Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Get Your Holidays On! RI Women’s Expo this Sunday
It’s known as one big fabulous day packed with excitement! The RI Women’s Expo is set for Sunday, December 1st from 11am to 4pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. There will be speakers to discuss topics such as weight loss, fitness, home organization, and healthy eating. Joining this year is one of Rhode Island’s…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for the week ending Nov. 30, 2024
A quick recap for our busy lives on some happenings of the week locally, regionally, nationally, and internationally and passings of note. RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Cranston City Council heard testimony on homeless encampments, potential to fine them, and moved the issue to committee for consideration. Cranston wanting to hire snow plow vendors – paying…
Read MoreFood literacy on the menu at Johnson and Wales Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) symposium
Johnson & Wales University’s Fifth Annual Food Innovation & Technology (FIT) Symposium to Examine Food Literacy – Food Innovators and Thought Leaders Will Convene in Providence February 2025 Johnson & Wales University’s College of Food Innovation & Technology will convene thought leaders and innovators from across food systems for the fifth annual Food Innovation & Technology…
Read MoreTo be a great Thanksgiving host, show your leadership qualities – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “For some of us, Thanksgiving dinner can include a cornucopia of intrusive, inappropriate and anxiety-producing comments from loved ones. “ The New York Times Leaders face tough choices every day and learn to stay calm in conflict situations. Where does this challenge usually arise more than any…
Read MoreOut and About in RI: It takes a village to assemble and distribute “Turkey Baskets” in Pawtucket
by Herb Weiss, contributing writer Pawtucket First Lady Laureen Grebien and over 125 volunteers from local companies, banks, civic groups, and even students from local schools, assembled over 900 boxes (turkey baskets) to be given to low-income Pawtucket residents. These baskets, including Thanksgiving fixings, bread and turkey, are being distributed Monday, Nov. 25th at the former Apex…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Bristol County Savings Bank promotes Dennis F. Leahy
Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB), headquartered in Taunton, Massachusetts, announces the promotion of Dennis F. Leahy to 1st Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer. In this capacity, Leahy will be responsible for the direct oversight and management of the Finance and Accounting, Loan and Deposit Operations, Facilities and Government Banking departments, as well as…
Read MoreBusinesses Give Back: A tradition to provide for children for the holidays
The season of giving has already begun as many events hope to drum up support for their respective missions. Numerous groups, organizations and individuals are seeking donations of goods and services to help those in need. Toy drives are no different, particularly knowing there are children who won’t be receiving any gifts during the holidays.…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: CompLyons HR Consulting marks its one-year anniversary
Photos: W. Parmentier Media, provided Crook Point Brewing Company in East Providence served as the backdrop for a group of friends, colleagues and dignitaries to gather to honor the first anniversary of a local company. Patty Lyons-Bousquet, Owner of CompLyons HR Consulting, LLC was the honoree on a night that featured remarks from East Providence…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Jamestown home sells for $3.9M. Bob Bailey, Lila Delman Compass, for seller
Lila Delman Compass announced the sale of 25 Fly Jib Court in Jamestown for $3,900,000. Bob Bailey of Lila Delman Compass’ Jamestown office represented the Seller in this transaction. According to data maintained by the Rhode Island Statewide MLS, Lila Delman Compass has now sold the top 5 out of 6 sales in Jamestown, YTD.*…
Read MoreHow the manosphere seeps into the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer, business leadership “The manosphere is a sprawling ecosystem of podcasts, YouTubers, message boards, and more aimed at disgruntled men.” – NPR A new word clarified the recent confusing behavior of young men in the 21st century. The word is “manosphere”. It sounds mystifying, for it seems to defy…
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