Networking Pick of the Week: Central RI Chamber in Warwick

July 22, 2024 |

You are invited you to get acquainted with other members of the business community with the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce on Friday, July 26th, from Noon – 1:30 PM at All American Assisted Living, 55 Tollgate Hill Farm Road, in Warwick. One of the popular LEADS Luncheons of the Central RI Chamber, attendees will…

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Why DE&I programs are going away – Mary T. O’Sullivan

July 22, 2024 |

by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “As of July 2024, several companies have either cut or rebranded their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs due to activist attacks, social media backlash, and legal challenges.” – CNBC A monumentous, radical impact to diversity, equity, and inclusion, established by the United States Supreme Court…

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Historic times as President Biden “stands down”

July 22, 2024 |

A party’s presumptive nominee for President has never dropped out so close to the election. But, on Sunday, July 21st, history was made when in the early afternoon, a letter from President Biden was posted on his social media doing just that. With that, and noticably no mention of VP Kamala Harris being recommended or…

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Gimme’ Shelter: Hounds at Exeter Animal Shelter

July 21, 2024 |

Photo, Jess Woody If you are a dog lover and looking to adopt, then visit the Exeter Animal Shelter. This is just one of the four lovable Hounds available – and yes, they are all this beautiful! There are three boys and one girl, they are all about one year old. These precious pups were found abandoned in…

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X-Golf entertainment center coming soon to Warwick Center

July 21, 2024 |

Capital Group Properties of Southborough, MA announced X-Golf will open a new location at Warwick Center, a premier 160,000 SF shopping center in Warwick, Rhode Island. X-Golf will bring an innovative golf simulator experience to this new approximately 8,500 SF location slated to open in late 2024 adjacent to The Paper Store. Warwick Center is…

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Business Beat: National Innovation Award for Sue Babin, RIDDC Self Employment project

July 21, 2024 |

SUE BABIN RECEIVES NATIONAL INNOVATION AWARD FROM APSE (ASSOCIATION OF PEOPLE SUPPORTING EMPLOYMENT FIRST) The Rhode Island DevelopmentalDisabilities Council (RIDDC) is pleased to announce that Sue Babin, Director of the Self Employment Business project, was awarded the 2024 Dave Hammis Employment Innovation Award at the National Association of People Supporting Employment First (APSE) Conference, held this June in…

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