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Wednesday, February 15, 2023Roger Williams Park Zoo Job & Volunteer Fair at the Park's Carousel Feb. 15
Looking for Wild Career and Volunteer Opportunities?Stop by the Roger Williams Park Zoo Job & Volunteer Fair at the Park's Carousel Join the Zoo Crew! Roger Williams Park Zoo is hiring for a wide variety of part-time and seasonal positions to work at the Zoo during the day and for evening events, including the nationally acclaimed Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular. The Zoo is also recruiting for teen and adult volunteer positions. The job and volunteer recruitment event will take place at the carousel in
Monday, January 30, 2023Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort Opens New Spa
Local elected officials, union representatives, hospitality and tourism executives joined representatives of Bally’s Corporation this morning to officially open a new Korean Spa, located within the hotel at the Lincoln, Rhode Island casino. According to Tony Rohrer, Vice President & General Manager of Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, the new SpaLight - International Spa will feature a host of services including massages, facials, skin care, beauty services, luxurious geodesic dome saunas and a
Friday, January 27, 2023URI Basketball x Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce Special Offer
All Chamber members have the opportunity to purchase discounted tickets to the remaining URI men's and women's basketball games this season, courtesy of URI Athletics.Click here for more information. Contact Jack O'Marra | 401-874-5453
Thursday, January 26, 2023New Year - New Headshot! Headshot Special for Chamber Members
Your headshot helps you to make a great first impression. It's often one of the first introductions to your potential clients, so you want to ensure that it represents you in the best possible light. Your headshot should be current, contemporary and show who you are. We're happy to offer this Headshot Special to Chamber Members so you can get your headshot updated for the New Year. This special includes: 2 fully edited digital images in both hi-resolution for printing and lo-resolution for use
Wednesday, January 25, 2023Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen to Receive Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
24th Pell Awards Gala slated for June 5, 2023 Trinity Repertory Company announces today that award-winning actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will be honored with the 2023 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. They will be recognized for their artistic achievements at Trinity Rep’s 24th annual Pell Awards Gala, which will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, RI. Tickets and more information can be found at trinityrep.com/pell. “Ted Danson and Mary
Wednesday, January 25, 2023Open Call for Curators and Programming
If you haven't applied, RI Arts Nonprofits are eligible for reduced or free services from Sprout CoWorking. Fill out a short application form and let us know if your organization is interested in event space, meeting rooms and more. Community NewsThis month's PechaKucha Providence Night will be on The Rooftop with a selection of beverages and bites, Jan 25. Join the RI Business Forum for the 2023 RISCPA Premier Networking Event at Twin River, Jan 25. Check out RI Cottage Food Business 101 for what you need
Wednesday, January 25, 2023Newport Mansions Invites Visitors to ‘Live the Drama’
The cinematic ad campaign treats The Breakers like a movie — not a mansion The Preservation Society of Newport County has launched Live the Drama, a riveting advertising campaign that shines a light on one of the most fascinating aspects of the Newport Mansions: the dramatic lives of the wealthy families who resided in them. The Preservation Society has partnered with Nail Communications, an award-winning creative agency based in Providence, which proposed this unconventional approach to engaging new
Wednesday, January 18, 2023People's Credit Union Presents Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center with 'Fill It Forward' Donation
People’s Credit Union President & CEO, Sean Daly presents Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Executive Director, Heather Strout (r) with a $10,000 donation raised through the Credit Union’s Fill It Forward campaign promoting hydration and reduced plastic water bottle usage. Standing in the middle are Alyson Novick, Director of Development, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, and Margie McGill, Chief Financial Officer, People’s Credit Union. Also shown on the right are just a few of the
Wednesday, January 18, 2023RI SHRM to Pioneer Dual Membership in Rhode Island
RI SHRM TO PIONEER DUAL MEMBERSHIP IN RHODE ISLAND Locally Relevant. Nationally Informed. Double the expertise with Dual Membership. PROVIDENCE, RI, January 18, 2023 – With a go-live date of January 17, 2023, the Rhode Island Society for Human Resource Management (RI SHRM) is excited to announce an alliance with the National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the strategic initiative known as Dual Membership. As an award-winning local chapter of SHRM with a rich tradition of being the local
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Promotes Two Attorneys to Senior Counsel
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Managing Principal Gary R. Pannone today announced that Joshua J. Butera and Michael F. Ryan, Jr. were promoted to Senior Counsel. “At PLDO, we are committed to providing each team member with an opportunity to grow personally and advance professionally. We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of Joshua and Michael during their tenure at the firm and this change in status recognizes their accomplishment and contributions,” said Attorney Pannone.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Centreville Bank Named a Top SBA 504 Third-Party Lender
Centreville Bank has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a top lender to small businesses for SBA 504 loans in Rhode Island. “We are honored to receive this award and so very proud to work alongside the Small Business Administration in helping Rhode Island businesses attain their goal of owning their own business property or expanding their business capacity,” said Leland Merrill, executive vice president, chief lending officer for Centreville Bank. “Small businesses are vital
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Brand New Pawtucket-Central Falls Commuter Rail
Open for submissions! If you have exciting news to share about your business or an upcoming event you'd love to promote, please send in details to us via email for our Monday newsletters. Community NewsA PVDPrintmakers Exhibition is opening at the WaterFire Arts Center with a public reception scheduled for Jan 19. The RIBC's interactive Business Pitch Deck Development Workshop is coming up (plus the competition is open for submissions!), Jan 19. Open call: The PVD Art Culture + Tourism council invites
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Winter Lecture Series starts January 26
Gilded Age Lecture Series explores a fascinating period A wide range of topics, from television production to dressmaking to cocktails to music, will be explored in the winter edition of The Preservation Society of Newport County’s ongoing Gilded Age Lecture Series. The series examines all aspects of the American Gilded Age, a period of great change and innovation that spans roughly 1870-1910 – a time when the grandest of the Preservation Society’s historic houses were built, including The Breakers,
Tuesday, January 17, 2023Welcome New Chamber Member Josh Edenbaum Photographer
Josh Edenbaum owns and operates a full service commercial photography studio located in Narragansett, Rhode Island, specializing in advertising and editorial photography. He works with numerous advertising agencies and graphic designers. Photographing products, food, and people, as well as exterior and interiors of homes and businesses all throughout the New England area. His nearly 30 years of photographic experience and extensive background is reflected in every image that he creates.
Friday, January 13, 2023URI seeking TEDxURI presenters to discuss ‘The Creative Spark’
Applications, audition videos due through Jan. 31 TEDxURI returns to the University of Rhode Island campus this spring with the theme: “The Creative Spark.” Creativity can be found everywhere – not just among artists and designers – and URI is looking for presenters who can elaborate on their creative flare, sharing inspirational and enlightening stories about how their creative spark changed everything. Presenters must be able to relate ideas that address the theme of “The Creative Spark.” And,
Friday, January 13, 202314 Ventures Graduate from SEG’s Impact Accelerator Program
Graduates of the 23rd Cohort of SEG’s Impact Accelerator Program. Photo Credit: SEG Fourteen companies graduated from Social Enterprise Greenhouse’s (SEG) Impact Accelerator Program last night and pitched their venture concepts to potential investors. Saikon Gbehan Isijola of the Law Office of Saikon Gbehan LLC won first prize and was awarded $3,000. Based in Providence, the Law Office of Saikon Gbehan helps individuals navigate life’s most challenging situations. The firm specializes in providing
Thursday, January 12, 2023Welcome New Chamber Member Tradesmen International
Tradesmen International offers recruitment and staffing solutions throughout the United States. We have a robust network of offices in every state so we can source the skilled workers you need. Our employees show up on time, keep a positive attitude, and put in an honest day’s work. Although I specialize in maritime and shipyard staffing solutions, I can and have taken on projects in construction, industrial, renewables, among many others. Reach out to John Ferguson at 508.338.8775 or
Thursday, January 12, 2023Apply Now! Nominations Open for the 2023 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned and/or Led Companies
2023 marks the 16th annual listing of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™ sponsored by JPMorgan Chase Commercial Banking. Applicants for the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies™ are not required to be WPO members and will be ranked according to revenue growth from 2018 to 2022.To be eligible, companies must be:Privately owned Woman-owned/ledThe business must have generated at least $500,000 USD in revenue in 2018 and every subsequent yearRevenues must be converted to USD Help us
Wednesday, January 11, 2023Governor McKee Announces Nationwide RFP for New, Innovative Downtown Transit Center
Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center on Dorrance Street in Downtown Providence. The RFP will be released via Ocean State Procures (OSP), the State procurement portal. RIPTA is seeking the expertise of private developers across the country for bold, innovative ideas to guide the design, construction and operations of the new
Monday, January 09, 2023Welcome New Chamber Member KMA Human Resources Consulting
Your Partner in Recruiting, Retaining and Growing Your Most Valuable Resource – Your People Since 2007, KMA has provided businesses throughout New England with human resources support – on-site or remotely – especially during times of growth, transition and conflict. We are HR.™ A Customized ApproachKMA’s experienced team of professionals provides sound HR advice in employee relations, engagement and performance; workforce training and development; as well as recruiting (optimized for high-volume,
Monday, January 09, 2023PVD Library of Things
Please note that Sprout CoWorking will be closed Monday January 16 for Martin Luther King Jr. Day - 24/7 members retain access as usual. Enjoy this week's Monday roundup! Community NewsRhode Island Business Competition applications just opened online and are due by Mar 27. Did you know there's a lending library close to Sprout? PVD Things shares tools and hardware, recreation and gardening equipment. Rhode Island Hotel Month continues all January long with 30% or more off rates from Pascoag to Newport. The
Thursday, January 05, 2023SEG Names Next Chief Executive
Hina Musa brings global experience and a passion for making an impact Hina Musa, an experienced social impact partner, strategic thinker and inclusive team leader, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG), one of the region’s leading business development organizations. SEG provides inclusive support and networks for entrepreneurs and businesses committed to positive societal and economic change. “I’m thrilled to join SEG and support a mission to make a difference
Thursday, January 05, 2023Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI Announces 2023 Board Officers and Newly Appointed Board Members!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors Board Officers and three newly-appointed Board Members. Tom Furey has been re-elected as Board President and Yomayra Reyes, re-elected as Board Vice President, while Michael Smith was newly elected as Treasurer and Aida Crosson, was newly elected as Secretary. New Board Members being welcomed are Tiana Ochoa (LICSW), Dennis Varone II (CPA), and Lawrence Filippelli, Ed.D.Tom Furey, President, Board of
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Trinity Rep Announces Local Pell Award Honorees
24th Pell Awards Gala slated for June 5, 2023 Trinity Repertory Company announces the four Rhode Island residents who will be honored at its 24th Pell Awards Gala on Monday, June 5, 2023 at WaterFire Arts Center. Artist and creator of WaterFire Barnaby Evans of Providence and Rhode Island Latino Arts founder Marta V. Martínez of Warwick will each receive a Rhode Island Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts. Former Trinity Rep board chair Suzanne Magaziner of Bristol will be awarded the Charles Sullivan
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Thursday Gathering at Venture Cafe - January 26: Lunch & Learn with New Majority Capital
Join this Lunch & Learn with New Majority Capital as they discuss entrepreneurship opportunities through acquisition. There will be a presentation followed by tiem for Q&A and open networking. This is a free event with lunch provided by the Venture Cafe team, pre-registration is required for lunch! Click here for more information.
Tuesday, January 03, 2023Eleven Day Pitney Attorneys Elevated to Firm Partnership for 2023
Day Pitney LLP promoted 11 attorneys to the firm’s partnership in its three departments: Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, and Private Client. They also represent clients across the spectrum of practice areas, including Trusts and Estates; Complex Commercial Litigation; Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate; Employment and Labor; Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; and Insurance and Reinsurance. “Our elevation of eleven lawyers to partnership, across our practice groups
Tuesday, January 03, 2023New Year, New Workspace
Find a Coworking Plan for '23Rhode Island Arts Nonprofits can apply for a business service or space grant with Sprout CoWorking this January via a short application, here. Host an event in our Gallery featuring local artists and new artwork every month: The art gallery at Sprout CoWorking adds a special touch to any event. Sprout’s Riverside event venue can seat up to 80 guests for panel speakers, food tastings, film screenings, meetings, classes and whatever else you can come up with! Inquire
Tuesday, December 13, 2022RI Nonprofit Arts Grants to Sprout CoWorking Providence
Sprout CoWorking is offering space to RI Nonprofit Arts Organizations Beginning January 2023, Sprout CoWorking is offering a special program for nonprofit organizations. The 1st phase is for arts nonprofits. We hope to follow this up in the spring, opening the opportunity up to other RI nonprofits. Applications will open on December 1st. Awards will be made on a rolling, space available, basis.Offering includes professional business addresses, meeting rooms, conference room space, event space, and flexible
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, December 02, 2022Unique 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
Monday, October 03, 2022The 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
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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,
Monday, June 06, 2022Best 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
