Tag: Lori Urso
In R.I., menopause added to list of workplace protections
Sitting in front of a microphone, donning bright-pink glasses, Lori Urso proceeded to educate a room of mostly men about a topic most don’t...
A new attempt to breathe life into R.I.’s main streets
The colloquial “Main Streets” are vital for community cohesion and small-business growth. Yet, these areas don’t develop naturally, and many local commercial corridors struggle...
R.I. Senate leaders unveil 9-bill health care package
PROVIDENCE – The state’s Senate leaders have unveiled another legislative package aimed at improving health care access and affordability.
The unveiling of the nine-bill package...
To Savor: Thanksgiving pairings made easier
I love this time of year when there is a chill in the air, as well as the scent of pumpkin, balsam fir and...
Howlett appointed president of AARP Rhode Island
ELIZABETH HOWLETT, a former elected official who served both in the R.I. Senate and two terms as the state’s lieutenant governor, was recently appointed...
Job applicants should get a reading on CEO
Arguably, the biggest mistake many job applicants make is focusing on possible advancement, benefits, working conditions and pay. Obviously, each one plays a role...
Getting a job is hard work
We have gone from one of the lowest unemployment rates in the country’s history to one of the highest in just months due to...
Don’t be afraid to think outside the box
There are only three pure colors – red, blue and yellow – but look at what Michelangelo did with those three colors. There are...
RITIN setting textile manufacturers on right path
There could not have been a better place for the Rhode Island Textile Innovation Network to announce its official formation than historic textile-manufacturing hub...
Lack of funding slows restoration of historic commercial buildings in R.I.
In 35 years, the Preservation Society of Pawtucket has awarded 135 historic markers to properties in the city, eight of which are commercial structures,...
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