State still struggling to regulate third-party rental platforms By Rep. Lauren H. Carson LAUREN H. CARSON For several years, I have been working within the General Assembly, and with the Division of Taxation and local municipalities, on efforts to fairly, safely regulate short-term rentals offered by third-party hosting platforms such as Airbnb and VRBO. […]
MassMEP Announces New Regional Manager for Western Massachusetts Region MICHAEL HEBERT May 22, 2019 – Worcester, MA – MassMEP – Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership – a leading resource for manufacturing companies in Massachusetts, has announced that Michael Hebert has joined the organization as Regional Manager for the Western Massachusetts region, which includes Berkshire, Hampshire, Franklin, Hampden, and parts of […]
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island to Award 11 Scholarships to Program Graduates Since its inception, BBBSRI will have awarded over $85,000 in scholarship funds to mentees in our program since 2000. Little Sister Kena, Big Sister Donna receiving 2018 Scholarship Award with Governor Gina Raimondo May 21, 2019, Cranston, R.I.: […]
Thank You from The North Attleboro Firebarn Preservation Society, Inc We would like to thank everyone who attended our recent Pasta & Meatball Dinner at the Elks Lodge in North Attleborough. The dinner is our major fund-raiser; and it was a very successful night. Over fifteen hundred dollars was raised. All proceeds from the dinner benefit the […]
The Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project A Bold Collaborative Showcase to Break Boundaries and Benefit Women Providence, RI (May 20, 2019 –– In its second annual celebration of female voices, the Rhode Island Women’s Choreography Project (RIWCP) presents a showcase of original dance created by gifted local artists. Culminating in two performances at AS220’s […]
Major Gift to Enhance Community Boating Youth Sailing Programs on Charles River Gift honors memory of avid CBI member Norman Priebatsch BOSTON – Community Boating Inc. (CBI) has received gifts totaling $1 million to support on-the-water programming for young sailors in CBI’s summer-long Junior Program as well as enhanced windsurfing and dockside facilities. The new funds have […]
Our 2019 Spotlight on Education Breakfast will be held on Wednesday, May 29 7:00 a.m. registration 7:30 a.m. program begins Lake Pearl, Wrentham 299 Creek Street, Wrentham Cost: $25 per person, pre-paid reservations are required To register, please call the chamber office at 508-316-0861. The purpose of the breakfast is to recognize the achievements of […]
Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Hires New Chief Marketing Officer Evans will lead statewide efforts to attract tourism and business Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor announced Heather Evans will serve as the new Chief Marketing Officer at the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. As Chief Marketing Officer, Evans will lead the coordinated, data-driven statewide […]
