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Thursday, May 02, 2024Morris J.W. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Awards - Thursday, May 2nd
Join Junior Achievement of Rhode Island in honoring this year’s Morris J.W. Gaebe Profile in Excellence Award winners on May 2nd at the Crowne-Plaza in Warwick. Award recipients must have demonstrated courageous thinking and actions, vision and innovation, inspiring leadership, and community-mindedness. This year's honorees include Alison Bologna, the Governor’s Workforce Board, Steven H. Kitchin, and Richard V. Simone III. Junior Achievement will also be presenting the Educator of the Year to Ricardo
Saturday, April 27, 2024Cocktails & Kicks: A Night at the Carnival!
"COME ONE, COME ALL"Get Your Tickets For A Night To Remember! At the Providence Children's Museum, play, creativity, and exploration are what we do! Join us for a fun night of FOOD - COCKTAILS - ENTERTAINMENT - AUCTION & FUND-A-NEED as we recognize PCM and the beneficial role it plays in the lives of children and their families - CARNIVAL STYLE! *Cocktail attire and whatever foot covering you'd like, (even your favorite pair of sneakers!) For more information, please
Thursday, April 18, 2024JWU's 4th Annual FIT Symposium
Johnson & Wales University to Host Fourth Annual Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) Symposium on April 18 & 19, 2024 Food Innovators and Thought Leaders Will Convene at JWU to Address Food Sustainability; Chef Jacques Pépin ’10 Hon. and Farmer Lee Jones to Deliver Keynote AddressesJohnson & Wales University’s College of Food Innovation & Technology (CFIT) will convene food leaders and innovators from across the country on Thursday, April 18 and Friday, April 19, 2024 for the fourth-annual Food Innovation
Wednesday, April 17, 2024Strengthen Leadership Communication Program for Women
Wednesday, April 10, 2024No-Cost Homebuyer Workshop to be Offered Virtually on April 10
BankRI and PCF Development partner to host “The Keys to Unlocking your Homebuying Power” In today’s tight and competitive housing market, buyers stand to benefit from expert insights and a better understanding of the trends impacting the homebuying experience. Being offered at no cost to all who are interested, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) and Pawtucket Central Falls Development (PCF Development) are teaming up to present a virtual workshop for potential homebuyers on April 10. Titled, “The Keys to
Thursday, April 04, 2024EforAll Rhode Island's Spring 2024 'All Ideas Pitch Contest'
Wednesday, April 03, 2024The Preservation Society to Host Job Fair April 3
Join the Newport Mansions Team If you are seeking a career change or just want a new beginning, don’t miss The Preservation Society of Newport County’s free job fair.This event will be held Wednesday, April 3, from 3-7 p.m. EDT inside the Preservation Society headquarters at 424 Bellevue Ave., Newport, R.I. With approximately 30 part-time and full-time positions available in an array of fields, there will be a wealth of exciting opportunities for job seekers. Bring your resume and apply and interview
Monday, April 01, 2024CFO Roundtable, a Public Forum hosted by URI College of Business
Monday, April 01, 2024 at 6:30pm CBLS, Thomas Ryan Auditorium 120 Flagg Rd, Kingston, RI 02881 Rhode Island's CFOs are visiting the URI Campus on April 1 for the first CFO Roundtable. Join us in the Thomas Ryan Auditorium (CBLS) at 6:30 pm to understand the challenges that RI CFOs face and how the Rhode Island business is done. CFOs included are from Amica, CVS Health, Gilbane, Ocean State Job Lot, Textron, The Washington Trust Company. View the CFO's bios and more event details here. Trending
Thursday, March 28, 2024Rhode Island Business Competition’s ''Find Those Funds'' Workshop
The Rhode Island Business Competition's "Find Those Funds" workshop will be held on Thursday, March 28th, at 5:30 PM at Venture Café in Providence. The panelists include Joanne Chang, Managing Director at DKJC Ventures, Bob Chatham, Director at Slater Technology Fund, and Christina Quinn, General Partner at SSC Venture Partners. The panelists will discuss various strategies for finding funding for a business or project. From Traditional funding sources like loans and venture capital, to crowdfunding and
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Citizens Announces $2.4M in Financial Empowerment Grants to Support 137 Nonprofits
Funding supports growing need for education and investment as highlighted in new Junior Achievement/Citizens teen financial health survey Citizens has announced $2.4 million in financial empowerment grants to support 137 nonprofit organizations, including $415,000 to Junior Achievement as part of the bank’s Citizens Helping Citizens Manage Money program. The bank also announced the results of a teen financial wellness survey, published in partnership with Junior Achievement, that demonstrates the need
Wednesday, March 27, 2024Afghan Women’s Rights Leader, Shabana Basij-Rasikh, to Deliver Roger Williams University Commencement Address
May 17 ceremony to celebrate leaders in education, environmental justice, and the law Roger Williams University announces that Shabana Basij-Rasikh, a changemaker and founder of the School of Leadership Afghanistan (SOLA), the first and only remaining boarding school dedicated to educating Afghan girls in the world, will deliver the keynote speech and receive an honorary degree at the RWU Commencement ceremony on Friday, May 17. This year's RWU Commencement exercises will celebrate leaders across
Tuesday, March 26, 2024Trinity Rep's Artistic Director Named in Recognition of Generous Gift
Artistic director position named after Laura H. Harris Trinity Rep announces it received a generous multi-year donation from Trustee Laura H. Harris to support the organization’s dedication to company, community, education, and anti-racism. In celebration of this commitment, Trinity Rep’s artistic director position, held by Curt Columbus, will be named “The Laura H. Harris Artistic Director” through December 2026. “Laura Harris is a great woman of the theater who loves great, live storytelling,” The
Monday, March 25, 2024Uncorked, Theatre, Blooms, and Poets - lots happening this week!
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! The theme for this year’s Uncorked! draws inspiration from Pop Art and centers around the Rhode Island PBS original series, ART inc. Attendees and the community will have the opportunity to explore the curated work of artists profiled in the series, displayed at the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from April 4 through April 28. CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Powered by United Way of Rhode Island, 401Gives brings people together to make a
Friday, March 22, 2024RWU Law Launches Institute for Race and the Law, Celebrates Champions for Justice
Roger Williams University School of Law Launches Institute for Race and the Law and Celebrates Champions for Justice The March 21 event honored champions in Rhode Island’s legal system and business community, while introducing the law school’s new institute focused on legal education, research and legal services advancing racial equity Roger Williams University School of Law celebrated its growing leadership in racial justice legal education with the official launch of an Institute for Race and
Monday, March 18, 2024Meet Our New Gallery Manager, An Easter Egg Hunt for Dogs, and Black Violins!
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! Meet Kelly Brown, Sprout's new Gallery Manager! Click HERE to learn more about Kelly and what she has planned! Cheers to Leading Ladies celebrates women in business in RI. Sip, Savor, and Network with the Ocean State's finest!REGISTER HERE LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR TICKETS Join us at Providence Brewing, Rhode Island FC's proud official Watch Party venue! Experience the thrill of Rhode Island FC's first away game against Monterey Bay
Friday, March 15, 2024Rhode Island Foundation Awards a Record $89 Million in Grants in 2023
Aid brought relief to Rhode Islanders coping with hunger, surging housing prices and the behavioral health crisis The Rhode Island Foundation awarded a record $89 million in grants to approximately 2,500 nonprofit organizations last year. As the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofits in the state, the Foundation works in partnership with donors and nonprofits throughout the state to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island while also providing leadership on key issues. At
Thursday, March 14, 2024People's Credit Union Supports Child and Family
People's Credit Union Supports Child & Family With $2,000 DonationHelps Resilient Families, Vulnerable Children, and Elders Throughout Rhode Island People's Credit Union recently donated $2,000 to Child & Family, one of the largest social service agencies in Rhode Island, in support of their mission to ensure family preservation. Courtney Hunter, Head of Community Development at People's Credit Union, presented a check to Child & Family's President and CEO, Marty Sinnott, and Senior Director of
Monday, March 11, 2024Scholarships, Jazz, Mandolins and the Next Gallery Night!
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! bETA is New Majority Capital Foundation's 10-week hybrid accelerator for underrepresented individuals who want to learn the process to acquire and scale an existing company. Come to this webinar to learn more about the accelerator, hear from bETA alumni, and get your questions answered. Please register here for the 3/13 6:00pm webinar. Applications are now accepted on a rolling basis until March 15th (apply here)! March 17, 7:30 -
Monday, March 11, 2024Centreville Bank Enhances Providing Access to Secure Ownership (PASO™) Residential Mortgage Loan Product for Low-to-Moderate Income Buyers
Centreville Bank announced enhancements to the PASO™ loan product that is designed to help low-to-moderate income (LMI) buyers in Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut purchase homes. The PASO™ product was originally launched in 2021 but has been redesigned to better support the unique challenges of today’s real estate market as inventory remains historically low and home prices have increased. For eligible buyers, PASO™ offers a competitive fixed rate, 100% financing and potential to waive the need
Friday, March 08, 2024RI Manufacturers – Let Us Hear From YOU!
Polaris MEP’s 2022 study of RI Manufacturing helped the non-profit rally support for programs that strengthen the manufacturing sector, such as RI MADE and new training centers. What’s needed now to keep the Manufacturing community thriving and growing? Tell them by taking their 2024 survey below..
Friday, March 08, 2024New Chamber Member AVID Products Receives Warm Welcome from Mayor Smiley as Company Headquarters Return to Providence
The Greater Providence Chamber joined Providence Mayor Brett Smiley and community leaders as AVID Products cut the ribbon on its new headquarters in Providence’s historic Foundry Building. The event celebrated a return to AVID’s roots, its enduring dedication to innovation and growth, and its bright future in the Capital City. AVID – which is an acronym for Audio Visual Instructional Device – is a leading manufacturer of high-quality audio solutions that was founded in Providence in 1953. After a
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Rockland Trust 7th Annual Small Business, Big Dreams Contest!
Rockland Trust is launching our 7th annual Small Business, Big Dreams contest! Beginning today, March 4th, small business owners can enter to win our Small Business, Big Dreams contest by submitting their background information and give an overview of their strengths, challenges and plans for the future for a chance to win $20,000! The participants will be narrowed down to 3 finalists who will be featured in a video series as they prepare for their final presentation to a panel of judges. The panel will
Tuesday, March 05, 2024Register Now for Brown University's Leader as Coach Program
70% of the U.S. workforce reports being disengaged. To turn the tide, we need to employ new leadership techniques. Research shows that managers who utilize a coach-like leadership approach have better outcomes: they build stronger relationships, cultivate creativity, and lead more productive teams. Brown University's Leader as Coach will prepare you to be a more effective and empowering leader. The highly-experiential program can be taken online or in-person with the same curriculum. Learn more
Monday, March 04, 2024Save The Bay Opens Registration for Rhode Island's Only Cross-Bay Swim Event
Save The Bay has opened registration for its annual Swim, an event that challenges skilled swimmers to tackle two miles of open water. The nonprofit organization’s flagship fundraiser, taking place this year on Saturday, July 13, starts at the Naval War College in Newport and finishes in Jamestown's Potter Cove. “The Swim is not only Save The Bay's flagship fundraiser," said Executive Director, Topher Hamblett. "It's also an inspiring community event that demonstrates the role we can all play in
Monday, March 04, 2024Washington Trust Donates $122,000 to Housing Organizations in Rhode Island
Washington Trust has announced that the Washington Trust Charitable Foundation has awarded $122,000 to seven Rhode Island organizations in support of various programs to support safe and affordable housing and homeownership programs throughout the Ocean State. The grants are part of more than $459,000 of total giving granted by the Charitable Foundation to 60 organizations throughout the Bank’s footprint. In addition to these grants, additional funds were awarded to organizations in support
Monday, March 04, 2024Stone Soup, a Speakeasy, and Business Opportunities.
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!COME GROW WITH US!Date: 3/6/2024 Time: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM (EST) Registration Deadline: 3/6/2024 8:00 AM Training Topics: Business Financing, Business Start-up/Preplanning, Other, Woman-owned Businesses If you are considering starting a business or in the early stages of launching one, this workshop will outline everything you need to know. REGISTER HERE “SUSTAINING AND STRENGTHENING CONSTITUTIONAL
Friday, March 01, 2024SEG Launches ‘GROW Woonsocket’ Initiative with Support from Mayor Beauchamp and RI Community Leaders
Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG) is excited to expand its programming, with the launch of the GROW Woonsocket Initiative. The initiative officially kicked off with a launch celebration at the Woonsocket Education Center. GROW Woonsocket supports local business leaders, nonprofits, and aspiring entrepreneurs to achieve economic prosperity through business ownership. It breaks down barriers to knowledge, networks, and resources as well as guiding and supporting businesses in accessing capital; navigating
Friday, March 01, 2024Revive On The Move
Revive Therapeutic Services a growing mental wellness clinic founded in Providence during the Summer of 2021, has recently moved it’s headquarters to 845 N. Main Street in the Capital City. The expansion into a new, larger headquarters, with over 40 practicing clinicians in four states, allows for more in-person appointments without the current waiting lists. The new location near public transportation allows for the expansion of our mission to support diverse communities.On the occasion CEO Akos Antwi
Friday, March 01, 2024People's Credit Union Donates $500 to FabNewport
Supports Programs that Help Newport County Youths Realize a Positive FuturePeople's Credit Union has donated $500 to FabNewport and their efforts to connect Newport County youth with the opportunities, resources, and relationships they need to thrive. Calyko Zeigler, a graduate of the People's Credit Union mentor program and FabNewport Learner, recently presented a check to Steve Heath, Executive Director of FabNewport, and other Fab Learners, Samantha Logler, Riley Murphy, and Danny
Thursday, February 29, 2024This Old Tree Podcast - The Mariner and the Mulberry
A large old mulberry tree at Truro Vineyards on Cape Cod comes with a legend. A sea captain brought it back from the South Pacific and planted it for his young wife. Or his girlfriend. Or someone named Amelia. Is this story true? Who was the captain, and what became of him? Come along to open dusty books, unfurl old maps, and decide what you think.Click here for the podcast.
Thursday, February 22, 2024Centreville Bank Announces 2 New Scholarships and Commitment to Award a Total of $45,000 to Recipients in 2024
Applications and nominations for graduating high school seniors from Rhode Island and eastern Connecticut are due April 12, 2024. Centreville Bank is pleased to announce that they have added two (2) new scholarships to their existing scholarship program. The Future Business Leaders scholarship is for high school recipients that demonstrate an entrepreneurial spirit and aspire to be an impactful business leader. Many students are interested in owning their own business and this scholarship fosters this
Tuesday, February 06, 2024City Personnel Recognized with ClearlyRated's 2024 Best of Staffing Awards for Client and Talent Satisfaction
City Personnel, a leading staffing agency in Providence, has announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's 2024 Best of Staffing Awards for Client and Talent Satisfaction for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. The Best of Staffing® Award by ClearlyRated is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based solely on evaluations provided by their clients and placed talent. Earning this distinction marks a
Friday, January 26, 2024Governor McKee, Commerce Secretary Tanner Highlight Proposed Team Rhode Island Budget Investments in Rhode Island Main Streets
Applications Now Open For a New Round of Grant Funding Governor Dan McKee and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner today announced that applications for a new round of funding for the state’s Main Street Improvement and Site Readiness programs are now open. “Main Streets are at the heart of our communities and are critical to the economic success of our cities and towns,” said Governor Dan McKee. “These investments not only help keep our business districts thriving, but they also create good-paying
Thursday, January 18, 2024FEMA Disaster Relief Information
FEMA is currently taking applications for the disaster in September (10-13th). If anyone suffered damages during the month of December, they will need to fill out the damage form on the Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency. https://riema.ri.gov/ for the state to assess the damages and determine if it needs to be declared on a federal level.
Thursday, January 11, 2024City Personnel Achieves Certification as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the State of Rhode Island
City Personnel, a leading staffing agency in Providence, RI, is thrilled to announce that they have been officially certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the state of Rhode Island. This achievement comes just a few months after being certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the WBENC. As an MBE and WBE-certified company, City Personnel now joins a prestigious group of businesses that are recognized for their contributions to supplier
Tuesday, October 17, 2023City Personnel has been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise
City Personnel is proud to announce that they have been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States. City Personnel is a leading staffing agency in Providence, RI, that specializes in providing tailored staffing solutions for employers across various industries. Since City Personnel’s establishment in 2006, they have been dedicated to
Friday, December 09, 2022How to Start a Small Business as a Freelancer in Providence, Rhode Island
So, you're a freelancer and you're ready to take the plunge and turn your freelance work into a small business. Congratulations! Starting a small business is a big accomplishment. But where do you start? If you're based in Providence, Rhode Island, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce shares a few steps you should take to get your business up and running.Creating a Business Plan One of the first things you should do when starting a small business is generating a solid business plan. This document
Friday, September 02, 2022No-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,