RHODE ISLAND EXPANDS TREASURER MAGAZINER’S SMALL BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM SETH MAGAZINER State makes additional $10 million available to support small business loans PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced a $10 million expansion to the State’s Small Business Loan Program, BankLOCAL, which incentivizes local banks and credit unions to lend to Rhode Island small […]
The Chorus of Westerly – Christmas Pops December 21 &22 WESTERLY, RI – The sounds of the season will fill Westerly’s historic George Kent Performance Hall the weekend before Christmas, as the Chorus of Westerly presents three performances of their popular holiday favorite, Christmas Pops. Conducted by Andrew Howell, the 180-voices of the Chorus of Westerly […]
Gov. Baker Signs Major MA School Funding Bill By Laura Rosbrow-Telem BOSTON – Teachers across the Commonwealth are giving thanks this week for Gov. Charlie Baker’s signature on a major education funding bill. The Student Opportunity Act was signed into law on Tuesday, ultimately adding $1.5 billion annually to public schools. It’s the first source of significant […]
Shop In Chatham On Small Business Saturday Small Business Saturday is Coming! Shop local on November 30th! Did you know that 93% of consumers believe it is important to support the local, small businesses in their community? As community rich with small businesses, we encourage you to #THINKBIG & #SHOPSMALL this year! Our many unique and locally owned businesses […]
HOLIDAY ART EXHIBIT You are Invited to 2nd Annual South Coast Artists Holiday Art Exhibit which takes place on Dec. 6 – 8, 2019 at the Dartmouth Cultural Center, located at 404 Elm St., South Dartmouth, MA. With over 100 new works from our members to view and purchase, there is something for everyone! Opening Reception: […]
DISTRACTED DRIVING LAW Massachusetts just became the 16th state to ban all handheld cell phone use while driving, and we recently published a study to highlight the epidemic of distracted driving. Massachusetts, in particular, is the 12th most distracted state with 9.19% of total fatalities related to distracted driving between 2013 to 2017. Fortunately, as […]
RISCPA’s RI BUSINESS FORUM TO HOST COMMERCE SECRETARY STEFAN PRYOR FOR SPECIAL EVENT – “IMPROVING RHODE ISLAND’S BUSINESS CLIMATE” Rhode Island Society of CPAs/RI Business Forum announced Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor will be the keynote speaker at the last Forum event of the year on December 11th at the Providence Marriott. The breakfast event, which […]
Governor Raimondo Returns from Productive Economic Development Trip to Israel PROVIDENCE, RI- Governor Gina Raimondo returned from her first economic development and policy mission to Israel on Friday, following a week of productive economic development meetings and public events where the Governor made the case for why Israeli businesses looking to expand in the United States […]
