Celebrate the Opening of Village Medical in Johnston!

Celebrate the Opening of Village Medical in Bristol!

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

Women's Wellness Event at the Crowne Plaza - Free Registration

Falvey Insurance Group will host "Women on the Rise – Women of Wellness" at The Crowne Plaza on Thursday, April 27th beginning at 8:00 AM. Complimentary registration includes a full, hot breakfast, networking, and attendance at the panel discussion. This event will be held in observance of World Women's Wellness Day and will include a panel discussion amongst rising female talent who work in roles that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of women. Falvey is proud to have the following

Our World is Changing. Lead It. - Film Screening & Panel Discussion

An award-winning documentary that chronicles the story of visionary leader Ray Anderson and his publicly traded company, Interface, as they embarked on a high-stakes journey to become a 100-percent sustainable enterprise. Ray’s heroic leadership serves as an inspiration for organizations at any stage and the film tells a powerful story about what it means to build a business around restoring the earth and just why we must  reimagine capitalism to heal our world. The film Beyond Zero not only inspires

What is the Future of Made In USA / #MadeInRI Apparel?

April 18, 2023 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm | Virtual Explore the future of American-made apparel with the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network (RITIN) and the URI Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design (TMD).   In the 1960s, 95% of apparel purchased in the USA was made in the USA. Now, 97% of apparel purchased in America is made overseas, according to the American Apparel and Footwear Association.   A panel of Rhode Island textile leaders will talk about the past and present of US made

Job Instruction Training (TWI) for Manufacturers

April 17 through April 21, 2023 |8:30am-10:30am daily | In-Person (Providence) TWI Job Instruction is a dynamic, proven way to help manufacturing teams develop stable measurable improvements in productivity. Today, with the “war for talent,” TWI is even more highly-valued because of its unique methodology that empowers the frontline. Proven benefits of Job Instruction include:​​​​​Onboard faster & reduce turnoverImprove quality and reduce wasteIncrease productivity without adding headcount or stress In

Washington Trust Shred Days: April 15 and May 6

Marsh McLennan Agency/Boston Bruins Alumni Charity Hockey Game

Marsh McLennan Agency believes that it is our responsibility to help make a positive impact in our communities and to help those in need. Our Charitable Committee works with our regional offices and colleagues to help support social impact initiatives through volunteerism, fundraising, and charitable donations. This year proceeds from the event with go toward the following local charities; Operation Delta Dog, Team Impact, and Life is Good Playmakers. Watch history come alive, as our MMA team takes on

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

Measuring Customer Satisfaction

April 13, 2023 | 11:00am to 12:00pm | Virtual Verde Group research shows that, on average, as much as 16% of a company's revenue is at risk due to customer dissatisfaction. Can any manufacturer afford to lose 16% of their revenue? In this complimentary online webinar, learn WHY smaller businesses should/must be more proactive about measuring customer satisfaction, and HOW to apply the feedback to help your company achieve its goals.   REGISTER:

Join Us at Our Open House and Blood Pressure Clinic in Bristol!

Join Us At Our Open House and Blood Pressure Clinic in Johnston!

btone FITNESS Opens Newest Studio in Providence, RI

PROVIDENCE, RI — [March 27, 2023] — btone FITNESS is pleased to announce the official grand opening of its newest location in Providence, Rhode Island on April 1st. This is no April Fool’s joke! The new 1,700+ square-foot studio is the growing company’s 15th studio and is the latest in the company’s rapidly expanding franchise portfolio. The Providence studio, located in the Fox Point neighborhood at 500 South Water Street, is owned and operated by local Providence resident, Kelsey Irish, a long-time

Breeze Airways Opens Base at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport

Breeze Airways Opens Base at RI T.F. Green International Airport, Adding New Destinations and More Flights for SummerBreeze Airways and Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee celebrated today the opening of the airline’s base at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) and the new flights and destinations it brings.  Breeze will grow its network at PVD to at least 20 routes in the next five years, up from the 12 it offers today.  The airline will base as many as eight aircraft at PVD, most of which

SkillsRI’s Rhode Island Small Business HUB

CommerceRI selected SkillsRI as the statewide intermediary that will execute the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program. Operated through SkillsRI’s Rhode Island Small Business HUB (HUB), the program provides RI small business owners that have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic with technical assistance services as they work to recover and rebuild their businesses.  To kickstart the initiative, starting today, CommerceRI and SkillsRI are seeking prospective businesses to serve as vendors

Rhode Island Athletics Corporate Offers

Now Available: 2022 Year-end Business Insurance State of the Market Report

As reported in our Q3 2022 Business Insurance State of the Market Report, the property market continues to dominate insurance headlines. It will do so again in this 2022 year-end report. In addition, the 2023 18th Edition of The Global Risks Report—in partnership with Marsh McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group—underscores this concern and highlights a critical inflection point of many interconnected compounding risks.??   The report also discusses the current risks facing our natural environment. “As

Solar Cannabis Co. Officially Arrives in Rhode Island & Opens Its Adult-Use and Medical Dispensary Doors

Solar Cannabis Co. Officially Arrives in Rhode Island &  Opens Its Adult-Use and Medical Dispensary Doors Massachusetts-Based Cannabis Operator Opens First Retail Dispensary in Warwick, RI  with Grand Opening Celebration Scheduled for Friday, March 31, 2023        WARWICK, RI. (March 22, 2023) Solar Cannabis Co. (Solar) - a sustainably-driven, vertically-integrated cannabis operator in the State of Massachusetts - today announced the official soft opening of its Warwick adult-use and medical

People's Credit Union CCUA Scholarship Program

People's Credit Union Announces a Call for Scholarship ApplicantsPeople’s Credit Union is providing graduating high school seniors planning to attend college in 2023 – 2024 the opportunity to apply for a $1,500 scholarship from the Cooperative Credit Union Association. The scholarship program is supported by credit unions across Rhode Island with their Better Values - Better Banking campaign and will fund three (3) $1,500 scholarships to high school graduates.   Applying for The Credit Union College

The Elms and Green Animals Ready to Spring Open

With the arrival of spring, The Preservation Society of Newport County is set to open two more of its best-loved properties. Beginning Saturday, April 1, The Elms will open daily for self-guided audio tours from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Built between 1899 and 1901 by architect Horace Trumbauer for coal magnate Edward Berwind, this National Historic Landmark was modeled after the 18th-century French Château d’Asnières outside of Paris.   Tickets are already on sale for The Elms Servant Life Tour, a separate

Welcome New Chamber Member Remi IT Solutions

Remi IT Solutions is on a mission to make IT easy for small and medium-sized businesses throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From 24/7 help desk support and IT security, to full-scale cloud migrations and IT managed services – Remi IT’s team of local experts will come onsite should you need them. If you’re a company with no IT department, or a small IT department who needs the depth and breadth of a managed service provider, Remi IT Solutions provides tailored services to meet your needs. For more

McKee Administration Announces Application for Technical Assistance Vendors

Approved vendors will provide small businesses with technical assistance services to help stabilize, strengthen, and scale their businessGovernor Dan McKee announced the opening of the first phase of applications for the RI Rebounds Technical Assistance Program, managed by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and implemented by Skills for Rhode Island’s Future.   The first phase of applications is open to professionals who wish to serve as technical assistance vendors. The program is

Easter Brunch at the Marriott Providence Downtown

New Combat Archery are Neighbors at Sprout

Happy Spring! Our PVD coworking space has the best of both worlds - city access and beautiful New England grounds to wander on your lunch break. Shake up your remote work routine and enjoy the Spring weather with a monthly membership. Community NewsThe East Bay Young Professionals will host their Spring Social networking event, Mar 23. A new Combat Archery Games space will open soon on the Rising Sun Mills Campus adjacent to Sprout CoWorking, Mar 31. Apply today! All applicants to the RI Business

23rd Annual Washington Trust Peanut Butter Drive

Washington Trust Kicks Off 23rd Annual Peanut Butter Drive to Support Hunger Relief Agencies Collections Across Three States Will Accept Both Jars of Peanut Butter and Financial Contributions The Washington Trust Company announced that it has kicked off its annual Peanut Butter Drive for the 23rd year. The Washington Trust Peanut Butter Drive encourages customers and community members to donate jars of peanut butter at any of the Bank’s 25 branch locations, or to make an online contribution to benefit

Call for Art: Announcing the Edward Mitchell Bannister National Exhibition

The Providence Art Club’s Edward Mitchell Bannister National Exhibition Celebrating BIPOC ArtistsJuried by Independent Curator and Gallerist Krista Scenna $6,000 in Prizes Deadline to Apply: May 1, 2023Call for Entries: Each year, the Providence Art Club welcomes artists from across the country to submit work for an open exhibition. In 2023, the Art Club is hosting a series of exhibitions and programs to celebrate founding member Edward Mitchell Bannister (1828-1901) in the lead up to the unveiling of a

Smartwatch Study for Assessing Children's Behavior

This Old Tree Podcast - The Major Oak of Sherwood Forest

Sherwood Forest in the County of Nottinghamshire lays claim to a world famous tree, The Major Oak. It may well have harbored Robin Hood and his merry men, or perhaps people like them. Admirers from all over the world visit the beloved English oak, drawn by the legend.   Two guests from the Sherwood Forest National Nature Reserve help describe why the tree is so special. One is Paul Cook, the Warden tasked with maintaining the woodland and the landscape. The other is the Sheriff of Nottingham, or, that

Welcome New Chamber Member Revive Therapeutic Services

Revive Therapeutic Services is a multi-disciplinary mental health practice offering the best individualized care available in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.  Our team consists of psychiatrists, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners, and licensed therapists who are experienced in treating a variety of mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar spectrum disorders, ADHD, PTSD, and life transitions.Click here to learn more about us.  

Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Diversity Scholarships

Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® Diversity Scholarship Program Seeks to Increase Diversity and Representation in Real Estate   The Greater Providence Board of REALTORS® (GPBOR) announces its 2023 Diversity Scholarship Program application period is now open. Minority and other underrepresented individuals who are residents of the State of Rhode Island, have graduated from high school or its equivalent, and are serious about launching their career in real estate are encouraged to apply. Three

Volunteer for an Earth Month Clean Day!

April is Earth Month, and the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council is hosting Clean Days all around Greater Providence. We're seeking volunteers, both individuals and groups! What a great way to help make our state cleaner, greener and safer. If your business wants to join as a sponsor, there's still time. Visit wrwc.org/clean-days to sign up to volunteer and sponsor.  

Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Donates $250,000 to Onward We Learn, Concludes Record Year of Giving

The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $250,000 to Onward We Learn in support of its comprehensive college readiness program which helps young people in Rhode Island become the first in their families to attend college. The grant is part of $374,500 in total Q4 2022 funding donated to 15 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut. Staff from Centreville Bank recently joined Onward We Learn at their annual College 101 Family Bingo Night at the Juanita Sanchez Educational

RI Foundation Awards nearly $84 million in Grants and Raises more than $75 million in Gifts in 2022

The Rhode Island Foundation awarded nearly $84 million in grants to approximately 2,400 nonprofit organizations and raised more than $75 million in gifts last year. As the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofits in the state, the Foundation works in partnership with generous donors of all sizes and nonprofits throughout the state to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island while also providing leadership on key state issues. At the end of 2022, total assets stood at approximately $1.3

WaterFire Providence Announces the Launch of ArtLab@WaterFire

A paid internship program for high school-aged BIPOC youth WaterFire Providence announces the launch of WaterFire’s latest workforce development program, ArtLab@WaterFire. ArtLab@WaterFire is a year-long, paid internship and mentorship program for BIPOC male high school students to develop professional skills in the arts and culture industry. Led by Program Coordinator, Grechel Rosado and Peter Mello, Managing Director + coCEO, the program officially launched in January of 2023 in partnership with the Boys

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

ELLIE'S IS HIRING!

We are specifically looking for:Bakers: hourly based on experience, PT + FT, early AM availabilityCake Decorator & Baker: hourly based on experience, FT, early AM availabilityEvening Lead Bartender: hourly based on experience, + tips, PT - Thursday through Saturday evenings  Barista: hourly based on experience, + tips, PT + FT flexible  Our Hours: Breakfast + Lunch: Wednesday through Sunday 8-3  Evenings (Dessert, Coffee, Cocktails): Thursday through Saturday 6-10

Apply Today for a 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award!

Did you know that employers of all sizes can receive an award from the U.S. Department of Labor for their efforts to recruit, employ and retain America’s veterans? The 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award Program is now accepting applications! Learn more and apply online at HIREVets.govThe award highlights companies and organizations committed to hiring and retaining America’s veterans in good, family-sustaining careersThe HIRE Vets Medallion Award is the only federal-level veterans’ employment award that

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

No-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,