Networking Pick of the Week: November Networking with Pat Cruz, Wednesday

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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…

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Office “housework” translates to office sexism – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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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…

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United Way offers Rhode Islanders help in making Medicare Open Enrollment choices due Dec. 7

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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…

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In the news… for Nov. 11, 2023

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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…

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Wright’s Dairy Farm only Rhode Island dairy processor sharing in $12.2M northeast grant

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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…

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Networking Pick of the Week: Evening Business Networking, Emmily’s in Johnston

A restaurant featuring a chandelier and a brick wall, offering a charming atmosphere for networking events.

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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