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The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce hired Isabel Marsh as Business Outreach Specialist working with Connect Greater Newport April 13, 2021 Newport, RI- The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has named Isabel Marsh as Business Outreach Specialist working with our Regional Economic Development division and the stakeholders of Connect Greater Newport. She will support efforts to develop effective strategies for regional economic, workforce and ecosystem development. In her new role, Isabel will lead direct outreach to businesses through interviews and our annual Business Walk. She will capture data and insights to improve our understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing businesses that will inform our regional strategic plan. A key part of her job will be to act as a navigator helping to connect businesses to the many resources available from COVID-19 recovery programs to services to start, expand or relocate to our area. Most recently, Isabel was Project Manager for the Chamber’s Shop Greater Newport campaign. She launched our new digital directory ShopGreaterNewport.com promoting local businesses and encouraging consumers to shop at small businesses in our region. She is owner of a small business, Marsh Digital Marketing LLC, and has worked with organizations to develop and implement marketing strategy since relocating to Rhode Island in 2015. “As a small business owner myself, I look forward to working with our partners to find ways to streamline the process to help businesses thrive in our region.” Isabel also serves on the Board of Directors of Aquidneck Community Table whose mission is to create a more accessible and resilient food economy for all in our community.
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1540 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 25, 2021 CONTACT: Taylor Millspaugh 401.921.2434
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Announces Taylor Millspaugh as New Director of Development
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island has promoted Taylor Millspaugh to Director of Development and Community Relations. “I am proud to be part of Big Brothers Big Sisters. My new role allows me to combine my passion for relationship building, creating community partnerships, fundraising, repurposing secondhand clothing, and helping kids,” said Millspaugh. Taylor has been at BBBSRI since 2015 and has had experience in each department of the organization. She is a true representation of the importance of mentoring. Under the guidance of CEO Katje Afonseca, Taylor has had numerous opportunities to grow and thrive at the agency. Her most recent position was Business Development Manager for the Donation Center. She was responsible for an increase of 55% in donation bin placements across the state, and created partnerships with over 18 municipalities in Rhode Island. Donation bin placements bring funds for BBBSRI but also for more than 65 partner non-profit organizations. In her new position Taylor has already seen great success, strengthening existing relationships, forging new partnerships, and creating innovative ideas for revenue streams, like adding advertisement opportunities to the back of the organization’s fleet of trucks. “Our mission is mentoring. We are proud to have provided guidance and support to Taylor along her career at BBBSRI that has enabled her to grow into this important role within the organization,” said BBBSRI Chief Executive Officer Katje Afonseca. “Taylor is passionate about providing support to young people in Rhode Island and this passion is sure to translate into growth for the organization.” Taylor is a graduate of Rhode Island College in Providence where she received her bachelor of science in Criminal Justice. In her new role as BBBSRI’s Director of Development and Community Relations, she will be responsible for leading and expanding BBBSRI’ fundraising and community outreach efforts. Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BBBSRI) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization committed to improving the lives of children and youth in Rhode Island. The largest and oldest youth mentoring organization in the state, BBBSRI serves children and youth 7 - 18 years of age by pairing them in structured mentoring relationships with caring adult volunteers. Mentoring is one of the most effective means of positively influencing the future of a child. If you are interested in donating, sponsoring, mentoring, or learning more, email: events@bigsri.org
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1540 Pontiac Avenue, Cranston, RI 02920
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – March 20, 2021
CONTACT: Taylor Millspaugh 401.921.2434
The City of North Providence and Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Grow Partnership CRANSTON, RI – Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island (BigsRI) and the City of North Providence has had a long standing partnership to help keep the community’s unwanted items out of our landfill and support hundreds of children across the state. Mayor Charles Lombardi and The City of North Providence have granted access to BigsRI to place their BIG Green Donation Bins at several new locations throughout the city.
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Greystone Elementary School, 100 Morgan Ave Dr EA Ricci Middle School, 51 Intervale Ave Birchwood Middle School, 10 Birchwood Dr North Providence Mancini Center, 2 Atlantic Blvd Whelan Elementary, 1440 Mineral Spring Ave
Residents are encouraged to drop off bagged clothing in the green bins. BigsRI Chief Executive Officer and North Providence Resident Katje Afonseca, states “I am proud that the city I live in is such a strong supporter of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island. The bin placements are convenient for all residents to easily donate their bagged clothing and textiles. When donating to in our green bins you are making an impact right in your own community.” Each year BigsRI diverts 3 – 5 million pounds of Rhode Island’s unwanted items from our landfill. The residents of North Providence contributed over 280,000 pounds of clothing and textiles in the past two years. The donations collected resulted in a savings of over $6,500 for the city. Mayor Charles Lombardi had this to say. “We’re so grateful for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island’s commitment to our community and look forward to our strengthening partnership.” BigsRI makes donating in the city easy. Residents can also schedule a free curbside pick-up at their home or drop their bagged cloth in bins throughout North Providence. Visit DonateRI.org or BigsRI.org/DonateRI to schedule your pick-up online! Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island creates and supports one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. If you are interested in mentoring a child, donating to support our program, forming a partnership like this one, or more visit www.BigsRI.org call (401) 921-2434 or email events@bigsri.org. ###
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VACCINES MANDATORY FOR NEWPORT GULLS Gulls Mandate All Players, Coaches, & Staff Have Vaccine Prior to Arrival NEWPORT, RI- “This is the only way we can guarantee the safety of our community and be able to play the full season without the question of an outbreak and shutdown.” said Newport Gulls General Manager Chuck Paiva in reference to the recent mandate by the New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL) for all players and coaches to be vaccinated to participate in the league this summer. The Newport Gulls have implemented their own internal policy to also require all personnel including interns, volunteers, and staff to get vaccinated prior to Opening Day. Each NECBL roster, including Newport, is comprised of collegiate student-athletes from throughout the country. These players live with host families throughout the summer, administer summer camp, and are active members of the community. Safety has been paramount as the NECBL Board of Directors have continued to work on a plan to return to play this summer. In order to respect the health of each of the league’s 14 cities and towns, while also making a positive impact in the community, vaccines provide the only way to accomplish these goals. All guidance set forth by the CDC, State of Rhode Island, and City of Newport will be followed at Cardines Field as it pertains to fan attendance, mask mandates, and other safety precautions needed to be taken, but vaccinations will allow players and coaches to operate as normal. Newport Gulls Youth Summer Camp will begin June 28, with four, week-long sessions held across Aquidneck Island throughout the summer. The camp’s instructors are Gulls players and coaches, who will all be vaccinated, but the Gulls will be in constant communications with governing officials in order to ensure strict following of CDC and State of Rhode Island rules and regulations for youth camps, but children will have the opportunity to interact with the Major League Stars of Tomorrow once again this summer. General Manager Paiva continued to state, “Our organization is extremely excited to be able to return and be a pillar for the City of Newport and its surrounding area. It has been a special past 20 years and 2020 certainly taught us a lot. We hope to serve as a beacon of hope and light at the end of the tunnel this summer, allowing families and friends to congregate in a safe manner and experience some normalcy.” Furthermore, the Newport Gulls hope that the decision to have all players and staff vaccinated encourages others to do so as well if they have not already. Peoples ages 16 and older who live, work, or go to school in Rhode Island are now eligible to schedule an appointment at the many sites throughout the state. Please do so by visiting https://covid.ri.gov/ vaccination. The Newport Gulls regular season and summer camp schedule can be found on newportgulls.com and additional information will continue to be released via the Gulls website as well as the team’s social media accounts. Please contact 401845-6832 or operations@newportgulls.com with any questions in reference to the upcoming season.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Newport Gulls, members of the 13-team New England Collegiate Baseball League (NECBL), are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, founded as the Rhode Island Gulls in 1998 in Cranston, R.I., before moving to Newport in 2001. In addition to recruiting, fielding, and developing a team of the nation’s top collegiate baseball athletes and attracting 50,000 fans annually to Cardines Field, the predominantly volunteer organization strives to benefit the community of Newport County via summer camps, reading programs, fundraisers, scholarships, and charitable donations – totaling over $1 million since 2001. The Gulls are six-time champions of the NECBL – the winningest franchise in league history – and were ranked as the overall No. 1 summer collegiate baseball team in the country by Perfect Game USA in 2012. For more information about the Newport Gulls, visit facebook.com/newportgulls, follow the Gulls on Twitter @ NewportGulls or visit www.newportgulls.com. ###
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Office Hours: Grants & Funding Opportunities Monday, May 3rd Office Hours: Marketing & Advertising Opportunities Thursday, May 6th Retail & Hospitality Industry Resource Meeting Thursday, May 13th Office Hours: Job Bank Thursday, May 13th Office Hours with Executive Director Erin DonovanBoyle Thursday, May 20th Business During Hours - Meet us at Innovate Newport Thursday, May 20th Office Hours: Chamber 101 Thursday, May 27th Be sure to tune in every Thursday morning at 10 to WADK 1540 AM for the Chamber’s show: The Business of Greater Newport!