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Dressing next generation of entrepreneurs

Marc Streisand (LRI '16): "Entrepreneurship is the American way. Rhode Island is fortunate to have some amazing startup companies helmed by young entrepreneurs. These folks are not bound by the traditional business attire of a suit and tie and are often ensconced in a casual and comfortable vibe."

Central Falls credit upgraded to one notch below ‘investment grade’

Central Falls Mayor James Diossa (LRI '12) told Providence Business News he was happy with the upgraded rating. "We are very happy with the work we’ve done and having agencies validate that with their comments and reports is very encouraging for me and my team," he said.

Seven ProJo employees taking buyout, parent company New Media reports 1Q loss

At least seven Providence Journal employees have signed up to take the latest buyout offer, Providence Newspaper Guild President John Hill said. That includes two editorial employees and two in management, including John Kostrzewa (LRI '99).

The big picture yields key insights

Envision Technology Advisors Chief Technology Officer Jeffrey Wilhelm (LRI '13) knew what he wanted to be in fifth grade when he made his first computer out of spare parts his dad brought home from work. “I figured it out and made it work.”

Rally in support of Higher Ground International promotes love over hate

On April 12, the property behind Higher Ground International NGO was defaced... The graffiti seems to have been directed at the local Liberian refugee population served by HGI. In response, Henrietta White-Holder (LRI '11) said she "believes that love is the appropriate answer."

April 30 Ward Letter

Councilman Sam Zurier (LRI '04): "Providence is a very different place from Chicago or Baltimore, and a large reason for that is the leadership of Chief Hugh Clements (LRI '05)."

Parklet in Newport provides parking for people

“Parklets have been enthusiastically embraced in communities as an additional way to relax and regroup for residents and visitors,” Newport Director of Public Services William Riccio (LRI '15) said in a press release. “We are looking forward to seeing both residents and visitors enjoy using it.”

Some of Providence’s poorest neighborhoods are attracting developers. Residents want a say in what happens next.

“Why does Providence get less?” Kari Lang (LRI '97) said. “We can start right now and insist that these hotels are great new buildings. Or, we can give in to our low self-esteem."

Make RI Stronger News

Strengthening Rhode Island’s Future

Leadership Rhode Island, now starting the fourth year of its Make RI Stronger campaign, is widening its scope to include the young people who will be the next generation of managers and workers.

Make RI Stronger News

Gallup: R.I. jumps to No. 1

Rhode Island went from 49th in the country in 2015 to first in 2016 in a measure of whether workers can use their strengths on the job, according to Gallup Chairman Jim Clifton. "Forty-ninth to first is insane," Clifton told The Providence Journal this week. "It's incredible."

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