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Companies look to hire vets for work ethic

General Dynamics Electric Boat was among the 9.1 percent that do spend time and money on hiring veterans. The submarine builder two years ago hired Anthony Paolino (LRI '14), head of military and veteran affairs, to concentrate on filling the workforce pipeline with ex-military.

Nesi’s Notes: July 22

Common Cause’s John Marion (LRI '11), an expert on such things, explains: “Now municipal public bodies will have to put their minutes online (state public bodies already do) and exclude weekends and holidays from the calculation of 48 hours public notice for a meeting."

Leadership RI opens path to Rocky Point history

“We all have fond memories of Rocky Point, whether it’s from the amusements, concerts when we were teenagers or just the beautiful area of our state,” said Jennifer Massotti (LRI '16), general manager and partner of Barrington Books Retold and a member of Leadership Rhode Island’s class of 2016.

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Rocky Point pathway signs unveiled

The ten signs, which were designed by Leadership Rhode Island’s 2016’s MUII class - Team 8, with input from the City of Warwick, as well as RIDEM, depict various sites and attractions that once stood proudly within the iconic amusement park.

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Signs of investment in Rocky Point

The signs represent a substantial investment, one that was made possible by Leadership Rhode Island that raised the funds through corporate sponsors and donations. Public funds were not used.

Raimondo vetoes ‘continuing contracts,’ charter schools bills + scorecard on other bills

"We are disappointed that Governor Raimondo turned her back on classroom educators and Rhode Island public employees who were seeking respect and fundamental fairness in the bargaining process," said NEARI President Larry Purtill (LRI '01).

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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.

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.

(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.

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.

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