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Thursday, August 01, 2024WRWC Fish Fun(d) at Buttonwoods Brewery! Mid-Summer Disco & Fish Themed Fundraiser Celebration
WRWC Fish Fun(d) at Buttonwoods Brewery! Mid-Summer Disco & Fish-Themed Fundraiser Celebration with Pre-Party Bike Ride Date: Thursday, August 1Time: 5:30 PM-7:30 PMLocation: Buttonwoods Brewery, 50 Sims Avenue, ProvidenceTickets: $25 Visit wrwc.org/events for tickets and more information.Fish Fun(d) Party! Join the Woonasquatucket River Watershed Council for the 2024 Fish Fun(d) at Buttonwoods Brewery on August 1st from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. Featuring emcee David Morales, this mid-summer celebration
Thursday, July 25, 2024People's Credit Union Appoints Suzana Carey as Head of Finance
Brings Expertise in Financial Forecasting, Budgeting, and Strategy Management People's Credit Union announced the appointment of Suzana Carey as Head of Finance. Reporting to the Head of Finance and Risk, Ms. Carey will plan, organize, and direct the administration of the Finance Department, including such functions as regulatory reporting, budget preparation, liquidity management, and development of internal controls and procedures. "Suzana is just the right person to lead our
Tuesday, July 23, 2024United Way Elevates Bennett to Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer
A longtime cornerstone of the organization, Bennett has been instrumental in driving change to create equity and opportunities for all Rhode Islanders Kyle Bennett, who has long been at the forefront of United Way of Rhode Island’s legislative and policy work, has been promoted to the organization’s Chief of Staff & Public Affairs Officer. Most recently, he served as senior director of public policy and equity, and joined United Way in 2006. “Kyle is a tireless, unquestioned champion for equity,
Monday, July 15, 2024Rhode Island Non-Profits Awarded $174,500 by Bristol County Savings
Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Awards$174,500 in Grants to 20 Non-Profits in Northern Rhode Island Bristol County Savings Bank’s Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) awarded grants totaling $174,500 to 20 non-profit organizations in the northern Rhode Island region during a ceremony recently at White’s of Westport in Westport, Massachusetts. All total, including the Taunton-Attleboro and New Bedford-Fall River regions, the Foundation donated $531,975 to 58 charitable
Monday, July 15, 2024MG Commercial Real Estate Sold to Longtime Partners George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV
Outgoing President & Founder Mike Giuttari to stay on as President Emeritus MG Commercial Real Estate, a full-service commercial real estate brokerage company located at 365 Eddy Street in Providence, Rhode Island, has been purchased by the firm’s two long-time partners, George Paskalis and Leeds Mitchell IV, from Mike Giuttari, the firm’s president and founder. “We are so proud to announce our purchase of MG Commercial,” said George Paskalis, “I have spent the majority of my career learning this business
Thursday, July 11, 2024$70,000 raised for Youth Mentorship and Camperships at Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s Summer Party!
Heat Wave of Generosity: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s Summer Party Raises over $70,000 for Youth Mentorship and Camperships! Narragansett, RI: In tune with the recent heat wave, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island and Bonnet Shores Beach Club hosted an unforgettable evening on Saturday, June 22nd for their Annual Summer Fundraiser, ‘Welcome to Summer.’ The night sizzled with entertainment by Rugburn, raffle prizes, food, and plenty of dancing. Over 600 enthusiastic guests attended,
Wednesday, July 10, 2024Trinity Rep Elects New Trustees to Board
Trinity Repertory Company has elected four new members to its Board of Trustees. Jennifer Shaheen, founder and president of Technology Therapy Group, and Vanessa Vigil, belonging and equity coordinator for Lifespan, join the Board for the first time for three-year terms. Residential Properties President Sally Lapides, who previously served on the Board from 2001-2004, and strategic planning marketing consultant Bill Foulkes, who served from 2001-2012, return to the Board for three-year terms. The
Tuesday, July 09, 2024BankRI Taps John Kirkwood as Director of Commercial Markets Payments Group
Veteran financial professional has 25+ years of experience in foreign exchange trading With an eye on expanding services for its commercial clients, Bank Rhode Island (BankRI) has hired John Kirkwood as Director of its Commercial Markets Payments Group. John is a longtime financial professional who joined BankRI this past spring and works out of its Turks Head office in downtown Providence. John comes to BankRI with more than 25 years of foreign exchange experience and a specialized focus in corporate
Tuesday, July 09, 2024Renowned Life Sciences Entrepreneur Appointed RI Bio Executive Director
RI Bio, Rhode Island’s premier life sciences professional trade organization, has announced the appointment of Glenn Robertelli as their new Executive Director, effective July 1, 2024. Robertelli brings over 25 years of international experience in the technology, medical, and consumer products industries, marking a significant milestone for RI Bio as they continue to drive innovation and growth in the life sciences sector. Most recently he served as the co-founder and Chief Operating Officer (COO) at
Tuesday, July 02, 2024JWU Names Jennifer Adams Galipeau ’88, ’92 MS, Ed.D Dean of the College of Hospitality Management
Galipeau has served as Interim Dean since 2021Johnson & Wales University is pleased to announce that Jennifer Adams Galipeau ’88, ’92 MS, Ed.D. has been named the Dean of the College of Hospitality Management (COHM), effective immediately. Dean Galipeau will also continue to serve as associate provost. An alumna of Johnson & Wales University, Galipeau began her professional career at JWU as the director of hotel internship before joining the COHM faculty in 1993. She served as a faculty member teaching
Friday, June 28, 2024Robinson+Cole Ranked #8 in Vault’s “2025 Best Law Firms For Diversity”
(June 28, 2024) – Robinson+Cole was among the top-ranked law firms in the “2025 Best Law Firms For Diversity” category as part of Vault’s Top Ranked Law Firms. The rankings are derived from Vault’s Annual Associate Survey, where over 18,000 associates anonymously rated and commented on various aspects of their work lives. Robinson+Cole achieved Top 10 rankings in three diversity categories: eighth in Overall Diversity, ninth in Race & Ethnicity, and 10th for LGBTQ+ Individuals. The firm also ranked highly
Friday, June 28, 2024Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI Wins National Growth Award at National Conference on Dallas, Texas!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Wins National Growth Award, Receives Board Recognition, and Mentee Speaks on Youth Panel at National Conference in Dallas, Texas!Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) achieved remarkable recognition at the recent Big Brothers Big Sisters of America (BBBSA) National Conference in Dallas, Texas, receiving the Platinum Award for Program Excellence, Board Member Ted Turnbull was honored with the Janice and Bill Hanna Good Steward Award, and Mentee Ethan was
Friday, June 28, 2024DBVW Architects Celebrates 30 Years In Practice
DBVW Architects, the largest architectural firm in Rhode Island, is celebrating 30 years of designing for communities around New England. What began with an affordable housing project in Woonsocket, RI, in 1994 has grown to include almost 3,000 residential units, of which approximately 2,300 are affordable. In Providence alone, DBVW has been involved in over 40 projects, including such notable buildings as the Rhode Island State House, the Cranston Street Armory, and the Peerless Building. Since it was
Thursday, March 21, 2024Small Business Cloud Accelerator Program Launches in Providence, Rhode Island
Businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge closure can quickly enable remote work for employeesRemi IT Solutions, an IT services and managed cybersecurity services company local to Rhode Island and Massachusetts, today announced its Remi Cloud Accelerator Program™, aimed at small businesses impacted by the Washington Bridge closure occurring in the greater Providence, Rhode Island area. Small business employees need the ability to access data and phones, and promote ecommerce when needed, no matter where
Tuesday, February 06, 2024City Personnel Recognized with ClearlyRated's 2024 Best of Staffing Awards for Client and Talent Satisfaction
City Personnel, a leading staffing agency in Providence, has announced today that they have won ClearlyRated's 2024 Best of Staffing Awards for Client and Talent Satisfaction for providing superior service to their clients and candidates. The Best of Staffing® Award by ClearlyRated is the only award in the U.S. and Canada that recognizes staffing agencies that have proven superior service quality based solely on evaluations provided by their clients and placed talent. Earning this distinction marks a
Thursday, January 11, 2024City Personnel Achieves Certification as Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the State of Rhode Island
City Personnel, a leading staffing agency in Providence, RI, is thrilled to announce that they have been officially certified as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and Women Business Enterprise (WBE) by the state of Rhode Island. This achievement comes just a few months after being certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the WBENC. As an MBE and WBE-certified company, City Personnel now joins a prestigious group of businesses that are recognized for their contributions to supplier
Tuesday, October 17, 2023City Personnel has been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise
City Personnel is proud to announce that they have been certified as a Women's Business Enterprise (WBE) through the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). WBENC Certification is the gold standard for women-owned business certification in the United States. City Personnel is a leading staffing agency in Providence, RI, that specializes in providing tailored staffing solutions for employers across various industries. Since City Personnel’s establishment in 2006, they have been dedicated to
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,