Posts Tagged ‘Business’
The Pandemic really did change everything – Mary T. O’Sullivan
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,…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – 14th annual Pat Cruz Events, Making Connections
Join Pat Cruz for an incredible night of Networking at Chapel Grille and help everyone CELEBRATE their 14th ANNIVERSARY! You are bound to make new contacts, increase your visibility and meet great people. Bring some colleagues, friends, or come alone. Pat is always happy to introduce you to other guests. Simply let her know what…
Read MoreCarpionato’s vision for Cranston as the ultimate lifestyle city continues with Topgolf
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…
Read MoreAmerica’s Healthiest 100 Workplaces – 2 in Rhode Island – 4 in Massachusetts
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…
Read MoreUnlock your Home Equity: Golden opportunity for Generation X, Baby Boomers – Emilio DiSpirito
By Emilio DiSpirito, Realtor & License Partner, at DiSpirito Team with Engel & Völkers Are you a part of Generation X or the Baby Boomer generation and have substantial equity tied up in your home? If so, this might just be the perfect moment to seize a unique opportunity in the Rhode Island real estate…
Read MoreWarwick City Hall Plaza ice rink plans unveiled. Greenwood Credit Union bid wins naming rights.
A press conference was held yesterday to announce the highest bidder for the naming rights of Warwick’s “City Hall Plaza” outdoor skating rink. It is Greenwood Credit Union. Mayor Picozzi announced the city’s plan last year to build an outdoor ice skating rink, modeled after the rink in Providence, on the land of the former…
Read MoreVerizon loses tax claim for $22,000,000 from Rhode Island – John J. “Jack” Partridge
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…
Read MoreAARP report: States’ care for seniors “painfully inadquate”. Major gaps in RI – Herb Weiss
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…
Read MoreWhy professional conferences are good for business (Mary’s picks) – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan “The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed.” – Carl Jung When professionals gather for a specific purpose, like a conference or convention, sometimes magic happens. Certainly, learning takes place, whether you stumble upon a brand-new idea, or…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: Northern RI Chamber at BankNewport
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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