Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Blackstone Valley International Food Trail starts today at over 80 restaurants
Blackstone Valley Tourism invites Rhode Islanders to participate in their “exciting culinary experience” – the Blackstone Valley International Food Trail, with restaurants participating representing over 40 countries in the region’s 10 cities and towns. The Blackstone Valley, the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution, has people coming to the area from all over the world,…
Read MoreURI economist Leonard Lardaro: Rhode Island’s disappointing economic momentum continues
There has been a well-defined downward trend in Rhode Island’s economic momentum that has existed since the late summer of 2022, leading to continued economic weakness in July, said University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro. Lardaro’s Current Conditions Index, which reflects cyclical economic momentum, has registered in either contraction or neutral territory for all…
Read MoreCranston tied in political knots.
Commentary Another day, another political turmoil. And Cranstonians are growing weary of it all. That might just be what prompted two candidates running for special election to replace a city council member who resigned to run as Independents – they’re picking up on residents not wanting to participate in partisan politics anymore. Quietly, people have…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Dr. Day Care and Mary Ann Shallcross Smith receive national SBA award
Dr. Day Care was one of 68 companies recognized across the US with this award. Dr. Mary Ann Shallcross Smith, owner and founder of Dr. Day Care, received the SBA 70th Anniversary Legacy Recognition Award. The presentation took place at Dr. Day Care Smithfield on August 30th. In nominating Dr. Day Care and its owner,…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week – Design Week at Machines with Magnets
Celebrate Design Week 2023 with our Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses alumni community! Network and mingle with successful owners of design small businesses at Machines with Magnets, and stay for DesignxRI’s 10th Anniversary Exhibition: A Decade of Design in Rhode Island. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and make connections! Date: Wednesday, September 20th Time: 5 to 6 PM Location: Machines with Magnets,…
Read MoreWhat Harassment Really Means – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, business leadership writer “The most unexpected provocation is unprovoked.” ― Tamerlan Kuzgov Workplace harassment existed way before 1964, when the Civil Rights Act was enacted in the United States. In fact, harassment morphed into a big enough issue by 1980 to persuade the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) to issue regulations…
Read MoreRI Hospitality Assoc: Growth of Rhode Island’s economy to continue at slower pace in 2024
RI Hospitality Association’s 20th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast Predicts Slowed Industry Growth in 2024. With inflation easing but still elevated, industry experts say the growth of Rhode Island’s economy will continue at a slower pace in 2024. The Rhode Island Hospitality Association (RIHA) hosted its 20th Annual Economic Outlook Breakfast for hospitality industry professionals at the Rhode Island…
Read MoreIn the Arena – Charlie Enright, 11th Hour Racing
A 6-month race! That’s what 11th Hour Racing just competed in – The Ocean Race. And won! Rhode Islander, Charlie Enright, skippered the winning boat – after mini-races to 9 international ports. Beginning in Spain in January and ending in Genoa, Italy – with a Newport leg stopover. Listen to Charlie’s tales… of the first…
Read MoreLearn about septic systems during annual RI SepticSmart Week
URI and Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management celebrate 2023 SepticSmart week with workshops for homeowners Many Rhode Islanders treat household wastewater using conventional or advanced septic systems on their property. Their septic systems should be maintained properly to treat wastewater effectively and protect environmental and human health. Staff from the University of Rhode Island’s Onsite…
Read MoreIn the news… for September 16, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Bruce Perreault will compete on Survivor. From RI, he was evacuated early in the last show as he hit his head Bike Newport is creating a bike park to help people practice and learn how to ride bikes on public roads Zambarano Hospital as lost 3 physicians in the last few…
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