RISCPA/RI Business Forum to host historic networking event and VIP Reception Cranston, RI
RISCPA/RI Business Forum will host the largest event in their history January 25th at Bally’s Twin River Event Center. The 2023 Annual Networking Gala and VIP Reception, hosted by Grand Admirals Ernie Almonte and Bill Pirolli – (past AICPA chairs) and RISCPA’s Board of Directors, is historic and will mark the first time any state has hosted an all-star line up of AICPA and national financial leaders under one roof.
A capacity crowd of dignitaries, state, local, industry and business leaders from across the northeast will enjoy a special performance of the national anthem by international touring and award-winning recording artist Jessie Liam, 360-degree Photo Booth, Aerial and Magic Acts, DJ and more.
Attendees will include:
Anoop Mehta, CPA, CGMA – AICPA Chair
William Pirolli, CPA, CFF, PFS, CGMA – Immediate Past AICPA Chair & Partner, DiSanto, Priest & Co.
Ernie Almonte, CPA, CFF, AGA, CGMA – Executive Director, RI League of Cities & Towns, AICPA past chair
Okorie Ramsey, CPA, CGMA, PMP, NACD.DC -Vice President of Sarbanes/Oxley, Kaiser Permanente, AICPA Chair-Elect
Carla McCall, CPA, CGMA – Managing Partner, AAFCPAs
Tracey Golden, CPA – Partner (Retired), Deloitte, AICPA past chair.
Kimberly Ellison-Taylor, CPA, CGMA – Chief Executive Office, KET Solutions LLC, AICPA Past Chair
William “Bill” Balhoff, CPA, CFE, CFF, CGMA – Director, Postlethwaite & Netterville, AICPA Past Chair
Richard Caturano, CPA, CGMA – National Leader of Culture, Diversity, & Inclusion, RSM, AICPA Past Chair
Ken Bishop – President & CEO, NASBA RISCPA
RI Business Forum Board of Directors Dan Bonnette, Partner, RSM and RISCPA/RI Business Forum Chairman said, “this event is not only the largest in our history, but it will also celebrate our unprecedented growth and an incredible year for the organization.”
For more information, email info@riscpa.org or call (401) 331-5720.
About RISCPA/RI Business Forum:
RISCPA/RI Business Forum, established in 1905, is one of the largest membership organizations in Rhode Island, representing businesses in all industry sectors, government and education. RI Business Forum is the state’s first ever multi-industry platform featuring networking events, exclusive products and services, workforce initiatives and leadership development programs.
RISCPA is a founding board member of the Rhode Island Business Coalition Industry Alliance which advocates for public policies that improve Rhode Island’s economic competitiveness and strenghten the state’s business climate.
For more information, contact: Amanda Iovini Vice President/COO, RISCPA/RI Business Forum (401) 331-5720