Posts Tagged ‘Providence’
Networking Pick of the Week: RI Small Business Development Center
Kick off the New Year with Workforce Solutions & Networking! Join them for an informational Third Thursday SBDC coffee hour that Polaris MEP is taking over! The event will be held on Thursday, January 16th from 8:30am to 9:30am at RI Commerce, 315 Iron Horse Way, Providence and is targeted to Small Business Owners. Featuring…
Read MoreHomeless in RI: Looking for $2,500-$20,000 Pallet Shelter sponsors. Agency staffing snapshot.
ECHO Village – to be opened by the House of Hope in Providence House of Hope has a page on their website for ECHO Village. They describe its “Vision”, as: “ECHO Village, a completely fenced in area will include 45 rapidly deployable units, each designated for single occupancy serving adult individuals and couples experiencing homelessness,…
Read MoreA new year – if you’ve known it’s time to pivot, GO! – Mary T. O’Sullivan
by Mary T. O’Sullivan, contributing writer on business leadership “A pivot is a change in strategy without a change in vision.” – Eric Reis COVID-19 set the world as we knew it back years, even though many routines seem somewhat back to normal. There was so much disruption during that time that a lot of…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Jan. 13, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A weak trough of low pressure rolls through and brings some scattered cloud cover and warmer air into the area with morning lows in the upper 20’s and afternoon highs in the lower 40’s with a light southwesterly breeze. It’s a “B+” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH…
Read MoreRhode Island Tax Compliance Day in-person event to resolve tax related issues, Jan. 13th
Tax Compliance Day is an event hosted periodically by the Division of Taxation to give taxpayers an opportunity to seek resolution for your complex Rhode Island and/or federal tax issues in easily accessible locations and at convenient times. The event will be held on MONDAY, January 13th from 10am to 6pm at Alger Hall, Room…
Read MoreAsk Chef Walter: Paella Perfecta, with Chef Walter Potenza
Paella Perfecta. History, styles and the common mistakes to avoid, including some kitchen secrets and a recipe from Spain. Friends: Paella- the very sound of the word evokes a vision of the scorching coasts of Spain, the cacophony of street markets, and the aroma wafting of that savory, saffron-scented steam. This iconic creation from Valencia is perhaps…
Read MoreAppliance maintenance you can do yourself – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer – EverydayCheapskate.com It was Christmas Eve several years ago. Everything was ready. Our overnight company would be arriving in a matter of hours. I opened the refrigerator to discover the inside had reached a balmy 70 F. This could not have happened at a worse time. Away to my computer…
Read MoreRhode Island Weather for Jan. 11, 2025 – Jack Donnelly
by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist A disturbance will pass by to our south with wraparound snow showers blessing us through most of the day. Highs in the low 30’s from morning lows in the upper 20s with a light northerly breeze. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow John’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY John…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the week ending Jan. 11, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY 54 homeless people died in Rhode Island. 1 has died – last week – in RI – inside a UHaul van WPRI’s Ted Nesi says hackers were demanding $23 million as a ransom payment House Speaker Joe Shekarchi said he thinks it’s more likely the new westbound Washington Bridge will not…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: 7 Principles of Longevity for 50+ Total Fitness – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness Smarter, Not Harder: Elevate Your Fitness and Longevity As high-performing individuals, you’ve mastered building wealth and managing teams—but what about the greatest asset of all: your health? Living longer and thriving physically doesn’t have to feel like an uphill battle. With strategic adjustments, you can enhance vitality,…
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