Tag: Rhode Island Convention Center
Good signs for convention business
Things are finally looking up for the state’s pandemic-devastated convention and meetings business, as evidenced by the tens of thousands of visitors to Rhode...
R.I. hospitality industry uncertain about rebound of business travel in 2023
PROVIDENCE – Stakeholders in Rhode Island's hospitality sector say corporate travel to the region has largely been left out of this year's strong rebound...
Join the List of Local Companies Taking the Pledge to Meet...
The long-awaited return of business travel is within reach as the Rhode Island Convention Center prepares to welcome its first in-person event in more...
Meet in RI To Help Jump-Start the State’s Meetings and Events...
It’s been more than a year since in-person meetings and events were abruptly suspended in Rhode Island, causing a ripple effect of lost business...
Coronavirus pandemic deals sudden, crushing blow to R.I. businesses
Like many small businesses, Books on the Square has a manager who keeps a close eye on numbers and trends. More than three weeks...
Omni Providence Hotel, three Newport hotels closing in response to coronavirus
PROVIDENCE – The Omni Providence Hotel will be closing March 23 until June 1 because of the coronavirus crisis, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Thursday...
House minority leader files lawsuit against House speaker over audit
PROVIDENCE – State Rep. Blake A. Filippi, the House minority leader, filed a lawsuit Thursday against House Speaker Nicolas Mattiello, accusing him of breaking...
RIF education brainstorm draws diverse perspectives
PROVIDENCE - Educational equity. Universal pre-K. Transportation, teacher benefits and even amending the Rhode Island Constitution.
Ideas big and small filled the room, shared in...
R.I. Foundation to host brainstorming session on improving state’s public education
PROVIDENCE - A brainstorming session next month on how best to develop a 10-year plan for improving Rhode Island’s public schools will include state...
She takes the worry out of planning
Anna Soares likes to mind the little things and watch it all come together at the end.
As owner and president of Somerset-based Perfectly Planned...
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