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PBN hosts first Workforce Excellence, Diversity & Inclusion summit

Writing down goals, creating advisory groups based on demographics represented in the workforce and gaps present and always asking questions, is how Naomi Thompson (LRI '14) suggested organizations begin the process of diversification and inclusion.

Phil Zarlengo is the 2017 Andrus Award Winner

Phil Zarlengo (LRI '87) of Jamestown has received the 2017 AARP Rhode Island Andrus Award for Community Service — the Association’s most prestigious and visible state volunteer award for community service.

Ted Cruz Challenger Picks Up Key Environmental Endorsement

“He’s had a really strong record in Congress on our issues,” Craig Auster (CLRI '07), League of Conservation Voters’ political action committee director, told HuffPost. “We’re excited that in a state like Texas that someone is running on our issues and has done so much for the environment."

Letter from the Chair

Leadership Rhode Island's newly adopted Mission and Vision.

Opinion: Ballpark proposal is good for city and state

"We join with our colleagues in the Pawtucket delegation, the state’s mayors including Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien and Central Falls Mayor James Diossa (LRI '12), chambers of commerce, builders, and many, many more in urging the General Assembly to pass this proposal."

Mr. Seekri steps down from LRI’s Board of Governors

What's it like to be the first non-alum on LRI's Board of Governors? Mr. Baldev Seekri encapsulates his learning into two categories: 1) Purpose is Mightier than Size and 2) It Takes a Warrior Missionary to Uplift a Village.

Pulling Back the Layers of Operational Excellence: Q&A with Bill Wray

In October, Bill Wray (LRI '96), Chief Risk Officer at The Washington Trust Company, visited Trilix to share with our team how he has successfully built a career helping his company to run faster, better, cheaper and happier.

Four New England races you should be paying attention to right now

McKee is facing a primary challenge from 27-year-old state Representative Aaron Regunberg (LRI '17), a big Bernie Sanders supporter. Regunberg already has a lot of union support, as well as backing from the progressive community.

Six years in, RIF innovation fellows’ impact unclear as they fight social and economic challenges

Such an initiative “championing innovation … with real money behind it, was new in Rhode Island” at the time, recalled foundation President and CEO Neil D. Steinberg (LRI '91).

Ex-Citizens Bank CEO, philanthropist George Graboys dies at 85

In addition to an incredibly remarkable career, he was one of the pioneers behind Leadership Rhode Island's establishment in 1981.

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