Business Beat: Mick Lamond, now CEO of Newport Restaurant Group

Lamond will oversee NRG’s Portfolio of hospitality operations and real estate holdings; Paul O’Reilly to remain as advisor and business development consultant   Newport Restaurant Group (NRG), an award-winning collection of unique restaurants and hospitality venues located throughout Rhode Island and Massachusetts, announced that Executive Vice President Mick Lamond has been promoted to president and chief executive…

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ART! $300K from NEA for Rhode Island arts organizations, artists

11 R.I. arts organizations, 1 artist to receive $300,000 in NEA Grants The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) announced the first round of recommended awards for fiscal year 2025 of more than $36.79 million with $300,000 divided among 11 Rhode Island-based arts entities and one artist, Julia Sanches of Providence.  In 2024, the reward…

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When HR is not your friend – Mary T. O’Sullivan

By Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business, leadership “Don’t count on human resources to take your side in a workplace issue, especially if it involves a conflict with your boss”. – The New York Times Searching Google, I found that there dozens, if not hundreds, of articles with the title “HR is Not your…

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Avoid these expensive tax mistakes – Mary Hunt

by Mary Hunt, “Everyday Cheapskate”, contributing writer You’ve rounded up your receipts, figured out all your deductions, and now you’re ready to load that onto your tax forms. This is not the time to get sloppy. Make sure you don’t run any of these red flags up the flagpole of your tax return, and you…

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Ask Chef Walter: The local butcher shop – Chef Walter Potenza

by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer, Chef Walter’s Cooking School Photos provided: Chef Walter When you walk into a family butcher shop, you are not just buying meat; you are becoming a member of that community where quality outshines convenience.  Friends: Well, living in small Rhode Island has some conveniences: the ocean nearby, beautiful greenery, great restaurants,…

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In the News… recap of the week ending Jan. 18, 2025

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It’s a busy life! Here are snippets of events in the news – from Rhode Island – to China! If you are looking for more indepth on a topic, just email us with what you want to know – or google using the words we put here. Be informed… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Bajah’s Cat…

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