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

A man feeding cows at Wright's Dairy Farm.

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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Business Beat: Wood River Health welcomes new providers

The exterior of the Wood River Health Services building at dusk.

Wood River Health has expanded its team of providers by hiring Behavioral Health Clinician Aprile Daley, MSW, LCSW and Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Maria McGurrin, DNP, MSN, CPNP. “I am delighted that Aprile Daley and Maria McGurrin have joined our team of providers,” stated President and CEO Alison L. Croke, MHA. “Our staff are mission driven;…

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When fear paralyzes decision making – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” – Rosa Parks  “I’m afraid someone will steal my idea.” Thus began a coaching conversation with a new client. The idea he referred to was a gadget he invented for a specific type of…

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Federal Court denies attempt to stop Medicare drug negotiation program – Herb Weiss

Many prescription bottles are lined up on a shelf.

By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues Over two months ago, as supporters of President Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) celebrated the one-year anniversary of the passage of the historic legislation, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), along with drugmakers filed multiple lawsuits to block the IRA’s drug…

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BankNewport’s “Kind Heart Warm Soles” collects socks for Rhode Island’s unhoused population

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Photo: Top: Conexion Latina (Newport): Karl Haynes, Home Equity Specialist, BankNewport; Shawn Duarte, VP/Retail Learning Manager, BankNewport; Rebekah Gomez, Executive Director, Conexion Latina; Elaine Bergeron, VP/Residential Lending Operations Manager, BankNewport; Erin Lynch, AVP/Commercial Relationship Supervisor, BankNewport; and Evan Rose, VP/ Retail Sales Support Manager, BankNewport. Donations delivered to six organizations throughout the state for distribution As part of its All In Giving program, BankNewport is pleased…

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In the news… update for Nov. 4, 2023

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Gov. McKee announced that homeless service agencies will be held accountable for a full accounting of money used going forward and a review of what has been spent and how they were used. Southwest will fly direct to Denver and Dallas from T.F. Green Mayor Smiley supports Gov. McKee’s firing of…

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