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Monday, September 09, 2024SBA Deadline Approaching for Working Capital Loans in Rhode Island
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) encourages small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and most private nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island with economic losses due to severe storms, flooding and tornadoes that occurred on Sept. 10-13, 2023 to apply for working capital disaster loans before the Oct. 7, deadline. The disaster declaration covers Bristol, Kent and Providence in Rhode Island, Windham in Connecticut and Bristol, Norfolk and
Monday, September 09, 2024Rhode Island, Massachusetts Announce Largest Offshore Wind Selection in New England History
Selection of 2,878 megawatts from three projects will power the equivalent of 1.4 million Massachusetts homes and over 125,000 Rhode Island homesRhode Island and Massachusetts have announced the selection of 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind in the first coordinated procurement of its kind. As a part of the procurement, Massachusetts selected 2,678 MW in total from three projects, and Rhode Island selected 200 MW from one project. Through this procurement, offshore wind will power over 125,000 Rhode
Thursday, September 05, 2024Withum Hosts New Providence Office Open House
Withum hosts New Innovation Hub-Like Office Open House in Downtown Providence, RINationally Ranked Firm Welcomes Clients, Business Leaders and Team Members Withum, a nationally recognized CPA and advisory firm with 23 offices and annual revenue of $578M, recently hosted a new-office open house event at the Gateway Center complex in the heart of downtown Providence. Located at 15 Park Row West with scenic city skyline views, the firm’s newly designed office marks a new workspace era that prioritizes a
Thursday, September 05, 2024Addy Kane Joins Family Service of Rhode Island as Chief Financial Officer
Family Service of Rhode Island (FSRI) is pleased to announce the appointment of Addy Kane as its new Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With a distinguished career in financial management and a strong commitment to community service, Kane brings a wealth of expertise to FSRI as the organization continues to expand its impact across Rhode Island. Kane joins FSRI with over 20 years of experience in financial leadership roles across various sectors, including nonprofit, healthcare, and corporate environments. Her
Wednesday, August 28, 2024Twelve Lawyers from Cameron & Mittleman LLP Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025
Twelve lawyers Cameron & Mittleman LLP were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025. The fifth edition of Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® was also released and features Cameron & Mittleman Associate, Matthew J. Pimentel. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in the United States. Inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America is
Tuesday, August 27, 2024Centreville Bank Announces New Branch Location in Pawtucket
Adjacent to RIFC Headquarters and Blackstone Valley Visitors CenterCentreville Bank President, CEO, and Chairman of the Board, Harold M. Horvat announced today plans to open a new branch located at 175 Main Street, Unit 171, Pawtucket, R.I. “We are thrilled to expand our presence in the Blackstone Valley with the opening of our new Pawtucket branch by the end of 2024,” said Horvat. “We are particularly excited to add this full-service branch right next to the Rhode Island FC headquarters. This strategic
Tuesday, August 27, 2024Robert Piechota Tabbed as New District Director for U.S. Small Business Administration's RI Office
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has selected Robert Piechota to be the District Director for the agency’s Rhode Island District Office. Piechota comes to the Ocean State after serving as the Deputy District Director in SBA’s Delaware office, and the Branch Manager of the Long Island office prior to that. A U.S. Army veteran and West Point graduate, Piechota has over 25 years of experience in business working both in small business as an entrepreneur operating his own small business in
Tuesday, August 20, 2024Statement from Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education on SchoolWorks/Harvard Reports
Business leaders cite growing concerns about pace of progress in Providence Schools Takeover is “not on track” on nearly 70 percent of key academic indicatorsRhode Island Businesses for Better Education (RIBBE), a coalition of businesses and business organizations, is raising concern about the pace of progress in Providence Public Schools. SchoolsWorks/Harvard reports show that student performance has not significantly improved since the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) took over the state’s
Monday, August 19, 2024100 Bikes and Helmets Gifted to RI Youth through Community Collaboration!
Riding Toward Adventure: 100 Bikes and Helmets Gifted to RI Youth Through Community Collaboration!In a heartwarming initiative to promote joy and independence among young people, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI), in collaboration with The Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation, The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association, Dash Bicycle, and iHeartMedia hosted an event that distributed 100 bikes and helmets to youth in Rhode Island. The event took place on Thursday, August 8th at the
Monday, August 19, 2024Peterson Appointed Branch Manager of Cumberland Office By Bristol County Savings
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, has recently appointed Michael Peterson to Assistant Vice President/Branch Manager of its Cumberland, Rhode Island office, located at 2152 Mendon Road. In this capacity, Peterson is responsible for the management of branch operations, customer relations and new business development. Prior to his appointment, Peterson served as a Vice President-Store Manager at TD Bank’s Cranston, Rhode Island and Ashland and Holliston,
Monday, August 19, 2024BankNewport Completes Middletown Branch Renovation
BankNewport Celebrates Renovation of Middletown Branch with Week-Long Opening Event BankNewport is excited to announce the completion of the multi-phase renovation of its Middletown, Rhode Island branch located at 528 West Main Road. To mark the occasion, customers and visitors have enjoyed a weeklong celebration of activities and events highlighting the branch’s transformation and enhanced offerings from August 13th through August 17th. The Middletown branch has been a cornerstone of the Aquidneck Island
Thursday, August 15, 2024Eight Lawyers From Robinson+Cole’s Providence Office Listed in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025
Eight lawyers from Robinson+Cole’s Providence office were selected by their peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America© 2025. Overall, 78 lawyers from across the firm’s practice groups and offices were named to The Best Lawyers in America 2025 list. The fifth edition of Best Lawyers: “Ones to Watch” was also released, includes 23 Robinson+Cole lawyers. The “Ones to Watch” recognition is given to attorneys early in their careers for their outstanding professional excellence in private practice in
Wednesday, August 14, 2024CIT-RI Award Winners
Crisis Intervention Teams of Rhode Island Honors Fire, EMS, Law Enforcement, Advocacy, and Mental Health Partners With Inaugural Champion AwardsCrisis Intervention Teams of Rhode Island (CIT-RI) has announced its inaugural award winners for champions in crisis intervention. The honorees include partners from the fields of advocacy, law enforcement, fire, emergency medical services, and mental health. Awards will be presented on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at the Wyndham Hyatt in Middletown RI, during the
Tuesday, August 13, 2024Trinity Rep Opens Season with POTUS
Trinity Rep’s Season Opens with POTUS: or, Behind Every Great Dumbass are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive Hit Broadway farce runs September 5 – 22 and October 10 – 27, 2024 Trinity Repertory Company begins its 61st season withPOTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive by Selina Fillinger. This raunchy comedy runs September 5 – 22 and October 10 – 27, 2024 in Trinity Rep’s Dowling Theater. Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Ticket Office on 201
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
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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,
