April 28, 2011

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Providence College men's basketball coach Ed Cooley will speak at the Rhode Island Business EXPO (RIBX) on Tuesday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. at the Rhode Island Convention Center. Cooley will share his keys to motivation and achievement. The event is free and open to the public with a business card.

As the event's afternoon keynote speaker, Cooley is expected to give a high level motivational presentation highlighting the importance of hard work and dedication as the fundamentals for success, whether you are on the court or in the office.

Cooley, a native of Providence, came to PC after spending the last five seasons as the head coach at Fairfield University. He attended Central High School and earned two Rhode Island High School Player of the Year honors before attending Stonehill College. His presentation at RIBX is sponsored by Cox Business.

The largest Chamber-sponsored business-to-business exposition in the nation RIBX will feature more than 200 exhibitors, a variety of professional development opportunities and a host of unparalleled networking events.

RIBX 2011 is produced by the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. Beacon Mutual Insurance Company and Cox Business Services are the event's Presenting Sponsors. For more information visit the Chamber web site at www.providencechamber.com or call 401.521.5000.

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