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Jul 15
Trinity Rep Welcomes Michelle Cruz as Director of Community Engagement
Trinity Rep announces that Michelle Cruz will join the leadership team as the Director of Community Engagement beginning in July after a national search with over 70 applicants. Cruz comes to Trinity Rep with extensive experience working with non-profits, the arts, and the community in and around Rhode Island. The Director of Community Engagement is responsible for establishing long-term partnerships between the theater and community stakeholders, and will play a critical role in the theater’s artistic,
Jul 10CCRI Offers Free Training Opportunities in Data Literacy and Spanish for Supervisors
Employers across Rhode Island are increasing their efforts to keep pace with the ever-changing demands of the labor market. The Community College of Rhode Island has built two cross-cutting trainings geared to equip Rhode Island’s workforce with in-demand skills: Data Literacy and Spanish for Supervisors. CCRI’s Data Literacy training provides participants with an introduction to data analytics, with topics including: data analysis concepts and techniques, collecting and cleansing data, MS Excel,
Jul 1039th Annual John Trimble Fund Golf Tournament for Autism
Date: Monday, September 9, 2019Clinic: 11:30AMLunch: 12:00PMShotgun Start: 1:15PM Location: Wannamoisett Country Club, 96 Hoyt Avenue, Rumford, RI Price: Early Bird Special(through 7/30)Individual Golfer: $225 / Foursome: $880 Individual Golfer: $250 / Foursome:$1,000 Dinner Only: $75 Join us for the 39th Annual John Trimble Fund Golf Tournament for Autism! All funds raised through your generosity support The Groden Network's critical services. The Trimble Fund is specifically
Jul 10United Way of Rhode Island's 93rd Annual Celebration
Save the date for a fun and inspiring evening, full of stories and collaborations between our local nonprofit, business, and government partners. Together, we are answering the call, changing lives, and strengthening our community. (Slate of annual awards to be announced.)Date: October 10, 2019Time: 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.Location: WaterFire Arts Center, 475 Valley Street, Providence, RI 02909Cost: Free
Jul 09AP&S and Victoria Almeida Honored by Rhode Island Legal Services
In recognition of outstanding efforts in support for equal justice, AP&S was honored with the 2019 Equal Justice Award presented by RI Legal Services and Victoria Almeida was honored with the 2019 Judge Walter R. Stone Award. Vicky has been a tireless advocate for equal justice as President of the Rhode Island Bar Association, and more recently as Chair of the Board of Directors of Rhode Island Legal Services. Vicky’s inspirational leadership and tireless efforts to ensure equal access to the law have
Jul 08Unveiling Uncorked: Fleming's $28 wine experience
This summer the corks are out. Join us for our new Uncorked wine experience, where you can sip through as many of our six distinguished wines from the Duckhorn portfolio as you want. Then keep on sipping as you create your own personalized wine dinner. CLICK HERE FOR DETAILS
Jul 02July 2019 HIGHLIGHTS at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village
Zoo NightsThursday, July 11 | 5:30 – 8:30 PMWhat do animals do when the sun begins to set – come find out at Roger Williams Park Zoo’s Zoo Night. Adults (21+) have the Zoo to themselves without worrying about the kids. Food concessions are open for purchase, enjoy a drink at the bars throughout the Zoo, and delight in a visit with the animals. Then dance to the music, get silly in Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard with corn hole, giant Jenga and other outdoor games, and cool down in the Drip Drop Water Garden.
Jun 21The Great Escape Room Providence Celebrates 5th Anniversary
The Great Escape Room ® invites you to share in our fifth year of Award-Winning Escape Experiences After sleuthing with the likes of Sherlock, Moriarty and Dr. Watson, The Great Escape Room ® , one of the pioneers of escape room entertainment in the United States, is excited to announce our fifth anniversary in June 2019 and invites the public to come experience one of our unique experiences to celebrate with us!The Great Escape Room ® opened our first location in Orlando, Florida on June 20, 2014. At that
Jun 20Southern Bay Lighthouse Tour with Save The Bay
Enjoy the rich, historical sites of the lower part of Narragansett Bay on this 3.5-hour tour. With breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Prudence Island, and historic Fort Adams, you’ll view 11 active and inactive lighthouses, and stop at Rose Island for lunch and a tour of the Rose Island Lighthouse and grounds, where guests climb up the tower to view the new Fresnel lens up close! And, if you’re a U.S. Lighthouse Society Passport holder, get your passport stamped with us!Location: Alofsin Piers,
Jun 20International Coastal Cleanup
The International Coastal Cleanup brings more than 2,000 Rhode lsland volunteers together to pick up marine trash from more than 65 miles of beautiful Ocean State shoreline, from the upper Providence River all the way to Block Island. The event is part of a global effort that involves 500,000 volunteers cleaning up beaches around the world. Save The Bay needs cleanup volunteers and beach captains to lead cleanups at each site. This is a great way to get outside, enjoy our beautiful beaches, and do something
Jun 20Northern Bay Lighthouse Tour with Save The Bay
Enjoy the rich, historical sites of the upper reaches of Narragansett Bay and the Providence River on this 3.5-hour tour. With breathtaking views of the Gaspee Point, Hog Island, Prudence Island and Conimicut Point, you’ll view eight active and inactive lighthouses and stop for a tour of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse. And, if you’re a U.S. Lighthouse Society Passport holder, get your passport stamped with us!Location: 100 Save The Bay Drive, Providence, RI 02905Cost: $50 for Save The Bay and U.S. Lighthouse
Jun 20Ultimate Lighthouse Tour with Save The Bay
These 7-hour narrated lighthouse cruises are for the true lighthouse aficionados. See 19 active and inactive Rhode Island historic lighthouses, while taking in breathtaking views of the Newport Pell Bridge, Gaspee Point, Prudence Island and other spots along the way. Starting in Providence, we will motor down the West Passage to Newport and return home via the East Passage. A lunch stop at Rose Island will include a tour ofRose Island Lighthouse and grounds. And, if you’re a U.S. Lighthouse Society Passport
Jun 17Pare Receives the 2019 WTS-RI Employer of The Year Award
Pare Corporation, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering and planning firm, was awarded the 2019 Employer of the Year Award, recognizing the firm’s commitment to the advancement of women in the transportation industry by the Rhode Island Chapter of the Women's Transportation Seminar (WTS). Pare has been a member of the Rhode Island Chapter of WTS since its founding in 2006, and its mission to recruit, retain and advance women in the transportation industry has always been embraced by the
Jun 13Marcum Rhode Island Construction Summit
The 2019 Marcum Rhode Island Construction Summit, presented with ABC RI, is an annual "must" for construction contractors, and finance and accounting professionals, providing business-critical updates on the state of the industry from the country's preeminent construction economist. This complimentary event is expected to draw construction contractors and other service providers from across Rhode Island. When: August 28, 2019 - 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM Where: Providence Marriott Downtown, 1 Orms Street,
Jun 10RISBDC Start-up Assistance
Topic: Start-up Assistance Test your dream in this intensive workshop designed to assess the feasibility of your business idea and provide you with the tools and tips needed to plan for entrepreneurship. Both traditional and progressive tools like the Business Model Canvas will be utilized to help you target your customers, define your value proposition and estimate the resources and cash needed to be successful. Our advisers are available to customize these lessons to your business at no
May 29RI Commerce Hires New Chief Marketing Officer
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Hires New Chief Marketing Officer Evans will lead statewide efforts to attract tourism and business On Tuesday, May 21, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced Heather Evans will serve as the new Chief Marketing Officer at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. As Chief Marketing Officer, Evans will lead the coordinated, data-driven statewide efforts to attract tourists and businesses to Rhode Island. The hire follows an extensive candidate search which
May 28Twin River Worldwide Selects Providence for New Corporate Headquarters
Twin River Worldwide Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: TRWH) has selected 100 Westminster Street in Providence as its new corporate headquarters. According to Marc Crisafulli, Executive Vice President, the company will occupy space on the 10th floor of 100 Westminster Street in the heart of the city's Financial District. The move will be completed in mid-June. Twin River Worldwide Holdings owns and manages four casinos; two casinos in Rhode Island, one in Mississippi, and one in Delaware, as well as
May 13Sen. Reed Announces New $30M Airport Improvement Grant for T.F. Green Airport
Federal funds will help pave the way for needed repairs and upgrades to runway and taxiway infrastructure at T.F. Green Airport U.S. Senator Jack Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing, and Urban Development and Related Agencies (T-HUD), has announced a new $30 million Airport Improvement Program (AIP) grant to the Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) for safety and efficiency improvements at T.F. Green Airport. RIAC will use the federal funds to
May 10Rhode Island Executive Named National AAA Board Chair
William (Bill) A. Mekrut was elected chair of the AAA National Board of Directors at the 116th AAA Annual Meeting in Chandler, AZ on May 7, 2019. Mekrut will serve as board chair for the 59 million member not-for-profit federation for two one-year terms. Mekrut recently retired as vice president and treasurer of FM Global, where he worked since 1990. Prior to Mekrut’s insurance career, he was a senior tax manager with Ernst & Young in Providence. Mekrut serves as a member of the Providence College
May 09News Release: The Arthritis Foundation Wiffle Ball Tournament this summer
Dont miss one of the summer's funnest, local events! Edd Pedro's 16th Annual Fight for a Cure- wiffle ball tournament and Mega Auction/Raffle More than 1,000 attend this annual event at Slater Park. Food, music, prizes, family entertainment and its all for a great cause! Proceeds from this event to benefit The Arthritis Foundation in Rhode Island. Please visit: www.wiffleman.com for more information or contact the event organizer, Edd Pedro at edd@wiffleman.com Sponsorship Opportunities are still
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May 06eMoney Celebrates Grand Opening of Newly Expanded Providence Office
eMoney Advisor (eMoney), a leading provider of technology solutions and services that help people talk about money, is pleased to announce the grand opening of its newly expanded office located on the sixth floor of 100 Westminster in downtown Providence. Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, members of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and local community officials joined eMoney CEO Ed O’Brien and members of the eMoney leadership team for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony today, May 6. In March of 2017, eMoney
Apr 29RIAC Announces Strategic Business And Master Planning Process For RI’s General Aviation Airports
The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) has announced that it will initiate a strategic business and master planning process for all five of Rhode Island’s general aviation airports. This process will include North Central State Airport, Quonset State Airport, Westerly State Airport, Block Island State Airport and Newport State Airport. To accomplish this multi-year undertaking, RIAC will form an internal task force comprised of experts in the field of infrastructure, planning, finance, legal and
Apr 25Verizon Names Providence Among 20 U.S. Cities to Receive Its 5G Ultra Wideband Service in 2019
Verizon today identified Providence among the 20 U.S. cities that will receive its 5G Ultra Wideband service by the end of 2019. The other cities include: Atlanta, Boston, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, Dallas, Des Moines, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Little Rock, Memphis, Phoenix, San Diego, Salt Lake City and Washington D.C. These cities join will join Chicago and Minneapolis, the world’s first cities to get Verizon’s 5G Ultra Wideband mobility service. Verizon
