Business Beat: Realtor Kim O’Brien joins Engel & Völkers East Greenwich

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Engel & Völkers East Greenwich today announced that Kim O’Brien, a distinguished, top-producing Realtor specializing in new construction, has joined their team. Kim’s arrival marks a significant milestone for Engel & Völkers East Greenwich as she brings a strategic vision to leverage the global network and proprietary resources of the firm to the client experience…

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In the News… summary on Dec. 9, 2023

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Warren Town Manager Kate Michaud recently stepped down from her role as the Town’s lead administrator to take a job as the District Director for Rep. Gabe Amo Naval Station Newport will rename two streets in its military housing communities next month as part of actions directed by the Navy to…

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Burn with Kearns: Fit to Graduate – Kevin Kearns

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by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness Recently I had the pleasure of meeting a young man and his father who wanted me to help them with his senior project. He wanted me to mentor him in functional strength training. His name is Mason Pereira. I thought this was intriguing that this young…

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The need for psychological safety in the workplace – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “…at its core, psychological safety is about feeling valued.” – Wiley              Have you ever feared speaking up in a meeting or overtly disagreeing with your boss or colleagues?  Fear generated in a workplace stifles teamwork, growth, and productivity. How motivated do you feel once you’ve voiced an opinion different…

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Ask Chef Walter: Torrone, the ancient sweet

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by Master Chef Walter Potenza Good morning from Rhode Island, USA! With the holiday season upon us, I visited one of Rhode Island’s most iconic bakeries. Having changed management and operation a few years ago, the bakery has been rebranded but has maintained its name since 1915. It continues to hold a well-deserved reputation for quality…

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