Tag: Rick Simone
With mask mandate lifted, business advocates say consumer confidence has returned
PROVIDENCE – It did not take too long for small businesses to see consumer confidence return after Rhode Island’s statewide mask mandate for businesses...
No citations issued under McKee masking, proof-of-vax mandate
PROVIDENCE – While an executive order signed by Gov. Daniel J. McKee in December empowered a task force to issue $500 fines against violators...
R.I.’s ban on happy hours questioned
After nearly three decades devoid of after-work drink specials, a push to legalize happy hour in Rhode Island is brewing again.
Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket,...
Is R.I. vaccine ‘smart card’ needed?
Whether it’s called a vaccine passport or a vaccine smart card, the 401Health cellphone app, a COVID-19 vaccination verification tool, needs to remain optional,...
McKee, GA leaders to discuss his call for $100M in pandemic...
EAST GREENWICH - Gov. Daniel J. McKee says he will be meeting with House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio...
Local restaurateurs split over vaccine requirements for diners
PROVIDENCE - The New York Times called a mere 45 minutes after Benjamin Sukle posted a new set of COVID-19-related restrictions at his downtown...
Eateries look for recipe to solve staff shortage
While many iconic restaurants on Providence’s Federal Hill are starting to see a revival, the lights at Siena on Atwells Avenue remain off, tables...
Elorza announces fee waivers, programs to ease small-business burden on outdoor...
PROVIDENCE – The city is re-upping policies and programs designed to make it easier and cheaper for local restaurants and retailers to hold COVID-19-friendly...
Raimondo: R.I. is on track to use ‘every dollar’ of CARES...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is on track to spend every dollar of the state's $1.25 billion slice of Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security...
Lead with optimism
Rick Simone | EGN LLC president; Federal Hill Commerce Association executive director
Never in my career have I spent so much time on crisis management.
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