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2026 Inspiring Leaders Awards Luncheon

AOC Latin America contracts (add)ventures

“We opened the (add)ventures Miami/LATAM gateway hub to serve renowned international brands like AOC, and this partnership affords our team an opportunity to do so,” said Stephen Rosa (LRI '99), president and CEO of (add)ventures.

RIF seeks grant applications for Black Philanthropy Bannister Fund

“Our intent is to attract interest and applications from organizations that focus on the unique needs of the Black community in Rhode Island, including those organizations that have a tradition of serving the community,” said Adrian Bonéy (LRI '11).

Washington Trust provides $1.9M for new Family Dollar in Providence

“We were pleased to be able to provide financing for RPS’ build to suit project for their tenant – Family Dollar,” said Julia Anne M. Slom (LRI '04), senior vice president and team leader of Washington Trust commercial real estate group.

Kent Center uses Rotary grant to purchase automated external defibrillator

Pictured with the device from left are Daniel Kubas-Meyer (LRI '94), president and CEO, The Kent Center; Sarah Channing (LRI '16), Director of Development, The Kent Center; Tony Bucci, Charity Chair, Warwick Rotary Club and Donna Caccia, president, Warwick Rotary Club.

Nesi’s Notes: Aug. 19

Rhode Island has only had one female attorney general in its history, the legendary Arlene Violet. Could Donna Nesselbush (LRI '87) make a 2018 bid to become the second one? “That thought has crossed my mind, and I have spoken to some of my confidantes about it,” the Pawtucket lawyer told me.

Just one company expresses interest in building bus hub on State House lawn

No details about Marsella’s submission were released and, reached by phone, Christopher Marsella (LRI '13), president of Marsella Development, declined to comment at this early stage in the bidding process.

Pawtucket mayor announces financial advisory team

The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, a sponsor, is the fiscal agent collecting money raised, said John C. Gregory (LRI '94), president and CEO of the chamber. Other sponsors are the Pawtucket Foundation and the Pawtucket 20/20 Committee.

Meals on Wheels of RI cutting weekend deliveries

Executive Director Heather Amaral (2017 Nu II) said the organization is cutting back to preserve its weekday meal service. "Discontinuing our weekend meals is an unfortunate result of the combination of funding stagnation and increasing expenses," Amaral said in a news release.

Frank Montanaro Sr., former head of Rhode Island AFL-CIO, dies at 83

Montanaro Sr. held the top post at the Rhode Island AFL-CIO for 19 years. He was succeeded in 2009 by George Nee (LRI '81) after deciding not to run for re-election.

Fung Tells Tiverton Republicans He’s Running For Governor

Cranston Mayor Allan Fung (LRI '01) told a group of Tiverton Republicans Wednesday evening that he's running for governor in 2018.

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