Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Anacostia waterfront in D.C. – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer Photo: Section of proposed Anacostia River Waterfront, in D.C. (Nir Buras) I grew up in Washington, D.C., and probably gained my affection for classical architecture from its grand public spaces. I went off to college and upon my return found a striking new waterfront along the…
Read MoreTony Jones, MA, Awarded National Bariatric Board Certification
Tony Jones, a Certified Weight Management Specialist, from Narragansett, Rhode Island, has been awarded National Board Certification by the American Association of Bariatric Counselors (AABC). After completing a specialized training and education program in bariatric science, he was recently credentialed as a Board-Certified Bariatric Counselor (BCBC). Jones earned a Master’s Degree in Media Psychology at…
Read MoreMeet the 2023 Pawtucket Hall of Famers (part 2)
Continuing with our 2023 Hall of Famers (see bottom of article for link to part 1: 2023 Inductee – Phyllis Van Orden Nathanson Phyllis Van Orden Nathanson and her husband, Morris were a force to be reckoned with.For over 40 years, the couple were staunch advocates for Pawtucket, ambassadors and champions for re-purposing historical structures…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – PWNE at The NYLO
The Professional Women of New England (PWNE)’s Coffee Club meets once a month on the 1st Thursday of every month at NLYO in Warwick, Rhode Island. The next meeting is Thursday, November 2nd, from 8:30am to 9:30am. There will be organized networking for 1 hour with a brief 5-10 minute presentation from that months spotlight…
Read MoreART! 119th Little Picture Show & Sale, Providence Art Club – oldest little picture show in US
The historic Providence Art Club will host the 119th Annual Little Pictures Show & Sale from November 5 – December 22, 2023. The exhibition, which is the oldest and largest art show of its kind in the United States, will feature hundreds of small and affordable artworks. This year’s exhibition will feature more than 700…
Read MoreCapitalize on the hottest HR trends this year – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer “…no one can return to 2019. The pandemic unearthed too many truths and accelerated the future of work. – HR Exchange There’s no doubt that in the post-pandemic world, the life we lived in 2019 has vanished. As a result, business leaders adjusted practices and attitudes to keep their…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter – Walter Potenza
by Master Chef Walter Potenza Each week Chef Walter will take your questions and provide his answers. Think about all that holiday cooking coming up – what would you like to ask? Here is a question that came in this week to Chef Walter, and his responses: Lauren K, from Rhode Island, asked about Fall…
Read MoreJohnston-based FM Global sponsorship brings LPGA Tour back to area
The newly created tournament will offer one of the largest purses on the LPGA Tour The LPGA Tour will return to the region with the help of their new lead sponsor, Johnston, RI based FM Global. The 2024 FM Global Championship will be hosted by TPC Boston in Norton, MA from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.…
Read MoreIn the news… updates for Oct. 28, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY A 15-year-old died in RI – he was involved with RI DCYF RI former Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, announced she will be married here in RI Lifespan has indicated it would consider renaming the hospital “Brown Health” if a merger with Brown Medical School happens RIPTA will reissue cards to1,000 Providence students…
Read MoreMansfield autoworkers’ road to solidarity, Motor City, MA – Ben Balint-Kurti
by Ben Balint-Kurti, B’23.5, guest writer On September 14, the President of the United Automobile Workers (UAW), Shawn Fain, made an unprecedented announcement: when the UAW’s contract expired at midnight, workers would strike at one plant of each of the Big Three automakers—General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis (formerly Chrysler). It would be the first time…
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