Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Angelo Garcia to chair Davis/Tennon Foundation to empower RI communities
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…
Read MoreAffordable Housing solutions on the agenda at Washington County HEZ Policy Breakfast
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…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Multi-Camber Business After Hours & Expo
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…
Read MoreHandling election emotions in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Nov. 9th
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…
Read MoreFoster Forward’s Lisa Guillette awarded the 2024 Murray Family Prize for community leadership
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…
Read MoreComing soon! RINewsToday sportswriter, John Cardullo, John Parente launch “Settling the Score”
New Radio Show Spotlighting High School Sports Premieres in Rhode Island Rhode Island’s sports fans have a new reason to tune in with the launch of a radio show dedicated exclusively to high school sports in the Ocean State. Settling the Score will premiere on 105.5 FM, 1450AM, launching on December 7th at 10am and…
Read MoreNetworking Pick(s) of the Week: Nurses event, Workforce Ready, Hobbit House RI Recommends
The Rhode Island State Nurses Association (ANA-RI) will hold its Annual Meeting, on November 11, 2024, under the theme “Amplify Your Voice.” Held on Veteran’s Day, this year’s gathering will include a special acknowledgment of those nurses who have served in the military, celebrating their dedication and contributions to both the healthcare and armed services…
Read MoreWhen women use their power – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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,…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Some Chest-nutting, Castagnaccio – Walter Potenza
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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