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2026 Inspiring Leaders Awards Luncheon

Mixed use meets resistance in city’s West End

But neighborhood advocates, including Kari N. Lang (LRI '97), executive director of the West Broadway Neighborhood Association, argued the aesthetics of the project don’t match the overall neighborhood.

No risk, no reward

Jeanne Cola (LRI '05), LISC Rhode Island executive director: "My advice for nonprofit leaders is to take risks. Traditionally, people view risk as a negative, but I don’t. It’s that element of uncertainty that creates the problem-solving energy to get us from the drawing board to the finish line."

Rhode Island Foundation awards nearly $225K in community grants

“Our grants will create places to gather, build relationships and inspire new collaborations that will strengthen community connections all over Rhode Island,” said Neil D. Steinberg (LRI '91), president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, in prepared remarks.

Evicted in R.I.: When there’s no place like home

According to Brenda Clement (LRI '97), director of HousingWorks RI at Roger Williams University, although the state’s landlord-tenant law does provide some protections for tenants, the lack of access to legal representation prevents many tenants from benefiting from those rights.

Unfinished General Assembly session leaves major business issues up in the air

"Perhaps companies that don’t have a personnel policy regarding sick leave will now work on one," wrote John C. Gregory (LRI '94), president and CEO of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, in an email.

Senedia Defense Innovation Days dates announced

"This event provides a forum where policymakers and business leaders in the defense space can engage and learn from one another," said Molly Donohue Magee (LRI '07), Senedia executive director.

It’s a tough business, but like Twain, the demise of independent bookstores has been exaggerated

"Not only are we surviving the economic challenges of the past few years, we’ve been thriving," said Barrington Books General Manager Jennifer Massotti (LRI '16). The 31-year-old store began in 1986 as a Little Professors chain and was purchased by the current owners in 2008.

(add)ventures Announces Promotions on Strategy, Content and Technology Teams

“We’re thrilled to support the professional growth of our internal team at our New England headquarters,” said Mary Sadlier (LRI '02), executive vice president and chief strategy officer.

Real estate: Peregrine Group pays $30M for dozens of residential buildings

Those Peregrine principals are managing members of Rissport: Kane and his brother, Brendan C. Kane (LRI '08); Samuel Bradner; Jeffrey P. Spratt; Jordan Stone; and Eric J. Busch.

LRI In the News

Rocky Pt. pathway signs to be unveiled ceremony

The signs, which were designed by Leadership Rhode Island with input from the City of Warwick and RIDEM, depict various sites and attractions that once stood within the park. The 10 signs offer visitors a unique and interesting way to experience the history of the park.

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