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Sunday, October 04, 2020Best Buddies Rhode Island Friendship Walk
Since 2009, more than 150,000 participants in 60 cities have walked to raise awareness for inclusion, friendship, leadership development, and integrated job opportunities for people with Intellectual and Developmental disabilities. Funds raised at the walks help move our mission forward by funding local Best Buddies programs. Each walk provides a unique opportunity to see our mission in action at a local level. Every dollar raised goes towards making the world a more inclusive, accepting place. Get
Monday, September 14, 20202020 NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic at TPC Boston
Follow in the footsteps of the world’s top golf pros with the National Kidney Foundation at TPC Boston this fall! The National Kidney Foundation Serving New England will be holding its second annual NKF Konica Minolta Golf Classic at TPC Boston on September 14th, 2020. Shortly before our tournament, the top 125 PGA TOUR players will descend on TPC Boston for The Northern Trust 2020 FedExCup Playoff. Our Classic, at Massachusetts' only PGA TOUR facility, represents an unmatched opportunity to follow in
Wednesday, August 12, 2020Fairways to Friendship Golf Tournament
Join us for a day of golfing fun benefiting Best Buddies MARI! Golf with us as an individual or recruit a foursome. Ticket includes golf, cart, lunch, and post-golf reception!Wednesday, August 12, 2020 Registration: 9:30 AM Shotgun Start: 11 AM Lake of Isles Golf Club & Resort One Clubhouse Drive North Stonington, CT 06359 Format: Bramble (Own ball from best drive)Cost: $350 per golfer ($1,400 per foursome)Includes: Golf, cart, lunch, post-golf reception Register
Thursday, July 02, 2020Delta Dental of Rhode Island Launches ‘Share a Smile’ Campaign to Spread Positivity and Support Local Restaurants
When we think about what makes us smile, a meal with family and friends at one of Rhode Island’s great local restaurants often tops the list. And while COVID-19 prevents us from doing that right now, Delta Dental of Rhode Island has launched a new way to support your favorite local restaurant and treat yourself and your family to something delicious. The company’s new #Share a Smile campaign asks Rhode Islanders to share the names of restaurants that make them smile for a chance to win a $50 gift card to
Thursday, July 02, 2020House Passes PPP Extension
The House and Senate passed a bill Wednesday to extend the deadline to apply for forgivable small business aid through a key coronavirus relief program. The legislation, which the Senate already approved, extends the deadline to request Paycheck Protection Program loans to Aug. 8 from June 30. The measure, passed in a unanimous vote, heads to President Donald Trump for his signature. Congress created the program as part of the $2 trillion pandemic rescue package passed in March. It aims to help small
Thursday, July 02, 2020Happy 4th of July from Pranzi!
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Thursday, July 02, 2020RI Commerce to Distribute PPE for Personal Service Businesses
RI Commerce Corporation is initiating a new PPE distribution program targeting the Personal Service Businesses that will provide KN-95 masks and eye protection for area businesses. RI Commerce will be managing the distribution from our Valley Street location.555 Valley Street Providence, RI 02908(Ground level at the ALCO development project)Friday, July 3 from 2:00 – 5:30 pmTuesday, July 7 from 2:00 – 5:30 pm To receive the PPE, all businesses will need to complete the form below and bring it with
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Kelly Kincaid Elected President of the RI Women’s Bar Association
Kelly Kincaid, Attorney at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., was elected to serve as President of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association for the 2020-2021 membership year. She has been a member of the Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association since 2007 and joined the Board of Directors in 2014. Kelly served as the organization’s Newsletter Committee Chair from 2015 to 2020. The Rhode Island Women’s Bar Association’s mission is to promote the advancement of women in the State of Rhode Island and in the legal
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Washington Trust Sponsors Trinity Rep Web Series
TheWashington Trust Company, a longtime supporter of Trinity Rep recently committed to sponsoring the theater’s Facebook Live show, “Your Half Hour Call with Curt Columbus.” Hosted by Trinity Rep’s artistic director, Columbus is joined each week by guests for a discussion that includes clips and photos from past Trinity Rep productions and programs. Past guests have included several members of the resident acting company, former artistic director and Academy Award nominee Richard Jenkins, playwrights
Tuesday, June 30, 2020Happy Fourth of July from Pranzi!
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Tuesday, June 30, 2020Lavender Waves Farm Releases Additional Tickets for “Cut Your Own Lavender”
Lavender Waves Farm has released additional tickets for the four remaining “Cut Your Own Lavender” events this summer. The remaining dates for 2020 are July 11th, July 18th, August 1st and August 22nd. On June 27th, the farm hosted its first “Cut Your Own Lavender.” There were four time slots that attendees could purchase tickets for. All of them sold out very quickly. With COVID-19 restrictions easing as Rhode Island moves into Phase 3, the farm has released additional tickets.“We are still very serious
Monday, June 29, 2020Celebrate THIS SUMMER with Pranzi!
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Monday, June 29, 2020PPP Loan Calculator
Paycheck Protection Program How to Calculate Maximum Loan Amounts – By Business Type The Small Business Administration (SBA), in consultation with the Department of the Treasury, is providing this guidance to assist businesses in calculating their payroll costs for purposes of determining the amount of a Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan businesses can apply for. Borrowers and lenders may rely on the guidance provided in this document as SBA’s interpretation of the CARES Act and of the Paycheck
Monday, June 29, 2020Social Enterprise Greenhouse and HarborOne Bank Launch New Video Series Called “Stories of Hope”
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) and HarborOne Bank announce that they are partnering in the debut of a new video series called “Stories of Hope: Resiliency in Communities of Color.” The series interviews minority entrepreneurs in Rhode Island and Massachusetts who are being resourceful and creative and are thriving amidst the COVID-19 pandemic crisis. Cohosts for “Stories of Hope” are Claudia Cardozo, Community Development Manager for HarborOne Bank, and Jessica Vega, Pawtucket/Central Falls Program
Monday, June 29, 20202020 Save The Bay Swim Goes Virtual
Exercise Your Right To a Clean and Healthy Bay! When you do, you will be raising funds that are urgently needed to support our year-round advocacy, education and habitat restoration efforts. But that is not all… we’ve added more opportunities to have a great time outdoors (or indoors) while supporting Save The Bay. Register for the event, plot your course and complete a swimming, biking, running, rowing, walking, kayaking or stand up paddleboard challenge of your choice through August 31st. Raise $225
Monday, June 29, 2020You have to see this: Dinner for Two @ Fleming's
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Thursday, June 25, 2020Let the Wedding Bells Ring with Pranzi
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Thursday, June 25, 2020URI Announces Plans for a Fall 2020 Return to Campuses
From the University of Rhode Island on June 24, 2020: The University of Rhode Island will welcome back students, faculty and staff to our campuses this fall semester. Preparations for our students’ return have been underway to ensure our Rhody community can come back to campus this fall, with each of us playing a role to protect each other’s health and wellness. Our goal is to provide the highest-quality academic experience for our students in a manner that ensures their continued success and fully
Thursday, June 25, 2020Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI to Provide $13.8M in Medical Premium Relief
Action represents latest step BCBSRI has taken to support Rhode Island businesses, individuals and families during COVID-19 pandemic Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) continues to take steps to support its customers and members during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the current reduced demand for healthcare services, BCBSRI has requested approval to issue a 10 percent medical premium credit for two months, or a total of $13.8 million, to its fully insured large group and small group
Thursday, June 25, 2020Bryant President Machtley Steps Down After 24 Years, Leaving a Transformed Institution as His Legacy
Visionary Bryant University President Ronald K. Machtley will step down from office on June 30, after nearly a quarter of a century at the helm of the school he helped transform from a regional business college to a top ranked national university. One of the nation’s longest serving college presidents and among only a handful to come to the job from national public service in the U.S. Congress, The Honorable Ronald K. Machtley became president of Bryant College in 1996. Under his leadership Bryant has
Thursday, June 25, 2020Updated COVID-19 Business Signage Available – All the Required Information Now in One Poster
Regulations from the RI Department of Health mandate that specific signage must be visible in all businesses that are open and operating. Rhode Island Commerce has created a poster that puts all the required messaging in one place. Once you hang up this poster, you will be in compliance and will be letting Rhode Islanders know how they can keep themselves and other safe while they are in your establishment. Download the poster in English or in Spanish.
Thursday, June 25, 2020CVS Health Helps Americans Return to Worksites and Campuses with Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing Solution
Return Ready™ offers organizations a customizable COVID-19 testing solution, clinical protocols and reporting to meet their unique worksite or campus needs CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) today announced the launch of Return Ready™, a comprehensive, customizable COVID-19 testing solution for employers and universities. The solution helps return employees to worksites and students, faculty and staff to campuses, and integrates COVID-19 testing for ongoing business continuity. With flexible technology options for
Wednesday, June 24, 2020Introducing Our Caymus Wine Dinner Experiences @ Fleming's
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020BBQ's - A Great Outside Party!
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Wednesday, June 24, 2020Asymptomatic Testing Available for Close-Contact Workers
As Rhode Island continues to reopen its economy, testing is a key component to the continued success of the #ReopeningRI process. Governor Raimondo recently announced expanded capacity to provide free COVID-19 asymptomatic testing to key groups of Rhode Islanders, including those who are working in close-contact businesses. Eligible employees include: &##128135;&##127997; Barbers, Hair Dressers and Stylists&##128133; Manicurists, and Nail Technicians &##128132;
Tuesday, June 23, 2020PPP Loans Are Still Available for Rhode Island Small Businesses
PPP Lending In Rhode IslandAs of June 20, the SBA has approved 16,620 PPP loans for over $1.8 Billion to Rhode Island small businesses. There is still approximately $127 Billion in PPP funding available but interested small businesses are advised to reach out to a lender as soon as possible. Participating LendersPPP Program UpdatesFor more information about PPP loans and forgiveness attend the SBA's webinar tomorrow, Tuesday, June 23rd at 9:00am to discuss the recently passed PPP Flexibility Act, and what
Tuesday, June 23, 2020Sprout Private Offices Available
Sprout CoWorking has private offices available in Providence AND Warren! Turnkey private offices are rented on a month-to-month basis with no deposit required. Furniture, all utilities, WiFi and coffee are included with no additional fees. Sprout offers several move-in ready spaces and shared reception, and our offices are clean and in accordance with ReopeningRI guidelines. Our private offices each include two to three 24/7 access memberships. Membership also includes meeting room and flexible seating use
Monday, June 22, 202040th Annual John Trimble Fund for Autism Golf Tournament benefitting The Groden Network
For the 40th time, the John Trimble Fund for Autism Golf Tournament will be held on September 14, 2020. Please join us for a day of golf and fundraising. Go to www.grodencenter.org/events for more info and to register. Sponsorship opportunities are also available.
Friday, June 19, 2020Delta Dental of Rhode Island Launches Second Phase of Financial Support for R.I. Dental Practices with Additional $1M
Delta Dental of Rhode Island has announced the second phase of its planned financial relief for Rhode Island dentists to help them acquire personal protective equipment (PPE) as they reopen their offices. This second phase follows the more than $1 million the company distributed to its participating Rhode Island dentists for PPE expenses in late May 2020. Delta Dental’s second round of support, for both in-network and non-network dentists in Rhode Island, will again include more than $1 million. Checks
Friday, June 19, 2020RIDOT Returning Providence-Newport Ferry Service Starting June 26
Reservations strongly recommended; reduced passenger capacity this season in line with COVID-19 safety protocols The popular Providence to Newport Ferry, including weekend service to Bristol, is returning on Friday, June 26. The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) advises riders to plan ahead and make reservations, as capacity will be limited in accordance with COVID-19 public health protocols. To keep everyone safe, the number of riders on the 149-passenger ferry will be reduced based on
Thursday, June 18, 2020Trinity Rep Elects New Board Chair and Trustees at Annual Meeting
At its Annual Meeting on June 15, 2020, Trinity Repertory Company’s Board of Trustees elected new officers and three new trustees for terms beginning July 1. Succeeding Suzanne Magaziner, who served as Chair of the Board since 2014, Louis Giancola, the retired President and CEO of South County Health, was elected to a three-year term as Chair. The board welcomed new trustees Nancy Smith Greer, Jeffrey Kasle, and Eve Tucker Keenan, each of whom begin their first three-year term. Additional officers elected
Wednesday, June 17, 2020Micro Weddings by Pranzi
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020Vote for Mystic Aquarium in USA Today's 10 Best Polling
Best Aquarium The most popular residents at the Mystic Aquarium are New England's only beluga whales; guests can observe these gentle giants from above and below the surface. While Shark Lagoon features one of the ocean's most misunderstood animals. African penguins, bearded dragons, American alligators, seals, sea lions and more than 30 species of frogs also call the aquarium home.Click here to vote!
Monday, June 15, 2020Thundermist Welcomes New Physician, Emily Harrison, MD, MPH
Dr. Emily Harrison joins Thundermist Health Center as a family medicine physician in West Warwick. Dr. Harrison’s clinical expertise include women’s health and family medicine. She is fluent in Spanish and has spent most of her career working in the Latino community. Dr. Harrison previously served as the medical director of the family medicine practice at Care New England Medical Group Women’s Care. She served as medical staff president at Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and on Care New England’s
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Friday, June 12, 2020Get Excited: Free UberEats Delivery @ Flemings
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Thursday, June 11, 2020Business Lunch Delivered!
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Thursday, June 11, 2020Trinity Rep Shifts 2020-21 Season Schedule
All previously announced shows to be produced Shows slated to begin in November 2020 Artist, patron, and staff safety remain the priority With the health and safety of its artists, patrons, and staff as its top priority, Trinity Repertory Company will shift the schedule of its previously announced 2020-21 Season. The subscription series lineup, which includes the two shows that were cancelled this spring – Sweat and Sweeney Todd – is now currently slated to begin in January 2021. The company still plans
Thursday, June 11, 2020Help Keep Rhode Islanders Safe With this Free Sign from Luminous
To support local businesses and organizations we’re offering free 8 1/2 x 11" signs designed by us and printed by DWRI Letterpress in Providence. Fill out the information below and we’ll get it to you!Click here to get your free sign!
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Tuesday, June 09, 2020Lavender Waves Farm Announces New ''Cut Your Own Lavender'' Event Dates to Elopement Package
Lavender Waves Farm is excited to announce four additional “Cut Your Own Lavender” event dates for 2020. The event that is scheduled for June 27th has been sold out, and the farm has now added July 11th, July 18th, August 1st and August 22nd. Lavender Waves Farm is located at 3814 Commodore Perry Highway in South Kingstown, Rhode Island. The farm has been in operation since 2018 and has approximately 4,000 lavender plants from 10 varieties that have been planted in a circle around a custom-built gazebo.
Monday, June 08, 2020University College RWU Online Personal and Professional Development for Summer
Mediation - University College RWUThis course is available 100% online and students will be expected to participate in class meetings and discussions in ZOOM. This 32-hour course will provide students with skills and techniques such as active listening, reframing, brainstorming, handling power imbalances, and dealing with impasse; all of which are skills needed to engage parties to talk with one another. Although these skills may have been learned in other venues, the umbrella of mediation offers a
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Monday, June 08, 2020Thundermist Health Center to Reopen Dental Services
Thundermist Health Center will reopen dental services on Monday, June 8. Many dental services at Thundermist have been unavailable since mid-March due to COVID-19. Thundermist has taken action to ensure that providing dental care during this pandemic is safe for patients and employees. Thundermist closely follows guidelines from the Rhode Island Department of Health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and American Dental Association. We screen all people who enter our buildings for symptoms
Monday, June 08, 2020Have You Ever Wondered If You Need a Coach?
As a Certified Executive and Career Coach as well as an Executive Recruiter for over 30 years, Beth Carter excels at working with her clients in devising a career strategy to not only get a job but more importantly a position of their dreams. Besides coaching, her clients receive a customized resume and LinkedIn profile. Cover letters can be tailored for a specific role or more generic. The DISC behavioral assessment is an added service that helps clients understand who they are and to determine how to
Friday, June 05, 2020RIPTA COVID-19 Survey
We are posting this survey to determine how the public is using public transit during the Covid 19 health crisis. Your responses are vital to RIPTA's planning for future service. The survey is in both English and Spanish! Thank you in advance for your participation. Spanish survey English survey
Friday, June 05, 2020Honor Your 2020 Graduate With 3 Courses @ Fleming's
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Friday, May 22, 2020NBC10: Rules for the Reopening of RI’s Summer Camps Released
As published on www.nbcboston.com on May 21, 2020: Gov. Gina Raimondo on Thursday provided further guidelines on the opening of summer camps in Rhode Island. Raimondo announced last week that camps would be allowed to reopen with restrictions on June 29. On Thursday, the governor said camps must submit a COVID-19 control plan to the Rhode Island Department of Human Services before being allowed to reopen. Among the guidelines camps must follow will be that children must be kept in groups of 15 and in
Wednesday, April 15, 2020Rhode Island Foundation Commits $100,000 to Close Tech Gaps for Students Statewide
Joins List of Philanthropic Donors – and Challenges Others to Match The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) and Rhode Island Foundation have announced an opportunity for Rhode Islanders to help students and families struggling to access adequate distance learning technology and internet connectivity. Statewide, the majority of students are able to access distance learning opportunities using technology provided by public school districts. However, through constant contact with each local education
Monday, April 13, 2020Gov. Raimondo Announces $10 Million Small Business Loan Fund with Goldman Sachs, Community Reinvestment Fund
Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that Goldman Sachs has committed $10 million for loans for small businesses in Rhode Island through a partnership with Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and with Community Reinvestment Fund ("CRF"), the largest non-profit, non-bank SBA 7(a) lender in the country. Applications are currently being accepted and can be found by visiting www.commerceri.com. 96% of all businesses in Rhode Island are small businesses, and Rhode Island will continue to deliver resources
Tuesday, April 07, 2020Multi-Media Company Steer LLC Teams with Family Service of Rhode Island to Deliver Supplies
Multi-Media Company Steer LLC Teams with Family Service of Rhode Island to Deliver Supplies PROVIDENCE, RI, April 8, 2020--Steer LLC, a Providence-based multi-media company, has teamed with Family Service of Rhode Island’s BE SAFE campaign to deliver disinfecting wipes, hand sanitizers and other items to help the state’s low-income residents “be safe” from COVID-19. Steer LLC has donated use of a van and a driver to deliver “BE SAFE kits” to the doorsteps of needy children, seniors,
Monday, April 06, 2020Secretary Gorbea Announces Remote Online Notarization
Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea has announced an agreement with Governor Gina Raimondo that enables Remote Online Notarization to be permitted on a temporary basis. Remote Online Notarization will allow individuals to honor social distancing guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention during the COVID-19 pandemic during business transactions requiring a notary public. Remote Online Notarization is the process by which documents are notarized in an electronic form and the signer
