Posts Tagged ‘Business’
3 out of every 4 French Fry comes from Canada. U.S. files class action for price fixing.
More often these days we want to know where our food is coming from, and just what is in our food. As Canada and imports have recently come to the forefront, we learned the answer to where do our French Fries come fry? The answer? Overwhelmingly, especially frozen – Canada. McCain Foods Ltd and Cavendish…
Read MoreWhat does RIDOT say about the Washington Bridge demolition?
In response to our inquiry to the RI Department of Transportation, this statement has been received – along with images of demolition. “What is shown in the video [circulating on social media] is planned, controlled demolition conducted in accordance with approved demolition plans. RIDOT has experts in structural engineering and demolition overseeing this project. RIDOT…
Read MoreThe EEOC isn’t defanged, yet – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) Acting Chair Andrea Lucas announced that the agency is returning to its mission of protecting women from sexual harassment and sex-based discrimination in the workplace by rolling back the Biden administration’s gender identity agenda. – EEOC Website Under the guise of “protecting women”, the current…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – So. RI Chamber 1st Friday Coffee at Home Health Care
First Friday Coffee, hosted by @Home Health Care, will be held on Friday, February 7th from 8 to 9am at Home Health Care, 567 South County Trail, Suite 305, in Exeter. The event is a networking event of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. Network with the best and brightest of Southern Rhode Island’s…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: 13 Compass Watch Hill agents leave to join Residential Properties
Residential Properties announced that 13 agents from the Compass Watch Hill office have now joined Residential Properties Ltd., the local, independent leader. Affiliating with the team of experts in Residential Properties’ South County office are: Dottie Nigrelli, Lauren Nigrelli, Thomas Nigrelli, Nancy Richmond, Carol Viccione, Sally Owen, Serene O’Connor, Elizabeth Douthit, Elizabeth Masterson, Susan DeMovick,…
Read MorePress Forward Rhode Island Chapter to strengthen local news and information sources
Effort from Rhode Island Foundation, van Beuren Charitable Foundation aims to strengthen local news and information sources The Rhode Island Foundation and the van Beuren Charitable Foundation today announced that Press Forward has approved their application for a Rhode Island chapter. The goal is to cultivate civically engaged and well-informed communities across Rhode Island by supporting diverse,…
Read MoreBrown University Health administrative offices will move to “where Hasbro used to be”, 15 LaSalle Sq.
Photo, top, Ann Clanton for RINewsToday Brown University Health will consolidate its administrative offices to downtown Providence’s 15 LaSalle Square effective June 1, 2025. The Brown Health Administrative Office at 15 LaSalle Square, which is the former Hasbro headquarters, will support as many as 600 employees on any given day, and is designed to accommodate…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Tiverton contemporary sells for $1.34M, with Residential Properties
RPL’s DeSista Closes $1.34M Contemporary Home Sale in Tiverton Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 1888 Main Road in Tiverton for $1.34 million. RPL Sales Associate Beth DeSista proudly represented the buyer as the selling agent in this transaction. This breathtaking coastal property offers waterview living at its finest with stunning sunsets, 180-degree panoramic…
Read MoreIgnore DEI training, and pay the consequences – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business and leadership The Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the nation’s benchmark civil rights legislation, and it continues to resonate in America.- U.S. Department of Labor Education and training in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) may be on its way out with many major companies and…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Leads Lunch with Central RI Chamber of Commerce
You are invited to join the team from Sunbelt Rentals Flooring Solutions for lunch and networking in there newest RI location – their 100th specialty location across the country for the Central RI Chamber Cultivate Referrals LEADS Lunch this Friday, January 31st from noon to 1:30pm. Sunbelt is located at 24 Minnesota Ave., in Warwick. $10…
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