Business

The Pell Center for International Relations and Public Policy at Salve Regina University has received a $200,000 grant from Carnegie Corporation of New York to support the Rochambeau Dialogue over a period of two years. Named after one of the most celebrated French commanders of the Revolutionary War, the Rochambeau Dialogue will be an important […]

Child & Family has announced that Betsy Akin has been selected as the new Vice President of Fund Development for the Middletown-based organization. Akin will plan and execute a comprehensive development plan to support the programs and services that reach more than 6,000 individuals annually in Rhode Island. “Betsy will bring to us a wealth […]

Natixis Global Asset Management announced earlier today the winners of this year’s George Wein Jazz Ambassador Scholarships, they are Elena Serrano of Providence, R.I., and Jeffrey Pinsker-Smith of Wellesley, M.A. Since 2011, Natixis has provided scholarships to students who have shown tremendous musical ability, strong academic achievement, and a commitment to giving back to their […]

People’s Credit Union recently donated close to $700 to the Kiwanis Club of Aquidneck Island. The funds were raised through an employee dress down day, called Casual for a Cause, as well as bake sales throughout the month of June in People’s Credit Union’s Middletown and Newport branches. The Kiwanis Club is a thriving organization […]

The Newport Harbor Hotel and Marina,“The Newport”, has just completed a fresh new look for all 133 guestrooms at their America’s Cup hotel and has launched a new logo. New logo for The Newport The room refresh includes luxurious bedding, custom window treatments, carpeting, wallpaper, bathroom flooring, and artwork. “Our focus was to enhance the […]

The Rhode Island Foundation announced today (July 20th) it will award more than $270,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Newport County residents. The grants, through the Foundation’s Newport County Fund (NCF), will underwrite a host of activities ranging from job readiness training and after-school activities to preventing relationship violence and stocking food pantries. “From enriching arts […]

BRISTOL, R.I. – The Designer Series–a new type of boating rendezvous that gives boat owners, the marine industry, and the public a chance to celebrate the sport’s iconic designers—will launch a new scholarship for students studying for careers in the marine trades. The inaugural Designer Series will salute the life and work of Ted Hood and […]

The 94-foot powerboat, which will be named ‘Contraband’, will be the largest vessel built to date by New England Boatworks. PORTSMOUTH, RI – New England Boatworks, Inc. (NEB), approaching its 30th year of operation, announced on Wednesday, July 12th that the Portsmouth-based company has begun construction of a 94-foot aluminum powerboat for Newport Shipyard Owner, Charlie […]

A Salute to Health, Newport Hospital’s Summer Soiree Honoring Ginny and Jim Purviance, Raises $719,140 Among the total raised, evening’s special Fund-A- Need generates $385,850 to support the creation of a new behavioral health services program With a pleasant breeze rolling off the water complemented by picturesque views of Newport Harbor and Narragansett Bay, more […]

KEEL Partners LLC, “the nation’s first premium light spirit”, owned by Rhode Island businessmen Bill Dessel and Tom McGowan and former New England Patriot, Matt Light, announced on Tuesday the successful completion of multimillion dollar Series A Funding and the expansion of its management team. “We recently completed an incredibly successful round of funding,” said […]

People’s Credit Union has announced recipients of their 2017 8th Grade Scholarship. The three recipients are Myrsine McKeon of Newport, Zoe Pridgen-Binette of Portsmouth, and John Currey of Middletown. The scholarships were awarded based on school involvement, community involvement, and the answer to an essay question. Each of the scholarship recipients will receive $1,000 upon […]

The Sea Breeze Inn hosted a grand opening of their newly built boutique hotel on Tuesday, June 27th from 2 pm to 5 pm. Located at 147 Aquidneck Avenue in Middletown, the hotel features 16 professionally designed guestrooms and suites with ocean views, along with a 30 seat full-service café named Yia Yia’s Café “After years […]