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Wednesday, November 13, 2024Let's Talk Leadership Keynote & Panel at Brown University School of Professional Studies
Lessons in Leadership at Brown | Artificial Intelligence:Implications for Organizational Leaders
Wednesday, November 13, 2024AI: Implications for Organizational Leaders
Lessons in Leadership Join us for an in-person event at Brown University to learn from experts and fellow industry leaders on how to make AI work for your organization, the impact AI is having on the workforce, recommended AI tools, AI ethics, bias and governance, and more! November 13| 225 Dyer Street | Providence, RI 8:30am - Breakfast and Networking 9:00am to 10:00am - Keynote and Panel Discussion
Thursday, October 31, 2024Brown/Trinity Rep presents Fugitive Songs
MFA Thesis production plays October 31 — November 10 The Brown University/Trinity Repertory Company MFA Programs in Acting and Directing present Fugitive Songs, with music by Chris Miller, lyrics by Nathan Tysen, and directed by Tara Moses. This production is the culminating project of the three-year MFA Program in Directing for Moses. This production runs from October 31 through November 10 at the Pell Chafee Performance Center on 87 Empire St. in Providence. General admission is $15 with discounted
Thursday, October 31, 2024Calling All Ghouls, Ghosts, & Goblins: Halloween is Coming to Dave & Boo-ster’s!
Stop in for a spell & throw your witch's hat in the ring to win a FREE year of game play in our costume contest or rack up a scary good haul with in-store trick-or-treating. You'll also find festive movies & music, boo-tiful crafts & more tricks & treats! Did we mention that the first 25 guests to purchase tickets get a FREE swag bag?Purchase Tickets Now
Monday, October 28, 2024BankNewport 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; Lindsey Lopez, Communications Coordinator, The Learning Community Charter School; Annisha Vasquez, VP/Community Development Officer, BankNewport.BankNewport Extends Funding to The Learning Community’s Exploratorium Program BankNewport representatives recently joined students and teachers at The Learning Community's
Monday, October 28, 2024Live 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
Thursday, October 24, 2024Fogo 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.
Thursday, October 24, 2024BankNewport 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
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Trinity 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
Tuesday, October 22, 2024Johnson & 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
Tuesday, October 22, 2024We are Cooking Up Something New for Thanksgiving!
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Monday, October 21, 2024Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Q3 Grants
Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Awards $234,000 in Grants to 24 Organizations Throughout Rhode Island and ConnecticutInvestments support community development, housing initiatives, and efforts to alleviate food insecurity. The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $234,299 in funding to 24 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut as part of their Q3 2024 funding cycle. “As a community bank, our mission is to help strengthen communities across Rhode Island and
Monday, October 21, 2024Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s Inaugural Big Breakfast Fundraiser
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s Inaugural Big Breakfast Fundraiser Recognizes Community Leaders from around the State Supporting Mentorship and Raises $113K! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) hosted its first annual Big Breakfast fundraiser on Thursday, October 10 at Rhodes on the Pawtuxet. Over 350 guests attended, raising more than $113,000 to support BBBSRI's mission. The funds will help provide mentorship to over 250 young people and deliver case-management services, career
Monday, October 21, 2024Social Enterprise Greenhouse Expands Team with Dynamic New Hires to Fuel Innovation and Community Impact
New Team Brings Expertise in Nonprofit Innovation, Creative Entrepreneurship, and Global Business Management to Advance SEG’s Mission Social Enterprise Greenhouse (SEG), Rhode Island’s pioneering social impact support organization, is thrilled to announce the addition of three dynamic leaders to its team. With fresh perspectives, diverse expertise, and a shared passion for social impact, Dr. Kiara Butler, Marisa Creed, and Adriana Del Carmen Rios will help drive SEG’s mission to empower entrepreneurs and
Monday, October 21, 2024Soup Night, Spooky Stories, a Cornhole Tournament, and a Master Pumpkin Carving Class!
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE AT SPROUT! This month, Gallery Night and The Avenue Concept (TAC) brought to you the first event of a three-part series titled “Gallery Night Providence and The Avenue Concept: Experience the best of both!”, showcasing Providence’s inviting indoor gallery spaces and vibrant outdoor art scene. This series is funded through a grant from RI Commerce. Take your business to the next level with the
Tuesday, October 15, 2024Gallery Night, Green Drinks, a Gala, Ghosted, a Fall Festival, and a Poetry Reading
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! GALLERY NIGHT PROVIDENCE AT SPROUT! This month, Gallery Night and The Avenue Concept (TAC) bring to you the first event of a three-part series titled “Gallery Night Providence and The Avenue Concept: Experience the best of both!”, showcasing Providence’s inviting indoor gallery spaces and vibrant outdoor art scene. This series is funded through a grant from RI Commerce. At this free event hear from two Rhode Island-based
Tuesday, October 15, 2024Pamela Bhatia's Artistic Images
Pamela Bhatia, owner Artistic Images captures the many colors of our beautiful statehouse and a family legacy is discovered. Most of my clients are architects and builders and I love hearing interesting back stories on the projects. While working on a project with Frank Ziano and CEC. Frank was the Principle in Charge with CMC and made an amazing family discovery. In 2017, while reviewing historical documents, Ryan Haggerty pointed out his grandfather’s initials, “fnz”, on the original drawings—his
Thursday, October 10, 2024Rhode Island Free Clinic Celebrates Continued Investment in Community Health
Thank you to our supporters!Thank you for helping make the 2024 Friends of the Free Clinic Event a great success! We were grateful to spend an evening connecting with our supporters in the shared mission of the Rhode Island Free Clinic. We were also pleased to honor Lifespan with our 2024 Founders’ Award and Dr. Robert Justus, MD with the 2024 Steven Brin Physician of the Year Award. A special thank you to our care auction emcee, Marc Perlman, for his continued generous support of the
Thursday, October 10, 2024Withum Launches ‘Power in the Plus’ Brand Campaign
Withum, a leading global advisory, accounting and consulting firm , recently launched a new brand and advertising campaign, ‘Power in the Plus.’ The campaign spotlights the plus sign icon seen in the firm’s logo and the meaning behind it. Jin Park, Withum’s Creative Services Director, led the creative direction and execution of the campaign. “The plus sign in our logo is unique to Withum,” says Park. “It’s symbolic of our community of positive professionals who serve our clients with unwavering
Tuesday, October 08, 2024Welcome 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
Tuesday, October 08, 2024Connecticut-Based O&G Industries Expands into Rhode Island
O&G Industries, Inc., Connecticut’s largest privately owned construction company, announces it has expanded its territory into Rhode Island, following the successful completion of its initial fast-track design-build of Providence’s Spaziano Elementary School. With multiple projects now underway in the Ocean State, O&G has opened a permanent office in Downtown Providence. O&G is currently engaged in preconstruction planning for Providence’s Spaziano Middle School project, which is expected to start
Tuesday, October 08, 2024Stop & Shop Unveils Lower Everyday Prices on Thousands of Items in All Rhode Island Stores and Eliminates Paper Bag Fee
Actions Make Shopping More Affordable for Rhode Island Customers Through Lower Prices on Private Brand and National Brand Products and No 10-Cent Bag Fee Stop & Shop Also Adds New Saving Kiosks to Make It Easier for Customers to Save with Digital CouponsStop & Shop today announced a number of changes to improve its shopping experience and make groceries more affordable at all of its 25 stores in Rhode Island. These actions include: Lowering everyday, regular prices on thousands of items across national
Thursday, October 03, 2024Salve Regina / NIH Grant to Research New Treatments for Common Infection Alongside Undergrad Students
Salve Regina professor awarded NIH grant to research new treatments for common infection alongside undergraduate students According to the National Institute of Health 50-60% of women will develop urinary tract infections (UTIs) in their lifetime, with 27% of women experiencing a recurrence within 12 months, even after successful antibiotic treatment. Dr. Susan Meschwitz, chemistry professor at Salve Regina University, was recently awarded a grant to research new treatments for the infection, working
Thursday, October 03, 2024Murder Mystery Comedy Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson at Trinity Rep
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle adaptation runs October 3 – November 17, 2024 Trinity Repertory Company continues its 2024-25 Season with Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – APT 2B by Kate Hamill, playing October 3 – November 17, 2024 in Trinity Rep’s Dowling Theater. Tickets are available for purchase in person at the Ticket Office on 201 Washington St., online at trinityrep.com/holmes, or by calling (401) 351-4242. Ms. Holmes & Ms. Watson – APT 2B runs in rotating repertory with POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great
Tuesday, October 01, 2024Breakers 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
Monday, September 30, 2024Black and Funny, Free Funk, a Vintage Market, Narragansett Oktoberfest, Home Energy Rebates and Cybersecurity
However you want to work, we've got you covered!BOOK YOUR TOUR TODAY! OKTOBERFEST 2024 @ NARRAGANSETT BREWERYFri., Oct. 4 - Sat., Oct. 5 Narragansett Brewery: Oktoberfest 2024 271 Tockwotton St., Providence, RIJoin us for our fourth annual Oktoberfest celebration. From stein-hoisting contests to Fest beer - don't miss out!CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS Join us and over 90 vendor booths for an indoor vintage shopping experience in Providence, Rhode Island. Little City Thrifty features
Thursday, September 19, 2024Newport Mansions to Host Variety of Fall Programs
Upcoming fall programs by The Preservation Society of Newport County will touch on a variety of subjects from art and animals to trees and plants, and from the spirit world to symphonic music. For more information and tickets to each of these programs, go to www.newportmansions.org/events. "Art and Animals in the Gilded Age: Newport Stories" with Dr. Nicole Williams, Curator of Collections, The Preservation Society of Newport County Thursday, Sept. 26, 6 p.m. at Rosecliff and via Zoom Examine the
Monday, September 09, 2024Welcome New Chamber Member With Love Senior Living Advisors
With Love Senior Living Advisors is a senior living referral company serving Rhode Island and Massachusetts. We provide a hands on approach helping seniors and their loved ones find the best assisted living or memory care community. We do research, provide unbiased feedback based on other tours, state reviews and are there to help every step of the way. We strive to make the transition as smooth as possible and to have someone else on your side for support during a stressful time. Click here to learn more
Friday, August 30, 2024“Wild Imagination” Exhibition Coming to Rosecliff
The changing relationship between Americans and animals in the late 19th and early 20th centuries will be explored in the exhibition “Wild Imagination: Art and Animals in the Gilded Age,” opening Friday, Aug. 30, at Rosecliff. With a focus on Newport’s history, “Wild Imagination” will bring together a menagerie of animal-inspired artworks and other objects, from paintings, sculptures, photographs and fashions to fancy dog collars and sea creatures blown in glass. “We’ve always talked about the Gilded Age
Wednesday, August 21, 2024Roger Williams Park Zoo Hosts Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular: Trivia Edition
September 27-November 2, 2024New England's favorite fall tradition unveils a brand-new twist this year at Roger Williams Park Zoo's Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular - Trivia Edition, presented by Citizens. Guests will trek through the captivating world of tricky trivia, embarking on a journey through brain-teasing questions while strolling past thousands of creatively carved pumpkins. From pop culture to sports to history, they can test their knowledge and enjoy the magic of fall at Roger Williams Park
Friday, December 09, 2022How to Start a Small Business as a Freelancer in Providence, Rhode Island
So, you're a freelancer and you're ready to take the plunge and turn your freelance work into a small business. Congratulations! Starting a small business is a big accomplishment. But where do you start? If you're based in Providence, Rhode Island, the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce shares a few steps you should take to get your business up and running.Creating a Business Plan One of the first things you should do when starting a small business is generating a solid business plan. This document