Bike with Santa, WAVE to Work, Speakeasy, Caroling, Alchemy, Blacksmithing, and Noise!

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Thousands of Rhode Islanders use RIPTA to get to work every day. Now employers of all sizes across Rhode Island can help pay for workers’ commutes by enrolling in Wave to Work, which offers employees discounted bus passes.
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The U.S. government is the largest customer in the world. It buys all types of products and services — in both large and small quantities — and it’s required by law to consider buying from small businesses.
SBA provides several programs to help small businesses win federal contracts. Participating in these programs helps small businesses:
  • Win a fair share of federal contracts.
  • Qualify for exclusive set-aside and sole-source contracts.
  • Partner with established contractors to win contracts.
  • Get business mentoring and education to learn how federal contracting works.
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BEARI Heritage Holiday Market

Date: Thursday, December 19th, 2024Time: 5:00-8:00 PM

Location: Farm Fresh (10 Sims Ave Providence, RI)

This is a FREE market for diverse, small businesses and will feature vendors and artisans of all kinds, including food and beverage makers. 

The purpose of the Heritage Holiday Market is to support the small business community that keeps Rhode Island's economy thriving. 

The event will take place indoors and it will take place RAIN OR SHINE.

For any questions, please email us at: Info.RhodeIsland@cweonline.org

 

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Join Bike Newport for a jolly good time at our Santa Bike Ride. Get into the festive spirit as we pedal our way through the holiday streets of Newport on a jingly 5-mile loop. Headlights required; decorative lights and Santa suits encouraged. Jingle wrist bells and Santa helmet covers are available for early registrants while supplies last. Libations at Parlor (200 Broadway) after the ride. Because the ride is after dark, this is an adult group ride for riders 18+.
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Welding, Blacksmithing, Jewelry & Ceramics

The Steel Yard offers unique courses in the industrial arts for students of all skill levels. You’ll receive hands-on experience working with the tools of the trade, in a safe and creative environment, and walk away with something that YOU made.
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Laugh, learn, and get inspired by a mix of people from Providence as they share their ideas, stories, and creations using the PechaKucha format of 20 images that last 20 seconds each. Named best event in Rhode Island by RI Monthly!
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Join us for the Blue Economic Development Online Conference on January 8, 2025, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm EST (6:30 pm to 8:00 pm Israel time), organized by the Rhode Island-Israel Collaborative (RIIC), Blue Venture Rhode Island and the Israeli National Center of Blue Economy.
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Come join us for a jolly good time at the Lucky Enough Eat & Drink for our 17th Annual West Side Caroling event! Whether you're a seasoned caroler or just looking to spread some holiday cheer, everyone is welcome to join in the fun. We'll meet at 4pm to warm up our vocal cords and kick off the caroling at 5pm. Don't miss out on this festive tradition - see you there!
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Alchemy is the ancient pursuit of turning lead into gold. It moves us towards progress or a higher state. Art, similarly, uses creativity to transfix, transport, and transform anew.

The artworks in this diverse collection offer sociopolitical, cultural, and environmental interpretations of transformation. They emphasize metamorphosis to empower us as we navigate challenges together.

Through this lens, we find our differences can unify us and create new possibilities in our ever-changing world.
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The beloved holiday spectacular whisks audiences away as a fantastic dream unfolds before your eyes! Ballet RI’s awe-inspiring Nutcracker production features spectacular sets and costumes, charming Nutcracker & Mouse King characters (designed by Big Nazo Lab), BRAND NEW surprises, and dozens of delightful young dancers performing alongside the Ballet RI company of world-class resident artists.
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