Posts Tagged ‘Business’
In the News… quick recap of the week ending May 24, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY AG Neronha says there are 10 ICE agents in RI, and the govt wants our law enforcement to be more involved Hope Health aid fired – caught on video mocking a patient by granddaughter – patient had been there for 3 days and has since passed away 14 y.o. stabbed another…
Read MoreThe MAHA Report: Step 1. What did they do to our children – the sickest generation in history
The Presidential Commission to Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) released an assessment identifying key drivers behind the childhood chronic disease crisis. Coming just 98 days after President Trump established the MAHA Commission and tasking it with delivering a “Make Our Children Healthy Again Assessment” the report exposes a range of contributing factors: Poor Diet –…
Read MoreRhode Islanders shred 22,000+ pounds of sensitive docs at Navigant Credit Union events
NAVIGANT CREDIT UNION HELPS SHRED 22,000+ POUNDS OF SENSITIVE DOCUMENTS IN SECOND ‘RI COMMUNITY SHRED EVENT’ Photo, top – Warwick location for Shred Event Held Saturday, May 10 at five Navigant Credit Union branch locations, these events are aimed at helping Rhode Islanders protect their personal financial data Navigant Credit Union continued its “Community Shred…
Read MoreAnother kerfuffle where strikers’ rights meet rights of children, elderly, homeowners, drivers
Photo on picket line, Providence City Council social pages Members of SEIU at Butler Hospital have been striking for over a week now, walking on Blackstone Boulevard which has no sidewalks, often crossing back and forth over the one-lane car, one-lane bike land property. Picketing includes signs, shouting, notes for cars to blow their horns…
Read MoreART! 180 artists at 29th annual Virtu Outdoor Art Festival
Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce‘s annual Virtu Art Festival is in its 29th year! It will be held on May 24 & 25 where over 180 fine artists and craftsmen will exhibit and sell their works of art. You’ll find paintings, jewelry, pottery, glass, photography, clothing and more, while enjoying live bands all weekend. Free…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Historic East Side Tudor sells for $3.2M with Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announces the sale of 767 Elmgrove Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $3.2 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis represented the seller and RPL Sales Associate Derek Simpson represented the buyer in this transaction. According to State-Wide MLS data, this is the third-highest sale in Providence year to date, two of which…
Read MoreRIPEC report: RI Housing Resources Commission an agency in need of reform
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) has released a policy brief highlighting issues with the design and operations of Rhode Island’s Housing Resources Commission (HRC): RIPEC found that the HRC has wide statutory authority over housing policy and programming and shares many of the same top-line responsibilities with the Department of Housing. Conducting a…
Read MoreRIPTA offers free bus rides to soccer matches in exchange for $150K in ads – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea – May 13, 2025 – Rhode Island Current, re-printed by RINewsToday with permissions Photo: Courtesy photo from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Rhode Island FC has yet to notch a home-field victory since its May 3 home opener ended in a tie at its new Pawtucket stadium, but the cash-strapped Rhode…
Read MoreThe Controversy Over “Return to Office (RTO)” Mandates – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “A recent survey from ResumeBuilder found that 8 in 10 employers lost talent to return-to-office (RTO)mandates.” – Forbes With many organizations recovering from the business climate of the COVID years, more employers in 2025 are beginning to require workers to return to the office (RTO) full time. Employers…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Trust Networking at The Thirsty Beaver, NK
Join us an engaging Business Networking event designed to connect like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners from across the region. Trust Networking Meet & Greet will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 5 to 7pm at The Thirsty Beaver, 80 Frenchtown Road, in North Kingstown. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore partnerships,…
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