Archive for July 2023
Our Networking Pick of the Week – iolabs, East Providence
Join business people from throughout the area for a networking event – and a celebration of the 20th anniversary – of iolabs at 99 Anthony Street in East Providence. The event is set for Thursday, July 27th from 5:30 to 9pm. iolabs is a really unique Rhode Island business. They offer the finest quality custom…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 24, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Low pressure over inland areas of the northeastern US will enhance airmass showers and thunderstorms during the afternoon, but should stay out of the general area. We’ll see plenty of cloud cover and some sun as another low pressure area begins moving up from the Carolina coast. Morning lows in the…
Read MoreSuccessful leaders have good instincts because they learn to trust their gut – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL If this sounds like you, you have what is known as analysis paralysis. That means that you spend so much time imaging what might be a potential outcome in endless possible scenarios, that you never take that first step, and nothing you thought of, none of your scenarios ever plays…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: J. Allan & Paradise Home Staging expands access with “pay at closing”
J. Allan & Paradise Home Staging, a leading home staging company in Rhode Island and Massachusetts, today announced the launch of a new pay at closing home staging program. This program allows home sellers to have their homes staged and not have to pay for it until the sale of their homes closes. “We’re excited…
Read MoreGimme’ Shelter – Aries at the Providence Animal Control Center
Hello there! I’m Aries and I came to PAC after I was hit by 2 different cars! Thankfully my internal bleeding wasn’t bad enough to let me go and I am on the road to recovery. I came from a home who couldn’t provide emergency vet care so PAC took over BUT, there is known…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for July 23, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist High pressure builds in with dry air filtering in through the day. Ample sunshine with a high in the low 80’s again from morning lows in the mid 60’s and a light southerly breeze. It’s an “A” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John Donnelly was…
Read MoreSlater Park Carousel celebrates National Merry-Go-Round Day, RI hosting national conference
The Pawtucket Parks and Recreation Division in collaboration with the Friends of the Slater Park Looff Carousel organization will be celebrating National Merry-Go Round Day on Tuesday, July 25 at the Slater Memorial Park Looff Carousel. On this day only, the carousel will be providing free rides to all visitors throughout the day from 11…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Carol Ventura, RI Housing
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island – today he interviews Carol Ventura, the Executive Director of Rhode Island Housing. Paolino asks why is it that we have such a housing crisis when our population hasn’t significantly changed over many years. Ventura mentions that this is a much more public issue than…
Read MoreRhode Island Weekend Weather, July 22/23, 2023 – John Donnelly
by John Donnelly, meteorologist Saturday 7/22/23: Cold front moves offshore with partial clearing taking place through the day. Morning lows in the mid 60’s rises to afternoon highs in the low 80’s with a light westerly breeze. It’s an “A-” Day! Sunday 7/23/23: High pressure builds in with dry air filtering in through the day.…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Cara Champigny returns to Engel & Völkers, bringing expertise in Real Estate Advisory
Engel & Völkers announces that Cara Champigny has rejoined the real estate brokerage after a successful tenure at another firm. With a strong track record and approximately $5 million in sales in 2022, Cara is a seasoned Realtor with four years of experience in the industry. She is licensed in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts,…
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