Posts Tagged ‘Business’
The soggy PVDFest mess – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, commentary Photo: A happier PVDFest in downtown Providence, June 3, 2019. (Photo by author) I’d like to put in a bid for downtown as the site for the next PVDFest. Mayor Smiley moved this year’s event out of downtown to the waterfront along the Providence River. Downtown is…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week – Back to Business with Pat Cruz
The Annual Back to Business Networking will be held on Wednesday, September 13th, 5:30 to 8pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. Hopefully you’ve been able to enjoy some beautiful summer days. We have and are anxious to start the networking season off right with our Annual Back to Business Networking event. You never know…
Read MoreThe Religion of Work – by Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL [Workism] is the belief that work is not only necessary to economic production, but also the centerpiece of one’s identity and life’s purpose; and the belief that any policy to promote human welfare must always encourage more work. – Derek Thompson in The Atlantic Now that I’m older and somewhat wiser, I’ve…
Read MoreFirst Vineyard Wind turbine heads out to sea – Nantucket Current
Reprinted courtesy and permission of The Nantucket Current (https://nantucketcurrent.com) by Jason Graziadei • Sep 07, 2023 A tugboat carrying Vineyard Wind’s first assembled turbine squeezed through the New Bedford hurricane barrier opening on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Vineyard Wind In a milestone for Vineyard Wind, the first assembled turbine components left the port of New…
Read MoreIn the news… in brief on September 9, 2023
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY The Civil Rights Division of USDOJ monitored compliance with federal voting rights laws for the September 5th federal special primary election in First Congressional District in Central Falls, Pawtucket, Providence, and Woonsocket. Hartford Soccer team couldn’t play Tampa because too many players had COVID Kamaia, 14-year old lion at Franklin Park…
Read MoreFarewell to McCoy Stadium? – David Brussat
by David Brussat, Architecture Here and There, contributing writer, commentary We attended the farewell fireworks for McCoy Stadium last night, dubbed “The Final Inning.” Did not get there in time to secure the wrist bands that would have assured us a seat on the playing field to watch the fireworks. But we got a nice…
Read MoreNetworking Pick of the Week: RI Recommends at “A Gracious Soul”, Garden City Center
Join RI Recommends for a unique networking event on Wednesday, September 6th from 5:30 to 7:30pm. The group will meet at “A Gracious Soul” in Garden City Center. Bring your Holiday shopping list and get a jump on shopping or ideas while you exchange business cards and enjoy an evening of casual networking. Register ahead…
Read MoreThe Versatile Leader – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL “Leaders who know when to go with their strengths but also know when their strengths lead them in the wrong direction—those are the leaders who are the most effective.” – Ryne Sherman Peyton Manning knew when it was time to change. In 2012, he made an emotional departure from his…
Read MoreIn the Arena: Joe Mulligan, Providence Director of Planning and Development
Each week Joe Paolino Jr. interviews people in leadership roles in Rhode Island. This week he speaks with Joe Mulligan, Director of Planning and Development for the City of Providence. Appointed by new Mayor Brett Smiley, Mulligan hails from Boston. They talk about Providence being the next best thing to Boston. New ways to look…
Read MoreIn the news… update for September 2, 2023
A brief outline of news events in the last week, locally, nationally, and internationally… RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Somerset schools are banning talk of guns in school ACI on lock down last Friday night due to an inmate fight The Touro Synagogue congregation was evicted by Superior Court Justice Maureen Keough. The “Dark Day” of…
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