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Engage your community

One Last Thing 09/27/2024

Amanda Ronchi | Greenwich Odeum general manager When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, live music venues were among the first to close and the last to...

Meghan Grady joined Providence-based nonprofit Meals on Wheels of RI Inc.  as executive director in 2019. / PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Strategize, then dive in

One Last Thing 09/13/2024

Meghan Grady | Meals on Wheels of RI Inc. executive director It’s often said that change is the only constant. However, it’s hardly ever easy....

Michael Beauregard founded Systems Change Strategies in 2014. In May, the Cranston-based company rebranded  as Reach Consulting.

Employees hold key to company growth

One Last Thing 08/30/2024

Michael Beauregard | Reach Consulting LLC managing principal Before the birth of my twin sons in January 2022, I wrote a blog post titled, “I’m...

Rose Albert joined Providence-based Rhode Island for Community & Justice as a part-time youth programs director in 2018. She was named executive director in May. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lean on your circle

One Last Thing 08/16/2024

Rose Albert | Rhode Island for Community & Justice executive director Reflecting on my journey, I find myself at a pivotal moment – one that...

Jennifer Hawkins joined Providence-based ONE Neighborhood Builders 11 years ago. She has served as CEO and president since 2017 and recently announced that she will leave the nonprofit at  the end of September. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Control your narrative

One Last Thing 08/02/2024

Jennifer Hawkins | ONE Neighborhood Builders CEO and President Over the last decade, I’ve seen our organization grow into one of the most dynamic and...

Krista Callaghan opened Wild Flow Barre and Yoga fitness studio in North Kingstown in 2019. / PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

Keep moving forward

One Last Thing 07/19/2024

Krista Callaghan | Wild Flow Barre and Yoga owner I wanted to open a wellness space that encouraged people to come as they are, take...

Jamie Mitri founded Smithfield-based Moss Pure in 2020 at a Massachusetts Institute of Technology startup competition. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Learn and pivot

One Last Thing 07/05/2024

Jamie Mitri | Moss Pure founder and CEO Here are some tips on becoming an innovative entrepreneur: • Combine your passion with a business strategy: It’s...

William C. “Will” Tsonos has been a Rhode Island banker for over 30 years. He has been with Bank Rhode Island since January 2006 and was promoted to CEO and president in November 2022. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Protect your culture

One Last Thing 06/21/2024

William C. Tsonos | Bank Rhode Island CEO and president We’ve built a strong working atmosphere at BankRI. Here are some keys to our success: •...

Joanne Vincent began working at Providence’s Tortilla Flats Restaurant as a server in 1994. She quickly climbed the ranks to general manager two years later. In 2006, she bought the restaurant. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Be willing to listen

One Last Thing 06/07/2024

Joanne Vincent | Tortilla Flats Restaurant owner and manager There are always employees who can see potential, have creative ideas, want to better their workplace...