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Thursday, August 17, 2017Categories: Education, Events, General News ArticleWednesday, August 16, 2017Save The Bay is calling community members who love Rhode Island’s shoreline and want to do something good in our community. Saturday, September 16 is the International Coastal Cleanup, and thousands of volunteers are needed to help remove litter and debris from more than 80 beaches and shoreline throughout the Ocean State. The International Coastal Cleanup, organized by the Washington, ...read moreCategories: Events, Human Interest, Community, General News Article, Press Release
Wednesday, August 16, 2017They say sitting is the new smoking. Few of us need convincing that exercise is good for us. Yet it is the very thing we abandon when life gets busy. An accountant during tax season. A lawyer during a trial. A caregiver to an ailing parent. A mom or dad with a sick child at home. Life can turn us upside down for a day, a month, a year and more. Few of us would debate the legitimacy of not working ...read moreCategories: Fun Facts, Human Interest, Community, General News ArticleTuesday, August 15, 2017Pannone Lopes Devereaux and O’Gara Principals are Named 2018 "Lawyer Of The Year" in Metropolitan/Providence by Best Lawyers in America ® Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) principals were recently recognized by their peers as "Lawyer of the Year" in their respective practice areas for Metropolitan/Providence over and above their selection to the ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News ArticleTuesday, August 15, 2017Multidisciplinary brand culture and communications firm (add)ventures announced today that it has been selected as the agency of record for AOC Latin America. Headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan, AOC International is a multinational electronics company and subsidiary of TPV Technology, a Fortune China 500 electronics company and the world’s largest manufacturer of computer monitors. Founded in ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press Release
Tuesday, August 15, 2017Fifty-eight Robinson+Cole lawyers were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America © 2018 (Copyright 2017 by Woodward/White, Inc., of Aiken, SC). Of the 58 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices named to the list, four are from Providence: Dana M. Horton, Patricia J. Igoe, Peter V. Lacouture, and Daniel F. Sullivan. Additionally, the ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press ReleaseMonday, August 14, 2017Tropical fish are swimming into our Bay and into our attention in August at Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium. August is Tropical Travelers month at the hands-on center, giving visitors a chance to learn all about the fish that normally live in warmer, more tropical waters along the coast of Florida and up the east coast, but wind up in Narragansett Bay when they are swept up ...read moreCategories: Community, Events, Human Interest, Education, General News Article
Thursday, August 10, 2017PAPERLESS SYSTEM BENEFITS REAL ESTATE AGENTS, HOME BUYERS AND LENDERS EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I . - 8/10/2017 - Pilgrim Title Insurance Company announces that it has launched a new web-based Digital Closing System in Rhode Island. The Digital Closing Package provides buyers and sellers with a more convenient and secure method of storing and accessing closing and title documents. “We are excited ...read moreCategories: Chamber, General News Article, Press ReleaseThursday, August 10, 2017Join us for SMALL BIZ DRINKS at NBX Bikes on August 29th Curious about the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program? Find out if this no-cost business growth education program is right for you! Hear from two incredible Hope Street business owners who recently completed the 10,000 Small Businesses program! SMALL BIZ DRINKS NBX Bikes, 729 Hope St, Providence, RI 02906 Tuesday August 29th, ...read moreCategories: Education, Events, General News ArticleTuesday, August 08, 2017Sansiveri, Kimball & Co., LLP was recently named as one of the 2017 Accounting Today’s Best Accounting Firms to Work for. Accounting Today has partnered with Best Companies Group to identify companies that have excelled in creating quality workplaces for employees. This is the fifth consecutive year that Sansiveri has won this recognition. “We’re proud to be named one of ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News ArticleFriday, August 04, 2017Get on your bike and explore the Woonasquatucket River. Routes offer plenty of beautiful views as you venture from Providence throughout the Woonasquatucket Watershed. Last year’s Woony Ride was a success! Thanks to all who took part — you have helped us support our youth programs, including Red Shed, environmental restoration, bike path maintenance, and future extensions to the ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, EventsWednesday, August 02, 2017Save The Bay’s Exploration Center and Aquarium now has a brand new tank for Bowser, its common snapping turtle, thanks to donations and help from community members, volunteers and Easton’s Beach lifeguards. Donated by New England Aquarium, the 1950s vintage, 590-gallon tank gives Bowser the room he needs to grow to his full size. “We were worried we wouldn’t be able to ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, Education, Human InterestTuesday, August 01, 2017Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley today announced the appointment of Daniel J. Borgia, Ph.D., as Academic Dean of Bryant Zhuhai effective August 1, 2017. Borgia, who succeeds David Lux, Ph.D., will oversee the faculty and academic programs at Bryant Zhuhai. (photo attached) Prior to his role as Founding Dean for Bryant Zhuhai , Lux served as Dean of Undergraduate Studies and was ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press ReleaseTuesday, August 01, 2017A look at Long Term Care Solutions, especially looking at a unique Life Insurance product that has features to help pay for care without putting unnecessary burden on family or finances.Categories: Events, General News ArticleMonday, July 31, 2017Shannon Gamache Scurry joins Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State as Director of Development and Community Relations Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Ocean State (BBBSOS) is pleased to announce a significant new addition to its staff. Shannon Gamache Scurry, of Burrillville, RI, joined BBBSOS this July as the organization's new director of development and community relations. In her ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News Article
Monday, July 31, 2017Touch-A-Truck Saturdays, August 5, 12 & 19 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM See, touch, climb on and explore big trucks and vehicles used in the construction of our new Rainforest exhibit - it's BIG truck fun! Please note: This program is included with regular Zoo admission and free for Roger Williams Park Zoo members. Brew at the Zoo Saturday, August 26 | 4:00 – 8:00 PM Tap into your ...read moreCategories: Community, Events, General News ArticleMonday, July 31, 2017The Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) announced today that John Henderson has joined the EANE team as Director of Learning & Development, effective June 2017. John will lead a team to design, customize and schedule the diverse array of more than 500 substantive training programs presented by EANE each year for members and non-members. Henderson brings over 25 years of experience ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Press ReleaseMonday, July 31, 2017Sardella's, 30 Memorial Blvd, Newport, 849-6312, 7:30 to 10 pm Wed 8/2 Dick Lupino, Johnny Souza, trumpet/vocal, Greg Wardson, piano Wed 8/9 Dick Lupino, Joe Esposito, sax, Mike Renzi, piano Wed 8/16 Dick Lupino, Mark Lewis, sax, Mike Renzi, piano Wed 8/23 Dick Lupino, Ida Zecco, vocal, Mike Renzi, piano Wed 8/30 **OLDIES NIGHT** 50s thru 90s pop/dance music Dick Lupino, Mary ...read moreCategories: EventsThursday, July 27, 2017Join the YMCA of Greater Providence at The Alpine Country Club, September 26th for a Golf Tournament and Sports Memorabilia Night to benefit Y Health & Wellness Programs The day will kick off at noon with lunch, golf, meet and greet with sports legends followed by a buffet dinner and an exciting auction of sports memorabilia. You will have the opportunity to meet and greet local legends, ...read moreCategories: Community, Events
Thursday, July 27, 2017Providence Business News (PBN) recognized Robinson+Cole lawyer Steven J. Boyajian as a “40 Under Forty” winner during the publication’s annual event on July 20, 2017 at the Aldrich Mansion in Warwick. Mr. Boyajian is a member of Robinson+Cole’s Business Litigation Group where he focuses his practice on bankruptcy and creditors' rights. Mr. Boyajian represents ...read moreCategories: General News Article, Events, Press Release
Monday, July 24, 2017Restivo Monacelli LLP, an innovative tax, accounting and business advisory firm, announces its continued growth and expansion with the addition of five new hires. Michael King, Lauren Cavaco and Yana Leonard joined the firm as Staff Accountants in the Accounting and Auditing Department. In this role, they are assisting Senior Managers and Partners in the preparation of audits, reviews, and ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News Article
Monday, July 24, 2017William M. Dolan and Nicholas Nybo have joined the firm’s Litigation Group. Bill joins AP&S as Counsel and Nick as an Associate Bill Dolan joins AP&S as Counsel, practicing in commercial litigation, professional ethics and malpractice, bankruptcy, and construction law. His clients include state and governmental agencies, major cities and towns, Fortune 500 companies, hedge funds, ...read moreCategories: Press ReleaseWednesday, July 19, 2017Elite Physical Therapy Earns 2017 Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce (Left to Right) Melissa Cummings of BCBS, Sarah Brushett, Patricia Melkoun, Founder and Doctor of Physical Therapy, Michael Nula, Co-Owner and Physical Therapist, Jason Harvey, Alaina Reardon, Sarah Krous, Janet Raymond of the Greater Providence ...read moreCategories: Human Interest, General News Article, Press Release
Monday, July 17, 2017Please join us for THE GRODEN NETWORK’s 37th Annual John Trimble Fund Golf Tournament for Autism at The World Class Wannamoisett Country Club on Monday, September 11, 2017. For over 40 years THE GRODEN NETWORK “Your Autism Experts” has been the leading nonprofit in the field of educating youth and adults with Autism and developmental disabilities, providing research based ...read moreCategories: Chamber, Education, Human Interest, Community, Events
Thursday, June 29, 2017Companies used to be in control. The traditional sales funnel model consisted of the company pushing the prospect through stages of awareness, familiarity, consideration, and eventual purchase. It worked well – until new technology and a more empowered global attitude led customers to begin exerting their own preferences about their engagement with companies. Widespread Internet access and ...read moreCategories: Education
Thursday, June 29, 2017Agawam, MA (June 27, 2017) – The Employers Association of the NorthEast (EANE) released its summary findings from its 2017 Southern New England Compensation survey. Highlights of the 2017 findings include increased average pay in many sectors and, at the same time, increased pressure of losing top talent to competitors. Representing over 300 benchmark positions spanning a number of ...read moreCategories: General News Article
Tuesday, June 06, 2017JULY 2017 HIGHLIGHTS at Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village Be a Kid Again – In Our Big Backyard Saturday, July 15 | 6:00 – 8:00 PM Adults, it’s your turn to play! Reconnect with your inner kid in a night out in Hasbro’s Our Big Backyard. Build forts and castles with colorful fabric, run through the sprinklers, play in a treehouse, crawl through tunnels, ...read moreCategories: Education, Events, Community, General News ArticleThursday, June 01, 2017Enjoy 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 ...read moreCategories: Community, General News Article, EventsTuesday, May 16, 2017Enjoy a special paddle on the Woonasquatucket River on Sunday, October 1st beginning at 4:30 PM. Not only will you get to see Providence from a unique perspective, you will also learn more about the WRWC directly from the Board and Staff, and then we'll all hang out and have drinks and some food after! You'll hear about some of our programs and major projects like our green infrastructure ...read moreCategories: Community, Human Interest, EventsMonday, May 15, 2017Greystone Mill Pond is on the border of Johnston, North Providence and Smithfield. This section of the Woony is smooth and quiet, which makes for easy paddling. The pond is narrow and winding with many wetlands. We begin at Cricket Field in Johnston and paddle up the pond for about 5/8 mile and return. We often see ducks, herons and other birds on this paddle! The cost is $35/boat and includes ...read moreCategories: Community, Events, EducationMonday, May 15, 2017Location: Stillwater Reservoir Come explore two mills in one on a paddle up Stillwater Pond! Georges Bockstael, of the Breakwater Preservation Conservancy, will explain the decision of two mills combining into one and the resulting evolution of water wheel power generation. We will paddle about 1.5 miles roundtrip on Stillwater Pond, with steep banks on either side of the beautiful, deep centered ...read moreCategories: Community, Events, Human Interest, Education, Fun FactsThursday, January 12, 2017DiSanto, Priest & Co., a certified public accounting and business advisory firm with over 50 years of service, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michael (Mike) Mellor to partner, effective January 1, 2017. Mike joined the firm in 2013 after having spent 22+ years in the Metro Washington D.C. market, most recently as a partner and advisory services practice leader with Grant Thornton, ...read moreCategories: Press Release, General News Article