2021 Virtual Scholarship Luncheon - Graduating to BIG Things

Join us for this virtual luncheon (Bring Your Own Lunch) as we grant each of our graduating program participants a $1,500 scholarship to pursue their journey through higher education. Our Scholarship Fund has awarded over $104,259.00 since 2009. This event will last no longer than 30 minutes, and will inspire and delight as we celebrate the successes of our graduates. Thursday, May 13, 2021: 12:00p – 12:30pFree to register: It’s Virtual!Suggested Donation Event Fee: $25.00.Suggested Donation Table Fee:

Governor McKee Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program

Program will provide $5,000 grants to eligible small businesses; application period opens Thursday, April 15  Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor  have announced a new grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The program will use $20 million in CARES Act funds to give qualifying businesses $5,000 grants. The Governor was joined by Lt. Governor nominee Sabina Matos, House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senator Maryellen Goodwin to

RI Office of Veterans Services Launches RI VetCorps Program at CCRI, RIC and URI

Navigators will provide peer support and benefits counseling to student Veterans and their families   As part of its dedicated RIServes network offering service members, Veterans and their families access to a class-leading continuum of service providers, the Rhode Island Office of Veterans Services (RIVETS) has launched the Rhode Island VetCorps initiative, focused on serving student Veterans at the three State institutes of higher education. In partnership with AmeriCorps, the Rhode Island VetCorps

PBN: URI College of Business raises $1.4M for Initial Phase of Ballantine Hall Renovations

From Providence Business News April 13, 2021 The University of Rhode Island recently completed its initial fundraising phase to support the renovations of Ballantine Hall, home to the university’s College of Business. URI said $1.4 million was raised toward the $18.7 million project, which will add 7,000 square feet and renovate more than 13,000 square feet of existing space at Ballantine Hall. Two URI alumni, Kent Fannon and Diane Chace Fannon, donated $500,000 as part of a one-for-one matching

Marisol Vazquez Joins Centreville Bank as Vice President, Residential Lending

Centreville Bank President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat today announced that Marisol Vazquez has been named vice president of residential lending.  Vazquez is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the residential lending team and ensuring Centreville Bank’s residential lending products meet the needs of borrowers throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.  “The residential housing market is soaring right now, and our residential and

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Selected for Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly 2021 Excellence in the Law Recognitions

PROVIDENCE, RI (April 13, 2021) – Robinson+Cole Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton and Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team lawyer Kathryn M. Rattigan were selected by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly for recognitions presented as part of the publication’s 2021 Excellence in the Law Awards. The honorees were each profiled in a special issue of the publication and celebrated during a virtual ceremony on April 8, 2021. Horton was recognized as a Leader in the Law, which honors the current leaders of

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Rhode Island Launches Hotel Week

    Please enjoy this week's community list. A reminder that Movie Night is coming up fast. Sprout and 990WBOB's Movie Night fundraiser will donate all proceeds to We're Here For The Dogs, a local nonprofit helping foster pets. Get tickets for a great date night before the limited seating runs out! We're working with some awesome sponsors to provide beer, concessions and lots of great raffle prizes to guests. New group drawing classes led by visiting artist Mi Ok Song are

Bill Cesare, Ph.D Joins Graphene Composites as Chair of GC USA Advisory Board

GC is extremely honored to announce Bill Cesare, highly respected and seasoned entrepreneur, joins GC as Chair of GC USA Advisory Board. With over 30 years as a serial entrepreneur, Bill has been principal in over 40 start-up and early stage companies ranging from healthcare services, medical devices, data exchanges, e-commerce platforms and media-tech. Bill first met GC when GC USA participated in the 2020 MassChallenge entrepreneurship accelerator and was impressed by GC's technology innovation and

Victoria Almeida Receives Hall of Fame Award from RI Lawyers Weekly

Vicky Almeida, Senior Counsel at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., was honored at Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law virtual event on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Vicky received the Hall of Fame Award which is a special lifetime achievement award for the senior leaders of the profession. These honorees must have practiced law for at least 35 years. Vicky was admitted to the Bar in 1976. She has been practicing law for 45 years and has been with AP&S for 35 of those 45 years.   Along with

Rhode Island Foundation Will Lead Effort to Recommend Options for Spending the State’s American Rescue Plan Act Dollars

With support from Economic Progress Institute and Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council, and with broad community input   The Rhode Island Foundation announced today that it is launching an initiative -- Make it Happen: Investing for Rhode Island’s Future -- to develop recommendations for spending up to $1 billion in broad new stimulus funding the state is projected to receive from the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARP).   “This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Strategically invested, we can

Frontier Airlines Announces Three New Routes from Providence to Atlanta, Myrtle Beach and Philadelphia

Low-fare carrier Frontier Airlines (NASDAQ: ULCC) today announces three new nonstop routes from T.F. Green Airport (PVD) to Atlanta, Myrtle Beach and Philadelphia beginning Summer 2021. To celebrate the new service, Frontier is offering fares as low as $29*. “We’re excited to expand our Providence service with new nonstop flights to three popular destinations: Atlanta, Myrtle Beach and Philadelphia,” said Tyri Squyres, vice president of marketing, Frontier Airlines. “Summer is quickly approaching, and

Secretary Gorbea Warns RI Businesses of Misleading Mailing Charging Excessive Fees

Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea is warning Rhode Island businesses of a misleading mailing from a company calling itself “Rhode Island Certificate Services,” with a Providence return address. The company is based in Florida and is targeting newly formed Rhode Island businesses. The mailings resemble a bill seeking payment for a Certificate of Good Standing, which can only be issued by Secretary Gorbea’s office.   A Certificate of Good Standing confirms that an entity is compliant with all

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RentReliefRI: Community Engagement Toolkit

The success of the RentReliefRI program will depend on renters and landlords across the state knowing about the program and how they can apply. That’s why we are hoping you will work with us to spread the word.  We’ve created a program one-pager and a Community Engagement Toolkit (in both English and Spanish) that you can use when sharing program information with your customers, clients and community contacts. We’ve also created a RentReliefRI Partner webpage where we will be sharing updates and

Welcome New Member Patrice & Associates

The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce would like to extend a warm welcome to Mirna Fisher of MRafael, Inc. and Patrice & Associates. Mirna started her career in HR over 25 years ago, with 23 years of experience in Talent Acquisition. She has extensive experience in Executive and High-Volume Recruiting. Recruiting keeps her focused, organized and determined to meet the demands of her clients. The best part of her job as a Recruiter is to deliver good news to the candidates (offer stage) as they are

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Announcing the Return of Events at Sprout!

    Event CalendarComing Up This Month: We've got a ton of fun events coming up at Sprout for April. We're especially excited about three very special ones put together by our own business managers: 'Movie Night' featuring The Sandlot, "Go Figure" Drawing Classes in Providence, and our Gift Shop Grand Opening in Warren. Please join us for the return of in-person entertainment at Sprout CoWorking this Spring!      April 10: The Grand Opening for Sprout Warren's new Gift

Wavemaker Fellowship Program Now Accepting Applications

Every year, talented graduates are faced with the decision of where to start their careers. The Wavemaker Fellowship provides a financial incentive for graduates pursuing a career or starting a business in Rhode Island in technology, engineering, design and other key sectors, by defraying student loan payments for up to four years.   The program offers qualifying individuals a refundable Tax Credit Certificate worth the value of their annual student loan burden for up to four years. In addition to the

CIC: Leading the Future of Safer Workspaces

Consider joining CIC Providence when you're prepared to return to a safe and productive work environment. We'd love to show you around CIC to let you decide if this community of forward-thinking individuals and growing companies is for you. We offer individual desks or private offices, and membership enables opportunities to connect with our global network of sites to find resources and expertise from Cambridge to Tokyo. We are also supporting the healthy return to work with free pooled testing for CIC

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Former U.S. Attorney Aaron L. Weisman Joins Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that Aaron L. Weisman, former United States Attorney for the District of Rhode Island and Chief of the Rhode Island Attorney General’s criminal appeals unit for over 25 years, has joined the firm as a Partner, effective Monday, April 5, 2021. “Aaron is a highly accomplished trial and appellate attorney and distinguished public servant with deep roots in Rhode Island,” said Gary R. Pannone, PLDO Managing Principal. “His reputation is impeccable

Applications Now Open: Michael S. Van Leesten Awards Program

Born and raised in Providence, Michael was dedicated to improving the lives of Rhode Islanders through his business leadership, civil rights activism, and public service. RIHousing is seeking applicants for the agency’s Michael S. Van Leesten Memorial Awards program, a new awards program that provides financial assistance to students pursuing a career in the construction trades or a degree related to housing. The awards program honors the life and work of Michael S. Van Leesten, a longtime advocate

RI Bio Launches Innovative Workforce Training

RI Bio, the trade organization and voice of the Rhode Island Life Sciences industry, has teamed up with URI Pharmaceutical Development Institute at the College of Pharmacy, Back to Work RI, and RI’s Department of Labor and Training to introduce workers to careers in biotechnology. “Introduction to Biotechnology” is a free, virtual course providing an overview in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) fields.   “Biotechnology is an exciting, rapidly growing field that provides good,

LINKEDIN VIDEO MARKETING: SECRET WEAPON TO GET MORE CLIENTS

If your business is using social media and content marketing to drive traffic and lead generation, you might be overlooking one of the most powerful tools in your arsenal. As a platform, LinkedIn offers unique marketing opportunities, especially for business-to-business marketers. Read More: Original Article Source Credits: Business 2 Community https://www.business2community.com/ Article Written By:  Debra Murphy Original Article Posted on:  August 26, 2020 Link to Original

Administrator Casillas Guzman's Statement on PPP Extension Act of 2021

SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman’s Statement on President Biden signing the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law As President Joe Biden signed the PPP Extension Act of 2021 into law today, extending the Paycheck Protection Program an additional two months to May 31, 2021, and then providing an additional 30-day period for the SBA to process applications that are still pending, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration, said: “Today, President Biden

BigsRI Strengthens Partnership with City of North Providence

North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi and BigsRI CEO Katje AfonsecaThe City of North Providence and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Grow PartnershipBig Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BigsRI) and the City of North Providence  has had a long standing partnership to help keep the community’s unwanted items out of our landfill and support hundreds of children across the state. Mayor Charles Lombardi and The City of North Providence have granted access to BigsRI to place their BIG Green

Get Ready for Events at Sprout This April

    Big news! Sprout CoWorking has a fun lineup of community events coming up in April. Stay tuned for details next week when we roll out the invites to all of you. It'll be a blast as Sprout kickstarts events put together by our very own Business Managers featuring local artists, restaurants, charities and even more.  Enjoy this week's Monday list. If you have news to share, feel free to send in announcements. For questions about scheduling or workspace,

RWPZoo's 4th Annual Endangered Species Youth Art Contest

Roger Williams Park Zoo is raising awareness about the importance of protecting endangered species and their habitats through its 4th annual Endangered Species Youth Art Contest.   The Zoo and co-sponsor Jerry’s Artarama of Providence invite local K-12 grade students and homeschoolers in the New England area to create art depicting threatened/endangered species.   Contest designs will be judged on creativity, originality, and meeting art specifications.  Entries must be received by April 30. The grand

Sprout CoWorking & 990WBOB Present ‘Movie Night’ to Benefit We’re Here For The Dogs

Sprout CoWorking and 990WBOB will team up to benefit our four-legged friends Friday, April 23 with “Movie Night” featuring the sports film The Sandlot at Sprout CoWorking, located at 166 Valley St., Providence. All proceeds raised will be donated directly to We’re Here For The Dogs, a nonprofit organization helping dogs and cats locally. “Movie Night” is sponsored by Lil’ Rhody Storage, Fairview Gardens, and Bonetown Burgers & BBQ, who will be on site selling delicious items from its menu. Tickets are

RISBDC Training & Events

The RI Small Business Development Center has a variety of training to meet your needs and help develop or grow your business. By working hard and smart with us, you will be able to build a true competitive advantage for your business.  To choose from the workshops at our various locations click here.

''Go Big or Go Home'': AGonza Speaks to Refugee Youth

AGonza Speaks to Refugee Youth  Three weeks ago, the teens in our Refugee Youth Program attended a presentation by AGonza, a muralist and social activist from Providence. This was part of a series led by one of our volunteers designed to introduce the youth to local artists and encourage their creativity. AGonza showed slides of her paintings and talked about how she uses her art to celebrate people of color, to confront social and political injustice, and to raise money to support causes that matter to

Rate of sales moderating in R.I.’s housing market

Warwick, RI — March 19, 2021 – February home sales data released by the Rhode Island Association of Realtors shows evidence of a moderating market. While still up over last year, the year-over-year increase in single-family home sales fell to just two percent in February, compared to a seven percent increase in January and a more than 20 percent gain in the months of September through December 2020. View full release and infographics here   Would your business benefit from a great relationship with

Insomnia Cookies® Launches 'CookieMagic™,' An Unlimited Cookie Membership

Not your grandma’s “Cookie of the Month” Club   Insomnia Cookies has announced the launch of CookieMagic™, the nation's first "unlimited cookie" membership. Insomnia created CookieMagic™ based on feedback from loyal customers and emerging trends showing a growing demand for cookies across the country.   "We are excited to bring CookieMagic™ to our loyal Insomniacs, who can enjoy a free cookie whenever they want and save on their favorite desserts all year long. This is the ultimate club for cookie

Welcome New Member ARC Document Solutions

ARC offers a complete range of print services and technology solutions to all businesses and consumers (including schools and non-profits). The architectural, engineering, and construction industries use ARC’s technology platforms to manage essential information used to run construction projects, archive documentation as well as servicing facilities organizations. ARC’s commitment to innovation, quality and reliability delivers outstanding value and service to its customers every day. www.e-arc.com   The

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BauerFinancial Recognizes People’s Credit Union as One of the Nation’s Strongest Credit Unions

People’s Credit Union proudly announces it has achieved another Superior 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial. This is the highest rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank and Credit Union Rating Firm. A five-star rating indicates that People’s Credit Union excels in areas including capital adequacy, profitability, and asset quality. People’s Credit Union has earned and maintained this top honor for 117 consecutive quarters and has also procured a “Best of Bauer Credit Union” designation. This

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Announces Taylor Millspaugh as New Director of Development

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island has promoted Taylor Millspaugh to Director of Development and Community Relations.  “I am proud to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. My new role allows me to combine my passion for relationship building, creating community partnerships, fundraising, repurposing secondhand clothing, and helping kids,” said Millspaugh.     Taylor has been at BBBSRI since 2015 and has had experience in each department of the organization. She is a true representation of the

Centreville Bank Named Top Pandemic Performer in Rhode Island by Banking Northeast Magazine

Centreville Bank has been recognized as the “Top Pandemic Performer” for Rhode Island by Banking Northeast magazine, based upon the latest results from the Rivel Banking Benchmarks survey.   “We’re very proud to be ranked first in Rhode Island for our pandemic response by BankingNortheast magazine,” said Harold M. Horvat, President, CEO and Chairman of the Board, Centreville Bank. “Since the onset of COVID-19 over a year ago, our top priority has been, and continues to be, to keep our customers and

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 RESERVATIONSCURBSIDE PICKUPEVENTS & CATERING     *Wine Dinner available 3/3/21 - 6/17/21. Not valid on Easter Weekend 4/3/21 - 4/4/21. Not valid on Mother's Day Weekend 5/8/21 - 5/9/21. Dining experience for the table available in restaurant or for outdoor dining only. Entire table must participate. Not available in Salt Lake City, UT. Guests may substitute wine pairing with a non-alcoholic beverage. Price excludes tax and gratuity. **At Home Experience for Two available for curbside pickup only.

BCBSRI Announces New President and CEO

BCBSRI board selects Martha L. Wofford, group vice president at Denver healthcare company After a national search, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has announced the appointment of Martha L. Wofford, group vice president at DaVita, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, as the president and CEO of the local, nonprofit health insurer. Wofford will be the eighth president and CEO of the 82-year-old company and the second woman to fill the role. She will join the company in April, succeeding Kim Keck,

BankFive Remarks on Unprecedented Year, Reviews 2020 Fiscal Performance at 165th Annual Meeting

“Throughout 2020, BankFive had amazing accomplishments, broke financial records, and supported the community per our founding principles.” reported first year President & CEO Anne P. Tangen at the Bank’s 165th Annual Meeting held via videoconference.   The bank assisted 591 customers with $58.1 million in PPP loans, closed 2500 residential loans for $864 million and had record earnings of $8.6 million.    To further its commitment to customers, the bank invested in branch renovations at its Globe and

Open Call for Baseball Photography - and other News and Events from Sprout CoWorking

  Take a break and browse these upcoming community events around Rhode Island. If you have news to share, feel free to send in your announcements to be included in the next! For any questions about scheduling or workspace, please send an email to our Business Managers at contact@sproutcoworking.com, or simply reply to this email.     Arts & Entertainment    Submit your photos of baseball for an April art exhibit open call at

Welcome New Member Security Concepts

Security Concepts is a recognized leader in the Electronic Security and Building Technology industry. Our client base in Providence has been growing since 1989 and presently includes most of the prominent Providence properties.  Since our beginnings, Security Concepts has become an industry leader in integrated security systems and advanced building technologies. We support clients in a range of markets, from government institutions and educational facilities to large office buildings and

Welcome New Member Paycor

From Recruiting candidates, to the way you Coach, develop, pay and retain top talent, Paycor helps leaders create great places to work. We are the largest privately held HCM Company with over 40k clients across all 50 States. A true Human Capital Management Technology platform that has been around for 30+ years, we partner with Health Brokers, 401k providers, and Financial Advisors to provide the best user experience. The ultimate goal is be a great partner and eliminate manual tasks within the Human

Be Safe Fresh Program Launched to Deliver ''Heat and Eat'' Meals to Rhode Islanders

Be Safe Fresh Program Launched to Provide "Heat and Eat" Meals on RequestThe partnership between Bank of America and Family Service of RI distributes 450 prepared meals weekly.One in four Rhode Islanders currently struggles with access to food, but a new partnership is helping to bridge that gap by providing freshly prepared meals on-demand. The new Be Safe Fresh program launched in February and is already delivering 450 "heat and eat" meals each week to Rhode Islanders in need. Partners Bank

RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund Remains Available to Those Impacted by COVID-19

Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund Remains Available to Help Eligible Households Impacted by COVID-19  Although the winter season is coming to an end, the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund continues to be available to all eligible households in the state impacted by the pandemic or another crisis. The Fund’s sponsoring energy companies and its administrator, United Way of Rhode Island, want to remind local households struggling financially that the Fund assists with payment of home energy

Southwest's Acts of Kindness

15% Discount on First Suit or Sport Jacket/Trouser @ Marc Allen Fine Men’s Clothing

Through May 31st, Marc Allen Fine Men’s Clothing will extend a 15% discount on your first suit or sport jacket/trouser order. To schedule an appointment or if you have any questions, please email Joshua Jacob at Joshua@marcalleninc.com or you can call him at 617-930-0930.