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Feb 14Female Trail Blazers Set to Take American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women to Record Breaking Heights
2020 Chairperson and Go Red for Luncheon Keynote Speaker Announced Providence, RI– American Heart Association announced today that two female trail blazers are seeking to break records in Southern New England for the Go Red for Women Campaign. Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Community Affairs for Lifespan Corporation, Lisa Abbott, will chair the 2020 Go Red for Women campaign in Southern New England, and is pleased to host Alison Levine, the first woman to lead a female American team up Mt.
Jan 21Allegiant Announces New Nonstop Service from T.F. Green to Myrtle Beach
Allegiant (NASDAQ: ALGT) has announced a new nonstop route to Myrtle Beach International Airport (MYR) from T.F Green Airport (PVD) beginning June 5, 2020. To celebrate, the company is offering one-way fares on the new route as low as $55.* “We are proud to offer our Providence-area travelers with new service to a highly sought-after Allegiant destination,” said Drew Wells, Allegiant vice president of planning and revenue. “Known for its beautiful beaches, we are sure that travelers will enjoy our nonstop,
Jan 21The 2020 Girl Scout Cookie™ season has begun!
Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Launches 2020 Girl Scout Cookie Season with New Girl Scout Cookie™ Packaging World's largest girl-led entrepreneurial program has a sweet new way to celebrate girl leaders. Warwick, RI—The 2020 Girl Scout Cookie™ season has begun! During the Girl Scout Cookie Program, Girl Scouts across the United States become entrepreneurs as they earn money to power their own leadership opportunities and adventures. This season, Girl Scouts is announcing a sweet new way to
Jan 16Please welcome new member, Arcadia, to the Greater Providence Chamber
Arcadia’s purpose is to help create a 100% renewable energy future. To make that future possible, we make clean energy an easy choice for everyone. Anyone who pays a power bill can now access wind energy, solar power, and cost savings with a free Arcadia account. We’re particularly excited to be a part of the Community Solar movement in Rhode Island. Community solar was recently approved in Rhode Island, enabling thousands of
Jan 16Trinity Rep Raises More Than $60,000 for RI Community Food Bank
Second-highest amount raised in thirteen years Trinity Repertory Company is pleased to announce that $60,445.55 was raised for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank from the 2019 A Christmas Carol audiences – the second-highest amount ever raised in the thirteen years donations have been requested. Since 2006, this tradition has been a part of the theater’s commitment to its community and a reminder to audiences to bring the spirit of Dickens’ story into their lives and the rest of Rhode Island. This year’s
Jan 15Restivo Monacelli LLP Appoints Kevin Hundley as Managing Partner
Restivo Monacelli LLP announced today that Kevin Hundley has been appointed Managing Partner, succeeding Edmund Restivo, Jr., who remains with the firm as a Founding Partner and will continue to service clients. Kevin joined Restivo Monacelli in 2003 as a Manager in the Audit and Accounting Department, and was promoted to Partner in 2008. In that role, he oversaw the firm’s largest practice group and managed a growing team of professionals. As Managing Partner, Kevin will be responsible for the firm’s
Jan 13RIDE and RI Foundation Announce Fund to Support Public Education in Rhode Island
Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green has announced that the Rhode Island Foundation has established a special fund to accept donations from individuals, corporations and foundations interested in improving PK-12 public education statewide. The Fund for Rhode Island Public Education is now accepting donations, including online through the Foundation’s website. Charitable contributions in any amount will be accepted and used to support initiatives that benefit the education of public school
Jan 09Michael Friedman joins Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal
Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal is pleased to announce the addition of Michael Friedman to their team of brokerage experts. Friedman has been in the real estate industry since 1999. He is a licensed real estate sales agent in Rhode Island and was previously a commercial real estate sales agent at Gaspee Real Estate Partners of East Greenwich. Friedman has a strong background in finance and economics, key qualities to assist any real estate investor. Prior to becoming a broker, he had an extensive history
Jan 09Stephen Geanacopoulos Assumes Senior Counsel Status at AP&S
Effective January 1, 2020, Steve Geanacopoulos transitioned from Shareholder to Senior Counsel status with the Firm. Steve has been a valued member of the Firm for the last 32 years, a partner for the last 29 years, and Chair of the Corporate Department for the last 15 years. In connection with Steve’s transition to Senior Counsel status, John Russell has succeeded Steve as Chair of the Firm’s Corporate Department. Managing Partner, Robert Brooks commented: “On behalf of the Firm, I’d like to thank
Jan 09Hinckley Allen Expands Partnership, Elevating Ryan M. Gainor to Partner
Hinckley Allen today announced that Ryan M. Gainor has been elevated to Partner. Ryan assumed his new position effective January 1, 2020. “Ryan has all the qualities that we value in our lawyers at Hinckley Allen,” said David J. Rubin, Managing Partner at Hinckley Allen. “We are proud of his exceptional legal expertise, commitment to our litigation practice, and his dedication to serving the community. It is with great pride that I announce Ryan’s elevation to Partner.” Ryan M. Gainor practices with
Jan 08John D. Russell Named Chair of Adler Pollock & Sheehan's Corporate Department
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is pleased to announce that John D. Russell has been named Chair of the firm’s Corporate Department. John succeeds Stephen Geanacopoulos, who has been the chair of the department for the past 15 years. Robert P. Brooks, Managing Partner of the firm said, “John Russell has earned this new honor and responsibility based upon his stellar job performance and his emergence as a rising star in both the Firm, as well as the Rhode Island and Boston legal communities.” Brooks
Jan 08AP&S Names New Shareholders
AP&S proudly names Hamza Chaudary, Leslie D. Parker and Brenna A. Force as shareholders of the firm effective January 1, 2020.Hamza Chaudary Hamza has significant experience in cases involving real estate, land use and zoning matters, including all phases of development and permitting. Moreover, Hamza has successfully litigated land use and zoning matters in the Rhode Island Superior Court and Supreme Court, including winning a case on behalf of a client on a matter of first-impression. Hamza also uses
Jan 07Partridge Snow & Hahn Elects Christian Jenner to Partner and René Moniz to Counsel
Partridge Snow & Hahn (PS&H) is pleased to announce that the firm has elected Christian Jenner to Partner and René Moniz to Counsel. Jenner practices out of both the firm’s Providence and Boston offices. Moniz is based primarily in the firm’s New Bedford office. “Christian and René are gifted, talented and dedicated attorneys and an integral part of our litigation team,” said PS&H Managing Partner Howard Merten. “Our firm’s future is even brighter having them as Partner and Counsel. We could not be more
Jan 06BankFive Announces Hiring of Director of Human Resources and Branch Manager
BankFive announced today that it has hired Victoria Bartholomew Kane as Senior Vice President/Director of Human Resources and Scott Correia as Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager. Ms. Kane’s office is located at BankFive’s main office in Fall River. A resident of Dover, Mass., she has 25 years of professional experience, including 17 in banking. Previous positions she has held include Senior Director of Human Resources at Boston Private Bank & Trust Company and Assistant General Counsel at Boston
Jan 02Jennifer Freitas, CPA and Doryanne Hamel, MS, CPA, CFE Named Partners
Piccerelli Gilstein & Company, LLP (PG&Co) is proud to announce Jennifer Freitas, CPA and Doryanne Hamel, MS, CPA, CFE have been named partners, effective January 1, 2020. “Jen and Doryanne have been dedicated professionals with the firm, demonstrating their strong leadership and technical capabilities since they began working here,” said William Piccerelli, managing partner at Piccerelli, Gilstein & Company, LLP. “They both have an incredible ability to really help clients understand the technical
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
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 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
