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Dec 05SEG to Host 2019 Health & Wellness Accelerator Graduation and Pitch Night
Social Enterprise Greenhouse Will Host 2019 Health & Wellness Accelerator Graduation and Pitch Night – Thursday, December 5, from 6:00 to 8:30 PM Join Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) for a festive celebration as the graduates of its 2019 Health & Wellness Accelerator complete their three-month business development journey and pitch their social ventures to an audience. The 2019 Health & Wellness Accelerator Graduation and Pitch Night takes place on December 5, 2019, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the
Nov 20Right Foot
Wednesday, November 20, 2019 8:30am - 11:00amTopic: Start-up Assistance Sort through the many issues that entrepreneurs face when planning and starting a small business. This interactive workshop will address feasibility assessment, identifying gaps in your plan and key financial planning documents. Both traditional and progressive tools like the Value Proposition Canvas will help you to overcome the obstacles to success. An official from the RI Department of State will detail compliance requirements and
Nov 07Please join Commerce RI for updates to Rhode Island's Economic Development Plan
Next week, Rhode Island's Economic Development Planning Council will host a forum to receive public comments on updates to the State's long-term economic development plan. At this session, Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor will provide opening remarks, and Bruce Katz from New Localism Advisors (formerly of the Brookings Institution) will present preliminary observations and updates regarding the State's long-term economic development strategy. We invite you to join us for the discussion, which will
Nov 06Giant Shoulders launches 2 new conferences with their clients
It has been a busy month of October for us and our clients. The Giant Shoulders team had the privilege of designing, attending, and hosting two inaugural events last month, the Global Bluetech Summit with SeaAhead in Brooklyn, NY, and Journeys of Hope celebrations with Beautiful Day in Providence, RI. Global Bluetech Summit We worked with SeaAhead to designing a summit to break down silos between innovators and rally funders around saving the oceans. The summit is not only the first significant event
Nov 04Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Named a 2020 “Best Law Firm” by U.S. News – Best Lawyers®
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced today that it has been named to the 2020 “Best Law Firms” in America list by U.S. News & World Report and Best Lawyers® for 14 practice areas in Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. This marks the 10th consecutive year PLDO has received the designation in Rhode Island for its professional excellence with persistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. The practice areas cited for legal excellence in Metropolitan Tier 1/Rhode Island include
Nov 04'The Prince of Providence' Ends Sold-Out, Record-Breaking Run
Production draws audience from 30 states, Interest from Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television Trinity Rep closed its sold-out, record-breaking production of the world premiere play The Prince of Providence on October 27, after an extended seven-week run. The play was written by George Brant, based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name by Mike Stanton, and was directed by Taibi Magar. It covered the rise and fall of Providence’s former mayor, Vincent A. “Buddy” Cianci. Prior to its
Nov 04Trinity Rep | Announcing Final Results from ''The Prince of Providence''
The prince of providence ends sold-out, record-breaking runProduction draws audience from 30 states, Interest from Broadway, Off-Broadway, film, and television Trinity Rep closed its sold-out, record-breaking production of the world premiere play The Prince of Providence on October 27, after an extended seven-week run. The play was written by George Brant, based on the New York Times bestseller of the same name by Mike Stanton, and was directed by Taibi Magar. It covered the rise and fall of
Nov 042019 RI Tech10 Award Winners Announced
The Tech10 Awards honor individuals and companies driving innovation, education, and growth; to be recognized at celebration event on Nov. 13thTech Collective, Rhode Island’s foremost Information Technology Association, in partnership with Rhode Island Monthly, announces its 2019 Tech10 Award recipients. The program will honor ten Tech10 winners that have been innovators and champions in pioneering technology development in the state of Rhode Island. In addition to the Tech10 Award winners, the award
Nov 01Thundermist Health Center Hosts 50th Anniversary Gala
Thundermist Health Center celebrated its 50th Anniversary with a gala on Thursday, October 10 at the Roger Williams Botanical Center. The night was spent reminiscing on all the years we have provided care for our communities. “It is hard to believe that we have been providing care for fifty years,” said, Jeanne LaChance, President/CEO of Thundermist. “It is our passionate and caring donors that make Thundermist a place where the most vulnerable in the community can turn for health care, no matter their
Nov 01Robinson+Cole Receives 33 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”
Robinson+Cole received 33 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including four in Rhode Island, in the 2020 Edition of U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms.” Law firms included in the publication are recognized for professional excellence with consistently impressive ratings from clients and peers. The Rhode Island rankings are in the areas of Commercial Finance Law, Energy Law, Insurance Law, and Litigation – Insurance. Robinson+Cole also received four national, Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology
Nov 01Plant City Calendar of Events for November 2019
Three If By Bike with Richie CrowleySaturday, November 2, 3-5 pm, Free In the summer of 2019, The Wild Man of Wellness Richie Crowley rode his bicycle across the United States. Three If By Bike is his story of adventure. A visual experience supported by conversation detailing the three pillars of his journey: Truth, Wellness, and Dreams. This East Coast premier will be hosted by vegan personality, author, and founder of the Eat Green Make Green platform, Pat McAuley. Vegan Thanksgiving with roasted
Oct 30Free Reading Screenings for Children
The Hamilton Institute for Outreach and Advocacy at The Wheeler School is offering the public a series of free Early Reading Screenings for any child in Grades Kindergarten – Grade 3. Specially-trained experts conduct an hour-long screening with results presented to the parent/guardian in a written report reviewed with the family. This report can then be shared with your child’s school in an effort to better reach the learner. Sign up for free reading screenings on one of the screening dates offered
Oct 29James Worrell Named to 2019 Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Plan Advisers
Strategic Retirement Partners is pleased to announce that James (Jamie) Worrell has been named to the 2019 edition of the Financial Times 401 Top Retirement Advisers. The list recognizes the top financial advisers who specialize in serving defined contribution (DC) retirement plans, such as 401(k) and 403(b) plans, across the US. This is the fifth annual FT 401 list, produced independently by the Financial Times in collaboration with Ignites Research, a subsidiary of the FT that provides business
Oct 28GSSRI and Fidelity Investments® Offer Investment Literacy Patch Program to Girls of all Ages
Series helps girls gain the skills needed to be successful in life Girl Scouts in Southeastern New England are now offered financial investment literacy skills through a partnership with Fidelity Investments®. Through the “Let It Grow” Investment Patch Program, girls are unleashing their inner G.I.R.L. (Go-getter, Innovator, Risk-taker, Leader) ™ and gaining the financial skills they need to be successful in life. This innovative program will be offered to over 50,000 Girl Scouts thanks to an
Oct 24Second Round of Route 4 Lane Closures Scheduled for November 1-4 for Accelerated Bridge Construction
Traffic will be reduced to one lane in each direction throughout the weekend The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced the second phase of lane closures scheduled to take place the weekend of November 1-4 to replace the Lafayette Road Bridge. The bridge carries Route 4 over Lafayette Road in North Kingstown, located between the Exit 3/Route 102 interchange and Oak Hill Road, near McKay’s Furniture. During this phase, RIDOT will replace the southbound
Oct 24Hinckley Allen Welcomes Litigation Attorneys, Janelle P. Murnane, Liz Nagle, and Kat B. Savage
Hinckley Allen is pleased to welcome Janelle P. Murnane, Liz Nagle, and Kat B. Savage as Associates in the Firm’s Litigation group. Janelle P. Murnane Janelle joins the Firm’s Albany office after previously working for the United States District Court for the Northern District of New York, where she conducted legal research and drafted memorandum decisions. Before her clerkship, Janelle was a Litigation Associate at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel. She received her J.D. from New York University School of Law,
Oct 22Mutual of America Announces Opening of Providence Regional Office
Mutual of America Financial Group, a leading financial services company specializing in retirement plans and investments, recently opened a new regional office in downtown Providence. The company, which has served customers in Rhode Island for decades, moved into its new office as part of the continued expansion of its retirement plan business in the state and throughout New England. Mutual of America’s decision to open the office took into consideration discussions with various Rhode Island government
Oct 173 Lawyers From Robinson+Cole’s Providence Office Recognized by Super Lawyers®
Robinson+Cole lawyer Steven J. Boyajian was named to the Super Lawyers® list in the state of Rhode Island for 2019. In addition, William M. Daley and Kathryn M. Rattigan were recognized as “Rising Stars.” Overall, 52 Robinson+Cole lawyers were named Super Lawyers® and 32 attorneys at the firm were recognized as “Rising Stars” in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New York, and Rhode Island for 2019. The Super Lawyers® designation is based on regional balloting by attorneys, third-party research,
Oct 16Robinson+Cole Signs-on to ABA’s Well-Being Pledge
Robinson+Cole has signed the American Bar Association (ABA) Well-Being Pledge, a campaign dedicated to improving the substance use and mental health landscape of the legal profession. Organized by the ABA Working Group to Advance Well-Being in the Legal Profession, the Pledge is designed to address the profession’s troubling rates of alcohol and other substance-use disorders, as well as mental health issues. “We are proud to take this pledge in support of a healthy work environment for all at R+C and for
Oct 16Less Hosting, More Toasting at Fleming's
Let us host your three-course Thanksgiving, including your choice of Herb-Roasted Turkey or Petite Filet Mignon.Another reason to be thankful? Our full menu is available on Thanksgiving Day, and we have a three-course Children’s Menu for $22.To see our Thanksgiving Menu and pricing, click here
Oct 16FM Global Opens New $16 Million Lab in RI
FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers, has opened a $16 million Electrical Hazards and Gas Detection Laboratory at its world renowned 1,600-acre Research Campus in West Glocester, R.I. following nearly two years of construction. Fireballs, explosions, combustible and toxic gas leaks and short circuits—industrial property hazards that can derail a business—are now daily occurrences inside of the specialized laboratory. The new facility is designed specifically for testing
Oct 16Michael Moses joins Napatree Capital, Expands Team
The principals of Napatree Capital, LLC are pleased to welcome Michael Moses as an investment strategist and wealth advisor to its team of professionals. Moses has broad knowledge of market and investment strategy, having held positions in investor education, institutional trading, and quantitative analysis for the past 25 years. Moses will play an important role in Napatree Capital’s investment strategy and asset allocation process and will work closely with clients on investment related
Oct 15Robinson+Cole Commits to Mansfield Rule 3.0 Diversity and Inclusion Certification
Robinson+Cole, has signed on to participate in the Diversity Lab’s Mansfield Rule 3.0, a year-long certification process developed to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership positions by broadening the pool of women, lawyers of color, lawyers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ lawyers who are considered for significant governance roles, partner promotions, lateral partner and senior associate hiring and inclusion in business development initiatives. “Our participation in the Mansfield Rule
Oct 14Governor Raimondo and URI President Dooley Announce Second Round of Rhode Island Innovation Campus Projects
Governor Gina Raimondo joined with University of Rhode Island (URI) President David Dooley to announce the second round of RI Innovation Campus projects that will catalyze academic research into new commercial products and businesses. The two additional campuses are expected to create hundreds of jobs in rapidly-growing advanced industries including advanced materials manufacturing and gene therapy. The two Innovation Campuses, expected to be located in Kingston, Portsmouth, and Providence, will be
Oct 07Urban Wildlife Workshops News Release: 10/7/2019
Urban Wildlife Workshops: Creature Conserve and The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking invite visual artists and writers to attend workshops on how to make science more accessible and understandable, using urban ecology as the unifying theme. There will be two workshops for visual artists and one for writers; all skill levels are welcome. Advance registration is required. Funded in part by the Rhode Island State Council of the Arts. Featured Artwork by Emily Poole. Registration Fee per workshop: $30.
Sep 26Chamber's Innovation Providence Group Hears from Entrepreneurs at New CIC Providence
The Chamber's Innovation Providence group met on September 25 to discuss the entrepreneurial eco-system in Rhode Island and hear from venture founders participating in the MassChallenge RI program. Innovation Providence met at the recently opened Cambridge Innovation Center (CIC) Providence located at the new Wexford Science and Technology campus in Providence. Thank you to Rebecca Webber, general manager at CIC Providence, Kevin Wiant, executive director of Venture Cafe Providence and Hope Hopkins,
Sep 16President of Electric Boat to retire; New president appointed effective Oct. 1
General Dynamics (NYSE: GD) has appointed General Dynamics NASSCO president Kevin Graney as president of General Dynamics Electric Boat, effective October 1. David J. Carver, NASSCO's vice president and general manager of repair, will succeed Graney as president of General Dynamics NASSCO. Jeffrey S. Geiger, who has served as president of Electric Boat since 2013, will retire effective September 30. "Kevin Graney's leadership, nuclear propulsion expertise and proven track record with submarine and
Aug 01RIDOT Starts Approval Process for Major Amendment to Statewide Transportation Improvement Program
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has submitted its major amendment to the Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP) to the Transportation Advisory Committee for review. The amendment reflects changes necessary for RIDOT to achieve its core mission of reaching a 90 percent bridge sufficiency rating by 2025 to meet state and federal mandates. The 10-year STIP was developed to achieve that goal and is updated annually as mandated by RhodeWorks. Over a ten-year period RIDOT
