Cheese & Wine Pairings at East Side Cheese & Provisions

Wine & Cheese Tasting Date: Thursday, December 12 from 7pm-8:30pm Location: East Side Cheese & Provisions located at 17 S. Angell Street, Providence, RI 02906 Join us for this exclusive, one-of-a-kind experience that brings together the diverse cheese selection of East Side Cheese & Provisions with delightful wines from around the world. This will be an amazing evening of cheese tasting, wine sipping, and exploring the endless opportunities to pair these flavors together. Class Details: This 90-minute

RITIN Annual Meeting

SAVE THE DATE! Network with fellow textile innovators and learn about new training & funding resources at our annual meeting. The Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network invites all Ocean State textiles manufacturers to join the annual meeting, to be held at Manufacturing training center JARC Rhode Island.Click here for more information and to register. 

Polaris MEP & Pawtucket Foundation Present: The Pawtucket Manufacturers’ Forum

What’s standing in the way of your manufacturing success in Pawtucket, and how can we tackle it together?     Hosted by Teknor Apex in Pawtucket, Polaris MEP and the Pawtucket Foundation are teaming up to hear directly from local manufacturers about the unique challenges they face within the city of Pawtucket. Whether it’s navigating government assistance, dealing with potholes that slow down deliveries, workforce issues, or something else — we want to hear from you! Join us for an open

Webinar: Perspectives on Fraud Prevention

When it comes to preventing business fraud, it can feel like an uphill battle. But you don’t have to face the challenge alone. Join our expert panel to discover the technologies and strategies that you can layer to safeguard both your hard-earned funds and sensitive data.Register for our webinar on December 4th at 10:00 AM where we will be joined by:Karen Niro - FVP, Treasury Management Sales and Strategy ManagerKevin Ricci - Partner at Citrin Cooperman Advisors, LLC., and long-time cybersecurity

Gears & Cheers: ''Tech the Halls''

Network and discover new resources for your business during a tech-themed “Gears & Cheers” afternoon event sponsored by the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association (RIMA). Rhode Island manufacturers are invited to meet potential partners, customers and peers within the community and to learn about technology resources for YOUR business. For December, get in the holiday spirit with Tech the Halls! This event features a mini trade-show where you’ll get to see and interact first-hand with technology offered

People's Credit Union Receives National Recognition for ''Doing Well by Doing Good'' Honored by MasterCard

Honored by MasterCard for Inaugural Day of Purpose People’s Credit Union has been awarded the “Doing Well by Doing Good” Award in the 5th annual Mastercard Community Institutions Segment Awards, created to highlight the best and brightest financial institutions and their impact on local communities. Twenty-two community institutions from across the country were nominated for the award and five winners were chosen."We are honored by MasterCard’s recognition of our Day of Purpose and the meaningful impact

RI Good Neighbor Energy Fund Opens for Those in Need of Warmth

Cortney Nicolato (far left), President and CEO of United Way of Rhode Island which administers the Fund, accepts the initial donations from the Fund’s sponsoring energy companies, including Greg Cornett (third from right), Chair of the 2024-25 Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund and President of Rhode Island Energy.  With temperatures dropping, United Way of Rhode Island has announced the opening of the Rhode Island Good Neighbor Energy Fund (GNEF) for 2024-2025.  The Fund is available to help local

GDEB Free Boat for Everyone Program

Ron Serling, Glow in the Dark Disco, Art Trivia, Writers Workshop and the Cardigan Connection(?)

 However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY!  Developing a Climate Strategy for Rhode Island - The Role of Energy Efficiency - Thursday, Nov. 19, 2024 / 6:00 - 7:00 pm Robert J. Higgins Welcome Center / Kingston CampusHow can Rhode Island address the root causes of climate change while adapting to violent storms, hotter summers, and rising seas? This fireside chat will feature a panel of Rhode Island experts working to reduce carbon emissions

Apply Now to the Boston Globe's 2025 Fastest Growing Companies List

The Boston Globe is dedicated to highlighting businesses across the New England region through our ongoing journalism. In 2025, The Boston Globe is launching a new list to recognize companies across the New England region that have achieved impressive revenue growth over the past few years. This effort seeks to highlight companies of all sizes that have adapted, persevered, and driven economic growth despite challenging economic conditions over the past few years.  Why apply? If companies that apply meet

People's Credit Union Facilitates URI Women's Locker Room Renovations

Through its partnership with People's Credit Union, the University of Rhode Island Department of Athletics recently made exciting enhancements to the women's locker rooms located in Tootell.  People's Credit Union, the official partner of URI Women's Athletics, stepped up in a big way by covering most of the costs to give the space a branding and aesthetic refresh. The locker room walls and doors now feature new decals and wall murals with Rhody-centric branding that highlight student-athletes.  "As our

Rhode Island Free Clinic Announces New CEO

The Board of Directors of the Rhode Island Free Clinic (RIFC) is pleased to welcome Jessica Eagles as its CEO. Jessica began with the RIFC on October 28, 2024 after most recently serving as a Practice Director at Thundermist Health Center where she provided operational leadership and oversight of a non-profit, federally qualified health center that serves over 22,000 unique patients from underserved communities in Rhode Island. Prior to that, Ms. Eagles served in leadership roles at behavioral health

Holidays at the Newport Mansions Expanding to Chateau-sur-Mer This Year

For the first time in more than 20 years, Holidays at the Newport Mansions will feature Chateau-sur-Mer decorated for the season and open for tours along with The Breakers, Marble House and The Elms. These landmark historic houses of the Gilded Age will feature a total of nearly 30 Christmas trees decorated to complement the décor and theme of each room, along with a profusion of ornaments, poinsettias, garlands, wreaths, fresh floral arrangements and more. The 15-foot-tall poinsettia tree in the

BankNewport Charitable Foundation Awards $420,000 in Fall 2024 Grants

Funds support the work of over 45 organizations throughout Rhode Island, and communities affected by Hurricanes Helene and Milton across the SoutheastThe BankNewport Charitable Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its Fall 2024 grants. These grants will support over 45 organizations throughout Rhode Island that assist with arts and culture, basic needs, children and families, economic security, education, food security, healthy lives, and housing. “BankNewport is proud to continue its

Centreville Bank Named a 2024 Best Bank to Work For by American Banker

Centreville Bank is the highest-ranking bank to work for in Rhode Island, according to American Banker.  Centreville Bank has been named as one of the nation’s 2024 Best Banks to WorkFor by American Banker.   Centreville Bank is the highest-ranking bank in Rhode Island and one of only nine in New England to make this prestigious list. Centreville ranked 69th out of 90 banks across the country.   The Best Banks to Work For program identifies, recognizes, and honors U.S. banks that excel at creating a

RIPTA Now Offering $100 Per Person Monthly Subsidy to Vanpool Participants in Rhode Island

So, what is a vanpool?A vanpool consists of a group of commuters who work similar hours and who travel similar routes. For example, it could be eight people who all live in western Cranston and work in businesses at Quonset Business Park. The participants sign up to lease a comfortable, late-model van or SUV provided by Commute with Enterprise.The participants decide if they will have a primary driver or rotate driving responsibilities. They also decide the daily route and the times that the van arrives

BankNewport’s “Kind Heart Fresh Start” Campaign Collects 1,000+ Essential Hygiene Products for Amenity Aid

As part of its All In Giving program, BankNewport is pleased to announce that its “Kind Heart Fresh Start” campaign to benefit Amenity Aid, Rhode Island’s only hygiene bank, resulted in the collection of more than 1,000 essential hygiene products for Rhode Islanders in need.From September 16th through 28th, BankNewport customers and the public were invited to help meet one of the most urgent needs of underserved populations by donating new, unopened full-size and travel-size shampoo, conditioner, and

Host Your Holiday Event at Fogo

Tea, Chocolate Expo, Regifting, Brass Attack, Drink & Draw and Food Trucks!

However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! Join Us for the Last Gallery Night of 2024!  Dec. 1 @ the Crown Plaza, Warwick Our festive fiesta boasts a mix of cool vendors, talented artisans, and local businesses. Prepare your taste buds for delicious treats, catch a fabulous fashion show showcasing attire for all ages, sit in on eye-opening seminars, and get in on the action to snag some epic prizes! If you're a vendor/business that wants to showcase its

Newport Mansions Holiday Programs

Newport Mansions Offer Holiday  Decorating Tours and Workshops   Have you ever wondered what it takes to decorate the Newport Mansions for the holiday season? Want to try making your own holiday wreath or learn how to arrange the perfect holiday floral display?Tickets for the following Newport Mansions programs will be available starting Friday, November 1. Each event is limited in attendance, so tickets will sell out quickly. See www.newportmansions.org/events for details on these and other

Highbar Physical Therapy Expands into the Southshore of Massachusetts through Partnership with Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Performance

Highbar Physical Therapy (“Highbar”), a leader in innovative, results-driven physical therapy services in the Northeast, is proud to announce its partnership with Peak Physical Therapy and Sports Performance (“Peak”), a respected 10-location practice in Massachusetts. This strategic expansion furthers Highbar’s commitment to expanding its impact and empowering more people to feel better, move freely, and live fully.   “Partnering with Highbar Physical Therapy represents an exciting new chapter for Peak

Withum Launches ‘Up for Debate: 2024 Presidential Election Coverage’ Resource Center

Withum, a leading global advisory, accounting and consulting firm, recently launched a new resource center ‘Up for Debate: 2024 Presidential Election Coverage’. The resource center is your go-to hub to learn how the presidential candidates’ tax plans may affect you and your business.  Lynn M. Mucenski-Keck, principal in Withum’s Tax Services Team explains:“The November elections will have a significant impact on federal tax reform.  It is important for individuals and businesses to understand how the tax

Federal and State Officials Join RIPTA and City of Providence in Celebrating the Reopening of the Historic East Side Tunnel Following Extensive Renovations

(L-R):Eric Papetti, Director of Planning and Program Development, Federal Transit Administration; House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi; Christopher Durand, RIPTA Interim Chief Executive Officer; U.S. Senator Jack Reed; U.S. Representative Gabe Amo; and City of Providence Mayor Brett SmileyThe Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) gathered today with members of the State’s Congressional delegation, the City of Providence and the Federal Transit Administration to announce the completion of renovations

9 Simple Steps to Just Get Started on That Project.

If you are like 99 percent of the people I've been talking to recently in my role as President of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, then you are feeling paralyzed about how to start using Artificial Intelligence in your business workflow.  I HEAR YOU. (emphasis intentional) Yes, we're all acutely aware that AI is … (fill in the blank with a fancy synonym for "revolutionary, transformational, mind blowing). Yup, we know we have to start “looking into it.” Hmmm. Maybe we are a bit worried that

Workforce Dental Assisting Program

BankNewport Supports STEAM Education for Local Youth through Learning Community-Exploratorium Grant

(Adults L-R) Carlos Cabral, VP/Branch Manager, Lincoln, BankNewport; Joseph Baron, Sr. Mortgage Closing Specialist, BankNewport; Karen DaCunha, VP/Residential Loan Officer II, BankNewport;Kate Hanson, Exploratorium Program Director, The Learning Community Charter School; Annisha Vasquez, VP/Community Development Officer, BankNewport.BankNewport Extends Funding to The Learning Community’s Exploratorium ProgramBankNewport representatives recently joined students and teachers at The Learning Community's

Live Bait, Soup & Friends, Providence Flea, and Stone Soup Coffee House

However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! Free Parking!  Free Coffee!  No Bridge!  Saturday, Nov. 2 / 7:15 pm @ Artist's Exchange, 56 Rolfe Sq. Cranston Live Bait presents our November show, hosted by Merynn Flynn at the Artists' Exchange! Musical guest TBA. The theme is "Remember the Fall." Autumn is a time of remembrance and nostalgia, and a wonderful time to tell stories with your friends and loved ones. All

Fogo de Chao Meeting Packages

Fire up the team with a meeting that has more flavor. Whether you need a quiet space to work, give a conference-style presentation, or hold an off-site meeting that boosts morale, we’ve got the perfect meeting  package for your team. Enjoy abundant amenities, flexible pricing options, and an inclusive menu, accommodating everyone on the guest list.Click here to learn more.

Wagyu & Wine at Fogo de Chao

BankNewport Honored as One of Employee Benefit News’ Best HR Teams in America

Recognition highlights commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive workplace culture through innovative programsBankNewport is proud to announce its selection as a 2024 honoree for Employee Benefit News’ (EBN) prestigious Best HR Teams in America awards. The recognition highlights BankNewport's commitment to fostering a supportive and productive work environment that prioritizes employee well-being, engagement, and professional growth. EBN, a leading resource for human resources and benefits

Trinity Rep's A Christmas Carol Comes to PPAC

Trinity Rep Presents 48th Annual Production of A Christmas Carol at the Providence Performing Arts Center   Trinity Repertory Company presents its 48th annual production of A Christmas Carol, adapted from the novella by Charles Dickens, with original music by Richard Cumming. Due to planned renovations of Trinity Rep’s Chace Theater, the production will run at the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC).   “We are so excited to hold A Christmas Carol, New England's favorite holiday tradition for nearly

Johnson & Wales University Launches First-in-the-Nation Three-Year (90 credit) In-Person Bachelor’s Degree

Four programs now accepting applications for Fall 2025  Johnson & Wales University (JWU) today announced the launch of three-year (90-96 credit) bachelor’s degree programs in Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Graphic Design, and Hospitality Management. With this announcement, Johnson & Wales University becomes the first higher education institution in the nation to offer this type of three-year, in-person bachelor’s degree option. Designed to meet the needs of students who are eager to enter the

We are Cooking Up Something New for Thanksgiving!

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Welcome New Chamber Member O&G Industries

O&G Industries, Inc. is a premier construction services firm in the Northeast. Our Building Group offers a comprehensive portfolio of building services including Construction Management, General Contracting, Design/Build and Program Management.We excel at complex and unique building projects of all sizes, from new construction to renovations. Our project experience includes building public and private schools, universities, healthcare facilities, offices, transit facilities, and industrial buildings.O&G has

Breakers Trick or Treat, Sparkling Lights Tickets on Sale

Tickets for Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers and Sparkling Lights at The Breakers on Sale October 1 As the holidays approach, tickets are now on sale for two seasonal celebrations that have become traditions at the Newport Mansions. On October 25, Halloween Trick or Treat at The Breakers returns, with admission in two sessions, at 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. Visitors are encouraged to come in costume; there will be treats and prizes for everyone, and children younger than 2 are admitted free. Please