Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Burn with Kearns: Time to be your own bodyguard (video)- Kevin Kearns
Burn with Kearns teaching self-defense for professionals
Read MoreHope comes back to Hope Street. Fixing sidewalks from Rochambeau to 5th St. in the Mayor’s plan.
Photo: From the report filed by the Providence Streets Coalition to the City of Providence to support bike lanes on Hope Street shows the cracked and lifted sidewalks. The energetic, failed efforts to bring bike lanes to one of the most congested Providence roadways – East Side’s Hope Street merchants area – didn’t seem to…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: November Networking with Pat Cruz, Wednesday
Join us in November – where people meet, relax and create new business opportunities! Put this special event in your calendar, then tell some friends and associates to meet you there. Wednesday, November 15th from 5:30 to 8pm at the WXYZ Bar at the ALOFT Hotel, 191 Dorrance Street in downtown Providence. Valet and Street…
Read MoreOffice “housework” translates to office sexism – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “…because women are expected to be helpful, women are penalized more than men when they decline requests for assistance.” – Kim Elsesser, in Forbes In the 1980s and 1990s, it was not uncommon for women to perform “office housework”; take notes, get coffee, make copies, or perform other “menial” or…
Read MoreUnited Way offers Rhode Islanders help in making Medicare Open Enrollment choices due Dec. 7
Community events statewide, private consultations by appointment highlight assistance available through the December 7 enrollment deadline United Way of Rhode Island is offering assistance to those age 65 and older and adults with disabilities who need help enrolling in or reviewing their Medicare D and Medicare Advantage plans for 2024 coverage. The current open enrollment…
Read MoreIn the news… for Nov. 11, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Alan Shawn Feinstein made a $1M gift to his leadership schools – says it may be his last, as he is 92 years old, but that the foundation’s work will continue Aging Well, in Woonsocket, an adult daycare program will close RIDOH issued immediate compliance orders to Fatima Hospital and Roger…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: Get a leg up. 15-minute workout for any classroom – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise and fitness You’re a teacher and you have about 10-15 minutes between each class. I see opportunity here. When you look around the same classroom every day you may not think in those terms – of a workout – but I do. There are endless possibilities as I…
Read MoreWright’s Dairy Farm only Rhode Island dairy processor sharing in $12.2M northeast grant
Substantial Funding Is a Catalyst for Dairy Sector Resiliency Dairy processors across the Northeast are receiving a catalytic investment. The Northeast Dairy Business Innovation Center (NE-DBIC) announced today 35 businesses selected for awards through the Existing Dairy Processor Expansion Grant. With total funding of $12,287,001 across eight states, individual awards range from $25,852 to $1million. Those selected for awards represent…
Read MoreWe Cook! Mill’s Tavern Seared Long Island Duck Breast, Roasted Squash, Cherry Sauce
by Executive Chef Edward Bolus, Mill’s Tavern Seared Long Island Duck Breast with Roasted Ras el Hanout Squash and Cherry Sauce Indulge in a gourmet delight where succulent Long Island Duck Breasts are skillfully seared to crispy perfection and served alongside tender cubes of Roasted Ras el Hanout Squash that are infused with deep flavor…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Evening Business Networking, Emmily’s in Johnston
Join The Village RI for an evening cocktail business networking event this Thursday, November 9th at Emmily’s Restaurant, 103 Putnam Pike, in Johnston, Rhode Island, 6-8:30pm. Meet and mingle with local professionals. Grow your business and make quality referral partners. This is an open networking event, with no door fee, PLUS one free drink ticket…
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