Dorcas International Institute Of Rhode Island

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.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Carr a driving force at Leadership R.I.

Business Services 05/24/2024

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

Financial Services 04/08/2024

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. PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Amgen Rhode Island is making a better community together

Business Services 12/08/2023

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

Financial Services 04/24/2023

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

Economic Activity 08/15/2022

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

Government 08/04/2022

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

Blue Cross announces recipients for 2022 day of service

Health Services 07/24/2022

PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has announced a list of 14 nonprofits across the state that have been selected...

Justin D. Bibee

Industries 07/22/2022

2022 40 Under Forty Awards Justin D. Bibee, 34 Refugee resettlement case manager, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island How has COVID-19 changed your industry? Although many...

NEIL D. STEINBERG, Rhode Island Foundation CEO and president , told attendees Thursday at the foundation's annual meeting that the state is "at risk" of not having the workforce it needs to properly operate in 10 years if societal issues aren't immediately addressed. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION

Steinberg warns R.I. workforce ‘at risk’ if societal issues not addressed

Economic Activity 05/12/2022

PROVIDENCE – During the Rhode Island Foundation’s annual meeting on Thursday at the R.I. Convention Center, CEO and President Neil D. Steinberg gave attendees...