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Monday, January 30, 2023Bally's Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort Opens New Spa
Local elected officials, union representatives, hospitality and tourism executives joined representatives of Bally’s Corporation this morning to officially open a new Korean Spa, located within the hotel at the Lincoln, Rhode Island casino. According to Tony Rohrer, Vice President & General Manager of Bally’s Twin River Lincoln Casino Resort, the new SpaLight - International Spa will feature a host of services including massages, facials, skin care, beauty services, luxurious geodesic dome saunas and a
Wednesday, January 25, 2023Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen to Receive Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts
24th Pell Awards Gala slated for June 5, 2023 Trinity Repertory Company announces today that award-winning actors Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen will be honored with the 2023 Pell Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Arts. They will be recognized for their artistic achievements at Trinity Rep’s 24th annual Pell Awards Gala, which will be held on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the WaterFire Arts Center in Providence, RI. Tickets and more information can be found at trinityrep.com/pell. “Ted Danson and Mary
Friday, January 20, 2023Adler Pollock & Sheehan Announces Promotions for 2023
AP&S is proud to announce the following promotions for 2023. Effective January 1, 2023, Michael Brown, Danielle Dufault and Joshua Parks have been elevated to Shareholder and Stephen Connolly, Michael D’Ippolito and Stephen Nelson have been elevated to Counsel. Michael R. Brown, Shareholder, a member of the firm’s litigation group, helps clients with a variety of commercial litigation matters, including contract claims, leasing disputes, and negligence claims. He has extensive experience representing and
Wednesday, January 18, 2023People's Credit Union Presents Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center with 'Fill It Forward' Donation
People’s Credit Union President & CEO, Sean Daly presents Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center Executive Director, Heather Strout (r) with a $10,000 donation raised through the Credit Union’s Fill It Forward campaign promoting hydration and reduced plastic water bottle usage. Standing in the middle are Alyson Novick, Director of Development, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center, and Margie McGill, Chief Financial Officer, People’s Credit Union. Also shown on the right are just a few of the
Wednesday, January 18, 2023RI SHRM to Pioneer Dual Membership in Rhode Island
RI SHRM TO PIONEER DUAL MEMBERSHIP IN RHODE ISLAND Locally Relevant. Nationally Informed. Double the expertise with Dual Membership. PROVIDENCE, RI, January 18, 2023 – With a go-live date of January 17, 2023, the Rhode Island Society for Human Resource Management (RI SHRM) is excited to announce an alliance with the National Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) in the strategic initiative known as Dual Membership. As an award-winning local chapter of SHRM with a rich tradition of being the local
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara Promotes Two Attorneys to Senior Counsel
Pannone Lopes Devereaux & O’Gara LLC (PLDO) Managing Principal Gary R. Pannone today announced that Joshua J. Butera and Michael F. Ryan, Jr. were promoted to Senior Counsel. “At PLDO, we are committed to providing each team member with an opportunity to grow personally and advance professionally. We are extremely proud of the accomplishments of Joshua and Michael during their tenure at the firm and this change in status recognizes their accomplishment and contributions,” said Attorney Pannone.
Wednesday, January 18, 2023Centreville Bank Named a Top SBA 504 Third-Party Lender
Centreville Bank has been named by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) as a top lender to small businesses for SBA 504 loans in Rhode Island. “We are honored to receive this award and so very proud to work alongside the Small Business Administration in helping Rhode Island businesses attain their goal of owning their own business property or expanding their business capacity,” said Leland Merrill, executive vice president, chief lending officer for Centreville Bank. “Small businesses are vital
Friday, January 13, 202314 Ventures Graduate from SEG’s Impact Accelerator Program
Graduates of the 23rd Cohort of SEG’s Impact Accelerator Program. Photo Credit: SEG Fourteen companies graduated from Social Enterprise Greenhouse’s (SEG) Impact Accelerator Program last night and pitched their venture concepts to potential investors. Saikon Gbehan Isijola of the Law Office of Saikon Gbehan LLC won first prize and was awarded $3,000. Based in Providence, the Law Office of Saikon Gbehan helps individuals navigate life’s most challenging situations. The firm specializes in providing
Wednesday, January 11, 2023Governor McKee Announces Nationwide RFP for New, Innovative Downtown Transit Center
Governor Dan McKee announced today that the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will be launching a Request for Proposals on January 17, 2023, for the joint development of a new, modern Transit Center on Dorrance Street in Downtown Providence. The RFP will be released via Ocean State Procures (OSP), the State procurement portal. RIPTA is seeking the expertise of private developers across the country for bold, innovative ideas to guide the design, construction and operations of the new
Thursday, January 05, 2023SEG Names Next Chief Executive
Hina Musa brings global experience and a passion for making an impact Hina Musa, an experienced social impact partner, strategic thinker and inclusive team leader, is the new Chief Executive Officer of Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG), one of the region’s leading business development organizations. SEG provides inclusive support and networks for entrepreneurs and businesses committed to positive societal and economic change. “I’m thrilled to join SEG and support a mission to make a difference
Thursday, January 05, 2023Big Brothers Big Sisters of RI Announces 2023 Board Officers and Newly Appointed Board Members!
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) is pleased to announce the 2023 Board of Directors Board Officers and three newly-appointed Board Members. Tom Furey has been re-elected as Board President and Yomayra Reyes, re-elected as Board Vice President, while Michael Smith was newly elected as Treasurer and Aida Crosson, was newly elected as Secretary. New Board Members being welcomed are Tiana Ochoa (LICSW), Dennis Varone II (CPA), and Lawrence Filippelli, Ed.D.Tom Furey, President, Board of
Wednesday, January 04, 2023Trinity Rep Announces Local Pell Award Honorees
24th Pell Awards Gala slated for June 5, 2023 Trinity Repertory Company announces the four Rhode Island residents who will be honored at its 24th Pell Awards Gala on Monday, June 5, 2023 at WaterFire Arts Center. Artist and creator of WaterFire Barnaby Evans of Providence and Rhode Island Latino Arts founder Marta V. Martínez of Warwick will each receive a Rhode Island Pell Award for Excellence in the Arts. Former Trinity Rep board chair Suzanne Magaziner of Bristol will be awarded the Charles Sullivan
Tuesday, January 03, 2023Eleven Day Pitney Attorneys Elevated to Firm Partnership for 2023
Day Pitney LLP promoted 11 attorneys to the firm’s partnership in its three departments: Corporate and Business Law, Litigation, and Private Client. They also represent clients across the spectrum of practice areas, including Trusts and Estates; Complex Commercial Litigation; Capital Markets and Mergers & Acquisitions; Real Estate; Employment and Labor; Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation; and Insurance and Reinsurance. “Our elevation of eleven lawyers to partnership, across our practice groups
Friday, December 02, 2022Unique 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
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
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,