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Anthony’s Authentic Italian Cuisine: A Fixture on the Hill By Mark Berger
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Owner of Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, Anthony Palmisano, knows Federal Hill in Providence well. His family has been a part of that neighborhood for more than a century after emigrating from Sicily and Naples, Italy. His family grew up close to the area, and when he opened his restaurant on 441 Atwells Ave. in Providence three years ago, it was a homecoming for him and his family.
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“I left in 1989 to work in Las Vegas and Florida at various Italian festivals,” said Palmisano, who is a third-generation feast festival promoter and a well-known local philanthropist. Our family loves the area and has been a part of this community for years. When this space (for the22 restaurant) was available, it was like coming home again,” he continued.
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The restaurant employs a dozen people and prides itself on December Jeffrey Manzo 2019serving dishes with a nod to the “Old Country.” Diners can feast
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on several signature dishes, including their bone-in veal chops that are so big that they take up the entire plate, their linguini and clams and their Italian stuffed artichokes. Patrons can Editor Chief Operating Officer also dive into their fresh fish dishes, chicken or veal parmigiaAnthony Manzo Jim Lombari na with pasta, or perhaps for dessert, their amazingly delicious homemade cannolis.
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Palmisano said that his goal for operating a successful restaurant is simple: “I want people to feel like they are eating at my house.”
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President & Creative Director David Patricio He noted about how meals are cultivated back in Italy. “It starts Michael McDonald
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with visiting the local butcher shop for the freshest meat, then walking to the garden to select the vegetables, and maybe to the local store to pick up a bottle of wine. Palmisano said that 52 the restaurant strives to maintain this tradition because “farm to table” offers the best quality and flavors for their customers.
“I hope that when customers visit Anthony’s Italian Cuisine, they enjoy a little piece of Italy with every made-to-order dish,” he said.
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The restaurant is open4Monday, TravelTuesday Tips and Wednesday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM, Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM, and Sunday from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. The bar remains open5one hour after closing. Front Page They also cater events and have daily specials and promotions. 6these World Newsevents, please call 401For more details about upcoming 273-5900. More details may be found by visiting their website at www.AnthonysonFederalHill.com.
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Tourists Accused of Trying to Bribe Their Way Into Hawaii
If you’re interested in visiting the Aloha State, you’ll have to be OK with a 10-day quarantine when you first arrive, unless you’ve got COVID test results in hand confirming you tested negative within the past 72 hours. Two tourists allegedly thought they could get around those requirements of the Safe Travels Hawaii program with a little cash and some sweet talking, but authorities there didn’t play ball. Citing a release from the state’s attorney general and Department of Public Safety, NBC News reports that 29-year-old Johntrell White and 28-year-old Nadia Bailey were arrested Friday at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport after they flew in from Louisiana.
Officials say neither party had a COVID exemption or a negative test, and that WhiMore than 150 countries require a negative Covid-19 test from travelers. te allegedly offered an airport screener $2,000 if she would let him pass without More than 100 countries have some sort of quarantine requirement. relegating him to the mandatory quarantine. Bailey then allegedly said she’d throw More than 60 countries have some sort of curfew in effect. in an extra $1,000 if the screener let them both skip the 10-day isolation. The airport Toddler’s Family: Royal Caribbean Destroyed CCTV Footage screener instead contacted the authorities, Salvatore ”Sam” Anello Indiana’Fact’ was sentenced to three TSA years’Finds probation Airline Sorry for of Sharing Missle Launcher in Baltimore who promptly showed up at the airport and for the death of his 18-month granddaughter, who fell from his grasp and About ’Safest’ Seats in Crash arrested the couple.officers After have beingfound booked Transportation Security Administration some out an 11th-story window on Royal Caribbean’s Freedom of the Seas. Chloe strange things in travelers' baggage, and on Monday, they found a and released, White and Bailey were then Dutch airline KLM is apologizing after one of Wiegand plummeted 150 feet to her death in the July 2019 incident. Now, missilegrandfatlauncher. The put weapon, which wastonot or "live," on a plane back theloaded mainland. Thosewas its Twitter suggested passengers thedevastated Chloe’s family - accounts which believes the cruise line, notinher found in a checked bag at BWI Thurgood Marshall Airport inupBalconvicted of bribery in Hawaii could see back of a plane are less likely to die in a crash. her, is responsible for her death is demanding ”the harshest of sanctions” timore, and from Jacksonville, to 15 yearsman behind bars, as well as aTexas—was fine that "SeatsCaribbean. at the backThey of a claim plane in area the KLM for Royal newsafest!" filing that the company hid the andbag's owner—a located by airport police and detained for questioning. He explaincould be up to three times the amount of India tweeted Wednesday, citing a 2015 Time destroyed possibly critical CCTV footage. The filing also says there’d been ed that he's active-duty military and was bringing the launcher the bribe offer. article incidents” that described a 32%dangerous fatality rate in the involving the ship’s ”numerous of similarly situations from befoKuwait as a souvenir. "Perhaps he should have picked windows, including ”one child’s two years back third of a plane over 30near-fall years ofincident aircraft merely ac- back re Chloe’s death. ” Anello,towho pleaded to negligent homicide in the a keychain instead," a TSA rep tweeted. Military weapons, while cidents, compared 39% in theguilty middle third, up case,and says38% he didn’t window Chloe fell out of wasnot open as heare heldnot allowed in baggage. The man was released and illegal, in therealize front the third, per Business Insider. her up to it. The filing says the Wiegand family and the US Coast Guard caught his flight; the missile launcher was given to the state fire The tweet featuring a picture of an airplane seat requested CCTV footage that might shed light on whether a crew member marshal for disposal. among the clouds was deleted after 12 hours! or a passenger opened the window that Chloe fell out of. But per the filing, Capt. Frank Martinsen wouldn’t hand over CCTV footage showing who’d opened the window or even acknowledge whether the footage showed that. 4 Shop In RI
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BlackAWidow , Cruella willthat be released on nouns border collie has been Disney and in theaters at the same time called “thePlus world’s smartest dog” died Tuesday at age 15. Chaser, a black-andwhite pup given to Dr. John W. Pilley by his wife when the dog was 8 weeks old, learned to recognize 1,022 nouns thanks to Pilley’s training. The professor emeritus of psychology at Wofford College in Spartanburg, SC, spent four to five hours a day for three years training Chaser by showing her hundreds of objects, saying their names dozens of times each, then More bad news for America’s struggling hiding them and asking her to find them. movieexplained theaters:in a Disney has overhauled As Pilley book published in itsthe slate upcoming movies and de2013, dogofeven understood sentences potential blockbuster Black Withat layed contained a prepositional object, dow once again. Both Black Widow verb, and direct object. Her death, whichand her family naturalon causes, Cruellasays willwas nowdue be to released Disney camePlus thePremier year after Pilley’s death at age Access for $30 at the same 89 last year. “She is buried with the other time they appear in cinemas. Pilley dogs, sprinkled with John Pilley’s ashes, ” the family posted on Facebook. Black Widow’s release date has been
pushed back from May 7 to July 9, whi“What we would really like people to le Cruella willChaser be released in is theaters understand about is that she not and on the streaming service on May unique. It’s the way she was taught that 28. Before the pandemic hit, Black Wiis unique,” Pilley’s daughter, who helped original was May her dow’s dad with the release training.day Chaser was 1, featured newspapers magazines 2020.inDisney has alsoand announced that and new appeared on TV shows with Neil Pixar movie Luca will be released deGrasse Tyson and Anderson Cooper. straight to Disney Plus on June 18 with “Thenogoal of my father was to teach theatrical release, reports NBC.her human language, and in learning any new language, you need a vocabulary. The Black Widow shift means another So he began teaching her the names of Marvel movie, and the Leher toys, which hadShang-Chi value to her, ” Pilley’s gend of tells the TenGoUpstate.com. Rings, has been bumped daughter “He to September. It isverbs expected was from able July to further teach her as to have a traditional theatrical release. independent behaviors from nouns and she Kareem was conceptually able to understand Daniel, chairman of Disney’s that distribution words have division, independent ” says meaning. the compaA statue of Chaser, with the bronze ny is ”leveraging a flexible distribution footprints Pilley nearby, will be strategyofinDr. a dynamic marketplace that placed outside Spartanburg’s Children’s is beginning to recover from the gloMuseum of the Upstate next year, and a bal pandemic. ” The Disney Plus releaportion of a street nearby will be renamed ses the willBorder be a blow to Boulevard. theaters hoping to Chaser Collie lure patrons back, but Anthony D’Alessandro at Deadline notes that the upside for Disney is clear. ”They get to keep 100% of the cash. There’s no splitting of grosses which is the case with theaters,” he writes. ”One million purchases of Black Widow or Cruella at $30 apiece translates to $30M. End of story.”
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N ational News NationalN News ews Bono Says He Almost Died While Making U2 Album
A piece of the Wright brothers’ 10 Most Polite Stars of 2017 What you may know: U2’s new center of rock music. “I think music Songs of Experience, came has gotten very girly,” Bono notes. Minor League Spacecraft Lands on Mars - 300 million mile journey Athletes areBaseball usuHawaii Shark Attackalbum, Prince's $200M Estate first airplane is on Mars. NASA’s Team’s out in early December. 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The have yet to collect a dollar of his esreveal exactly what happened, but bein noting at Jezebel that white occasionally get National a for League climbed President Trump’s second 1903 Wright Flyer, the space agencyof Junior descent through the rosetimated $200 million estate. Banknotes he considers it an “extincmale musicians are “relegatedsix-minute only Cotillions, a group that trains kids little cheeky, tion event.” He that such to releasing their the atmosphere. Flight controllers at hued in ballroom dancing (asbut well as to “act trial, and ers,explains lawyers, and consultants haverage at being impeachment but they’ve dropped revealed Tuesday. 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TheArails said sold then for a staggering $26 million at auction earlier this form of pyramid construction between the and vaccinations also have been administered to the large population of passport to prove that I’m over 12 and that I’m in secondary school,” 2,000-year-old “Antikythera mechanism” chnology, Getahun Mekuria, announced 353,633,660 seedlings had gone f, though the estate can stretch out the payments over time. Court to be safeoff to theSumatra touch. magnitude earthquake island Djoser Step Pyramid (2667-2648 BC) and says the boy,than identified only as Drew. He then checked intobut a planted four-star Guardian. buyers are anonymous, they're bel ths after Prince’s was death suggested that it was worth around $200 thethe ground—more five times as many trees as were imported workers who commute fromThe Spain. The development follows a in India a complex astronomical calculator the morning after Christmas in 2004 trighotel, having made reservations in advance, telling the clerk that his thecase, Meidum Pyramid (also about 2600issues BC). s. The actual value remains one of the biggest secrets in the “One of the most important of our 12 time is hours in Some schools andsoon. closed to allow group of 2017. Chilean collectors inaccounted the offices US. Now, bad stretch in January and February, when a surge ingovernment cases for howeve used The byactual the valuation ancientcould Greeks. But exactlynotes older sister would be joining him based nd redacted documents. have gone up the question of how to make fossil-free transgered the tsunami and waves as roaddents The Guardian itsunleashed "unusual" shape: The and civil be servants to own take part, which notes 2.6 all. billion trees have they won't able to the painting after n. 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The goalIt wasn’t is to transform landscape, w himself in the hotel pool that his vacation finally came towork an end.to “I was France's culture ministry has declared the be a "nati Säll says the electric road lets vehicles haveis smallof the pandemic, and of 26 active cases, 10 are visitors. since it was discovered a century ago seeing degradation, soil erosion, deforestation, and droughts and floo Coastal areas of Thailand, Indonesia, India, shocked and disgusted, there’s no emotion to feel what we felt when batteries and therefore makes vehicles cheaper El-Anany also announced that Egyptian and least temporarily overruled sale, reports US tied to has agriculture. of Ethiopia’s population relies in asentative shipwreck the Greek ofer contactedoff school officials Thurs- island we at found outAbout that he’d80% left overseas,” says mom, perthe news.com.au. Oneon agricu to produce. The $7.7 million project will be tested Sri Lanka, and other countries were deluarchaeologists have uncovered a collection day about the surprise message, says a reason she’s ticked: Her son had actually tried this stunt twice before, to make a living, with the result that just 4% of land is now forested, with a truck fleet for two years, and if the governministry hopes to hang the painting permanently in the L Antikythera—largely ged. because only about Researchers Read Letter One of the areas hitit could wasbeIndoneof stone, clay,first and wooden some Sealed spokeswoman for the district. only toatbethe turned at the19th airportcentury, by Qantasaccording and Garuda Airlines. ment approves,sarcophagi, implemented for $1.9 to 30% pared endaway of to Farm Africa a third of the devicesia’s survived, in more now has 30 months tothe come uppassport withwould the bemoney Mom says she was informed her son’s flagged byto fed-buy it. I of them with mummies, in the area. He said million mile and include buses and cars. “SweAceh province, notesper CBS News. In fact, From 1697 Without Opening It Al Jazeera, a recent study estimates that 1 trillion new trees could pu said he admires Kelzenberg's Previousden is at the cutting edge of this technology, which authorities a result, but that apparently never happened. In the thanJohnson 80 separate fragments. me,750 theeral family ofasof the unidentified woman who displayed th archaeologists found wooden funerary most billion tons carbon dioxide from the atmosphere—or abo most those killedalso were in Indonesia alone, courage but that he won't be able toof attend aftermath, Jetstar promises to tighten up its policies. “He just doesn’t In 1697, a man wrote to a merchant we now hope to introduce in other areas of the masks along with instruments used for research focused unraveling the years, unaware of its origin or its worth, must continue to prom because he'll be inon Hawaii filming like the word no and that’s what I got, a kid in Indonesia.” much as humans have released in the last 25 years—over several dec country and theregistered. world,” Säll says.”No to request a wherecutting 170,000 deaths were LateNetherlands Period (664Jungle Johnson rented out stones, “back ofCruise. theInstead, mechanism, ” and a newdating tointhethe insured. 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The tightly folA museum in southern France suffered a terrible blow when Apparently 82 of the museum’s 140 works Sweden are phony, spotted family to watchCollege his latest movie, Rampage. at University London focuses on Fortnite World Cup from Austria a $3 said they uncovered large stone 15also years ago, ” said Aceh experts declared thatacting overhas halfblocks its paintings are forgeries, The at times because they contained buildingsshared constructed aftermillion p ded letter never been opened, even covered thethis ofground snacks howJohnson the intricate set ofcost gears at the front Terrus museum, dedicated to the work of painter Étienne Ter- 16-year-old Terrus died in Kyle 1922. Acclaimed for his landscapes of French along limestone and granite fragments Pennsylvania and drinks for the theater.Gov. 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But the better known as ”Bugha, ” won favorite movies of his include Central hopes of reviving aresearch, devastated tourism the Wall Streetsocial Journal reports.and Thedining," letter was among around 600 meetings and “TheHer sun, moon and planets the are displayed tolerable and I hope we find those responsible.” Police have Terrus likely isn’t at alone:cted Art experts say at least one in five Intelligence and Jumanji: Welcome to the to be broken by an August event a record-breaking $3 million sector stillpeople recovering fromthe theworld. turmoil and all fakes over ” unclaimed left in a trunk by Simon de Brienne and Marie taken the sealed and and are trying to find those letters responsible. paintings in the world’s top “The museums may well be fake. in anJungle. impressive toursians de force offrom ancient thatinaugural residents "can enjoy walking, led International” Giersdorf, the the Fortnite World following a 2011 uprising that early toppled Germain, postmasters in The Hague. 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Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau By: Desi Baker Myke Yeager Photography Few industries have been hit harder by the COVID-19 pandemic than the tourism industry and Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) President and CEO Kristin Adamo has found herself in the eye of that storm for more than a year. Kristen and her team are responsible for booking meetings, conventions, and sporting events in Rhode Island, as well as marketing Providence as a leisure travel destination. In a typical year, they book about 260 events worth around $80 million in direct spending to the state. They also work with more than 430 partner businesses on promotions, such as Providence Restaurant Weeks and through their website GoProvidence.com. This is a day in the life of one of Providence’s most extraordinary women.
A Day in the Life 6:30 a.m. I’m the type of person that wakes
up and immediately goes for my phone. I check my email and then my social media accounts – Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn. I have never had a Facebook page but I am a big Tweeter. I think it’s a great way to talk to leaders in government, the media, and the community. Plus, I like to know what Chrissy Teigen is up to. I also check my calendar so I can mentally prepare for the day ahead.
7 a.m. As a news junkie, I like to multi-task
by reading the New York Times, Providence Journal, and Boston Globe online while watching “CBS This Morning.” I usually find something that is relatable to my workday, especially as we try to figure out how to reopen safely and profitably in the wake of the pandemic.
7:30-8:30 a.m. Shower, breakfast, and –
most importantly – feed the dog. My rescue dog, Snowy Adamo, has me on a short leash. She likes her breakfast promptly.
8:30 a.m. Tom Time! Our Vice President of Sales, Tom Riel, has been instrumental to my professional and personal survival during this pandemic. We usually take about 20 minutes to go through our days, troubleshoot any issues that may arise, and compare notes on the staff. My entire team is amazing and they have been through an incredibly difficult ordeal this past year. You have to take care of your staff and make sure they know how appreciative you are of their efforts, while helping them through any problems or issues. 9 a.m. I get Zoom-ready. My hair just kind of does what it wants, but I do put on makeup if I have a lot of Zoom meetings or some sort of media appearance. I usually have on a decent shirt, but with yoga pants, which are conveniently out of camera range.
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9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A lot of my day is spent on the phone. Because we are not back in the office yet, I spend a lot of time talking to individual members of my staff. We also have a lot of partners with whom we work, especially now. I talk to RI Hospitality Association President Dale Venturini almost daily, as she is at the forefront of our industry’s lobbying efforts. Another big partner is Commerce RI, and on most days, me and their marketing head, Matt Sheaff, are working on some sort of initiative designed to help bring people to Providence. 12:30 p.m. Lunch is usually something reasonably healthy and is immediately followed by a giant iced coffee. I need the energy because, unless it’s really cold or the weather is bad, I take Snowy Adamo for a good walk. I use the Run Across America app to log my mileage and create challenges for myself. I think these walks have helped keep me sane during these challenging times. I am fortunate to live near the water and Snowy loves to run the length of the beach, particularly if she can terrorize a few seagulls in the process. We try to do at least two miles around the neighborhood. 1:30 – 5 p.m. Like everyone else, I am sick of Zoom, but it is a necessary evil if you want to get things done, and I have a lot to do! Part of my job is promoting the destination and the PWCVB to the media so I do a lot of local, regional, and national media spots. It really upsets me that the press has taken such a beating lately. I think they’ve done an excellent job of educating and spotlighting what the pandemic has done to my industry. I also work with a lot of like-minded organizations who are trying to re-open the city and the state in a collaborative way. One I work with very closely is The Providence Foundation, which is dedicated to supporting downtown. I also talk to my fellow tourism leaders in regions throughout the state. We all work very closely together. One of my primary objectives is to preserve the things that make Providence special. I spend a lot of time checking in on restaurant owners, neigh-
borhood association leaders, and arts’ organizations. We need to make sure that things like WaterFire, PPAC, and our neighborhood, survive the pandemic, to be ready to welcome tourists again.
5 p.m. With things opening up a bit more, I sometimes have actual meetings. Yay! I try to do them outside and over coffee or a cocktail in one of Providence’s neighborhoods. Restaurants and other small businesses have been hit so hard that I like to not only support them, but also post about them on social media. I want them to know that I am on their side. 6 p.m. Here’s a little secret – elected officials
very rarely keep office hours. If they are going to call, chances are they will do it after the workday is done. I’ve really been heartened by the genuine empathy our leaders have shown the tourism industry and their willingness to work on our behalf. In Providence, I work with Mayor Elorza or his senior team every day. The one I talk to the most is probably my friend State Senator Josh Miller, who also happens to be a Providence restaurant owner, and has been a big part of the effort to support the hospitality industry in Rhode Island.
6:30 p.m. Dinner is never a big deal for me. I’m a lot like my dad, who loves a good charcuterie board and a nice glass of red wine. Speaking of my dad, I usually check in with him around this time. 7 p.m. Because most of my days are chaotic, I try to do things that declutter my mind and let me concentrate on other things. I do the New York Times Crossword every day and I am convinced that I could be a “Jeopardy” champion. 8 p.m. One last check of email and social media and then I try to find something interesting to watch. I either like really serious documentaries or really silly sitcoms. Nothing in between will do. 11 p.m. Time for bed. I’m usually pretty tired,
but the pandemic has made my work more important than ever before and I feel privileged to be able to help tourism businesses and advocate for my industry.
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Here are a couple of helpful tips. When eating a meal, I recommend not finishing everything on the plate. Take a small portion, especially when at a restaurant, put it aside, and bring it home. If at home, just put some aside for the next day. You will be saving hundreds of calories over the year by not eating everything on your plate. If after eating you are still feeling hungry, take a breather, walk away from the table, and give yourself a few minutes to realize that you may actually be full. Chew gum, for the act of chewing. This may sound crazy, but it works. Tasting the gum and the act of chewing, subconsciously makes you think you are eating. Incorporating exercise into your daily life is also key to achieving and maintaining good health. If you can, and yes you can, fit thirty minutes of moderate exercise, like walking, into your schedule, five times a week. You have to make this a priority, just like eating and sleeping. Yes, you can find thirty minutes. We are all busy, but feeling great and being healthy is so important. We need to move to be healthy, and when you feel good you are a happier person overall.
To begin, walk just ten minutes a day. Set your alarm to awaken just ten minutes early, and begin your day with a walk, or head out during your lunch break for a midday jolt, or grab a family member after dinner for an evening stroll. Eventually, you can do all three, and you’ll have your thirty minutes of moderate daily exercise. Remember, small changes lead to big results. Next, alternate your walks with thirty minutes of weight-bearing exercise twice a week, for a total of one hour each week. Building muscle with these exercises will help you lose fat and burn more calories. The weights don’t have to be heavy — just find a weight you can handle. It’s a misconception that weight lifting is only to “bulk up.” This couldn’t be further from the truth. Doing some sort of weight lifting or resistance training activates your muscle and your muscles will stay active for an average of up to two days, depending on your size, height, and weight. As muscles are active, they continue to burn fat. People often worry about the time they’re missing with their family or friends when they exercise, so invite them to join in. Healthy living is for everyone. I have said in the past, and will say again, you are not being selfish because you take time to exercise. Especially moms. Mom’s always feel guilty and put everyone else first. You have to put you first. When mom is happy, the house is happy. When mom doesn’t feel good about herself and is miserable, the
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All you Need to Know About Getting Vaccinated Against COVID-19 in RI By Julia Romano In Rhode Island, there are different avenues to get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus. The three main ways that people are able to get vaccinated are at state-run vaccination centers, designated local pharmacies, and other local and regional vaccination sites, such as clinics run by cities and towns, some hospitals and healthcare systems, community health centers, and other sites in the community. Everyone will be following the same vaccination timeline and eligibility requirements. However, some will move through their priority populations at different speeds due to population size and operational capacity.
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Within the past several weeks, Rhode Island has been on target with vaccinating their intended age groups, including those ages 65 to 74 and also, those 75 years of age and older In the weeks ahead, RI residents, ages 16-64 with underlying health conditions (The qualifying health conditions can be found on the RI Health Dept. website.) are expected to have vaccines available to them, followed by those 50-59 years of age in mid-April. The following critical information, provided by the RI Department of Health, is being made available every month in this publication to help those who may not have access to the Internet.
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the page. Select the site and date that work for you. • You will then be asked to provide your name, contact information, and demographic information. • If you have insurance, please provide the requested information. Health insurance NOT mandatory. • Bring your insurance card (if you have insurance) with you when you get vaccinated so staff can check that the information was entered correctly. • Please cancel any other COVID-19 vaccine appointments you may be holding at other locations. • Please wear a mask and loose-fitting clothing that allows easy access to your upper arm. • Getting to your appointment: • Anyone enrolled in Medicaid or older than 60 can use the Non-Emergency Medical Transport Service provided by MTM.
What happens at my vaccination appointment? • Staff at vaccination sites may ask you for an ID, but this only applies to people who have one. Bring an ID, if you have one, to verify your name in the vaccination system. You can still get the COVID-19 vaccine without insurance or an ID.
• Please arrive at your assigned time. If you have an appointment, there is a vaccine for you. CLINIC WILL NOT RUN OUT.
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• You will get a vaccination card that tells you which vaccine you got and the date and location of your vaccination. You will also be able to make an appointment for your second dose. We strongly encourage you to sign up for your second dose while you are at the clinic getting your first dose.
• Cities and towns throughout Rhode Island have been scheduling appointments for eligible residents at municipal vaccination clinics throughout the state. To learn more about your city/town process reach out to them directly. Appointments are required at all vaccination sites. Hospital Outreach
• You will be monitored for 15 to 30 minutes after your vaccination.
State Run Vaccination Sites 100 Sockanosset Cross Road, Cranston Dunkin Donuts Center, 1 LaSalle Square, Providence Beginning at 9 a.m. on Tuesdays Beginning at 5 p.m. on Fridays Additional appointments may also be posted throughout the week as they become available. Eligible Rhode Islanders can schedule an appointment online at www.vaccinateRI.org. If you need help scheduling an appointment, call the automated phone line at 844-930-1779. The phone line is available in English and Spanish. A person may schedule and consent to vaccination, online or on the phone, for someone else with verbal approval. Appointments will be limited and you must have an appointment to get vaccinated. You cannot just walk in to get vaccinated.
CVS Health Vaccines are offered on an appointment-only basis via CVS. com or through the CVS Pharmacy app, and those without online access can contact customer service: (800)746-7287.
Walgreens Appointments can be made at select retail pharmacies through Walgreens’ updated appointment scheduler at Walgreens. com/ScheduleVaccine or by calling the retail pharmacies.
Local and Regional Vaccine Sites Other vaccine providers, such as hospital systems and some community health centers, are reaching out to eligible patients as supplies allow. Other efforts are also underway to help provide the best possible access to the vaccine. For example, the State and its partners are working to vaccinate eligible Rhode Islanders who attend adult day centers, live in
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Conduct a Dress Rehearsal Before Retiring By: Ed Pontarelli Two emotions are likely to strike those who are nearing retirement – excitement and fear. Leaving the world of alarm clocks and offices and having time to pursue your own passions on a daily basis is liberating – but the apprehension of entering a new life stage can easily creep in. Although work-related stress will disappear, the responsibility of filling each week in a satisfying way can be a challenge. Top that off with the ever-present concern about long-term financial security in retirement and the nerves can grow even greater. The truth is, feeling excitement and fear is okay, but what if your retirement isn’t everything you envisioned it to be before you left the workforce? What if life after work turns out to be far different from your expectations? Consider a practice run If you’re nearing retirement, you’ve likely taken steps to prepare financially for the future. But there’s one important thing you might not have considered adding to your pre-retirement checklist – a practice run. How you choose to spend your time (and in many cases, your money) in retirement is your decision to make, but it’s not always an easy one. As we age, our interests, hobbies and relationships change. What you may consider your “ideal” retirement when you’re 55 may not fit when you’re 65. This evolution can make it hard to plan accurately for retirement. To the extent you’ve made a financial commitment to a certain lifestyle, this can pose real problems. If you’ve already committed a significant amount of savings toward a particular lifestyle (a home in another part of the country or a trip around the world for a year), changing your mind in ten or fifteen years could throw a wrench in your long-term financial plan. Those who have based their financial plan for retirement on the idea that they will be living in a new location may benefit from a practice run before making the big move. It’s natural to change your mind about what you want, but it’s better to understand the potential implications of changing your mind before you actually retire as it can have unintended consequences. For example, consider an individual who has lived his entire life in New York, but moves to Florida when he retires – where taxes and cost-of-living are generally lower. Deciding after several years to relocate back to New York to be near family – where cost of living and tax rates differ – can mean the dollars he’s saved will have to be re-allocated and his savings may not go as far as he’d planned. The idea of practicing retirement may also mean leaving the 40-hour work week for something that’s more part-time. Some people may want to take a part-time role with their current employer, or work as a consultant to continue experiencing the challenge of work. This also can offer important financial benefits that help preserve their nest egg. 40 Shop In RI
Time for a financial rehearsal Practice can also be beneficial in another way – simulating how to manage your expenses in retirement. The idea that your cash flow no longer comes from a reliable paycheck, but from other sources like Social Security and personal savings can come as a shock – even to those who are well-prepared for this change. One idea to accomplish this is to run two accounts for a certain period of time. Through one account, manage all of your household and lifestyle expenses that you expect during retirement. This includes the costs for necessities like food, clothing, shelter, utilities, taxes and insurance as well as “nice- to-have” items like dining out, traveling, etc. Keep in mind that you may have to estimate or inflate your lifestyle expenses for retirement as they could rise when you have more free time. The best way to get a handle on these expenses is to experience them while you’re still working. Take that trip to Europe before retirement and find out first-hand what you can do within your budget. If the cost is different than expected, make adjustments to your financial projections to more accurately reflect reality. Through the second account, manage all of your expenses that are expected to end in retirement like principal and interest on a mortgage payment (if your home will be paid off), current car payments (although car payments can certainly happen again in retirement), college costs for your kids and contributions to retirement plans. Perfecting life in retirement A little practice can go a long way toward easing emotional and financial concerns when it comes to making the jump into retirement. A retirement trial run may not answer all of your questions – and it doesn’t necessarily include the unexpected events that can often throw retirement off track – but doing it for six months or so can be very beneficial in determining if your budget and lifestyle expectations for retirement are realistic. Consider working with a financial advisor who can help you determine a budget and a retirement income plan that fits your needs and desires for retirement. Edward Pontarelli Jr, APMA®, CRPC® is a Financial Advisor and Managing Director with BeaconPoint Wealth Advisors a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Providence, RI. He specializes in fee based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 20 years. Please contact him at https:// www.ameripriseadvisors.com/team/beacon-pointwealth-advisors or (401)824-2532, 1 Citizens Plaza Ste 610 Providence, RI 02903. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Interested in Sustainable Investing? Here’s a Primer. By Carrie A. McPherson
If you are paying more attention to how your lifestyle decisions may impact the planet or your community, you can apply the same perspective to your investments. An increasingly popular investment strategy is known as environmental, social and governance (ESG) investing. It allows you to focus your investments in ways that are designed to generate a more meaningful impact beyond dollars and cents. Traditionally, many investors have looked at the investment selection process as one focused exclusively on financial considerations such as a company’s profitability and the strength of its balance sheet. While keeping those factors in mind, ESG investing incorporates non-financial aspects of the investment that are deemed to be consistent with your own values. By applying ESG, you can be more intentional in how you put your investment dollars to work. In some contexts, investment approaches similar to ESG may be identified by other terms, such as Socially Responsible Investing (SRI) or sustainable investing. While there are modest differences in the definitions, the general approaches they take are similar. The ESG standard To get a better sense of how ESG investing is defined, here are some of the ways that companies are measured in each of the three categories: • Environment – consideration is given to how companies deal with challenges such as greenhouse gas emissions, the sustainability of its products, recycling policies and its impact on natural resources. • Social – this has to do in part with how the company manages its internal work environment including diversity in its hiring practices and management. It also relates to the company’s approach to the broader world, including its involvement in the community and countries in which it chooses to do business. 42 Shop In RI
• Governance – this primarily focuses on a company’s management practices, including diversity of corporate boards, the reasonableness of executive pay and policies around support of political candidates or causes. ESG investing is not limited to stocks. While equity investing may represent the most significant aspect of ESG investing, it isn’t the only market that is in play. Fixed income investments, private equity and private debt also offer ESG options that can be incorporated into a broadly diversified portfolio. A growing marketplace ESG investing is increasingly accessible for individuals. You can choose to identify and invest in individual securities, or you can utilize mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that pursue ESG strategies. It may be beneficial to establish your own framework, prioritizing ESG objectives that are most important to you. Then you can begin to match specific investments that are best suited to your own preferences. Keep in mind that when choosing investments, ESG considerations aren’t applied to the exclusion of other considerations. For example, as an equity investor, you are still looking to identify companies that you believe are in a strong financial position and can generate favorable results for your portfolio. From there, ESG screens can be applied to help determine which of these investments can fulfill your broad investment objectives. If ESG investing is a priority for you, it’s important to determine how best it can be incorporated into your broader portfolio. You want to choose investments that will be beneficial in helping you reach your most important investment objectives. Talk to your financial advisor to assess the most appropriate strategies for you. Carrie A. McPherson, CRPS®, CDFA® is a Financial Advisor and Certified Divorce Financial Analyst with BeaconPoint Wealth Advisors, a financial advisory practice of Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. in Providence, RI. She specializes in fee based financial planning and asset management strategies and has been in practice for 12 years. Please contact her at https://www. ameripriseadvisors.com/team/beacon-pointwealth-advisors or (401)824-2557, 1 Citizens Plaza Ste 610 Providence, RI 02903. Investment advisory products and services are made available through Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC, a registered investment adviser. Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Member FINRA and SIPC. © 2021 Ameriprise Financial, Inc. All rights reserved.
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Leading by Example Mary T. O’Sullivan’s new book examines the thread between how executives implement their corporate mission and the state of employee morale. By Mark Berger
Anyone working at a job or involved in a career has dealt with management. Some people who lead do so primarily with the company’s interest in mind. Others put themselves first over everything else. The way people in charge perform impacts company morale and employee productivity. When executive behavior matches company and employee values, positive results are achieved for all parties. In many cases, stories about horrible bosses far exceed those who are giving and inspirational. After all, there was a movie made called “Horrible Bosses” (two of them, actually) that depict some of the bad or inappropriate behavior and tactics used to keep employees “down” or “in line.” Also, can we ever forget the 1980 movie classic “Nine to Five,” starring Dolly Parton, Jane Fonda, and Lily Tomlin? They actually tied their horrible boss up in a chair and left him there! Mary T. O’Sullivan, an executive business coach based in North Kingstown, decided to do something about that: namely, chronicle examples of bad bosses and toxic workplaces in print. Her new book, “The Leader You Don’t Want to Be,” talks about those instances of
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poor judgment and bad decisions that seriously jeopardized the careers of the hard-working people in large organizations. With several decades of dealing with some heavy hitters throughout corporate America, O’Sullivan demonstrates that the differences between an effective leader and one who fails are profound. “Most people have been around bosses who play favorites, give preferred projects to ‘their’ coworkers, or dump undesired work on others. Those are all easy examples of being ineffective,” O’Sullivan said. “Management styles vary from industry to industry, business to business, and person to person. The way one deals with those around them has profound consequences—good and bad. It becomes evident when someone in authority doesn’t have the knowledge of the job and begins sinking.” Her book details the good, bad, and ugly stories of bosses in ideal and less than ideal circumstances. Some leaders dealt with the problems head on and with grace and dignity, leading to a successful conclusion. Oftentimes, the situation went the other way and led to feelings hurt, egos bruised, and ultimately, personnel changes. The book details some of the well-known cases of bosses doing the wrong thing. One such case was the Boston Archdiocese Child Abuse scandal. The Church sought to silence those coming forward,
accusing priests of inappropriate behavior and not addressing the problem. Instead, they kept quiet, and in some cases, moved the accused priests to other parishes. The Church leaders reasoned that this would solve the problem and the issue would go away… …or so Church leaders thought. Instead of the scandal being “swept under the rug,” more people spoke out against the Church and their “blind eye” to what happened. Confidence in the Catholic Church and their leaders took a massive hit. It ended with the Church having to pay out millions of dollars to abuse victims and the head of the Boston Archdiocese, Bernard Cardinal Law, resigned. The Church has still not recovered from their missteps, and the results have been fewer parishioners, less donations, and overall public distrust about the Archdiocese. O’Sullivan said that those leadership lessons need to be learned for future generations so they will know what not to do in handling such a delicate and life-shattering issue. “One thing that we learned from this example was to not hide information because it will eventually come out,” she said. “The Boston Archdiocese made a critical mistake in keeping everything internal and not addressing the problems when they came to light. When they did, they did little to nothing to do the right thing. The results of their decisions were swift and drastic in the eyes of the public. “Leaders who choose to skirt the truth staring them in the face are going to meet severe repercussions in the process,” O’Sullivan added. Mary is the owner of Encore Executive Coaching in North Kingstown. Her work involves helping individuals and firms determine the right road in gaining traction toward workable solutions. Her years in corporate America, at Fortune 100 companies, have given her the backstories involving the internal workings of management
machinations. Mary has seen and experienced firsthand what works and what doesn’t. She can support the career professional, who is stuck in their job, or the company that wants to encourage teams in growth and achieve an improved bottom line. She has spoken extensively at numerous conferences and workshops about today’s workplace and its many complex issues. Some of her favorite topics include gender equality, the “glass ceiling,” and uniting women together, rather than undermining each other. She has also written many articles on these and other workplace-related topics. For more details about Mary and her services, please contact her directly at mary@ encoreexecutivecoaching.com or call her at 401742-1965. You may purchase O’Sullivan’s book on: www.Amazon.com.
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Dare to Dream Ranch Helps Veterans
Gives those who served our country the opportunity to restore their self esteem and learn new activities to stay healthy and productive. By Mark Berger Karen Dalton has made it her mission to help others who may be down on their luck and/or need a second chance. She grew up under difficult conditions, and that narrative continued into her adult life. Despite the turmoil in her life, she managed to not only come out stronger, but also more focused and with a stronger purpose in life. Dalton founded Dare to Dream Ranch in Foster, to help the brave men and women who proudly served our country. The facility offers many fun and engaging activities to stimulate the mind and help maintain motor skills. The Ranch’s goal is giving the visitors some sense of mission and purpose. “These are America’s heroes, first and foremost. They risked their lives to protect the freedom we may take for granted. Because of this, we need to do all we can to ensure they are never forgotten and always cared for. The Ranch 48 Shop In RI
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the visitor experience, and to get them motivated to do more for themselves and others.
Because of her own experiences involving family members in the military, Dalton believes the Ranch provides a safe haven and outlet for those who attend. Her father suffered from anger issues after leaving the marines. Her ex-husband also had issues managing his anger. Many of her clients went into the military to get away from some form of abuse, from sexual, physical, or emotional. Dalton’s goal is to break the cycle.
While they do not have any employees working there, the Ranch has a dedicated group of volunteers, who pitch in whenever possible. They also offer veterans, who may not have any place to stay, the option to work on the farm in exchange for someplace to call home, as availability allows. The goal is to enjoy the agri-therapy by working at the ranch and also an opportunity to save money to purchase their very own home—a very noble gesture and proof of Dalton’s hopes of putting people on a path toward self-sufficiency.
The Ranch, located at 12 Snagwood Road, has plenty of room for equine- facilitated coaching, gardening, wood -working, beekeeping, agritherapy, and other amenities. Many of the events held at the Ranch are designed to enhance
“The bottom line for us as a facility is providing the tools for service members, veterans, and their families experiencing PTSD, anxiety, or depression, to succeed,” said Dalton. “Most people cannot understand what these veterans have gone
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You have a roof over your head, food , even if it is not very good, and feeling of importance. You have a mission, a task, a purpose. When they get out… They may lose that. They may lose the constant comradery, the structure, the feeling people care, the feeling of importance and purpose. In the words of a veteran, “Gone suddenly is the cohesive structure that existed to take care of you. Gone is thatthey strong sense of social security. through —what have seen, heard, and/orGone done, is the sense that wherever you go, you know where and how that may continue to affect them physically, you fit. Gone are the familiar cultural norms. Gone mentally, emotionally, or any combination of the are your friends from your ready-made peer group, three. While they need our support, many of them who are just as invested in your success as you are in may be theirs.”either too proud to ask. That’s what we can do to help.” A friend recently sent me a quote above a picture of The Ranch hasduring also been busy raising money towill help him in a tank his military time that read, “I with thebeproperty upkeep and They never this amazing again”. Yes,toyesexpand. they can. Theyare can find a new mission, a new purpose in life. looking to build a new gift shop, possibly build tiny houses for veterans in need, and have additional They come struggle to events. return resources andhome spaceand for they othermay activities and to normalcy. They may feel they don’t fit in to civilian they don’tDalton belong,said and that no one Even withlife, thethat pandemic, they understands. Sights, smells, sounds, may cause continue seeing an increase in donations. Their hope triggers…. is getting more support from the local, state, and federal levels.it is their pride and ego that keeps them Sometimes from asking for help. They are a veteran, they served “Helping others, working with and can’t health in the war. They are expected to behorses, strong. They and wellness education is a passion of mine. Helping ask for help. Sometimes it is FEAR. The fear of losing ourtheir veterans achieve goalsthings and that dreams job, their servicetheir weapon, help isto so define whoThese they are, that they are important. rewarding. men and women have risked it all for our safety. They deserve all of the help we can give They Dalton need tosaid. know that we all need help now and them,” again, and we are here to help. Let our veterans know
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CertaPro Makes for a Colorful Environment by Mark Berger
When people search for a contractor, be it for home improvement, plumber, carpenter, or painter, they want to be able to have faith in that company and the people that work for them. There are too many stories of people either being hoodwinked or swindled from their hard-earned money from such businesses that do not play by the rules. That’s why it’s important for potential customers to do their due diligence and research to make an informed decision about who they’re going to choose to do their work. Mark Bulpitt of CertaPro Painters of Northern Rhode Island completely agrees with that statement. As a result, the Cumberland-based company is not only COVID-19 safe, but provides customers his insurance, contractors’ registration, and lead certification, with each estimate. His company specializes in residential and commercial painting, and has been in business for almost a decade. Mark’s approach to finding and maintaining his customer base is simple: treat customers as you would want to be treated. “My company prides itself on building longstanding relationships, not just doing a onetime job,” said Bulpitt, who, himself, has worked and traveled worldwide. “We do a comprehensive analysis before we set foot into any house to do a project. That’s what makes us stand apart from our competitors. I look forward to working with customers for a long time because building relationships is part of why my business has become successful.” Bulpitt also stressed that his company only accepts a small deposit when the job begins, with the remaining due upon completion. They develop a plan of action and follow through; including a daily wrap-up of his crew’s progress. They also inform customers of their next steps. Regarding some of the “heretoday-gone-tomorrow” painting companies, Bulpitt said that ignorance is not bliss. “It really galls me, gets under my skin, when these companies will target certain groups,
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“If your paint is chipping or peeling, your paint is fading, you see rusted nails bleeding through, or algae/mold outside, these are all indicators that a new paint job should be done,” he said. “We are coming out of the bowels of COVID-19, and there’s enough stimulus in the economy for home improvement projects. We are expecting a big season.” For those planning to move into or out of a home, a new paint job has several benefits. For the purchaser, nothing looks better than a freshly painted new home. Also, it gives the impression that there’s something new happening. For the seller, the home would look more aesthetically pleasing, can increase the property value, and potentially leave a positive impact on new homeowners. Besides painting, CertaPro Painters of Northern Rhode Island also provides other services, such as drywall and carpentry repairs, wooden deck staining, wallpaper removal, and pressure washing. They are a full-service business that will help any project get done smoothly. Their work is fully guaranteed and despite CertaPro Painters being a national company, CertaPro Painters of Northern Rhode Island is independently owned. For more details on scheduling a free estimate, please call Mark at 401-334-3601. Appointments may also be made online at certapro.com/northernrhodeisland.
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Like Humans, Animals Grieve When a Loved one Dies By BRIAN LOWNEY
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One enduring legacy from last year has been people helping people. That has occurred in many forms: from neighborhood to neighborhood, person to person, and especially business to business. Everyone had to chip in and do their part to ensure not only they survived, but their supply chain partners did as well. While the state shut down last year, statewide Chambers of Commerce stood forward to help area companies who needed supplies and access to funds to continue operating. That was no exception at the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, located on Old Tower Hill Road in South Kingstown. Their ability to pivot and help others has been a major reason why they increased their membership and expanded their facilities. Executive Director Joe Viele has seen the possibilities firsthand. Before retiring his business, Viele had been an SRI Chamber member for decades. His business saw the benefits of joining, and until he accepted his current title eighteen months ago, he remained a steadfast supporter and fierce advocate for small businesses. His feelings on that topic haven’t changed since accepting his new role. “I have been a member here for a long time, serving on every Board seat available, and have been involved with many of the Chamber’s endeavors,” Viele said. “Every Chamber is different, but of all of the ones I visited, the Southern Rhode Island Chamber was the one that 74Shop ShopInIn 74 RI RI
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experience, and one of the many things that we can provide,” Viele said. “We can have human resource professionals come and either hold meetings or seminars for other members. Having a physical structure to call home makes a huge difference.” He credits the work of the previous Executive Director, Elizabeth Berman, whom he said ran the Chamber “like a finelytuned machine.” There was another milestone they achieved during their tenure. “We never closed; we remained open during the pandemic,” Viele said. We were always available to anyone who needed our services. We took good care of those who sought our help and guidance.” The Chamber covers the southern part of the state. Some six hundred business members comprise the Chamber, with half of them residing in town. They service towns, ranging from Narragansett and Exeter, to North Kingstown and Richmond. One of that region’s calling cards is tourism. With the pandemic effectively closing down beaches, hotels, restaurants, and other tourist attractions for most of 2020, the area was severely impacted. Viele believes with easing restrictions and more people receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, the tourism industry should see significant growth from a year ago. He also thinks the Chamber will benefit from the post-pandemic attrition.
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Looks to Expand Staff By Mark Berger Because of their unprecedented growth, combined with its continuing commitment toward helping area families still struggling with the pandemic’s aftermath, Toyota of Smithfield, located on George Washington Highway (Rte. 116), wants to hire additional staff to meet their increasing needs. General Manager John Durrani said their location has significant growth potential with its “Peace of Mind Purchasing Process”. He also believes the right people can help them achieve their goals.
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“We’re looking for energetic people to fill our expanding services. This is an opportunity to learn more about the industry in general and Toyota products and services specifically,” he said. The dealership has openings for people to fill in the following areas: • Master Technicians (3) • Business Development Center Employees (2) • Sales Associates (2) Durrani said the positions do not require experience (except for the technician jobs, which require either an ASE Certificate or be ASE Ready). They offer five-day work weeks (or four-day work weeks for Technicians), paid time off and other amenities. Durrani said the work schedule of 10:00 AM to 7:00 daily has raised a few eyebrows. When asked why the dealership implemented that time frame, he said the reason for the reduced employee schedules is far more basic. “We are working in a Covid-19 and hopefully soon, a post-Covid-19 world,” said Durrani. “The adjusted hours has led to healthier and productive employees. It has also meant a safer work environment. If you can provide the smiles and work hard, then we’ll put in the training to make the new employees successful.” In recognition of their recent success and continuing their mission of helping the community, Toyota of Smithfield will be hosting a Career Fair on Saturday, April 24, from 10:00 AM until 12:00 noon. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the dealership and these and other job vacancies may schedule interviews with managers on that day. “As a result of our rapid growth, we are asking for qualified technicians along with eager sales and support staff,” he said. “We want to be devoted to maintaining the ‘work/life’ balance in a postpandemic world. Check us out at our upcoming event or online to discover the Toyota of Smithfield difference!” For those who may be apprehensive about in-person meetings, there are other options to apply. One is applying via their website at www.toyotaofsmithfield.com or e-mailing John Durrani directly at jdurrani@toyotaofsmithfield.com.
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