Progreso Latino’s 49th Annual Gala, Noche Tropical
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - August 25 & 27, 2026
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - August 11 & 13, 2026
2026 LRI Golf Classic - Monday, August 3, 2026
Join Leadership Rhode Island for the 2026 Golf Classic at Wannamoisett Country Club on August 3.Bringing together more than 120 business and civic leaders from across Rhode Island, the Golf Classic offers a unique opportunity to connect with peers, strengthen relationships, and engage clients in a relaxed, high-quality setting. Hosted at one of the region’s premier courses, the event blends a top-tier golf experience with meaningful opportunities for connection, making it an ideal setting for both
Best of Rhode Island®?
Join us on July 23, 2026 at the WaterFire Arts Center for an unforgettable evening to celebrate the Best of Rhode Island®. This event is a tribute to the talent, flavor and experiences that make our Ocean State unique. You're invited to be part of a night of celebration, music and local delights! Doors open at 6:00pm! Your All Inclusive ticket includes:Access to roof top deck, tent and main hallFood and beverages from over 20 local vendorsComplimentary beer and wine all nightDelicious signature
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - July 21 & 23, 2026
JWU Offers Public Tours of Culinary Arts Museum in Honor of America 250 Celebration
Johnson & Wales University will again open the doors of the Culinary Arts Museum to the public for special tours as part of Rhode Island and America’s 250 commemoration. Tours will be held on July 15 and 16 and will include a tasting element for attendees. Typically, the Museum is reserved for research and student use. Four tours will be held in total across the two days, each starting at 10 a.m. and at 1 p.m. Visitors will be guided through the museum’s fascinating exhibits that showcase the history
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - July 7 & 9, 2026
RIPTA's Beach Bus is Back! July 4 - August 23, 2026 / Weekends & Holidays
Starting Saturday, July 4, RIPTA’s South County Express Beach Bus returns for the summer season with express service from Central Falls, Cranston, North Providence, Pawtucket, Providence and Woonsocket to South County beaches. The Express Beach Bus runs on weekends and holidays only to Salty Brine (Galilee), Roger Wheeler (Sand Hill Cove) and Scarborough beaches. The fare for these express trips will be the regular bus fare of $2.00 one-way.Click here for more information.
Providence Children’s Museum Celebrates 49th Birthday with Free Day of Play on June 27
Providence Children's Museum Celebrates 49th Birthday with aFree Day of Play Sponsored by Centreville Bank Providence Children’s Museum is celebrating its 49th birthday with a Free Day of Play on Saturday, June 27, 2026, giving visitors the gift of play at no cost thanks to the generous support of Centreville Bank. On this special day, families are invited to enjoy all that the Museum has to offer—free of charge—from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Children and their caregivers can explore hands-on exhibits,
Henderson Roofing Cranston Office Grand Opening
Preservation Society Celebrates America’s 250th with Series of Events in the Newport Mansions
The Preservation Society of Newport County is getting into the Spirit of 2026 with an insightful exhibition, theatrical performances bringing Newport’s Revolutionary history to life, programs for children and a series of lectures by leading voices in the field of American history and arts. • Exhibition, June 26-Nov. 1, Rosecliff: “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past.” Curated by Dr. Nicole Williams, the Preservation Society’s Curator of Collections, this exhibition explores
“Revolution Reimagined” Exhibition Offers Fresh Look at America’s Founding
A new exhibition at Rosecliff will commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States by taking a unique perspective on the American Revolution and how it has been remembered and understood over the centuries. “Revolution Reimagined: Evolving Stories from Newport’s Past” opens June 26 and continues through November 1. The focus is on Newport, where Loyalists and Patriots clashed, the British imposed a destructive occupation, the French arrived with a naval fleet and the French-American march to
Summer of Soccer comes to the RISD Museum!
Museum at Night: Art and the Beautiful Game Thursday, June 25, 5 – 8 PMFREEJoin us for a lively summer evening as art, soccer, and global connection animate the city. In partnership with Rhode Island Football Club, this special Museum at Night celebrates the creativity, energy, and community spirit surrounding the world's game during a summer of international soccer excitement across the region. Meet players from the entire Rhode Island FC team, snap photos, shop merch, and take part in hands-on
General Dynamics Electric Boat: The Boat Program - June 23 & 25, 2026
Traffic Advisory 6/18 - Summer of Soccer Brings International Visitors to RI
We hope you're enjoying the first week of the RI Summer of Soccer! The excitement kicked off this past weekend with celebrations and events taking place across Providence and Warwick, bringing fans from around the world to Rhode Island.Among the visitors are more than 5,000 Scottish soccer supporters known as the "Tartan Army." Recognizable by their kilts, enthusiastic spirit, and unwavering support for Scotland's national team, these visitors are making their presence known throughout the state and
Aquidneck Island Robotics Team Brings Talent to People's Credit Union
Students Show Sponsor Appreciation with Robotics Demonstration People’s Credit Union was thrilled to host Aquidneck Island Robotics (AIR) at their Middletown headquarters. AIR is the largest community-based youth competitive robotics organization in the state. Open to all K-12 students in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts from public, private, and home schools, AIR offers membership fee scholarships so students can participate regardless of their ability to pay. “People’s is honored to
BankNewport Named One of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island
Bank recognized among top employers statewide by Providence Business News and Best Companies Group BankNewport is proud to announce that it has once again been named one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island by Providence Business News and Best Companies Group. The recognition reflects BankNewport’s continued commitment to fostering a supportive, collaborative and employee-focused workplace culture for its employees across Rhode Island. The annual Best Places to Work program identifies,
People's Credit Union Appoints Leyna Beaudoin Head Member Operations in North Kingstown
Strong Leader Experienced in Customer Relations, Operations, and Administration People’s Credit Union has announced the appointment of Leyna Beaudoin as Head of North Kingstown Member Operations, reporting to Cassandra Anderson, Head of North Kingstown Branch. In this role, Beaudoin will work closely with her team to strengthen service excellence and deepen relationships with the communities the credit union serves. “I'm pleased to welcome Leyna to People's Credit Union," said Anderson. "What
Centreville Bank Celebrates Grand Opening of First Providence Branch with Community Open Houses and Partnership with Providence Children’s Museum to Sponsor “Free Day of Play” In June
For the first time in its nearly 200 years, Centreville Bank is opening two branches this year in Rhode Island’s capitol city, marking the next milestone in the bank’s continuing expansion. Centreville Bank is officially celebrating the grand opening of its first Providence branch, located in Olneyville at 1836 Westminster Street, with a ribbon cutting and community open house today. The event welcomed community members, neighbors, and local business owners to explore the branch, connect with the
Clambake: Creative Conversations
June 17th, 6 - 8 PMMoniker Brewery, 432 W Fountain St, Providence, RI 02903 Join DESIGNxRI to explore the fascinating world of product design and manufacturing, exploring what it really takes to bring an idea from a sketch on a napkin to a finished object. Featuring local industrial designer and entrepreneur Lukas Scheurer and machinist and problem-solver Adam Dau, the evening will unpack two very different approaches to making, from global manufacturing pipelines and patented consumer products to
BankNewport Donates $2,500 to Lincoln Little League for New Field Equipment
Contribution supports purchase of four chalk lining machines for baseball and softball fields across LincolnLincoln Little League Board Members Sarkis Parseghian, Stephanie Lavallee, players of Lincoln Little League, Lincoln Little League Board Member Carlos Cabral (BankNewport VP/Branch Manager [Lincoln], Lincoln Little League Board Member Marik Fiero. BankNewport recently donated $2,500 to Lincoln Little League to support the purchase of four new Streamliner 354 Line Chalker machines, which will be
Jayson Tatum Awards Early Education Grants on Behalf of Amica and the Celtics
Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation and Amica Announce Inaugural Early Education Grants Jayson Tatum Reveals $50,000 Game Changer Grants to Little Amigos Learning Center and the Dimock Center Amica and the Boston Celtics Shamrock Foundation (BCSF) announced on Friday that they will be awarding the first two Game Changers Early Education Grants to the Little Amigos Early Learning Center of West Roxbury and the Dimock Center located in Roxbury. Each organization will receive $50,000 through this new
The 2026 Providence-Newport Ferry Season Starts Friday, June 12
The 2026 Providence-Newport Ferry is scheduled to start tomorrow, Friday, June 12 and run through Monday, October 12. Now in its 11th year, The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) operates the ferry seasonally, with four daily roundtrips seven days a week. RIDOT began this popular ferry service back in 2016 to provide an alternative to automobile travel between Providence and Newport. To date, the ferry has carried 360,000 passengers. “We are delighted to again offer this service to Rhode
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) Summer Registration
Frank E. Thompson 8th Graders Visit BankNewport After Completing Financial Literacy Program
In partnership with the Rhode Island Office of the General Treasurer and Financial Literacy Initiative, eighth graders from Frank E. Thompson Middle School recently completed an eight-week financial literacy program this spring. To celebrate their work, participating students visited BankNewport’s Washington Square branch, where they learned more about careers in banking and what goes into operating a bank on a day-to-day basis.The program gave students a hands-on look at personal finance, banking careers
People's Credit Union Celebrates 18th Year Sponsoring the Newport Gulls' FANatic About Reading Program
For the 18th consecutive year, People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Newport Gulls by sponsoring the FANatic About Reading Program to promote the importance of reading for elementary school students on Aquidneck Island. The Newport Gulls collegiate athletes have been volunteering their time at local elementary schools to read books to children in their classrooms. As part of the program, players also hand out bookmarks and ask the students to read four books over the summer. Special this year,
People's Credit Union Lunch 'N Learn with Middletown Town Employees
People’s Credit Union recently held a Lunch n’ Learn for employees of the Town of Middletown. The workshop was conducted by Diane Crosby, Mortgage Advisor for People’s, and covered topics related to financial fitness, including understanding credit reports and scores, credit cards, and navigating the steps of a mortgage application. “We are excited to partner with the Town of Middletown to bring this type of education to the workplace. Our collaboration with the Town of Middletown continues to grow and
Welcome New Chamber Member Kb3 Advisors
Kb3 Advisors is an energy consulting firm that helps organizations procure their electricity and natural gas supply contracts in deregulated energy markets. We work with commercial and industrial clients to reduce energy costs and take the complexity out of navigating the energy market.Click here to learn more about us.
RWU Expands Blue Fellows Program for Second Year of Ocean Innovation and Student Research
The annual fellowship initiative grows from seven to 10 fellows, introducing new partnerships to advance ocean research and the blue economy. Roger Williams University (RWU) and its Center for Economic and Environmental Development (CEED) have announced the second annual Blue Fellows Program. The new season brings more opportunities for students to engage in marine research and entrepreneurship in support of marine science and sustainable aquaculture, both on campus and with industry
DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 - Seeking Sponsorship Partners
DESIGNxRI is excited to share that DESIGN WEEK RI 2026 has been expanded in response to growing community interest, evolving into an inspiring eight-day celebration of innovation, connection, and the extraordinary design talent across Rhode Island. This year’s program runs September through November, and includes a robust schedule of talks, open studios, panel discussions and design experiences statewide. We are currently seeking sponsorship partners to help bring this expanded vision to life.
Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal Announces their Relocation in Downtown Providence
Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal proudly announces the relocation of their downtown Providence office to 56 Exchange Terrace, Suite 310, located at the East Office Building of Union Station, marking the next phase in the firm’s growth within Rhode Island’s commercial real estate market. After 11 years at the Turks Head Building, the move reflects their evolution and continued commitment to operating from the center of Providence, where the business has maintained a consistent presence for more than a
Annual Cox Impact Day includes $120,000 Grants to Rhode Island Nonprofits
State and local elected officials joined Cox Communications employees at the Rhode Island Statehouse for the annual Cox Impact Day. This event is a celebration of the local nonprofits who provide valuable services and Cox’s commitment to build a better future for the next generations. The day celebrated Cox’s investment throughout the state of Rhode Island including but not limited to Cox Charities Community Grants, Cox Innovation Labs at local Boys and Girls Clubs, James M. Cox Foundation Grants,
Beacon Bank Partners with FeedRI to Fight Food Insecurity
A team of 17 colleagues at Beacon Bank partnered Friday with the nonprofit FeedRI to help fight food insecurity in the state by volunteering at its site in Rumford, Rhode Island. The group stocked shelves, sorted pallets of donations, bagged fresh produce and filled refrigerators and freezers at Feed RI’s Hope Market. All proceeds from Hope Market help FeedRI deliver up to 150 pallets of free food every month to nonprofit organizations and community groups. In all, 23 of Beacon Bank’s 145 branches
Beacon Bank among America’s Best Regional Banks for 2026
Beacon Bank has been recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s best regional banks for 2026, receiving the highest possible rating of five stars. Beacon Bank was selected from more than 8,800 banks and credit unions across the country that are committed to powering local economies by supporting businesses, financing community projects and providing reliable access to everyday banking services. Results were based on a comprehensive research study that combined, among other metrics, financial
Beacon Bancorp Reports Strong 2025 Results, Growth Initiatives at 2026 Annual Meeting
At Beacon Bancorp’s Annual Meeting on May 12, 2026, Patrick J. Murray, Chairman of the Board of Bristol County Savings Bank, underscored that the Bank’s strong financial performance and enduring commitment to the communities it serves are grounded in its “Putting People First” culture. Held at the Zeiterion Theatre in New Bedford, Massachusetts, a regional cultural landmark whose restoration and reopening the Bank was proud to support, the meeting also reflected the Bank’s longstanding investment in the
People's Credit Union Donates $5,000 to Good Dad Gang Charity Golf Tournament
Good Dad Gang x Sean Foley Invitational in Support of Annual Backpack Giveaway People's Credit Union has donated $5,000 as lead sponsor to the Good Dad Gang's annual golf tournament to be held on July 28th at Fall River Country Club in Massachusetts. World-renowned PGA golf instructor, Sean Foley, will serve as special guest and keynote speaker. "Good Dad Gang's backpack giveaway does something simple and powerful; it helps families thrive, and strong families build strong
Philip Fusco, P.E., PTOE Joins Pare Corporation as Vice President
Pare Corporation, a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm, is pleased to announce that Philip M. Fusco, P.E., PTOE has joined Pare as Vice President in the Transportation Division. Fusco brings more than 35 years of experience as a professional engineer, project manager, and leader in the New England regional transportation market. Prior to joining Pare, Fusco served in leadership roles at multiple global engineering and professional services firms overseeing Civil, Highway, Traffic, and
Historic Storm Underscores Need as Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation Announces Latest Funding Round, Highlighted by Meals on Wheels Grant
Funding supports emergency food access, education, and community-based solutions addressing urgent and long-term needs.Meg Grady, Executive Director of Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island and Paola Fernandez, SVP, Community Development, Centreville Bank. The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $562,000 in total giving in its latest funding round, supporting a broad portfolio of community-based organizations and college scholarships designed to strengthen long-term economic mobility, expand
Roger Williams University Welcomes Dr. Brian G. Williams as Interim President
Williams succeeds retiring President Ioannis N. Miaoulis, bringing decades of experience in student-centered leadership and university administration. Roger Williams University welcomes Brian G. Williams, D.M., into his new position today as Interim President of the university. Williams will guide the institution through the upcoming academic year while advancing key strategic priorities focused on student success, academic excellence, community engagement, and institutional stability. Williams brings
Citizens Expands Community Impact Across Rhode Island As Part of Broader Commitment to Local Communities
Bank commits $1.5 million to workforce development and $155,000 to financial education programs in Rhode Island as part of a broader commitment to Ocean State. Citizens today announced a series of community investments that reinforce its long-standing commitment to Rhode Island, spanning financial education, workforce development, small business growth, and housing stability. “Rhode Island is our home state, and we’re proud to invest here—not just with capital, but with our more than 4,000 colleagues
Bristol County Savings Conducts Employee Volunteer Day at Non-Profits in Rhode Island
Bristol County Savings Bank and its 300 Employees Support the Communities they Serve with BCSB CARES: Employee Volunteer Day The entire staff at Bristol County Savings Bank (BCSB) donated their time and talents to area nonprofits last week during its fifth annual BCSB CARES: Employee Volunteer Day. The Bank closed all its offices, and more than 300 Bank employees, along with its affiliates, Bristol Wealth Group and Milestone Mortgage Solutions, spent the afternoon giving back at 18 different
City Personnel Celebrates 20 Years Supporting Rhode Island’s Workforce
For two decades, City Personnel has played a role in connecting businesses across Rhode Island with the talent they need to grow. As the company marks its 20-year anniversary, the milestone represents more than longevity. It reflects a continued commitment to supporting the local business community, strengthening the workforce, and building lasting relationships throughout the Providence area. Founded in 2006, City Personnel has grown alongside the region’s evolving economy. Over the years, the hiring
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