R.I. awards $500,000+ for jobs partnerships
CRANSTON – The Governor's Workforce Board last week awarded its second round of industry partnership grants, totaling more than $500,000, to engage "high-wage, high-growth"...
A Pawtucket native reaches<br> out to Latino businesses
One of the first things Adriana Dawson did when she joined the R.I. Small Business Development Center in 2002 was to conduct a needs...
A growing challenge at the ACI
For some departments in state government, shaving the budget is difficult. For the R.I. Department of Corrections, it's virtually impossible, says Director A.T. Wall.
In...
A stage where arts can flourish
The Providence Black Repertory Company's business model isn't quite like that of any other performing arts group or venue in the state.
First off, the...
Cancer Society honors volunteers from community
The American Cancer Society's local chapter has recognized several volunteers, community leaders and businesses for their involvement with the organization in the past year.
Volunteers...
<i>A decade-long arts success in the city</i>
In a city that puts great value on its cultural life, success stories by arts nonprofits are a welcome sight. The Providence Black Repertory...
Dunkin’ Donuts promo raises $43,400 for charity
Dunkin' Donuts franchisees this winter raised $43,419 for Special Olympics Rhode Island through their annual Pound of Coffee promotion.
They donated 25 cents for...
MetLife Foundation gives $1,000 to R.I. Blood Center
The MetLife Foundation has given $1,000 to the Rhode Island Blood Center for a program to teach Ocean State elementary school students in ...
Children’s Friend has new executive director
David Caprio has been named executive director of Children's Friend, Rhode Island's oldest nonprofit child welfare organization, succeeding Lenette Azzi-Lessing. He joined Children's Friend...
Kent Hospital teams up with Cancer Society
WARWICK – Kent Hospital and the American Cancer Society's New England Division have signed a pact to collaborate on several initiatives, including education programs...
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