lunch
1st and 3rd Fridays11:30 am to 1:00 pm · Cross Insurance, 291 Promenade St, Providence

Who's at the table

The people you'd be sending business to, and getting it from

Every member is vouched for by another member and voted in by the group. Select anyone to read their full bio.

Board

Elected each year by the members

    Members

      Meetings

      Lunch, twice a month, with a purpose

      Every meeting follows the same order, so the time goes to business and relationships rather than small talk alone.

      1. Introductions and spotlightsEach member gives a 60-second update on their business and who they want to meet.
      2. Referral passingMembers pass referrals across the table, and every one is tracked.
      3. Featured member or educationOne member goes deep on their work, or the group learns something useful together.
      4. AnnouncementsGroup business, upcoming events and anything new.
      When
      1st and 3rd Fridays11:30 am to 1:00 pm
      Where
      Cross Insurance291 Promenade St, Providence, RIGet directions
      Dues
      $50 a monthCovers lunch, materials and group marketing
      Guests
      Welcome at up to two meetingsCome see how it works before you apply

      How to join

      How a seat gets filled

      Joining takes a little time on purpose. It's how members know they can trust each other with their clients.

      1. Visit as a guest

        Join us for lunch at one or two meetings to meet the group and see the format.

      2. Find a sponsor

        A current member in good standing who knows your work agrees to sponsor you.

      3. Apply

        Send your application to the President with your business details and your sponsor's name. Apply online.

      4. Member vote

        Members vote at a regular meeting. A majority admits you and the seat for your industry is yours.

      Your field is yours

      One member per industry. Overlaps are settled by a member vote.

      One group at a time

      Members don't belong to another Greater Providence referral group.

      Show up

      Let us know ahead of time if you can't make it. Repeated unexcused absences get a review.

      Play it straight

      Every member agrees to the bylaws and our Code of Ethics.

      Open seats

      Industries we'd like to add to the table

      We welcome professionals who serve businesses, consumers or both. Select an industry to apply for its seat.

      Don't see your field? If it doesn't overlap a current member's seat, there may be room, so apply anyway. Is your field's seat already taken? Ask to be kept on file in case it opens up.

      Visit as a guest

      Come to lunch

      Tell us a little about your business. A member will follow up to invite you to an upcoming meeting. Guest visits are free.

      Apply for a seat

      Apply for an open seat, or ask us to keep you on file for one that's taken. If a taken seat opens up, we'll reach out to you first.

      The seat

      About you
      Your business
      Who are your clients?
      Sponsor and guest visits

      Have you been to a lunch as a guest?
      Other referral groups
      Are you a member of another referral group in the Greater Providence area?
      Agreement

      I confirm that the information I've provided is accurate and complete. I agree to follow the Bylaws and Code of Ethics of the Capital City Networking Group, including the one-seat-per-industry policy and the rule against belonging to another referral group in the Greater Providence area at the same time. I understand that membership requires a majority vote of the active members, and that dues are $50 a month, due on or before the first meeting of each month.