Non-Gala Gala to Benefit The Groden Network

On Thursday evening, June 17, please join event chairs, Mary and Ed Cooney Jr. and WJAR News 10’s Alison Bologna for virtual the Non-Gala Gala to benefit The Groden Network. The evening will include a virtual concert by Rhode Island’s own, and The Voice runner-up Billy Gilman, along with a raffle for 5 fabulous prizes including a luxury vacation in Las Vegas. The Groden Network’s mission is to provide caring, person centered and comprehensive supports for individuals with autism and associated

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Sprout CoWorking June Lineup of Events!

  Event CalendarComing Up This Month: June is full of gallery openings and art classes to attend, plus a boxing event featuring CES (Classic Entertainment & Sports) in our Riverside event space, and celebrating a ribbon cutting at the new Warren Gift Shop. Please join us for these upcoming Summer events!   June 17: A walking tour of the Olneyville Valley Arts District including Sprout Providence on Gallery Night. The Gallery at Sprout CoWorking Providence will be open from

Sales Now Open for 21st Edition of Discovery Map of Providence

Sales are now open for the 21st edition of Discovery Map of Providence, which will be published in September! Discovery Map is a brand-name, locally owned tourist map that shows people the best of the best in the area: where to eat, where to stay, things to do, where to shop, and where to play. Please check out the Discovery Map video to get a quick overview of how it works: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tnj_snbXL81gzKFoctOiMSpzFh_5f3Y_/view?usp=sharingWe print and distribute 150,000 maps annually to

Westwey Club - Flexible Workspace and Coworking Community in the Heart of Downtown Providence - Schedules Open House

Westwey Club, Providence’s newest and highly-charged flexible workspace community, will welcome remote workers, members of the creative economy, startups, small businesses, professional service providers, and members of the public to an Open House on Wednesday, June 23.   The event will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., during which Westwey Club staff will provide tours of the 10,000-square-foot coworking community, located on the 11th floor of the iconic Turks Head Building in downtown Providence, at the

Inspiring Minds Board and Volunteer Opportunities

Inspiring Minds is an educational non-profit in Providence, RI committed to empowering students to succeed in school and in life.  Help us accelerate students' learning from the COVID-19 pandemic by group-volunteering in our Power Lunch program this upcoming school year!  For more information on how you can become involved as a volunteer or a Board member, please click here.  

Veronica Martinez Joins Centreville Bank as Residential Mortgage Loan Originator

Centreville Bank President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat today announced that Veronica Martinez has joined the bank as a residential loan originator in the bank’s Providence Loan Center.   In this role, Martinez is responsible for educating, advising, and guiding potential borrowers through the loan application process. Whether it is a first-time homebuyer, someone interested in refinancing or applying for a home equity line, she will use her expertise to assist customers in navigating

Lifespan Launches $1M Nursing Research Initiative

Lifespan has announced a new initiative to promote investigational science and evidenced-based quality improvement within the nursing field and increase the number of nurse-led research studies in Rhode Island.  Lifespan is providing up to $1M in funding for this nursing research initiative in 2021.   Lifespan will select a cohort of nurse researchers – from senior level to novice – to conduct their own sponsored research or work under the mentorship of designated Lifespan researchers.  Selected

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Roger Williams Park Zoo Gives Back to its Community

Local communities are vital to the mission of Roger Williams Park Zoo – to create engaging experiences that empower guests to join in conserving wildlife and wild places.  Each year, to inspire the next generation of conservationists and create valuable memories, the Zoo gives back to the community by offering free and discounted education programs, supporting other local nonprofits, and offering free and discounted admission to underserved community members.  As a nonprofit organization, the Zoo prides

Washington Trust Donates $7,000 in Recognition of Employee Excellence and Volunteerism at Annual Celebration

Washington Trust recently recognized seven employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork, community involvement and volunteerism during the company’s annual Employee Fest. To celebrate these exceptional employees, Washington Trust made donations totaling $7,000 to local nonprofit organizations chosen by the award winners.   “Our employees exemplify what it means to truly be a part of a community every day through their commitment to their colleagues, their service to our customers, and their

June News and Events from Sprout CoWorking!

 Coming up this month at Sprout CoWorking Warren will be a class taught by artist Kelly Brown on An Exploration of Color: Fauvism. Get tickets for June 15th. All supplies will be provided and beginners to intermediate are welcome.  Sprout CoWorking Providence is now open extended hours. Visit us 9am-3pm Mondays through Fridays. 24/7 memberships are also available. Please email our staff with any workspace questions at contact@sproutcoworking.com. Enjoy this week's

Robinson+Cole Furthers its Commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

In furtherance of its commitment to fostering an inclusive environment, Robinson+Cole’s Managing Committee and Diversity, Equity + Inclusion Committee recently announced several initiatives including providing billable-hour credit for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I) activities, instituting the use of personal pronouns in email signatures and online bios and providing as an employee benefit access to a breast milk storage and delivery service for use when nursing mothers are traveling. In addition,

An Analysis of Charter Public Schools in Rhode Island

RIPEC outlines key issues, historical context, performance, and financialsThe Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) released “An Analysis of Charter Public Schools in Rhode Island,” a look at the key issues surrounding charter public schools in the state, today. The report outlines charters’ history and legal framework; school, enrollment, and demographic data; financial structures; and student outcomes. Following its analysis, RIPEC also offers several recommendations for

JWU Announces Virtual Adjunct Faculty Job Fairs

PRESS RELEASE   JWU Announces Virtual Adjunct Faculty Job FairsAdjunct Faculty Virtual Job Fairs Aim to Attract Qualified Applicants, Increase Talent Pool   PROVIDENCE, R.I. — June 3, 2021 – Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has announced it will hold virtual job fairs this month to enhance its talent pool of qualified, diverse adjunct faculty members and reaffirm its commitment to embracing diversity for a richly inclusive community. The JWU Adjunct Faculty Virtual Job Fairs are a convenient,

Beatrice Hotel to Open This Summer with World-Class Bellini Restaurant by Ignazio Cipriani

Paolino Properties to debut a new boutique hotel in Downtown Providence, which will feature Ignazio Cipriani’s first Bellini Restaurant and Private Rooftop Club in the New England regionPaolino Properties has announced the upcoming opening of The Beatrice – a new boutique hotel located in Downtown Providence’s bustling historic district, scheduled to open in late summer 2021. Set in the 1887 Exchange Building, the 47-room hotel will introduce a destination for sophisticated travelers within steps of the

Providence Mutual Named a Best Place to Work in Rhode Island for the 15th Year in a Row

Providence Mutual, a property and casualty insurance company, was recently named as one of the 2021 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island in the midsize employer category by the Providence Business News for the 15th year in a row. The Best Places to Work Awards program is designed to identify, recognize, and honor the best places of employment in Rhode Island. The honorees recognized this year were evaluated based on human resource policies and completed confidential surveys of employees put together by

Connectivity Pointer Blog Post: How Cardi B inadvertently ruined a perfectly acceptable technology equipment acronym ... 4EVA.

New Blog Post: What do rap lyrics and connectivity have in common? More than you think. Check out the new #ConnectivityPointers blog post from Nicole that covers Cardi B, access points, Nelly, and more. How Cardi B inadvertently ruined a perfectly acceptable technology equipment acronym ... 4EVA.https://connectivitypoint.com/connectivity-pointers-wireless-connectivity-how-cardi-b-inadvertently-ruined-a-perfectly-acceptable-technology-equipment-acronym-4eva #connectivitypoint #whenstandardsmatter #cardib

Coming soon @ Flemings: Caymus Wine Dinner Event

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Welcome New Member Fuse Energy

Fuse is a commercial-energy advisory group focused on electricity and natural gas procurement, energy-efficiency programs and renewable-energy solutions. We partner with the top energy Suppliers in the region and negotiate on your behalf to secure the most competitive pricing in the industry.   In Rhode Island, Fuse Energy enrolls residents, nonprofits, educational institutions and municipalities in the state Community Solar program to save them 10% on their annual electricity spend. We manage monthly

Save The Bay brings back Taste of The Bay as a Fundraiser for Partners in the Local Food and Beverage Industries

For the second year in a row, Save The Bay has transformed its annual Taste of The Bay event into a fundraiser supporting its local food and beverage partners. Ticket sales open today and will be available for purchase through June 30. Ticket proceeds will be evenly distributed among the event’s loyal vendors, all of whom have regularly donated their fare to the fundraiser in the past, but who have been impacted by COVID-19 over the last year. Historically, the annual Taste of The Bay event has been a

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RISBDC 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.

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Indoor Ventilation & Outdoor Capacity Survey

Rhode Island Commerce and the Rhode Island Department of Health are seeking input about programs that would assist businesses with (1) improving indoor ventilation/air quality, (2) increasing and/or enhancing outdoor capacity/offerings, and (3) addressing other public health areas. We value all input from our state’s business community so appreciate you taking the time to complete this survey. This survey will take no more than 5 minutes to complete, and the responses will be used to inform ongoing

ALS Association RI Chapter Announces the First Annual CEO Soak-Rhode Island Event

   Inspired by the viral success of the Ice Bucket Challenge - The CEO Soak Challenge is on!  The ALS Association Rhode Island Chapter has launched its First Annual CEO Soak-Rhode Island event taking place this summer!  The chapter is challenging companies and organizations from across the Ocean State to join them for this unique event.  The chapter has partnered with NBC 10 WJAR for the CEO Soak-Rhode Island with Barbara Morse serving as the spokesperson for the event.  The top ten fundraising teams

BIONIC BUMPER CARS - JUNE

Supercharged Entertainment now offers the best bumper car experience in New England with our spacious indoor arena featuring fun for the whole family Spin Zone Bumper Cars!Largest Indoor Racetrack Ninja Wipeout Arena Gaming Lounge Bumper CarsThe Thirsty Beaver  More to come in "2021"  

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Survey: Reimagining Downtown's Public Spaces - Greater Kennedy Plaza

The City of Providence is reimagining Downtown's public spaces—including Kennedy Plaza, the Rink, Waterplace Park, the Downtown Riverwalk, and the connections between these spaces.  As the City progresses with its work in Greater Kennedy Plaza we want to make sure that stakeholders take the opportunity to fill out the online survey regarding the Imagine Downtown Providence project.   The project is moving ahead and the City continues to solicit your feedback. If you are interested in sharing

Kelly Chippas Joins Centreville Bank as Vice President, Sales Executive

Will lead the customer contact center and government banking department.  Centreville Bank President, CEO and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat today announced that Kelly Chippas has joined the bank as vice president, sales executive, head of the customer contact center and interim head of government banking.    Chippas is responsible for the development and execution of the bank’s sales strategy and support throughout the branch network, the customer contact center, and the residential lending

Roger Williams Park Zoo Updated Mask Policy

Roger Williams Park Zoo & Carousel Village will follow the Rhode Island Department of Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s updated recommendations and guidelines regarding mask wearing. The Zoo and Carousel Village will no longer require fully vaccinated visitors to wear a mask outdoors or indoors*. Individuals who are not fully vaccinated will be required to wear a mask when social distancing cannot be maintained outdoors and when entering all indoor locations. *Please note: For

Trinity Rep Restructures Leadership and Staffing

More than 30 positions being hired this summer  In preparation for the return to live, in-person productions, Trinity Rep has restructured and reorganized its staffing, including making three new hires to its senior management team. The organization will also be hiring dozens of new employees for all departments in the coming months. Job listings can be found at www.trinityrep.com/jobs, and current staff can be viewed at www.trinityrep.com/about/people.  Alyssa Smith joined the organization in April as

Saladworks Anniversary Celebration June 17th!

T. F. Green Airport (PVD) Selected by Breeze Airways as Debut Airport for New “Seriously Nice” Air Carrier

Three initial Rhode Island routes will bring PVD to 11 Airlines and 25 non-stop routes in 2021; Up from 7 airlines and 17 non-stop routes in 2016 The Rhode Island Airport Corporation (RIAC) is pleased to announce that T. F. Green Airport has been selected for the debut network for the newly launched Breeze Airways, the “Seriously Nice” air carrier created from JetBlue founder David Neeleman. Starting in July 2021, Breeze Airways will offer service four times a week between T. F. Green Airport (PVD) and

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Chambers USA Recognizes 19 Robinson+Cole Lawyers in 11 Practice Areas in CT, PA, and RI and Nationwide

In its 2021 edition, the legal directory Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business has recognized 19 Robinson+Cole lawyers from Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Pennsylvania, including one that has been recognized nationwide. In addition, the firm received rankings in seven practice area categories that the publication covers in Connecticut.Chambers USA 2021 recognized the following Robinson+Cole lawyers in the designated categories of law:Linn F. Freedman – Nationwide: Privacy & Data Security Ms.

Q1 2021 Current Economic Indicator Briefing Shows Improved but Lagging Economy in Rhode Island

Rhode Island’s economy is on an upswing but trails the region and nation in terms of growth, according to the Rhode Island Current Economic Indicator Briefing for the first quarter of 2021, published today by the Center for Global and Regional Economic Studies at Bryant University and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council. The Ocean State’s GDP is projected to have grown by 3.5 percent (annualized rate) in Q1, but New England’s GDP is projected to have expanded by 5.2 percent and U.S. GDP is

Tax Credit Updates for Small Business Community

Get Paid Back for Keeping Employees Did you know that in 2021 there are bigger and better tax incentives for small businesses affected by COVID-related shutdowns and disruptions?  The Biden-Harris Administration has made these benefits available NOW - these credits can hit your bottom line cash flow as soon as your next quarterly filing and are available for all four quarters of 2021. Learn more here.Keep Employees Safe by Offering Paid Leave Thanks to the American Rescue Plan, immediate tax credits are

Johnson & Wales University Awarded Federal Grant to Create New Medical and Health Humanities Minor

PRESS RELEASE   Johnson & Wales University Awarded Federal Grant to Create New Medical and Health Humanities MinorPROVIDENCE, R.I. — April 19, 2021 – The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) has announced that Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has been awarded a Humanities Connection Planning Grant totaling $33,822 for the creation of a new interdisciplinary minor in Medical and Health Humanities (MHH). The university is the only Rhode Island institution to receive a grant in this round of NEH