AIDS 5K Run/Walk for Life

 AIDS Run/Walk for Life 5K Planned for Saturday, May 6th in East ProvidenceThe 36th annual event founded by AIDS Project Rhode Island will raise funds for critically needed support services provided to Rhode Islanders living with HIV/AIDS.We’re calling on runners, walkers, and other supporters across the state – our champions - to don your red capes and join us for AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI)’s Superhero 5K Run/Walk for Life on Saturday, May 6th, 2023 starting at Pierce Memorial Stadium in East

EforAll Rhode Island's 'All Ideas Pitch Contest'

Pitch Your Idea!You are invited to apply to pitch at EforAll Rhode Island's 'All Ideas Pitch Contest' on April 20th in-person at Venture Cafe, Providence EforAll Pitch Contests are lively two-hour events that offer entrepreneurs the opportunity to pitch their business idea to a friendly audience and receive valuable feedback from experienced judges.Business ideas across a wide range of industries are encouraged! A total of four cash prizes will be given out (1st place, 2nd place, 3rd place, and fan

Learn how the Gilded Age transformed America

The America we know today was born in the Gilded Age. A time of exciting and unsettling change, the late 19th and early 20th centuries saw Americans go from horse-drawn to motor-driven, oil lamplight to electric light, farmwork to factory labor, handmade to assembly line-produced, all in a few tumultuous decades. Mass communications, easy long-distance travel, leisure time and modern conveniences reached millions for the first time. This fascinating period will be explored in depth during The

Guest Chef Night at Clementine Cocktail Bar

Easter Brunch at the Marriott Providence Downtown

You're Invited to RI’s Fashion Week for Organizations Supporting Entrepreneurs

Are you ready to be immersed in the glamour and excitement of Rhode Island’s Fashion Week? The Center for Women & Enterprise is thrilled to invite you to our highly-anticipated Fashion Week series of events, in partnership with Yemi Sekoni, President of Donahue Modeling agency. This will be an excellent opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals & businesses in the fashion industry. Whether it’s a designer, stylist, blogger or someone who simply loves all things fashion - we guarantee you won't

The WaterFire Arts Center Announces the Opening of Vigilance by Scott Lapham

  Announcing the Opening of Vigilance,  a month-long solo exhibition by Scott Lapham, at the WaterFire Arts Center galleryMarch 2 – March 26, 2023 Opening Night: Thursday, March 2, from 5-9 pm  The WaterFire Arts Center (WFAC), a multi-use arts venue, located at 475 Valley Street in Providence, RI, is pleased to announce Vigilance, a month-long solo exhibition by Scott Lapham. On view in the WaterFire Arts Center gallery from Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 26, 2023. A public opening is

Don't Miss the Rhode Island Business Competition

Mark your calendars for the first Gallery Night Providence of the season on March 16th, 5-8pm. Gallery visitors may signup in advance for the free trolley tours on Eventbrite or come in for the show featuring Kelly Brown at Sprout CoWorking anytime during the opening 5-8. We hope to see you there!Community NewsJoin the Women's Empowerment and Business Owners' Networking Development WEBOND for an East Bay meetup, Mar 7. RISCA will host Creating Access in Nonprofits: Disability Rights and Nonprofits under ADA

TEDxURI 2023 - The Creative Spark

TEDxURI brings big ideas to the world stage through the inspirational voices and performances of our community and beyond. Our presenters challenge us to think bigger than ourselves, participate in shaping the future, and do our part in protecting the planet. Our mission is to honor these ideas, and share powerful stories of imagination, innovation, and integrity that will inspire others to Think Big. We have found the presenters that will ignite the creative spark in you, join us on April 1st as we take

Dinosaurs Are Back From Extinction at Roger Williams Park Zoo

By popular demand, dinosaurs are roaring to life at Roger Williams Park Zoo this spring! Dinosaurs Among Us opens on April 7 and runs through August 13, 2023.    Travel back 65 million years in this immersive, walk-through experience that transports visitors through a world of prehistoric wonder.     Featuring nearly 60 life-size animatronic dinosaurs, this is one of the most extensive outdoor dinosaur exhibits of its kind. Walk up to an 18-foot-long Dreadnoughtus, an 8-foot tall Brachiosaurus, and

Spring RISCA Grants

Want to try coworking for the day? Check out our by-the-day options to Sprout CoWorking including Office for a Day and Company CoWorking Days for access to flexible workspace (9am-5pm weekdays). Learn more here. Community NewsJoin the RI Small Business Development Center for Quickbooks Basics: What You Need to Know on Feb 28. PVD Art Culture & Tourism is hosting their Pell Lecture 2023 with a free keynote speaker, lunch and workshop day on cultural planning, Mar 1. Applications are open now for the Steel

Unique Holiday Marketing Ideas Are Essential for Providence Small Businesses

Creative marketing can be a great way to stand out from the crowd and boost sales this holiday season. The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce offers three reasons why businesses should use creative ways to market during the holidays:The holiday season is a busy time for consumers, and they are bombarded with marketing messages from all angles. If your business wants to cut through the noise, you need to find a way to stand out. Creative marketing can help you do just that.The holidays are a time when