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Wednesday, November 10, 2021ABS Technology Summit Returns
Event back after hiatus; dedicated to Co-Founder Alan Albergaria, who passed away in 2020. For the first time in two years, the Warwick-based Automated Business Solutions will be holding its annual Technology Summit on Wednesday, November 10, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence. Those who attend may stay to watch the Providence Bruins Hockey game later that night. This event will be different for several reasons. The Summit will be held at the Dunk for the first time.
Thursday, November 04, 2021Free Webinar: Addressing Cancer Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community
How can LGBTQ+ individuals be better advocates for their own health and wellness, especially concerning cancer screening, treatment, and survivorship? The American Cancer Society invites you and your constituents to join us for: SPEAK UP for Your Heath: Cancer and Wellness in the LGBTQ+ Community. Hear from leaders in the field as they share insights to help members of the LGBTQ+ community understand their wellness options and equip them with information to have informed discussions with health care
Sunday, October 24, 2021Heart & Sole Walk for Animals
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Sunday, October 17, 2021American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk
It’s that time of your again – Put on your best Strides and pink gear and join us as we kick off Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Providence. Come see us at the Bank Newport Skate Center in downtown Providence on Sunday, October 17th. Participants can begin to join us at 7:30am, with a quick stage presentation at 8:45am and the walk beginning at 9am. Register online at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/ProvidenceRI
Friday, October 15, 2021Providence College: Leading From The Middle Workshop Series (Online)
Improve your capacity to be an effective leader within middle management with this three-part, 100% online workshop series. Gain insights and practical techniques to navigate organizational politics, address difficult employee conversations, and manage relations with your supervisor. Held Fridays from Noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 15. Total commitment of 4.5 hours. Only $50 per workshop and $125 for the series. Seats are limited. Click here to learn more and to register.
Friday, September 24, 2021EforAll and BankFive Announce $300,000 Inaugural Southern New England Regional Sponsorship
Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) and BankFive are pleased to announce BankFive has committed to a new sponsorship level: Southern New England Regional Sponsor. The $300,000 commitment is designed to mirror the Bank’s footprint and commitment to the South Coast, Cape Cod and Rhode Island communities. Through this distinctive three-year partnership, the EforAll South Coast community will receive $50,000 per year and EforAll Cape Cod and Rhode Island communities will be granted $25,000 per year. The
Friday, September 24, 2021Rhode Island Monthly's 2022 Common Good Awards
The purpose of the Common Good Awards is to honor companies in Rhode Island who encourage their employees to participate in philanthropic efforts in their communities. Companies who apply should be encouraging their employees to actively, not just monetarily, participate in philanthropic programs in the community AND/OR offer employees the opportunity to participate in such efforts together through company outreach programs. The company may also offer employees incentives for this work (paid day off,
Thursday, September 23, 2021Trinity Rep Selects Interim Executive Director and Executive Search Firm
Tom Parrish to depart in October after six-year tenure As Trinity Repertory Company prepares for the departure of Executive Director Tom Parrish on October 15, the organization has named Jennifer Canole as the interim executive director and selected Arts Consulting Group (ACG) to lead the national search for Parrish’s successor. After leading Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater for six years and orchestrating a financial turnaround and organizational transformation, Parrish is relocating to New York
Wednesday, September 22, 2021Welcome New Member Peace of Mind Nannies
Peace of Mind Nannies is a Rhode Island nanny placement agency and a babysitting agency that specializes in care of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While this is our specialty, the experience and training our team possess make them highly qualified to work with all children. Peace of Mind Nannies strives to meet your childcare needs through a variety of short and long-term nannying and babysitting services. To support your needs during this time, our team are teachers, daycare
Tuesday, September 21, 2021Hasbro Children’s Joins Nationwide Study on Long-Term Effects of COVID in Children
With more than 30 percent of new COVID-19 cases occurring in children, understanding the long-term impact of this illness on their health, development, and well-being is critical. A team of interdisciplinary researchers at Rhode Island’s Hasbro Children’s Hospital, NYU Langone Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Northeastern University, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute will play an integral role in the recently announced $470 million NIH REsearching COVID to Enhance Recovery
Monday, September 20, 2021The Miriam Hospital Names New Emergency Dept. Medical Director
David Curley, MD, PhD, has been appointed medical director of the Emergency Department at The Miriam Hospital. Curley most recently served as associate director of The Miriam’s Emergency Department, a position he has held since 2018, including during the entire COVID-19 pandemic. “Dr. Curley is well-positioned to take over as the next director. He has been a steady and effective leader in the Emergency Department for the past four years and during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic his compassion,
Monday, September 20, 2021Kicking Off the RI Business Competition
Please enjoy this week's news and remember to send in submissions here. Looking to book a tour for workspace? Pick a date and let us know. Community NewsHear from past finalists offering tips in the Rhode Island Business Competition Kick-Off Event, Sep 23. RIers have a unique opportunity to invest in a family run West African Kitchen for a 1% return. Dear RI is recruiting pen pal letter writers to welcome refugee families from Afghanistan this September.Check out the list of this year's young startup
Friday, September 17, 2021$4M Federal CCBHC Grant Will Expand Access to Behavioral Health Services in Rhode Island
$4M Federal CCBHC Grant To Expand Behavioral Health Services in Urban CoreFamily Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) has announced a nearly $4 million federal award, received over a span of two years, to establish a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that will provide expanded access to behavioral health services and increase capacity in the urban core of Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. This will
Wednesday, September 15, 2021Jean Harrington & Stacey Nakasian Named Lawyer-of-Year, Eight D&S Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in 14 Practice Areas
Congratulations to Jean Harrington and Stacey Nakasian who were named Lawyer-of-the Year in the categories of mergers-and-acquisitions and intellectual property litigation, respectively, and to all of the D&S attorneys — Mike Sweeney, Bob Duffy, Josh Celeste, Patrick Guida, Joelle Rocha, Ralph Gillis — who were recognized by Best Lawyers — in conjunction with US News & World Report — in the Providence metro region. In total, firm attorneys were noted for fourteen (14) practice areas for 2022. Best
Wednesday, September 15, 2021Let Pranzi Handle the Details!
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Tuesday, September 14, 2021Robinson+Cole Achieves Mansfield Rule 4.0 Certification
For the second consecutive year, Robinson+Cole has achieved Mansfield Rule Certification after completing a year-long process that began in July 2020. Robinson+Cole is one of only 118 law firms to receive Mansfield Rule 4.0 certification. The certification is developed and facilitated by Diversity Lab in an effort to increase the representation of diverse lawyers in leadership positions by broadening the pool of women, lawyers of color, lawyers with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ lawyers who are considered for
Monday, September 13, 2021September News and Events from Sprout CoWorking
This week we're celebrating small businesses. Consider the different ways you can pay it forward - with buying gift cards, ordering local, writing a great review, encouraging friends to shop local, or even just sharing your favorite business online. Please enjoy our list and feel free to send in your own submissions here. Arts & EntertainmentTour The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking with elaborate artwork by Eran Fraenkel for Gallery Night Providence, Sep 16. The Gift Shop at Sprout Warren is hosting a Pop-up
Monday, September 13, 2021Nicole's Gourmet at Seasons Corner Markets
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Monday, September 13, 2021Seven Attorneys from Cameron & Mittleman, LLP Selected for Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022
Seven attorneys from Cameron & Mittleman, LLP were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2022. Additionally, Meaghan E. Kelly was named as Ones to Watch! Recognition by Best Lawyers is based entirely on peer review. Its methodology is designed to capture the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch awards recognize extraordinary
Friday, September 10, 2021Key Changes Made To COVID EIDL Program To Further Assist Small Businesses
SBA Administrator Guzman Enhances COVID Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to Aid Small Businesses Facing Challenges from Delta VariantIncreased Loan Cap to $2 Million, Expanded Use of Funds to Pay and Prepay Business Debt, Streamlined Review Processes, and Deferred Payments; First Approval and Disbursement of Loans of $500,000 or Less Also Introduced.U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman has announced major enhancements to the COVID Economic Injury Disaster
Wednesday, September 08, 2021Lifespan Hospitals Honored for Excellence in Stroke Care
American Heart Association issues Get With The Guidelines®-Stroke Gold Plus Quality Achievement Awards to Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital Additionally, Rhode Island Hospital received the Honor Roll Elite Advanced Therapy designation while The Miriam Hospital received the Target: Stroke Honor Roll Elite. All three hospitals achieved the Target Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll Three Lifespan hospitals – Rhode Island Hospital, The Miriam Hospital and Newport Hospital – have once
Wednesday, September 08, 2021Welcome New Member Cody James Capital
Cody James Capital’s mission is to build wealth, prosperity, and community through digital assets and blockchain technology by working with individuals, nonprofits and for profit organizations. Cody James Capital aspires to educate individuals and organizations on how to add cryptocurrency to their portfolio. CJC seeks to help nonprofit organizations fulfill their mission by educating them on the merits of accepting cryptocurrency donations to expand their donor pool and maximize their funding options
Wednesday, September 08, 2021News & Events from Sprout CoWorking - Rhode Island to Welcome 250 Afghanistan Refugees
Community NewsRead the history of how cleaning up the Woonasquatucket River spawned a transformation in the Valley arts neighborhood. Fidelity announced plans to open 850 new job positions in Smithfield, Rhode Island as part of a national expansion.Connect with entrepreneurs in SCORE's Virtual Networking Happy Hour on Sep 9.Rhode Island is set to welcome 250 refugees from Afghanistan via the Governor's letter to President Biden and a program run by Dorcas International. Providence College is enrolling for a
Wednesday, September 08, 2021Providence Pirates Tickets Now Available for Purchase
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Thursday, September 02, 2021Welcome New Member SQA Group
SQA Group is a tech and advisory services firm that helps businesses drive emerging technology adoption, generate go-to-market velocity, and deliver superior experiences. They introduce a blend of advanced analytics solutions, technology implementation services, and professional services to help their clients fuel transformation initiatives. For more than two decades, their high-performing team of technicians, strategists and innovators has ensured that their clients position themselves among the Early
Wednesday, September 01, 2021Fidelity Investments to Add 9,000 New Jobs, Doubling Hiring Efforts Year-Over-Year to Serve Growing Customer Base
Fidelity Continues to Increase its Client-Facing and Technology Expertise in Record Numbers The Company Plans for a Work Strategy that Blends Both In-Person and Remote Working to Deliver the Flexibility its Associates WantFidelity Investments,® one of the industry’s most diversified and largest financial services companies committed to strengthening and securing its clients’ financial well-being, today announced the creation of 9,000 new jobs across the United States. The jobs, in combination with the
Wednesday, September 01, 2021RI Commerce: Resources and Mitigation Strategies for the Fight Against COVID-19
Thank you for everything you have done to help slow the spread of COVID-19. We know the pandemic has been extremely challenging for our businesses. Your partnership has been crucial in promoting the safety and wellbeing of your employees and customers. We know businesses are grappling with questions about what they can do from a public health perspective to best position their businesses as we continue to navigate the Delta variant. As we are seeing in many parts of the country and the world, Rhode
Tuesday, August 31, 2021RI Manufacturing Events to Help You Hire, Improve & Grow
UPCOMING EVENTSAugust 31 - Government Contracting 101September 8 - Inventory Control Info SessionSeptember 9 - Lead Generation September 9 - Textile & Clothing WorkshopSeptember 17 - Diversity RoundtableOPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE / IMPROVEInventory Control Using Lean ToolsSeptember 8, 2021 | 11:00am-11:45amLean manufacturing is a philosophy of continuous improvement, helping a Rhode Island manufacturing company become more resilient and grow by eliminating waste. Inventory IS waste because it consumes capital
Tuesday, August 31, 2021Welcome New Member Meals on Wheels of RI
Since 1969, Meals on Wheels of RI programs have worked to address the issues of food insecurity and social isolation that are known risk factors for negative health outcomes and loss of independence amongst older adults. In 2020, we served a total of 3,353 at-risk seniors through our nutritional programs, delivering more than 336,000 meals to 2,748 homebound Rhode Islanders across the state and serving an additional 605 seniors through our Capital City Café Program, which offers socialized dining at
Monday, August 30, 2021BankFive Announces Officer Promotions
The following employees have been promoted to First Vice President, Vice President, Assistant Vice President and Officer positions: Christopher Craig was promoted to First Vice President, Regional Sales Manager. He joined the Bank in 2018, and has been instrumental in the growth of residential portfolio. Chris has twenty years of experience in mortgage sales and sales management. Luke A. Lehman, was promoted to Vice President. He started his employment at the Bank in 2010 in Retail and quickly
Monday, August 30, 2021Commonwealth Care Alliance® Commits $60,000 to Combat Food Insecurity in Rhode Island
Financial support will support nonprofit organizations The Elisha Project and Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island, as well as the Rhode Island Public Health Institute’s Food on the Move initiativeCommonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA), a nationally recognized not-for-profit, community-based, integrated healthcare organization focused on care and coordination for high-cost, high-needs individuals, today announced it is committing nearly $60,000 in an effort to address food insecurity in Rhode Island. CCA’s
Friday, August 13, 2021Holiday Party Discount at Supercharged Entertainment!
Book your Holiday Party by September 30th, 2021, for 10% OFF our Holiday Catering Menu! Choosing Supercharged Entertainment for your Holiday Party is the best decision you could make because we do all the planning for you! We will customize your package to your individual budget and can accommodate a wide array of group sizes. We’ll combine our exhilarating race packages on our 80,000 sq. ft. racetrack, in-house catering, room rentals and any other of our activities that we offer to create a memorable
Tuesday, August 10, 2021JWU Names Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration, College of Business Dean
PRESS RELEASE JWU Names Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration, College of Business Dean PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 10, 2021 – Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has appointed Sandra Affenito, Ph.D., as the vice chancellor of academic administration, and has named Mary Meixell, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Business. “Sandra and Mary join Johnson & Wales as we continue our pursuit of innovation in higher education,” said JWU Chancellor Mim Runey, LP.D. “Our university has a well-earned
Thursday, July 22, 2021Severe Flooding and Sewage Backup on the East Side Damages FSRI Hope Street Office
PROVIDENCE, RI -- On Saturday, July 17th, Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI’s) office at 55 Hope Street in Providence experienced a severe flooding event. A combination of heavy rains and a damaged sewage line caused septic waste from the East Side neighborhood to surge up through the Hope Street offices, contaminating the carpet, walls, and air quality in our AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI), Outpatient, Psychiatry, and Child Trauma program spaces, as well as our waiting room. FSRI teams immediately
Tuesday, June 01, 2021RISBDC Training & Events
The RI Small Business Development Center has a variety of training to meet your needs and help develop or grow your business. By working hard and smart with us, you will be able to build a true competitive advantage for your business. To choose from the workshops at our various locations click here.
