The Pandemic really did change everything – Mary T. O’Sullivan

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by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business leadership “Gyms, pets and takeout: How the pandemic has shifted daily life.” – The Washington Post The 2020 pandemic has ended. Vaccinations protect almost all Americans now. But the trauma of the COVID-19 plague hasn’t completely left us. The impact on our lives continues to force adjustments,…

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Carpionato’s vision for Cranston as the ultimate lifestyle city continues with Topgolf

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Photo: Trustee of Carpionato Group, Sheryl Carpionato; Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins;, TopGolf (Cranston) Manager Chandra Burleson;. Governor Dan McKee and President & CEO of Carpionato Group, K. MacArthur Coates at the grand opening of Topgolf in Cranston on Friday morning. Topgolf Opens First New England Location in Cranston, Rhode Island Carpionato Group, based in and committed to Rhode Island, today…

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America’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces – 2 in Rhode Island – 4 in Massachusetts

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Every year, Healthiest Employers® names the Healthiest 100 Workplaces in America award, comprising regional applicants of various sizes, locations, and industries. Each company included on their list participated in the Healthiest Employers application process. The categories, scoring, and benchmarking were formed with a national, non-biased group of representatives from the academic, medical, wellness, and business…

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Verizon loses tax claim for $22,000,000 from Rhode Island – John J. “Jack” Partridge

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by John J. “Jack” Partridge, contributing writer In a matter that seems to have escaped most media attention, Verizon appealed the decision of the Rhode Island Tax Administrator to reject Verizon’s claim of a $22,000,000 tax refund. Under applicable statutes, the state collects a tangible property tax on Verizon’s tangible property throughout Rhode Island on behalf of Rhode…

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AARP report: States’ care for seniors “painfully inadquate”. Major gaps in RI – Herb Weiss

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By Herb Weiss, contributing writer Last week, the Washington, DC-based AARP released its latest Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Scorecard, calling care provided to seniors and persons with disabilities during the last three years after the COVID-19 pandemic “painfully inadequate.”  This nine-page report detailed state specific data, finds major gaps in providing care in every state, including…

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Networking Pick of the Week: Northern RI Chamber at BankNewport

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Come to the Networking Pop-Up at BankNewport’s Lincoln branch on Wednesday, October 4th from 5-7pm. The new branch is located at 1 Wake Robin Road. Not only can you check out BankNewport’s newest branch, but you can network with other small business people. We always say – “bank” on meeting 3 new people and re-connecting…

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