Dear Friend of the George Wiley Center, As we enter the new year, we hope you will continue supporting our work for social and economic justice. With your help, we have helped thousands prevent utility terminations and evictions, while encouraging enrollment in protections and affordable utility plans (that we have won through our organizing efforts). […]
Business-to-business (B2B) networking in 2024 By Steve Dubin Research reveals that business-to-business (B2B) networking is essential for building relationships, generating leads, and fostering collaborations between businesses. According to the New York Times, 65 percent of new business comes from referrals. Additionally, data suggests that customers acquired through referrals aren’t just numerous but more loyal. A 37 […]
Spotlighting Our RICAS Rockstars! In October, we released the 2023 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System (RICAS) results. Now, we are highlighting schools and districts that have gone above and beyond to support students’ success and improve school culture with another edition of our RICAS Rockstars series. Our first stop was in Burrillville at Steere Farm Elementary, where we […]
RIPTA to Run Sunday/Holiday Service Schedule on Monday, December 25, 2023 and Monday, January 1, 2024 All RIPTA Offices Will Be Closed on Monday, December 25, 2023 and Monday, January 1, 2024 Providence, Rhode Island, December 19, 2023 — In observance of Christmas Day and New Year’s Day, The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) will operate […]
Caring for Our Teaching Artists RISCA hosted its first Self-Care Day for Teaching Artists on Sunday, Nov. 19. Fifteen teaching artists working in community education and health settings gathered at SHRI Studio. This day designed to provide space to rest, reset, and recharge included three artist facilitated sessions as well as unstructured time to be […]
FTC, states propose new rules to target ‘junk fees’ Kathryn Carley – Commonwealth News Service Federal and state regulators are cracking down on so-called “junk fees,” which companies often use to hike prices on consumer products above what is advertised. These unexpected fees — on hotel rooms, cars, concert tickets and more — cost people […]
“ANYTHING BUT MARSH” CALL FOR ART IN THE GALLERY 2024 MEMBERS’ EXHIBITION SUBMIT YOUR WORK BY JANUARY 2, 2024 This year’s theme is “Anything But Marsh,” and we are looking for bold and imaginative works of art that explore this theme in original and unconventional ways. Don’t limit yourself to the beautiful marsh scenes on […]
Rhode Island Republican Party Slams Governor McKee’s Astonishing Lack of Leadership Amidst Washington Bridge Failure Warwick, RI – Rhode Island Republican Party Chairman Joe Powers fiercely condemns Governor Dan McKee for his stunningly inadequate leadership and appalling lack of priorities, starkly illustrated by his participation in a political fundraiser for Rhode Island Department of Transportation Chief […]
