Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Our Networking Pick of the Week: Mass Professional Networking
Attend the October Rhode Island Networking Event w/Mass Professional Networking at The Jake Speakeasy Lounge, 133 Douglas Avenue #1 in Providence on Tuesday, October 8th from 6 to 8pm. All professionals are welcome whether you are simply working on building your network, looking for business leads, looking for a new job or just like to meet…
Read MoreErna, rescue duck, passes away at 17 ½ years old at West Place Animal Sanctuary
Erna, the Rhode Island Rescue Duck, Passes Away at 17 ½ Years Old West Place Animal Sanctuary mourns the loss of its original rescue animal, their longest-tenured rescue animal who has passed away. Erna, a 17½-year-old Crested Pekin Duck who was originally rescued in 2007, became the matriarch of West Place and an inspiration to…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: 1950s contemporary East Side home, $1.9M, with Residential Properties
Residential Properties Ltd. announced the sale of 33 Intervale Road on Providence’s East Side for $1.9 million. RPL Sales Associate Jim DeRentis was involved with both sides of this transaction. Featured in Architectural Digest in 1958, this mid-century modern home is a masterful example of the period and style. A rounded entryway, salon with 15-ft.…
Read MoreIn the News… recap for week ending Oct. 5, 2024
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Rhode Island Catholic received the Publick Occurrences Award by the New England Newspaper and Press Association (NENPA) for its “Israel at War Series,” deemed “a remarkable 4-part report on the conflict in Israel and Gaza, written from firsthand observations.” The Newport City Council passing a resolution that directs the city manager to…
Read MorePapitto Opportunity Connection makes first $1M Innovation Grant to Lifespan Sickle Cell program
Papitto Opportunity Connection Awards First-Ever $1 Million Innovation Grant to Support Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program The Papitto Opportunity Connection (POC) announced it is investing a $1 Million Innovation Grant to the Lifespan Comprehensive Sickle Cell Program, which will allow for expansion and enable it to become a regional leader and a national model for…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Peace of Mind Nannies. Nannies, babysitters, with specialty in special needs care
Unique nanny placement and babysitting agency specializes in care of those with special needs Peace of Mind Nannies, an East Providence-based childcare agency, announces its licensed expansion into Massachusetts, bringing high-quality childcare services to families in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod. Founded by Tiesha Sinouthasy in 2020, Peace of Mind Nannies is dedicated to providing…
Read MoreRhode Island Commerce awards REGENT $4M, incentives, to expand with all-electric seagliders
Photo: Regent REGENT plans to open a new manufacturing center with 255,000 additional square feet and create hundreds of high-paying jobs in the next few years. The Board of Directors for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation awarded additional incentives to REGENT Craft, the manufacturer of all-electric seagliders, REGENT announced today. This will support the company…
Read MoreThe mush slated for Parcel 5 – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Parcel 5 Designs (195 Commission) The Route 195 District Development Commission has just released a set of nine proposals submitted at its request for Parcel 5, the largest remaining unbuilt, unsold or not yet “under agreement” bit of I-195 land east of the Providence River, created…
Read MoreAARP study on older adult stereotypes in on-line images. We think they can help. – Herb Weiss
By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Photo: AARP website Following on the heels of an intense national media debate of President Joe Biden’s age and his ability to govern, a new AARP study finds a positive shift over the past five years in how adults 50-plus are portrayed online in marketing and media…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Mix & Mingle, North Kingstown Chamber
Join the North Kingstown Chamber of Commerce for their first Thursday Mix & Mingle to be held on Thursday, October 3rd from 8am to 9am. The event will be held at Moran Management, at 80 Saw Mill Drive in North Kingstown. Enjoy great discussions with members of the local business community. BRING YOUR BUSINESS CARDS!
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