Thursday Gathering at Venture Cafe - December 15th: Japan and RI Innovation Collective Gathering with JETRO

The core focus of this co-created Thursday Gathering is to strengthen bilateral relationships between Rhode Island and Japan and to increase awareness of investment opportunities in the State. Venture Cafe Providence will be showcasing the very best Rhode Island has to offer in the Health & Life Sciences, the Blue Economy and the general startup ecosystem.(4 - 8 PM) Innovation on Tap(4 - 5 PM) An Introduction to the RI Innovation Ecosystem(5 - 7 PM) Startup and Innovation Demo Tables(5:15 - 6 PM) Roundtable

Sign Up for JA Inspire and Play a Critical Role in Preparing our Future Workforce

JA Inspire is a coalition of industry leaders and educators, led by Junior Achievement of Rhode Island. At the center of the program is a powerful career exploration fair that will introduce 4,000 Rhode Island students to our state's high-growth/high-demand industries. Local companies like yours will play a key role in developing Rhode Island’s talent pipeline by preparing young people for their future – high school, college, careers, and beyond.  The program takes place from December 14-15, 2022 at the

Thursday Gathering at Venture Cafe - December 8th: Cannabis Industry Innovations

Venture Cafe Providence, EzHire Cannabis, and Equitable Opportunities Now partner to host a Cannabis focused Thursday Gathering to celebrate the recent legalization of recreational cannabis use in RI. Complimentary beer, wine and snacks will be made available. Sessions people can pre-register for include:(4 - 8 PM) Innovation on Tap(4 - 6 PM) Expo: Cannabis Companies of RI(5:15 - 6 PM) Presentation: Cannabis Industry Overview - From Past to Present)(6:15 - 7:15 PM) Panel: Demystifying Cannabis Industry

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You're Invited: Holiday Gallery Party

Sprout CoWorking is throwing a popup holiday party open to the entire community! Stop by December 1st from 5-8 PM for an Edge and End Studios gallery opening reception and celebration for the holidays featuring their custom woodworking. Edge and End's handcrafted small kitchen wares and a select number of furniture pieces will be available for purchase. It’s totally free to come in, check out the space and the local art so stop by and say hi! RSVP here. Check out Edge and End in Hey Rhody for more info on

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Newport Mansions Add More Sparkle to Holidays

Chinese Tea House Offers Seasonal BrunchReturning for its third year, “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” will be bigger and brighter than ever when it opens November 19. For the first time, visitors to “Sparkling Lights at The Breakers” can stroll in a complete loop around the property, enjoying a half-mile-long path glittering with hundreds of thousands of holiday lights while music fills the air. Highlights include a dazzling 50-foot-long tunnel of light and illuminated snowmen and reindeer. Guests will

West Side Guide x November Artwork

  Please join us on November 17th 5-8pm to celebrate the opening of community exhibit "Vibrant Life" with Gallery Night!  Stop in at 166 Valley Street anytime between 5-8pm on November 17, or RSVP via Eventbrite for a free guided trolley tour with a stop at Sprout on the itinerary. Make your own tours across the city of Providence are also available!  If you can't make the opening celebration, the exhibition will be on view and open to the public for visitors at The Gallery at Sprout

Centreville Bank Promotes Leland R. Merrill to Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer

Centreville Bank President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat today announced that Leland “Lee” R. Merrill, Jr. has been promoted to the position of executive vice president, chief lending officer.   In this expanded role, Merrill is responsible for overseeing the commercial and residential lending business throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut.   “Lee continues to be both a leader and an innovator in the commercial and residential lending space, having already made a

People's Credit Union Invites Community to Contribute to Centennial Time Capsule

As part of People’s Credit Union’s year-long centennial celebration, People’s will be creating a Centennial Time Capsule to commemorate its milestone of serving the community for over 100 years. The time capsule is slated to be sealed in January of 2023.   People’s Credit Union is inviting the community to be a part of this history by contributing items to the capsule and will be collecting items through December 31, 2022. Objects donated should represent a snapshot of what you love about

Hey Providence, Meet Providence.... the Giraffe, at Roger Williams Park Zoo

Providence, a 20-month-old Masai giraffe, has arrived at Roger Williams Park Zoo. Coincidently, she comes from the Greenville Zoo, which had already named her Providence before learning that she would be moved to Providence’s Zoo.   The Zoo was selected as a part of a breeding recommendation based on the Species Survival Plan (SSP) for Masai giraffes.  The SSP is a vital initiative created by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, in which they assign certain animals from a particular species to other

American Banker Names Washington Trust Best Bank To Work For

The Washington Trust Company was recently named one of the nation’s Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine as part of its annual list organized by the Best Companies Group. Washington Trust is the largest bank in the Northeast and the only Rhode Island-based institution to receive this recognition.   “We are proud to be named one of the Nation’s top employers of choice—for the fourth consecutive year,” exclaimed Edward O. “Ned” Handy III, Washington Trust’s Chairman and Chief Executive

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13 Hispanic Entrepreneurs Graduate from SEG’s Incubadora Program Fall Cohort

Thirteen Hispanic entrepreneurs graduated from Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) Incubadora Program fall cohort this week. SEG’s Incubadora helps Hispanic entrepreneurs turn ideas into action by providing practical knowledge and skills to plan and launch a new business or nonprofit or help an existing business improve operations and strategy.    Modules, workshops and courses for the 10-week program are conducted fully in Spanish and participants meet weekly with fellow entrepreneurs and SEG’s network of

Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates More Than $412,000 to 15 Organizations Throughout RI and CT

Grants to help address healthcare, education, homelessness and food insecurity   Harold M. Horvat, Centreville Bank president, CEO and chairman, today announced that the Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $412,400 in funding to 15 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. The grants are part of the Foundation’s quarterly donation cycle. These third quarter cycle grants focus on the Foundation’s three priorities: education success, economic security and capacity

Robinson+Cole Continues Significant Strategic Expansion with New Office in Washington, DC

Robinson+Cole is pleased to the announce the opening of an office in Washington, DC and welcomes four attorneys and a patent agent. William E. Bradley joins Robinson+Cole as a partner, along with other intellectual property attorneys including Kyle G. Hepner and David W. Leibovitch as counsel, and  Daniel J. Lass as a Patent Agent. Jennifer Driscoll, an anti-trust and government investigations attorney who has spent over fifteen years working at prominent firms in Washington DC, recently joined the firm as

More Manufacturing in Providence, RI! Sutherland Welles Ltd. Makes New Home in City.

Sutherland Welles Ltd is under new ownership and has relocated from their North Hyde Park, VT operation to Providence RI, and is planning a ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday December 9 2022 at 11AM on the  Prescott Street side of our 6 Robin Street, Providence, RI 02908 facility. Sutherland Welles Ltd, makers of exceptional Polymerized Tung Oil Finishes since 1965, has been purchased by Rhode Island residents Mara and Robert Cagnetta who are carrying on the company’s 57- year-old  tradition of hand

Providence Mayor Cuts Ribbon for Snapchef Expansion

Mayor Elorza, Snapchef Celebrate Continued Downtown Revitalization    On Thursday, November 10, 2022, Mayor Elorza and other community leaders celebrated Snapchef’s newest expansion in downtown Providence in a ribbon cutting ceremony.   The expansion highlights Snapchef’s dedication to Providence’s growth and revitalization of downtown Providence.     “Downtown Providence is a growing and thriving neighborhood with upcoming investments in outdoor spaces, housing and restaurants that our residents and

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Trinity Repertory Matching Grant Challenge

$60,000 in matching grants offered to helpTrinity Repertory Company andthe Rhode Island Community Food Bank The Rhode Island Foundation recently announced that it will match every donation the public makes to Trinity Repertory Company during its 2022 run of “A Christmas Carol” with an equal grant to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, up to a total of $60,000. The funding is intended to replace donations for the Food Bank that the theater has traditionally collected from audiences. Until Trinity Rep went

Josh Varone of Centreville Bank Recognized with Bob Gatti Mentor of the Year Award from NEHRA

Josh Varone, SVP of Human Resources for Centreville Bank was recently recognized with the Northeast HR Association (NEHRA) 2022 Bob Gatti Mentor of the Year award at the organization’s annual conference which took place on October 6 in Newport, R.I.   NEHRA supports and advances the role of HR professionals with educational programs and networking and is the largest HR organization in the Northeast. Named after one of NEHRA’s founding members and a passionate advocate of mentorship, “the Bob Gatti Mentor

Welcome New Chamber Member ConnectPay

ConnectPay is a local payroll company that empowers small business across America through hassle-free payroll processing.  Built on connections, ConnectPay thrives by handling payroll and tax needs while connecting clients to trusted advisors in accounting, insurance, HR, retirement and beyond.  With dedicated payroll specialists supporting every client account, ConnectPay ensures every small business has peace of mind.  People.  Passion.  Payroll.Click here to learn more about us.  

Providence Mayor to Cut Ribbon for Snapchef Expansion

Mayor Elorza, Snapchef Celebrate Continued Downtown Revitalization  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 3, 2022  PROVIDENCE—Mayor Elorza and other community leaders will celebrate Snapchef’s newest expansion in downtown Providence in ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, November 10, 2022. The expansion highlights Snapchef’s dedication to Providence’s growth and revitalization of downtown Providence. The space, located at 259 Weybosset Street in the heart of downtown Providence, will serve as the company’s

Kathleen C. Orovitz Assumes Duties as President / CEO at Navigant Credit Union

Kathleen C. Orovitz has officially assumed the role as Navigant Credit Union’s President and Chief Executive Officer.   Navigant Credit Union’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Orovitz in August as the successor to former President/CEO Gary E. Furtado, who announced his plans to retire in early May. Furtado’s last day at Navigant Credit Union was Monday, October 31, marking the conclusion of his 44-year career at the credit union.     “Kathy’s extensive knowledge and proven experience at every

Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Named a 2023 “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 2023 “Best Law Firms” list by U.S. News – Best Lawyers® for 16 practice areas in Rhode Island and Boston, Massachusetts. This marks the 13th consecutive year PLDO has received the designation 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: Employment Law – Management; Employee

Robinson+Cole Receives 43 First-Tier Metropolitan Rankings and Four National Rankings in Latest U.S. News – Best Lawyers “Best Law Firms”

Robinson+Cole received 43 first-tier metropolitan rankings, including 5 in the city of Providence, in the 2023 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. Robinson+Cole also received four national rankings: Tier 1 ranking for Land Use & Zoning Law, Tier 2 rankings for Information Technology Law and Real Estate Law, and a Tier 3 ranking in Labor Law -

Welcome New Chamber Member youB, Inc.

youB, Inc. is a global community platform dedicated to environmental and social responsibility (ESR)—for individuals, businesses, nonprofit organizations, local and state governments. People want to work for companies that are committed to wellbeing for people and the planet. Every company needing to attract and retain talent knows this, but what’s the recipe for being more ESR in your company? Where do you start? How long will it take? How much will it cost? youB for Business is our service offering for

Hope & Main Announces Major Expansion to Providence

The state’s premier culinary incubator is making big moves into Providence with a Downtown Makers Marketplace in the Financial District and the development of shared used kitchens in the city’s West End Hope & Main, the state’s premier food business incubator, is planning a new chapter that many Rhode Island makers and foodies alike have hoped for—a greater presence in Providence.The incubator’s founder and president, Lisa Raiola, announced that, in early 2023, Hope & Main will debut its Downtown

Dana Alexander Nolfe Joins Centreville Bank as Vice President, Marketing

Centreville Bank President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat today announced that Dana Alexander Nolfe has joined the bank as vice president, marketing.   In her new position, Nolfe is responsible for developing and executing strategic external and internal communications as well as management and oversight of all advertising, social media, public relations and media relations activities for the Bank.   “Dana is a proven leader in her field,” said Horvat. “Her passion

T.F. Green Ranked 4th Best Airport in Nation by Condé Nast Readers

Ten airlines, 32 non-stop flights with more non-stop announcements expected soon, recently ranked #4 best airport in the country in the 2022 Conde Nast Readers’ Choice Awards, and soon to be a “base of operations” for Breeze Airways. Yes, we are talking about RI T.F. Green International Airport. The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Transportation Committee recently held a meeting that featured John Goodman, Assistant Vice President for Media and Public Affairs at the Rhode Island Airport

The Importance of Monitoring Website Performance for Providence, RI Businesses

More than 1.17 billion websites exist, and every site is facing fierce competition. This means that your business must always look for ways to improve your site’s performance to stay ahead of the game and sustain long-term growth.  Of course, accomplishing that isn’t easy.  It requires you to monitor your site regularly and implement changes when necessary. Today, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce shares some of the top reasons for monitoring your website’s performance with some tips for doing

No-Nonsense Business Tips for Handymen

Are you considering turning your handyman skills into a profitable business, but you’re worried about the initial costs of getting set up and the demands of managing the day-to-day operations that come with running a company? Thankfully, new technologies are designed to save you time and let you focus on what you do best. Here are some tips that will help you turn your dreams of owning your own business into a reality: Setting Up Your Business Once you’ve decided on what services you want to offer,

Best Branding Practices For Small Businesses

In this digital marketing era, small businesses can now attract and maintain a flow of potential clients online. It is crucial to build a brand for your business to retain customers, which means best branding practices can make your business thrive tremendously.What is Branding? Branding is crafting a personality for your business that customers connect with. A brand attracts an audience by influencing the perception of your services or products. Branding is a sum of elements, such as a mission

Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) has earned a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award

White Plains, New York February 01, 2022 - Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) has earned a 2022 Top Workplaces USA award in the large employer category (2,500+ employees). The Top Workplaces program was developed through Energage’s 15-year history of surveying more than 20 million employees and recognizing the top organizations across 60 markets. “This recognition is a reflection of the dynamic culture our colleagues have helped us build and grow,” commented David Eslick, CEO of MMA. “The pandemic has presented