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PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO TRAIN AND UPSKILL THE NEXT GENERATION OF
Back to Work Rhode Island and the Residential Construction Workforce Partnership (RCWP) have come together to recruit and train people who want to join the industry and upskill current employees. Learn about the application process here.Read More
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Pawtucket’s Community Spotlight This Week Goes to the Pawtucket Teachers’
This week’s Community Spotlight goes to the Pawtucket Teachers’ Alliance. A huge thank you to the PTA for their generous sponsorship of the upcoming Rhode Island Philharmonic performance in Slater Park! Their ongoing support has been instrumental in bringing this event to life. Don’t miss this incredible free concert on September 7, 2024, at 6:30 PM!Read More
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Don’t Miss RI POPS in Slater Park this Weekend
Mayor Don Grebien, Pawtucket Art Fest and Pawtucket Teacher’s Alliance invite the public to a free performance of the Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra’s “Summer Pops in the Park” at Slater Park. The event will start at 6:30 pm, Saturday, September 7, 2024. The event will be using the planned rain date of Sunday, September 8th […]Read More
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Mayor Smiley, FirstWorks Invite Public to Attend PVDFest
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley, FirstWorks Executive Artistic Director Kathleen Pletcher and Department of Arts, Culture and Tourism Director Joe Wilson Jr. today gathered with PVDFest artists and supporters to invite the public to Providence’s signature arts festival this weekend in Downtown Providence. This year’s festival begins on Friday, September 6 from […]Read More
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Rhode Island, Massachusetts Announce Largest Offshore Wind Selection in New
Selection of 2,878 megawatts from three projects will power the equivalent of 1.4 million Massachusetts homes and over 125,000 Rhode Island homes PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island and Massachusetts announced today the selection of 2,878 megawatts (MW) of offshore wind in the first coordinated procurement of its kind. As a part of the procurement, Massachusetts […]Read More
WEST WARWICK, RI — At West Warwick Town Hall on Wednesday, Governor Dan McKee was joined by Secretary of State Gregg Amore, and bill sponsors Representative Patricia Serpa (D-District 27) and Senator Leonidas Raptakis (D-District 33) for a ceremonial bill signing of 2418A /7662, which allow unaffiliated voters to remain unaffiliated after participating in a […]Read More
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Amo Launches District Climate Policy Advisory Committee
PAWTUCKET, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) held the first meeting of the newly-established District Climate Policy Advisory Committee — a critical resource and sounding board to help advocate for Rhode Island’s conservation and sustainability. In addition to advising Congressman Amo on federal funding priorities, planning community events, and engaging with local environmental organizations, the […]Read More
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Bryant University announces inaugural director of new Center for Entrepreneurship
Kristie DeJesus brings a wealth of leadership experience to the role Smithfield, RI – September 4, 2024 – Following a nationwide search, Bryant University announces the appointment of Kristie DeJesus as the inaugural director of the forthcoming Center for Entrepreneurship and Design Thinking, slated to open this academic year. Sited in the recently opened, 250,000-square-foot Business Entrepreneurship […]Read More
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Governor McKee Signs Legislation Creating the Rhode Island Secure Choice
Bill ensures access to a retirement savings plan to support the financial success of all Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined today by General Treasurer James A. Diossa and bill sponsors Representative Evan Shanley (D-Dist. 24, Warwick, East Greenwich) and Senator Meghan Kallman (D-Dist. 15, Pawtucket, Providence) to ceremonially sign legislation […]Read More