ABS Technology Summit Returns

Event back after hiatus; dedicated to Co-Founder Alan Albergaria, who passed away in 2020.   For the first time in two years, the Warwick-based Automated Business Solutions will be holding its annual Technology Summit on Wednesday, November 10, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence. Those who attend may stay to watch the Providence Bruins Hockey game later that night.   This event will be different for several reasons. The Summit will be held at the Dunk for the first time.

Project Management Certificate Offered at Bryant University Executive Development Center

Fall Virtual Instructor-led Offering Next session: November 9 – December 7, 2021 Tuesday evening; 6pm – 9pm, 5-weeks 35 contact Hours 3.5 CEUsTuition: $3,195Details and registration: Project ManagementFormat: This is a five-week hybrid program. The course will meet for five-sessions in a virtual instructor-led training environment for 3-hours of instruction, with an additional self-directed weekly reading and assignments. Plan on approximately 7-hours of work per week including your 3-hours of instructor

Trinity Rep Brings ''Veteran Voices'' to the Stage

Special showcase on November 6 at 6:00 pm in Dowling Theater   Trinity Rep announces Veteran Voices, presented as part of the organization’s Green Light Ghost Light Project, which will be held on November 6 at 6:00 pm in Trinity Rep’s Dowling Theater at 201 Washington Street in Providence. Staged just days before Veteran’s Day, the special event will feature performances, music, and readings from local veterans about their time during and after military service. Veteran Voices is free and open to the

Free Webinar: Addressing Cancer Disparities in the LGBTQ+ Community

  How can LGBTQ+ individuals be better advocates for their own health and wellness, especially concerning cancer screening, treatment, and survivorship? The American Cancer Society invites you and your constituents to join us for: SPEAK UP for Your Heath: Cancer and Wellness in the LGBTQ+ Community. Hear from leaders in the field as they share insights to help members of the LGBTQ+ community understand their wellness options and equip them with information to have informed discussions with health care

People Analytics Course Offered at Bryant University Executive Development Center

Fall Virtual Instructor-led Offering Next session: November 2 – December 21, 2021 Eight Classes, Tuesday evenings; 6pm – 9pm 24 contact Hours 2.4 CEUsTuition: $799Details and registration: People AnalyticsCourse Description: Whether you’re working towards earning your Human Resources Management Certificate or just want to expand your knowledge of an in-demand skill; Bryant University Executive Development Center’s People Analytics course will teach you to how to apply quantitative and qualitative

Heart & Sole Walk for Animals

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Wingate Residences on Blackstone Boulevard and Butler Hospital - Fall Festival

Rhode Island Startup Week 2021 - October 18 - 22

Rhode Island Startup Week, the first ever week devoted to celebrating entrepreneurship in the state. Each day, from October 18 – 22, will bring a series of events to highlight innovation and entrepreneurship. You can attend workshops to learn about entrepreneurship, network with founders and investors, and get connected to the exciting growth businesses here in Rhode Island. Many of the events will be held virtually; however, two startup Showcases, one in Providence and the other in Newport, will provide

American Cancer Society Making Strides Walk

It’s that time of your again – Put on your best Strides and pink gear and join us as we kick off Making Strides Against Breast Cancer of Providence. Come see us at the Bank Newport Skate Center in downtown Providence on Sunday, October 17th. Participants can begin to join us at 7:30am, with a quick stage presentation at 8:45am and the walk beginning at 9am.    Register online at www.MakingStridesWalk.org/ProvidenceRI  

Providence College: Leading From The Middle Workshop Series (Online)

Improve your capacity to be an effective leader within middle management with this three-part, 100% online workshop series. Gain insights and practical techniques to navigate organizational politics, address difficult employee conversations, and manage relations with your supervisor. Held Fridays from Noon to 1:30 p.m. beginning Oct. 15. Total commitment of 4.5 hours. Only $50 per workshop and $125 for the series. Seats are limited.  Click here to learn more and to register.  

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence City Council Members Launch COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program

City Personnel Announces Three Promotions on their Team

City Personnel is pleased to announce the following promotions.Brittany Medcalf has been promoted to their Business Development Manager. In her new role, Brittany will be responsible for generating new sales leads, negotiating client pricing, and helping City Personnel maximize profits as well as continuing to recruit and hire employees. Brittany is a Rhode Island native who joined the City Personnel team as a Recruitment Specialist in 2018. Since Brittany joined the team, City Personnel has been named a

Benchmark Litigation Names AP&S One of Most Highly Recommended Litigation and Labor & Employment Firms in RI

The 2022 edition of Benchmark Litigation has named Adler Pollock & Sheehan one of the most highly recommended Litigation and Labor & Employment firms in Rhode Island.  It also names John Tarantino, Patricia Rocha and Todd White as local litigation stars and Robert Brooks and Michael Chittick as local labor and employment stars for recognition of their high-quality work over the past year.   Benchmark Litigation identifies the leading US trial attorneys and firms at the local and national levels. Focused

WRWC Founder Up for National Award

Providence Environmental Advocate is in the Running to Be Named a ‘Conservation Hero’ - and win funding for local nonprofit PROVIDENCE Through its nationwide Cox Conserves Heroes contest, Cox Enterprises is donating up to $60,000 to an environmental nonprofit and Providence’s own Jane Sherman is one of the four regional finalists. Sherman is representing the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council (WRWC). Members of the public vote to determine the winner. Sherman has worked for decades to improve quality

Adler Pollock & Sheehan Welcomes Three New Associates

We are pleased to welcome three new associates to the firm. Nickolas S. Arnold Nick is a member of the firm’s Business & Corporate Law Group.  Nick has a wide range of experience in assisting large and small clients with various corporate and business law matters, including stock and asset acquisitions and dispositions, contracts, business formation and governance, and commercial real estate transactions. Prior to joining Adler Pollock & Sheehan, Nick worked at a general practice law firm in New Hampshire

The Miriam Hospital Receives $11.1M Grant to Research Stress, Trauma, and Resilience

Funds from the National Institute of General Medical Science will create a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) to contribute to growing scientific interest in the role that stress, trauma, and resilience play in long-term health and wellness The Miriam Hospital has received an $11.1 million federal grant to establish a Center of Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) in Rhode Island devoted to a growing field of inquiry – how stress and trauma early in life can have lasting impacts on our

Holiday Lights Spectacular Lights Up Roger Williams Park Zoo

Last year, the response to the Zoo’s inaugural Holiday Lights Spectacular was fantastic!  Visitors loved seeing their favorite Zoo all dressed up to celebrate the season.    This year, guests will experience Holiday Lights Spectacular as an all-new walk-through event featuring festive, larger-than-life dazzling displays with 1.5 million illuminated lights! It’s a must-see event that should be on everyone’s holiday to-do list.   Holiday Lights, which will run on select dates from November 26 to January

Rhode Island Foundation Selects 31 People for Inaugural Equity Leadership Initiative Class

The goal is to build a pipeline of candidates of color for positions of influence throughout the state  The Rhode Island Foundation has selected 31 people to participate in the inaugural class of its Equity Leadership Initiative (ELI). The program will build a pipeline of future leaders of color for positions of influence throughout the state.  “I am excited to get to work to cultivate the next generation of industry leaders – bank presidents, hospital CEOs, leaders in academia and kindergarten

Mark Deitch, MD, MBA, Assumes Role as Top Medical Leader at The Miriam Hospital

Mark Deitch, MD, MBA, is the new senior vice president of medical affairs and chief medical officer at The Miriam Hospital.   Deitch is a veteran health care administrator who comes to Lifespan from WellSpan Health, an integrated nonprofit health system serving South-Central Pennsylvania and Northern Maryland. He served as vice president of its orthopedic service line and was responsible for strategy, standardization, and growth of orthopedic services. Previously, he held positions as an assistant

Scott Fraser Joins PLDO Strategies as Senior Director, Communications and External Affairs

PLDO Strategies LLC today announced the appointment of Scott Fraser to the position of Senior Director, Communications and External Relations. Mr. Fraser is a highly-respected public affairs expert with more than 30 years of experience working in the area of public and government relations in Rhode Island.  His appointment adds depth and expertise to PLDO Strategies’ client services, which include legislative and policy strategies, lobbying and advocacy campaign planning and management, public affairs and

Roger Williams Park Zoo Offers 2 Sensory Friendly Nights for Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular

Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular at Roger Williams Park Zoo will offer two sensory friendly evenings for those with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and sensory processing differences and their families from 5:00 – 6:00 pm Tuesday, October 26, and Wednesday October 27.   For maximum enjoyment, over 6000 pumpkins will still light up the Zoo’s Wetlands Trail, but there will be no music or special effects. Presented by Citizens, this year’s spectacular takes visitors on a historical journey from the days of

Upcoming Polaris MEP Events

October 13 & 14 – Inventory Management 101 In this new interactive online workshop, you’ll learn proven methods to identify and measure inventory costs, and start to identify practices that you could implement to improve your operations.RSVP today:https://polarismep.org/event/inventory-management-101-course/October 19 – 2021 Quality Symposium Discover best practices, hear from experts & peers, and take away actionable insights related to Quality certifications and quality management systems. Online

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BankNewport’s “Kind Heart Fresh Start” Drive Collects 4,700 Toiletries & Socks for Local Homeless Organizations

Donation will impact more than 1,000 individuals in need BankNewport is pleased to announce that its “Kind Heart Fresh Start” drive collected more than 4,700 items - socks and toiletries - from its employees and members of the community to be distributed to Amenity Aid, Crossroads Rhode Island in Providence, Welcome House of South County, the Woonsocket Family Shelter, and Lucy’s Hearth in Middletown.  More than 1,000 individuals in need will be impacted by the contributions. “Kind Heart Fresh Start” was

Commonwealth Care Alliance® Introduces Range of Medicare Plans for Rhode Islanders in First-Ever Expansion Outside Massachusetts

CCA’s Medicare Plans combine medical, dental and prescription drug benefits, while offering additional benefits such as identity theft protection, grocery delivery services and more   In advance of the Medicare annual Open Enrollment Period beginning on Friday, Oct. 15, Commonwealth Care Alliance® (CCA), a nationally recognized not-for-profit, community-based, integrated healthcare organization focused on care and coordination for high-cost, high-needs individuals, has announced the details and benefits

Navigant Credit Union's David Pellegrino Promoted to Senior Vice President, General Counsel

David Pellegrino, Esq. has been promoted to the role of Senior Vice President, General Counsel at Navigant Credit Union, the credit union’s leadership team announced today.   Effective immediately, Pellegrino will manage the full suite of legal, regulatory and compliance responsibility for Navigant Credit Union, as well as continuing to oversee Navigant Credit Union’s Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) program.   Licensed to practice law in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, Pellegrino joined Navigant Credit

Navigant Credit Union Announces Two Promotions on Award-Winning Residential Mortgage Team

Navigant Credit Union has announced the promotions of two leaders on its growing Residential Mortgage team, which was recently rated as Rhode Island’s #1 Mortgage Lender in the 2021 Providence Journal Readers’ Choice Awards.   Effective immediately, Timothy Flanagan will serve in the role as Vice President, Residential Mortgage, and Freddie Almeida will serve as Vice President, Residential Mortgage Origination Manager.   “Tim and Freddie have both played integral roles in growing our residential lending

Welcome New Member Maxfield Group Inc.

The Maxfield Group is a professional services firm leveraging over 20 years IT Staffing experience to source the right talent for your organization. Our resources are proven professionals with strong track records of customer success. We will save you time, money and eliminate the stress of hiring by providing cost-effective solutions. With our niche focus in the ERP and Analytics markets, we pride ourselves on working with the best talent in the country. Our goal is simple – to form strategic partnerships

Trinity Rep Returns to Live Performances with A Christmas Carol

Streaming and In-Person Viewing Available   Trinity Repertory Company returns to live performances with its 45th annual holiday production of A Christmas Carol. Noted for being a new production each year, the 2021 show will be a celebration of community, culture, and ritual. This year’s production will be directed by resident company member Joe Wilson, Jr. and features longtime resident actor Timothy Crowe as Ebenezer Scrooge.   “Our A Christmas Carol will celebrate tradition and ritual as a means of

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.

Welcome New Member New England Properties of Distinction

New England Properties of Distinction is a Residential and Commercial Real Estate Sales and Leasing Firm that was founded in 2004 by Julie Chalue to raise the standard of professionalism, introduce workplace new agent mentoring, increase team-building skills among real estate agents,  and improve awareness of agent integrity within the profession, overall. Julie Chalue has been an award- winning RI and MA real estate professional since 1993, and teaches real estate classes for Rhode Island Association of

New BNI Chapter Launching in Providence

We’re launching a new BNI Chapter in Providence. This networking group connects highly motivated people who are business owners and professionals that want to build relationships and reliably generate referrals for our their business.    We’re seeking business leaders in the legal, health, and home construction business to name a few. BNI allows only one person per profession so some spots may already be filled up.    Anyone interested can email Elle OHaire at elle@neproperties.com 

EforAll and BankFive Announce $300,000 Inaugural Southern New England Regional Sponsorship

Entrepreneurship for All (EforAll) and BankFive are pleased to announce BankFive has committed to a new sponsorship level: Southern New England Regional Sponsor. The $300,000 commitment is designed to mirror the Bank’s footprint and commitment to the South Coast, Cape Cod and Rhode Island communities.  Through this distinctive three-year partnership, the EforAll South Coast community will receive $50,000 per year and EforAll Cape Cod and Rhode Island communities will be granted $25,000 per year. The

Trinity Rep Selects Interim Executive Director and Executive Search Firm

Tom Parrish to depart in October after six-year tenure  As Trinity Repertory Company prepares for the departure of Executive Director Tom Parrish on October 15, the organization has named Jennifer Canole as the interim executive director and selected Arts Consulting Group (ACG) to lead the national search for Parrish’s successor. After leading Rhode Island’s Tony Award-winning theater for six years and orchestrating a financial turnaround and organizational transformation, Parrish is relocating to New York

Welcome New Member Peace of Mind Nannies

Peace of Mind Nannies is a Rhode Island nanny placement agency and a babysitting agency that specializes in care of children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. While this is our specialty, the experience and training our team possess make them highly qualified to work with all children. Peace of Mind Nannies strives to meet your childcare needs through a variety of short and long-term nannying and babysitting services. To support your needs during this time, our team are teachers, daycare

Hasbro Children’s Joins Nationwide Study on Long-Term Effects of COVID in Children

With more than 30 percent of new COVID-19 cases occurring in children, understanding the long-term impact of this illness on their health, development, and well-being is critical.  A team of interdisciplinary researchers at Rhode Island’s Hasbro Children’s Hospital, NYU Langone Health, Virginia Commonwealth University, Northeastern University, and the Translational Genomics Research Institute will play an integral role in the recently announced $470 million NIH REsearching COVID to Enhance Recovery

The Miriam Hospital Names New Emergency Dept. Medical Director

David Curley, MD, PhD, has been appointed medical director of the Emergency Department at The Miriam Hospital.   Curley most recently served as associate director of The Miriam’s Emergency Department, a position he has held since 2018, including during the entire COVID-19 pandemic.   “Dr. Curley is well-positioned to take over as the next director. He has been a steady and effective leader in the Emergency Department for the past four years and during the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic his compassion,

Kicking Off the RI Business Competition

 Please enjoy this week's news and remember to send in submissions here. Looking to book a tour for workspace? Pick a date and let us know. Community NewsHear from past finalists offering tips in the Rhode Island Business Competition Kick-Off Event, Sep 23. RIers have a unique opportunity to invest in a family run West African Kitchen for a 1% return. Dear RI is recruiting pen pal letter writers to welcome refugee families from Afghanistan this September.Check out the list of this year's young startup

$4M Federal CCBHC Grant Will Expand Access to Behavioral Health Services in Rhode Island

$4M Federal CCBHC Grant To Expand Behavioral Health Services in Urban CoreFamily Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) has announced a nearly $4 million federal award, received over a span of two years, to establish a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) that will provide expanded access to behavioral health services and increase capacity in the urban core of Providence, Pawtucket, and Central Falls. This will

JWU Names Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration, College of Business Dean

PRESS RELEASE  JWU Names Vice Chancellor of Academic Administration, College of Business Dean   PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 10, 2021 – Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has appointed Sandra Affenito, Ph.D., as the vice chancellor of academic administration, and has named Mary Meixell, Ph.D., as dean of the College of Business.   “Sandra and Mary join Johnson & Wales as we continue our pursuit of innovation in higher education,” said JWU Chancellor Mim Runey, LP.D. “Our university has a well-earned