Burrell champions diversity in R.I. government over 25 years
OVERALL DIVERSITY CHAMPIONCheryl Burrell has spent a quarter-century increasing diversity in state government, starting as director of personnel for then-Attorney General Jeffrey Pine in...
Nurses’ Institute Middle College shapes, trains nursing workforce
EDUCATION Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle CollegeThe Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College charter high school, founded in 2011 to prepare a diverse group...
Shawmut strives toward diversity in opportunities, training, partnerships
ARCHITECTURE / DESIGN / CONSTRUCTION Shawmut Design and ConstructionAs an employee-owned, profit-sharing company, Shawmut Design and Construction offers opportunities for diverse candidates to break...
Myriad sources, perspectives build Bank of America’s workforce
FINANCIAL SERVICES Bank of America Corp.Bank of America CORP. recognizes that the diversity of its employees and an inclusive workspace are the keys to...
Starkweather & Shepley growing fast, looking out for clients’ best interests
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Excellence at a large company: Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.In January, Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc. will celebrate...
Trinity Rep educates, stimulates on road to fiscal security
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Excellence at a midsize company: Trinity Repertory CompanyFounded in 1963 and housed in a former vaudeville space, Trinity Repertory Company...
Capital Good Fund blazing trails out of poverty
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Overall excellence at a small company: Capital Good FundWith nearly one-half of the U.S. population unable to tap $400 in savings...
Adoption Rhode Island securing safe homes, stable futures for adoptive children...
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Excellence at a social service agency: Adoption Rhode IslandFor 34 years, Adoption Rhode Island has been focused on permanently placing...
LISC fosters relationships to build stronger communities in Rhode Island
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Excellence at a Nonprofit: Local Initiatives Support Corp. Rhode IslandJeanne Cola says she has the best job in Rhode Island at...
Project GOAL inspires academic, athletic achievement
Business Excellence Awards 2018
Excellence in Education and Learning: Project GOAL Inc.The phrase “having multiple balls in the air” can mean having many opportunities...