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Crossroads sees homelessness rise among older Rhode Islanders

WEST WARWICK – Growth in the number of homeless people over age 50 is the latest trend in Rhode Island and across the country...
SEAL OF APPROVAL: Odena Chacon, room attendant at the the Hotel Viking, fills shampoo dispensers. The hotel uses cleaning chemicals that are “Green Seal” certified. / PBN PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

Eco-friendly measures popular with group travelers

“Green” initiatives at Rhode Island hotels and R.I. Convention Center are sought after by large groups, though individual travelers, it seems, have come to...
SHOWING PRIDE: The Bristol Train of Artillery commanded by Lt. Col. Raymond Murray performs during the 2011 Fourth of July Parade. The Bristol Merchants Association and residents have launched a marketing campaign to pitch the town’s assets. / COURTESY ED KING

Bristolians find charm still sells

Tropical Storm Irene left this small, coastal town feeling powerless two years ago in more ways than one. But a successful marketing campaign, Explore...
PROPERTY MANAGER: Gurnet Consulting CEO Martin J. King, left, speaks with company Director of Operations Thomas Streicher. King says that he maintains the integrity of intellectual property routinely as a critical part of the business. / PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Rhode Island CEOs share insights on cybersecurity

For Jeffrey R. Cares, chairman and founder of Newport-based Alidade Inc., a small research and analysis firm working on the future of the military,...

Work-immersion program targeting paid internships

A new program that rewards companies for providing paid internships is starting to get the attention of business and industry. Funded with $500,000 in state...
"We have more than 600 RISE alumni. The alumni network is in its infancy."

Five Questions With: Jonny Skye

Jonny Skye is the executive director of RISE, a Providence-based organization dedicated to improving life outcomes for children of incarcerated parents, and a seasoned...

Navigant joins TANGO as provider

SMITHFIELD – Navigant Credit Union is joining TANGO – The Alliance for Nonprofit Growth and Opportunity Inc. – as one of its financial services...

Financial Football takes the field

EAST GREENWICH – The Patriots defeated the Dolphins by a score of 8 to 0 in a rousing game of Financial Football, which was...

Boys & Girls Club hosts Opening Doors events

PAWTUCKET – The Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket welcomed more than 150 friends and supporters to the Alfred Elson Jr. Clubhouse during its...

Grantmakers, RIF<br> mark anniversaries

PROVIDENCE – Two organizations dedicated to building the capacity of the state’s nonprofit sector marked major milestones at a ceremony last month. The Grantmakers Council...
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