Angelo Garcia to chair Davis/Tennon Foundation to empower RI communities

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Photo: InToone Communications Angelo Garcia, Founder and Head of District at the Segue Institute for Learning and Legacy High School, has been appointed by acclaimed actors and advocates Viola Davis and Julius Tennon as Chair of their newly established Davis/Tennon Foundation. First announced at Segue’s 15th anniversary celebration, the Foundation was introduced during the milestone…

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Affordable Housing solutions on the agenda at Washington County HEZ Policy Breakfast

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Residents and Local Leadership Gather to Address Affordable Housing Solutions at Washington County Health Equity Zone Policy Breakfast Residents, community leaders, and policymakers convened for a Policy Breakfast in October to discuss the topic “Housing All of Our Neighbors: Creating Affordable Housing in Washington County,” organized by Healthy Bodies, Healthy Minds: Washington County’s Health Equity…

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Our Networking Pick of the Week: Multi-Camber Business After Hours & Expo

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A very special event! Wednesday, November 13th from 5 to 7pm at the beautiful General Stanton Inn, 4115 Old Post Road, in Charlestown. Participants will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis. $25 to reserve your table and spots are limited – so reserve NOW – by emailing membership@oceanchamber.org. The Ocean Community Chamber…

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Handling election emotions in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “You likely have a divided workplace when it comes to political opinions, which is heightened and maybe even exposed during the political season,” – Stephen Paskoff, CEO Employment Learning Innovations From optimism and pride to disappointment, disillusionment, and even fear, employees must now “contemplate what the election results mean for their…

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In the News… recap for week ending Nov. 9th

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2024 Election results as of Nov. 9, 2024 The Senate is Republican majority – The House is not yet decided, but leaning towards Republican majority: To see results of ALL Rhode Island races (some recounts underway – go to: https://www.ri.gov/election/results/2024/general_election/ – you can click on individual cities and towns to see results for each, including…

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Foster Forward’s Lisa Guillette awarded the 2024 Murray Family Prize for community leadership

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Photo: Foster Forward Executive Director Lisa Guillette, holding flowers, with her family at the 2024 Murray Family Prize award ceremony at the Rhode Island Foundation. The 2024 Murray Family Prize for Community Enrichment at the Rhode Island Foundation has been awarded to Lisa Guillette, executive director of Foster Forward. With the honor, Guillette received $50,000 in…

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When women use their power – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, business leadership “Women belong in all places where decisions are being made. It shouldn’t be that women are the exception.”— Ruth Bader Ginsburg Women in the United States have been experiencing the glass ceiling since the mid 1800s. Awareness to bias against women began with Abigail Adams, the First Lady,…

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Ask Chef Walter: Some Chest-nutting, Castagnaccio – Walter Potenza

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by Chef Walter Potenza, contributing writer Friends:  In this article we cover the chestnut and one of the famous dishes created named Castagnaccio. During a recent food tour to Tuscany, I stopped at the Pasticceria Pugi in Florence and sampled the traditional and ancient recipe.  Much like cereals, a remarkable fruit rich in complex carbohydrates,…

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