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Smiley unveils $624.2M FY26 city budget proposal, acknowledges ‘exceptionally difficult’ decisions

PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday released his proposed $624.2 million budget for fiscal year 2026 that begins July 1, a 4% increase...
COMMUNITY PARTNER: City Personnel made efforts to support underrepresented groups and communities by developing and strengthening strategic partnerships with various organizations, including with Year Up, the Rhode Island Black Business Association, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island and Sojourner House. Pictured from left working at the company’s Providence office are Dawn Apajee, founder and president; Adora DaSilva Andrade, recruitment coordinator; Britt Phillips, recruitment specialist; Zach Gagnon, marketing manager; David Hopkins, recruitment specialist; and Daniel Apajee, talent sourcer. 
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City Personnel putting a ‘personnel’ touch on equality

PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2024 Awards PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: City Personnel CITY PERSONNEL SEES diversity as recognizing and valuing the unique backgrounds, perspectives and experiences that...
HEAD OF THE CLASS: Justin D. Bibee, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island’s Refugee Resettlement Department assistant director, teaches a class at the Providence nonprofit. 
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Dorcas International Institute’s Bibee has an open-door policy to aiding the...

PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2024 Awards DIVERSITY CHAMPION: Justin D. Bibee, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island THROUGHOUT HIS CAREER, Justin D. Bibee has advanced...

BankRI awards more than $69K in grants to 20 groups

PROVIDENCE – Bank Rhode Island has awarded a total of $69,500 in grants to 20 organizations across the state, ranging from an organization that...
POSITIVE FUTURE: Michelle Carr, executive director for Leadership Rhode Island, has also worked to support youths via the Prepare RI program, helping incoming high school juniors secure internships. 
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Carr a driving force at Leadership R.I.

2024 Business Women Awards WOMAN TO WATCH | PROFESSIONAL SERVICES: Michelle Carr Leadership Rhode Island executive director WHEN SHE FIRST STEPPED into her role as...

Washington Trust honors employees with $6K in contributions to local nonprofits

WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. recently recognized six employees for their exceptional leadership, teamwork and community service during the company’s annual Employee Fest,...
GROWING TALENT: Part of Amgen Rhode Island’s talent council’s mission is to discuss the continued development and professional growth of the company’s diverse talent, especially where it may have hidden gems within the organization. Pictured are Jessica Chou, left, Amgen’s senior associate of quality control; and Elijah Otele, quality assurance specialist.
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Amgen Rhode Island is making a better community together

PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2023 Awards Manufacturing: Amgen Rhode Island TOGETHERNESS LEADS to innovation. That is what Amgen Rhode ­Island feels is a crucial...

Citizens provides $40,000 in awards to R.I. community development programs

PROVIDENCE – The Citizens Charitable Foundation on April 13 awarded $40,000 to support an array of community development programs serving the south side of Providence...
PROVIDENCE MAYOR Jorge O. Elorza announced Monday that the city's Guaranteed Income Program will be extended for another six months. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Providence extending its Guaranteed Income Program by 6 months

PROVIDENCE – The city is extending its Guaranteed Income Program, which offers monetary support to a select group of low-income residents, by another six...

Providence, Dorcas International launch free legal services program for city immigrants

PROVIDENCE – The city is teaming up with an immigrant services nonprofit to help foreign-born residents apply for citizenship and other legal needs, Mayor...
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