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Tuesday, January 26, 2021Rhode Island Foundation Appoints Washington Trust SVP to Board of Directors
Peter R. Phillips has been named to the Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Foundation. As the state’s largest funder of nonprofit organizations, the Foundation awards tens of millions of dollars in grants to thousands of nonprofits annually. “We are very pleased that Peter is joining our Board. With an endowment that is now more than $1 billion, the Foundation will benefit from Peter’s impressive record of senior leadership, professional investment management skill and strong community involvement.
Tuesday, January 26, 2021BankFive Announces Addition of Banking Veteran to the Commercial Lending Team
BankFive, is pleased to announce that Charles DeSimone III has joined the Bank as First Vice President, Commercial Lending Relationship Manager. Charlie brings with him 36 years of extensive commercial banking experience. Charlie began his career at BankBoston, spent 10 years with Bank of Cape Cod and most recently with The Cooperative Bank of Cape Cod. Charlie is no stranger to the Southcoast. He lives with his family in Dennis, MA. He’s a graduate of Bentley College from which he earned a Bachelor
Monday, January 25, 2021Johnson & Wales University Takes Food Education to Next Level with College of Food Innovation & Technology
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — January 25, 2021 – Aligned with its strategic focus as an evolving comprehensive university, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) is expanding its world-renowned culinary education with an interdisciplinary approach to food and its impact on people, industries and the world. With the new College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT), JWU is preparing students to explore the role of food in everyday life, with a focus on science, nutrition, sustainability, safety, policy, business, and
Tuesday, January 19, 2021Providence Pirates Head Coach Announcement
The Pirates are excited to name Mark Gaffney as the organization's first ever head coach. Coach Gaffney brings an amazing foundation with him and was the top choice of both GM Paul Rogers and President Sercan Fenerci. Coach Gaffney has a strong background in coaching, and brings a combined 23 years of coaching experience from both collegiate and high school levels. Some highlights of his coaching career are the following:Coached former NBA World Champions James Posey and David West @ Xavier University
Friday, January 15, 2021United Way of R.I. Commits $100 Million to Racial Equity and Opportunities for all Rhode Islanders
United Way of Rhode Island has committed to invest $100 million over 5 years to build racial equity in Rhode Island and create justice and opportunities for all. The announcement accompanied the launch of LIVE UNITED 2025, the organization's new strategic plan and roadmap to transformational change. "This plan is intentional and focused so our investments make the biggest impact toward reversing the racial inequities holding back Rhode Island," said Cortney Nicolato, United Way's president and CEO.
Thursday, January 14, 2021Rhode Island Facing Over $500 Million Potential Deficit For Next Fiscal Year
RIPEC analyzes current year budget and outlook for next fiscal year Rhode Island is facing a $513.7 million budget deficit in FY 2022 if expenditures continue to grow as projected and one-time federal funding is no longer available to plug state general revenue expenditures, based on an analysis by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. The so-called “skinny” FY 2021 state budget enacted mid-year by the General Assembly relies heavily on one-time federal COVID relief funds to pay for ongoing state
Wednesday, January 13, 2021BankFive Announces New SVP Business Banking
BankFive announced that it has added Jennifer Dooling as a new member of its Senior Management Team. Jennifer joins BankFive’s Business Banking Group after more than a decade in leadership roles at Citizens Bank. Her most recent position was serving in a similar role as SVP, Director of Business Banking New England North. In carrying out those responsibilities she has gained an outstanding reputation within the banking industry as an innovative and empathetic leader with a focus on mentoring, coaching,
Tuesday, January 12, 2021PC School of Business Ranked One of “Top 50 Best Undergraduate Business Schools” for Second Year in a Row
The Providence College School of Business (PCSB) has again been ranked one of the “top 50 undergraduate business schools in the US” by Poets&Quants. PCSB has been steadily climbing in this ranking over the last few years, and cracked the top 50 for the first time in 2020. Poets&Quants uses a comprehensive ranking methodology that takes into account admission standards, academic excellence, and employment outcomes. Results are based on school-reported data and a survey of recent graduates. “This
Monday, January 11, 2021Providence Lawyer Michael Ursillo Appointed Warwick City Solicitor
Attorney Michael Ursillo Appointed As Warwick City Solicitor by Mayor Frank PicozziMichael Ursillo, a partner in the Providence law firm of Ursillo, Teitz & Ritch, has been appointed as the City Solicitor for the City of Warwick by newly elected Mayor Frank Picozzi for a two-year term. With over 35 years of municipal law experience including representation of twelve Rhode Island cities and towns on all sides of the political aisle, Ursillo has successfully assisted municipalities navigate issues that
Thursday, January 07, 2021Providence Mutual Appoints Michele Streton as New President and Chief Executive Officer
Former Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of The Hanover Group, Michele Streton, accepts new role as President and Chief Executive Officer of Providence Mutual Providence Mutual, a mutual property and casualty insurance company, announced the appointment of former Hanover Group Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Personal Lines, Michele Streton, as the company’s new president and chief executive officer-elect. Michele will join Providence Mutual on January 4, 2021, and will be elected to
Wednesday, January 06, 2021Christine M. DiBiase Appointed to Board of Narragansett Bay Commission
Christine DiBiase, Associate at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., was appointed by the Governor to serve a two-year term as a member of the Board of Commissioners tasked with overseeing operations of the Narragansett Bay Commission. The NBC is governed by a 19-member Board of Commissioners, appointed by the mayors and administrators of the municipalities in the service area, as well as ten gubernatorial appointments. Empowered with responsibilities ranging from ensuring that the NBC operates with a balanced
Tuesday, January 05, 2021Chief Nursing Executive Marie Ducharme Promoted to President of The Miriam Hospital
Ducharme is the third female president of the hospital since its founding by women in 1925 Maria Ducharme, DNP, RN, NEA-BC, has been promoted from her position as senior vice president of patient care services and chief nursing officer to president of The Miriam Hospital, effective January 1, 2021. Dr. Ducharme is the first nurse to be promoted from within to the top leadership position in the hospital’s 96-year history. Dr. Ducharme, who has spent her entire professional career at The Miriam
Monday, December 28, 2020RACING LEAGUES
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Wednesday, December 23, 2020Rhode Island Foundation Awards $5 Million in CARES Act Funding to Local Nonprofits
The Rhode Island Foundation has announced it has awarded $5 million in federal CARES Act funding to more than 120 local nonprofits across the state. “The Rhode Island Foundation was pleased to provide critical support for nonprofit organizations serving many in need in our community. CARES Act funds approved by Congress and then allocated by the Governor, along with the Foundation’s grant-making capabilities, enabled this to be done successfully and quickly in these challenging and uncertain times,” said
Tuesday, November 24, 2020CVS Health Names Neela Montgomery President of CVS Pharmacy
Former Crate & Barrel CEO is a leader in e-commerce retail CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) has announced that Neela Montgomery has been named Executive Vice President and President of CVS Pharmacy/Retail, effective November 30, 2020. Montgomery will oversee the company's 10,000 pharmacies across the United States. "Neela is a seasoned retail industry leader with extensive digital and e-commerce experience," said Karen S. Lynch, who will become President and CEO of CVS Health in February 2021. "She
Friday, November 06, 2020Karen S. Lynch Named the Next President and CEO of CVS Health and Larry J. Merlo to Retire in Spring
CVS Health Announces CEO Transition Effective February 2021 CVS Health Corporation (NYSE: CVS) today announced that its Board of Directors appointed Karen S. Lynch, currently Executive Vice President, CVS Health and President, Aetna, as the company's next President and CEO, effective February 1, 2021. Ms. Lynch will also join the company's Board of Directors upon assuming her new role. Larry J. Merlo will transition from the President and CEO role on February 1, 2021, after beginning his career with the
Thursday, October 01, 2020Providence Equity Announces Leadership Transition Plan
Founder and CEO Jonathan Nelson to Become Executive Chairman in January 2021 Davis Noell and David Phillips Named Senior Managing Directors and Co-Heads of North America Andrew Tisdale and Karim Tabet Named Senior Managing Directors and Co-Heads of Europe Providence Equity Partners (“Providence”), a premier private equity firm that specializes in the media, communications, education, software and services industries, has announced a leadership transition plan, under which Chief Executive Officer
Friday, September 11, 2020Infosys Plans to Hire 500 More Tech Employees in Rhode Island
Infosys doubles down on Rhode Island, commits to 1,000+ employees in the Ocean State Infosys (NYSE: INFY), a global leader in consulting, technology, and next-generation services, today joined Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo and Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor to announce that it plans to hire 500 additional tech workers in Rhode Island by 2023. These 500 new employees are part of Infosys’ broader workforce commitment and its recent announcement to hire 12,000 additional workers in the country,
