General Dynamics Electric Boat: ''The Boat Program'' - February 2026

“Full Circle” Exhibition Encompasses Past and Present in Contemporary Art

Legacy of “Monumenta” Examined in New Exhibition “Full Circle: Richard Fleischner with David Smith, Christo, Claes Oldenburg, Barnett Newman, & other Monumenta Artists.” Fifty-one years after “Monumenta” transformed Newport with one of the world’s first large-scale outdoor sculpture exhibitions, “Full Circle” revisits that groundbreaking moment through the work of Richard Fleischner, one of the last living participating artists, and his contemporaries.      Centered on Fleischner’s enduring

Ngage! Why & How to Leverage Nterprisers for Growth

Did you know that Nterprisers helps local manufacturers find qualified suppliers, be found by new customers, and connect with each other and key resources? Did you know that one Rhode Island manufacturer landed a $1Million contract after their pre-built Profile was discovered on the Nterprisers platform? Did you know that it costs manufacturers nothing to claim their Profile and begin connecting for growth? This fast-paced webinar explains WHY and HOW your company can leverage Nterprisers to manage

Webinar: UX/UI & BI | Turning Design into Value

UX/UI applied to Business Intelligence is changing the way reports are designed — and, more importantly, how they’re actually used. At SBI, our two experts, Marc-Philippe and Emile, invite you to explore a practical, business-driven approach. Their goal: making data clear, relevant, and sustainable, far from one-size-fits-all standards that don’t always reflect real operational needs. &##128269; What we'll cover:The core principles of UX/UI.UX/UI best practices to improve user experience and make data

BankNewport Highlights 2025 Community Investment

More than $1.75 million in giving and 10,000 service hours throughout Rhode Island BankNewport is pleased to announce that its 2025 philanthropy resulted in more than $1.75 million in total giving throughout Rhode Island.  The funding was inclusive of charitable grants, contributions, community sponsorships, and branch donations. The Bank’s philanthropy impacted organizations across four key focus areas: basic human needs, education success, arts and culture, and healthy lives, thriving

Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation Awards $132,500 in Grants to Eighteen Non-Profits in Greater RI Region

Bristol County Savings Bank’s Bristol County Savings Charitable Foundation (BCSCF) awarded grants totaling $132,500 to eighteen non-profit organizations in the greater Providence, Rhode Island region during a ceremony held recently at White’s of Westport in Westport, Massachusetts.  All total, including the Taunton-Attleboro and SouthCoast regions, the Foundation donated $326,325 to 40 charitable organizations.  Since the Foundation was formed in 1996, more than $36 million has been committed to hundreds of

Roger Williams University Renews Designation as Community Engagement Leader

Roger Williams University is recognized with a second consecutive Carnegie Community Engagement Classification for its commitment to community work and civic scholarship.   Roger Williams University has again received the highly selective Carnegie Community Engagement Classification, recognizing the university as a leader in community-engaged work and scholarship.  This marks RWU’s second consecutive time receiving the distinction, which is bestowed every six years. The designation demonstrates Roger

Navigant Credit Union Celebrates more than $2.1M in Philanthropic Impact in 2025

Through donations from the Credit Union and grants distributed through its independent Charitable Foundation, Navigant Credit Union continued its longstanding culture of giving back in 2025  Navigant Credit Union continued its longstanding commitment to giving back to the communities it serves in 2025, contributing more than $2.1 million in charitable grants and philanthropic donations to support hundreds of nonprofit organizations operating across the state.   “Our team at Navigant Credit Union is

Small Business Succession Planning at the Center for Mediation RI

Who This Program is For: Owners of Small Businesses in Rhode Island – defined as a company/firm with revenue under $10 million or under 50 employees – that are intending to either retire or sell their business within the next 5 years. Best fits for this program already have planned successors in place to purchase the business or desire to find a successor in the immediate future to continue business operations.   Periods of leadership and ownership transition are challenging for any business even under

Climate-Friendly Geothermal System Being Installed at Marble House

One of this city’s most famous 19th-century mansions soon will benefit from 21st-century green-energy technology. An extensive geothermal climate-control system is being installed at Marble House, a National Historic Landmark museum toured by nearly 150,000 visitors every year. The system will maintain steady, mild temperatures and a humidity level of 50 percent inside the house, helping to protect its contents, especially textiles, leather, paintings, paper and wooden objects. Another important benefit

Centreville Bank Surpasses $2 Million in Charitable Giving and Strong Employee Volunteer Commitment

Latest $658,000 Grant Round Supports 33 Local Organizations Across Rhode Island and Connecticut   Centreville Bank announced today its 2025 community impact achievements, including surpassing $2 million in annual giving, including in donations and scholarships, through its Charitable Foundation and more than 5,000 volunteer service hours contributed by employees, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting local communities.   The year concluded with the Charitable Foundation’s final 2025 grant

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Johnson & Wales University Celebrates First Masters of Clinical Nutrition and Dietetics Graduates

Six students complete 16-month program  Johnson & Wales University celebrated the completion of its first Master of Science in Clinical Nutrition & Dietetics cohort in December, presenting pins to six students. The group began the 16-month program in Fall 2024.  “The JWU MSCND program is truly distinctive,” said College of Health & Wellness Dean Maura Daly Iversen, DPT, SD, MPH. “It integrates the rigorous science of nutrition and dietetics with the university's long and renowned history in the culinary

Save The Bay Opens Registration for Statewide BayCamp

 BayCampers make memories, form friendships, and enjoy a summer experience like no other on Narragansett Bay.Registration for Rhode Island’s only week-long, Narragansett Bay-based summer camp opens today! Save The Bay’s BayCamps invite young explorers in grades K-12 to spend their summer along Rhode Island’s coast, learning about local waters, species and habitats, while taking an educational dive into the environmental and marine sciences. With full-day, week-long camps in Providence, Newport, Wickford,

Save The Bay's RI ICC Report - Tiny Trash Adds Up

Tiny Trash Continues to be a Big Problem for Narragansett Bay and its WatershedFor 40 years, The Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup has organized volunteers around the world to collect trash from shores and record what they find. The data is published in an annual report that serves as a key resource for advocates working to reduce marine debris. This week, Save The Bay, as the Rhode Island State Coordinator, published its local report. In 2025, 2,971 Rhode Island volunteers collected

Trinity Rep Presents Shakespeare's THE WINTER'S TALE

Enchanting production runs Feb. 12 – Mar. 22  Trinity Repertory Companycontinues its 62nd Season with The Winter’s Tale by William Shakespeare, directed by Brown/Trinity Rep alum Ben Steinfeld, the co-artistic director of Fiasco Theater. The New York Times dubbed the acclaimed Off-Broadway company “a force to reckon with in the American Theater.”  “Ben comes from the same lineage of theater training as I do because we’re both Brown/Trinity Rep alumni, but he’s also had a whole other exploration of

Newport Mansions to Launch “Sessions” Video Series of Live Music Performances

Newport Mansions to Launch “Sessions” Video Series of Live Music Performances in Historic Properties   Newport Mansions is expanding its digital content portfolio with a new music video series entitled simply “Sessions.” The series pairs live acoustic performances with some of the most historically significant architecture in the United States. Invited musicians record stripped-down sets inside or on the grounds of the organization’s 11 historic properties, seven of which are National Historic

Alan J. Chille Becomes President and CEO of PPAC as of January 1!

Joseph W. Walsh, Esq, Chair of the Providence Performing Arts Center (PPAC) Board of Directors, announces that as of December 31, 2025, long-time President and CEO J.L. “Lynn” Singleton will leave that position and as of January 1, 2026, General Manager Alan J. Chille will take the helm as President and CEO of PPAC. Walsh said, “Our Board of Directors wishes to acknowledge Lynn’s outstanding vision and leadership, which paved the way for PPAC to build on its previous foundation to become the highly

Robinson+Cole Promotes New Partners and Counsel in Strategic Practices and Markets

Robinson+Cole announced the election of Zhuoyao (Joy) Hui, Kathryn N. Mullin, and Austin G. Provost as Partners, effective January 1, 2026. These promotions reinforce the firm’s growth strategy and deepen its Capital Markets + Securities and Real Estate practices, with expanded capacity in major commercial centers, including New York and Boston. The firm continues to invest in high-demand work, adding depth in areas critical to clients—public and private offerings, securities compliance for U.S. and Asia

New Plan for Funding Public Schools is Headed to Smith Hill

Rhode Island Foundation releases recommendations for improving the state’s formula for funding public education      The study is the result of a year of work by a Blue Ribbon Commission comprised of local education leaders and trusted community partners      The Rhode Island Foundation has released its Blue Ribbon Commission recommendations for improving the state’s approach to funding public education.      “Investing in public education is essential to Rhode Island’s future. Almost

Delta Dental of Rhode Island appoints Benjamin Mack as General Counsel

Delta Dental of Rhode Island today announced the appointment of Benjamin Mack as its next General Counsel, following the planned retirement of the organization’s long-standing General Counsel.  Mack joins Delta Dental from Point32Health, where he served as Senior Associate General Counsel and spent over eight years advising on a wide range of legal and regulatory matters, including dispute resolution, sales, vendor contracts, technology and cybersecurity, intellectual property, and employee relations and

Building Smart Growth Foundations for Small Businesses in Greater Providence

Growth is a thrilling word for any small business owner. But expansion — done right — isn’t just about hiring more people or opening another location. It’s about building the kind of resilience and systems that make growth sustainable over the long haul in Rhode Island’s ever-changing business landscape.TL;DR To grow well, small businesses should focus on five key areas: clarity of purpose, financial discipline, operational scalability, legal structure, and community connection. Build systems before you

Streamlining Client Onboarding: Smarter Systems for Smoother Starts

Client onboarding is more than just paperwork and welcome emails — it’s the first real impression of how your service-based business operates. A clunky, confusing, or manual onboarding process can quickly undercut trust, while a smooth, structured one builds confidence, accelerates delivery, and strengthens loyalty from day one.The Quick Summary Before diving deep, here’s what you’ll take away: Streamlined onboarding is about clarity, automation, and communication, not just speed.   Systems that

No Cost Energy Assessment

Rhode Island Energy is proud to support small businesses like yourselves by providing solutions that reduce both energy use and cut costs. It starts with a NO COST, NO OBLIGATION energy assessment, where an Energy Specialist gives you a proposal on how to reduce your energy costs. Check out this video from a small business in Providence! Whether you own or rent your building, you could get up to 70% off your next energy efficiency upgrade on equipment like:HVAC systemsWalk-in cooler upgradesOccupancy

Redefine Success with These Powerful Digital Marketing Assets

In digital marketing, skillfully managing assets can be the key to success. Having resources like images, videos, and reports meticulously organized enables greater impact. The value lies not in simply possessing these assets, but in strategically using them to stay ahead. Mastering digital asset management streamlines workflows, boosts team productivity, and enhances security. Embracing best practices transforms disarray into efficiency and raw potential into measurable success.Building a Fortress: User

Boss Moves: How Adobe Acrobat Helps Women Entrepreneurs Get It Done

Being an entrepreneur is all about juggling, innovating, and growing—but what if you had a secret weapon to make it easier? Enter Adobe Acrobat, a powerful ally that streamlines your day-to-day, helping you work smarter while leaving more room for what truly drives your business forward. This Women’s Small Business Month, we’re celebrating the ways Adobe Acrobat is empowering women entrepreneurs to elevate their hustle, simplify workflows, and realize bigger dreams. Acrobat AI Assistant: Check out

Turn Your Home into an Entrepreneurial Haven with Proven Tips and Best Practices

Transforming your home into a space that fuels entrepreneurial success is both an exciting and rewarding venture. By optimizing your environment for productivity and creativity, you can elevate your home into a hub for innovative thinking and business growth. A well-designed home office or workspace can help you maintain focus and balance while working on your entrepreneurial goals. Implementing effective strategies and best practices will ensure that your home supports your business ambitions without