Our Networking Pick of the Week: HarborOne Bank Business Networking

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Join business professionals on Thursday, May 29th from 8:30 to 10:30am at HarborOne Banks’ Warwick Banking Center, 2089 Warwick Ave, Warwick. Meet colleagues – exchange info – do business! About Harbor One Bank: Established in 1917 as Brockton Credit Union, HarborOne Bank has been serving the needs of customers and the communities that we call…

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United Way 211 opens satellite at CCRI, Warwick, to help “remove barriers to student success”

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The Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) has partnered with United Way of Rhode Island to establish a 211 satellite office on CCRI’s Warwick campus, expanding access to essential community resources for students. This collaboration underscores CCRI’s ongoing commitment to removing barriers to student success and ensuring students have the support they need to thrive…

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BankNewport names two to new roles – Diana Figueroa and Julio Jimenez

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BankNewport announced two recent positions. Diana Figueroa has been named vice president, community lending officer. In her new role, Figueroa is responsible for helping individuals—particularly those in underserved or low-to-moderate income communities—gain access to affordable home loans. She assists clients throughout the mortgage process, from application to documentation, while also cultivating relationships with key community stakeholders,…

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Business Beat: Narragansett Sailing and Boating School now owned by Philippe Perut

Narragansett Sailing and Boating School (NSBS), a premier sailing and marine training center in Rhode Island, is excited to announce new ownership. Philippe Perut has officially taken the helm, continuing the school’s mission to provide top-tier sailing education and hands-on marine training. Operating from two locations—Barrington and Warwick, RI—NSBS offers American Sailing Association (ASA)-certified sailing…

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Our Networking pick of the week – RI Recommends TONIGHT

TONIGHT come to the RI Recommends Networking Event from 5:30 to 8pm (Feb. 11th) at The Jefferson Speakeasy, 137 Kilvert Street in Warwick, RI. Connect with Rhode Island’s vibrant professional community, including business owners, content creators, entrepreneurs, and local professionals looking to expand their networks. Enjoy complimentary appetizers and access to a cash bar in the sophisticated atmosphere of The Jefferson Speakeasy.…

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Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association installs Executive Board for its 75th year

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The Rhode Island Police Chiefs Association (RIPCA) installed its new Executive Board during a swearing-in ceremony on January 12 in Warwick.  The newly installed President, Woonsocket Police Chief Thomas F. Oates III, outlined his vision and priorities for the Association’s 75th year. His focus includes further strengthening traffic safety awareness efforts and launching the new…

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Networking Pick of the Week – Morning Coffee with Mentor Rhode Island

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This week’s Networking Pick of the Week is with Mentor Rhode Island. Morning Coffee will be held on Thursday, January 9th from 8 – 9 AM at 875 Centerville Rd, Bldg 3, Unit 9, in Warwick. This month, the team at Mentor Rhode Island invite you to start your day off in their new offices with a fresh…

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Get Your Holidays On! RI Women’s Expo this Sunday

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It’s known as one big fabulous day packed with excitement! The RI Women’s Expo is set for Sunday, December 1st from 11am to 4pm at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick. There will be speakers to discuss topics such as weight loss, fitness, home organization, and healthy eating. Joining this year is one of Rhode Island’s…

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