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Tuesday, October 18, 2022The XYZs of Cybersecurity and CMMC Series 10-11:30AM Oct 18, 19th, 20th
How to register: To register for this event email ptac@riptac.org. A Zoom link for all three sessions will be provided.When: Oct 18th, 19th, 20th each day between 10-11:30 a.m. Who should attend: Small to medium size organizations which are part of the DoD Supply Chain or Government Supply Chain. This is both for the management stakeholders as well as those persons who have responsibility for security in the organization.Highlights: The three day series will address topics not often covered
Thursday, October 13, 2022RI Business Competition’s ''Perfecting Your Pitch'' Workshop is October 13th
The Rhode Island Business Competition's "Perfecting Your Pitch" workshop will be held on Thursday, October 13th, from 5:30-7:30 pm. This event will be held at Venture Café in Providence and will feature Peter George, a well-known public speaking coach who has worked with a wide variety of individuals to help them develop dynamic public speaking skills. As a result, they can consistently and confidently deliver compelling presentations that resonate with their audiences. In this interactive session, Peter
Thursday, October 06, 2022RI T. F. Green International Airport Ranked #4 in Condé Nast Traveler's 2022 Readers' Choice Award
Condé Nast Traveler has announced the results of its 2022 Readers’ Choice Awards with Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport recognized as “4th Best Airport in the United States” based on traveler rankings and reviews. This is the third consecutive year that Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport has been named as one of the nation’s Top Five Airports by Condé Nast Traveler, improving to 4th place after 2021’s Top Five ranking. The Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards are the
Tuesday, October 04, 2022RI Commerce Business Retention & Expansion Online Survey
The survey is in partnership with RI Commerce Corporation and closes November 30, 2022. Click here to complete the survey.
Tuesday, October 04, 2022Employer Registration Begins October 4th: the New England Regional Job Fair - November 15th and 16th
Details and set-up for the *First New England Regional Job Fair* have been finalized. This virtual career fair will be over two dayson November 15th and 16th from 10am to 2pm. All six New England States will be registering Employers for this multi-faceted and live Career Fair. Job Seekers will be notified at a later date. The Protected Veteran Population is invited to attend during the first hour on each day. As a reminder, and to emphasize, this event is at no cost to Employers or Job Seekers.
Monday, October 03, 2022PLDO Principal Matthew A. Lopes Jr. Honored with Justice Assistance’s 2022 Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) announced that Matthew “Matty” A. Lopes Jr., a principal and founding member of the law firm, was selected to receive a 2022 Neil J. Houston, Jr. Memorial Award by Justice Assistance, a nonprofit organization that has been in the vanguard of providing criminal justice services and improvements to the Rhode Island community since 1978. Matty will be presented the award at a ceremony on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at the Marriott in Providence. The Neil J. Houston,
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
Monday, October 03, 2022Interlace's $4-$6k Artist Project Grants
Note that Sprout CoWorking will be closed for Columbus Day next week Monday, 24/7 members can still use the coworking space. Please email for any scheduling questions! Community NewsSelect the winner for an audience choice $5k award: Get Started RI is at the WaterFire Arts Center, Oct 5. If you have questions, ask an accountant for advice about your small business as part of RI Startup Week, Oct 5. Nominate a friend or favorite for SBA's 2023 Small Business Awards, now open for applications. RSVP
Saturday, October 01, 2022Washington Trust To Host Free Community Shred Days at Branches Throughout Footprint
The Washington Trust Company will host free Community Shred Days at branch locations in Rhode Island and Connecticut on Saturday, October 1st and Saturday, October 15th. All events will take place from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Everyone, including Washington Trust customers and non-customers alike, is welcome to take part in the event. All paper products that may contain sensitive or personal information will be accepted, as will DVDs, CDs, cassette tapes, and floppy discs that have been removed from their
Friday, September 30, 2022Welcome New Chamber Member L’Atelier Portraits + Personal Branding
L’Atelier Portraits + Personal Branding is a boutique-style photography studio that specializes in creating portraits and personal branding photography that is unique, personalized and empowering. Located in Providence’s East Side, studio owners, Margaret Rizzuto and Tracy Hawes bring a rare prospective to their collaborative approach and style of photography. Both are certified coaches and seasoned photographers so empowering their client is a rich and meaningful experience. Portrait clients are
Thursday, September 29, 2022Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation Awards $100K Grant to Women & Infants Hospital
Funding will support capital campaign to renovate Women & Infants’ Labor and Delivery Unit The Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation has awarded a $100,000 grant to Women & Infants Hospital, marking the Foundation’s second major award in 2022. Officially established in 2019, the Navigant Credit Union Charitable Foundation is an independent 501(c)3 public charity with the mission of fulfilling substantial grants that make a real difference in the Rhode Island community. The Foundation supports
Wednesday, September 28, 2022Partnership Between Thundermist Health Center and Delta Dental Provides Free Dental Care to RI Veterans
When veterans experience homelessness and need dental care, they turn to Thundermist and Operation Stand Down. For nearly fifteen years, Thundermist has provided free dental care to more than 1,000 Rhode Island veterans. “Delta Dental is proud to support Thundermist Health Center and Operation Stand Down to ensure vulnerable populations like our state’s homeless veterans have access to the critical dental care they need,” said Joseph Perroni, President and CEO of Delta Dental of Rhode Island. “Thank
Tuesday, September 27, 2022Colliers Project Leaders (CPL) Sponsor Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns Annual Dinner
Colliers Project Leaders (CPL) proudly supported the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns as sponsor of the organization’s Annual Dinner on September 22nd. The evening featured a host of local and State dignitaries who came together for a day of learning, peer recognition, and celebration. The evening’s theme centered on building community through regionalization, with many speakers noting how when the League’s members come together, the citizens of Rhode Island benefit from this collaboration. All 39
Saturday, September 24, 2022Rhode Island Mission of Mercy Dental Clinic Returns
Rhode Island Mission of Mercy Returns: Two-Day Clinic to Provide Free Dental Care to Rhode Islanders in Need Scheduled for Sept. 24 – 25; first Rhode Island Mission of Mercy clinic since 2019 After a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation, in partnership with Delta Dental of Rhode Island and Providence Community Health Centers, will host its Rhode Island Mission of Mercy dental clinic this September. Rhode Island Mission of Mercy is a two-day clinic
Friday, September 23, 2022RWU and New England Aquarium get NOAA Grant to help U.S. Aquariums start Fish Aquaculture for Exhibits
With a $750,000 NOAA Sea Grant, NEAq and RWU lead initiative to catalyze sustainable breeding and raise awareness of aquaculture among public and commercial fishermen Leveraging a longstanding partnership of successfully rearing saltwater fish species for public display, the New England Aquarium (NEAq) and Roger Williams University (RWU) will lead an effort to expand their pioneering aquaculture efforts, partnering with major public aquariums across the U.S. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Friday, September 23, 2022PBN: Commonwealth Care Alliance Opens Rhode Island Headquarters
From Providence Business News on September 22, 2022LT. GOV. SABINA MATOS, third from left, and Providence Mayor-elect Brett Smiley, second from left, help Commonwealth Care Alliance celebrate the opening of its Health Rhode Island headquarters in Providence with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday. / COURTESY COMMONWEALTH CARE ALLIANCE Commonwealth Care Alliance officially opened its Health Rhode Island headquarters on Thursday morning, the organization’s first office in the state, located in
Friday, September 23, 2022Preservation Society - Fall Programs Begin Sept. 30
Preservation Society’s Fall Programs Begin Sept. 30; Gilded Age Lecture Series ContinuesThe Preservation Society of Newport County's educational offerings for early autumn will include a treat for flower lovers at Green Animals Topiary Garden and a lecture series on Gilded Age transportation at Rosecliff and via Zoom. On Friday, September 30, from 10 a.m.-11 a.m., Green Animals Chief Horticulturist Dan Christina will present "Dahlias with Dan," an exclusive tour of the property’s dahlia garden during its
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Amazon is Hiring Near You!
Amazon is hiring near you! As we head into our busy season, we wanted to share information with you about Amazon. Did you know that Amazon work culture is very similar to the military? Amazon is committed to hiring military and military spouses. A candidate's military experience can lead to career growth opportunities at Amazon. For more information visit amazon.com/militaryjobs. Did you know that Amazon is building and supporting an inclusive workplace? Our goal is to create an inclusive environment
Tuesday, September 20, 2022Rita Danielle Steele Installed as 2023 GPBOR Board President
Rita Danielle Steele Installed as the 116th President of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Rita Danielle Steele, the principal broker at Steele Realty Consultants International in Providence, RI, was installed as the 116th President of the Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at the Squantum Association in East Providence. She previously served as the Board’s President-Elect, Treasurer, and Corporate Secretary. She currently serves on the Board’s Finance,
Friday, September 16, 2022PROJO Readers Name Navigant Credit Union Rhode Island’s #1 Credit Union for Fourth Consecutive Year
Navigant was also named #1 Mortgage Lender for second consecutive year at the 2022 Providence Journal Readers’ Choice Awards Navigant Credit Union once again earned top honors in multiple categories at the Providence Journal’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards. Recognizing the “best our community has to offer,” the Readers’ Choice Awards winners are selected by Providence Journal readers and include local businesses in a wide array of sectors and categories. At this year’s awards ceremony, which was
Thursday, September 15, 2022Three Promoted to Vice President Roles at Family Service of Rhode Island
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) announced the promotion of three of their own to Vice Presidential roles today, showing their dedication to representing the community they serve. The human service agency provides over 30 programs, each falling under its four H-Divisions-- Health, Hope, Healing, and Home. Candace Johndrow, a decade-long veteran of FSRI, now serves as Vice President of the Hope Division. Her passion for victim’s services and helping those in our community in their times of
Tuesday, September 13, 2022The Business Development Company Announces a New Member Bank Relationship with Bristol County Savings Bank
The Business Development Company of Rhode Island (BDCRI) announced Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB) as its newest partner, joining 10 existing member banks in providing local small businesses with the funding needed to grow and prosper. The BCSB-BDCRI partnership was initiated in conjunction with the Bank’s commitment to expanding its lending presence to Rhode Island, and it further leverages the Company’s commitment to expanding capital access to businesses whose needs may fall outside the traditional
Monday, September 12, 2022Providence College to Launch New School of Nursing and Health Sciences - First New B.S. in Nursing Program in RI in Ten Years
Providence College (PC) President Fr. Kenneth R. Sicard, O.P. announced today that the College will launch a new School of Nursing and Health Sciences (SNHS). The new school will see the introduction of two new degree programs at PC, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences. PC’s existing Bachelor of Science in Health Policy and Management will also become part of the new school. PC received formal approval to proceed with the new bachelor’s degree program in nursing
Friday, September 09, 2022Career Opportunities at Polaris MEP
Polaris MEP is the state’s non-profit Manufacturing Extension Partnership, providing solutions that help manufacturing companies with their top lines, bottom lines and pipelines. They’re also a member of and partner to the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. There are currently several opportunities to join this dynamic team of trusted manufacturing advisors. To learn more about any of the positions below or to apply, please visit https://PolarisMEP.org/about-polaris-mep/careers.Rhode Island MEP
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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
