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ANNUAL MEETING MARCH 31, 2022 • 5:30 PM • OCEANCLIFF Join us for our Annual Meeting sponsored by Berkshire Bank. The Chamber will share its annual report and introduce new and current members of our Board of Directors. We look forward to welcoming keynote speaker: Steven Feinberg Executive Director Rhode Island Film & Television Office and Rhode Island State Council on the Arts

Presenting: "Rhode Island Film Works: A Peek Behind the Scenes" Hors d' oeuvres will be served. Cash bar available. $20 CHAMBER MEMBERS $25 NON-MEMBERS

ECONOMIC UPDATE LUNCHEON SERIES:

RHODE ISLAND’S ECONOMY: RECOVERY, REALIGNMENT, AND FEDERAL STIMULUS

KEYNOTE SPEAKER: MICHAEL DIBIASE PRESIDENT & CEO OF RIPEC Michael DiBiase began serving as President & CEO of the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council in January of 2020. Prior to his appointment as President & CEO, Michael served for five years as Director of Administration for the State of Rhode Island. His prior experience includes senior positions in government relations for Fidelity Investments, as well as serving as Chief of Staff for Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Almond. Michael is a graduate of Boston College and University of Pennsylvania Law School. Series sponsored by

Thursday, March 24th 12:00 - 1:30 PM The Atlantic Resort at Wyndham Newport 240 Aquidneck Ave Middletown, RI Three-Course lunch and presentation Member: $45 | Non-Member: $50 Register at newportchamber.com/events

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THE GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LOOKS FORWARD TO HOSTING THE 2022 BUSINESS EXPO!

Tuesday, May 17th, 2022 Wyndham Atlantic Resort | 240 Aquidneck Ave. Middletown, RI Exhibitor booths are now available, click here to register your business! Questions? Email Kate@newportchamber.com. Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce | (401) 847-1600 | 513 Broadway, Suite 218, Newport, RI

COME EXPERIENCE THE BEST LOCAL RESOURCE FOR BUSINESS GROWTH & SUCCESS Chamber Connections is the local business networking resource available exclusively to Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce members. Now in its 11th year, Chamber Connections is the area’s leading business network to exchange valuable business referrals and prospects while developing lasting professional relationships. Visit us on May 13th and experience how Chamber Connections can help your business grow.

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Chamber Connections Visitor's Day!

Friday, May 13th 8:00 – 9:30 a.m. Innovate Newport 513 Broadway, Newport

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The Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce offers a 401(K) plan for member businesses! Enabled by the SECURE Act in 2020, the Chamber is now able to create pooled employer plans (PEPs), which expands access to retirement plans for all workers by allowing employers from unrelated industries to join one retirement plan. Benefits to the adopting employers include: • Increased administrative efficiencies • Reduced fiduciary risk • Potential cost savings

The Chamber provides comprehensive program oversight including: Initial due diligence and consistent monitoring of service providers Negotiation of administrative fees Coordination of participant education Distribution of program materials

Contact for more information Liz@newportcfp.com

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THE RI SBDC AND THE GREATER NEWPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE PRESENT:

MARCH WORKSHOPS EMPLOYEE RETENTION- WINNING THE WAR ON TALENT! In this interactive presentation, hear from Allison Ebner and Susan Breen of the Employers Association of the North East (EANE) about the NEW ways to attract talent to your company, retain the key staff you already have and create a culture that supports productivity, learning and growth. When: Where:

Wednesday, March 16th | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Webinar

IS FRANCHISING RIGHT FOR ME? In this webinar learn about the wide range of available franchises, what would make a franchise right for you, and what you should consider when looking at franchisees. Also learn more about the benefits of a franchise and what are some of the costs associated with operating a franchise. When: Where:

Wednesday, March 23rd | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM Online Webinar

THE RIGHT FOOT Led by RI SBDC Counselor, Paul Harden at Innovate Newport, this workshop will teach you how to start your own business, including the step-by-step process of being an entrepreneur. Kick-off 2022 with fulfilling your dreams! * Attendees are asked to bring a notepad and writing utensil. When: Where:

Wednesday, March 30th | 8:30 AM - 12:30 PM Innovate Newport 513 Broadway, Newport in Room 202

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Join us for this workshop led by RI SBDC counselor, Paul Harden. Learn all you need to know about starting your own business, including the step-by-step process of being an entrepreneur. Kick-off 2022 with fulfilling your dreams! Admission is free and open to the public. Parking is available on street or in lots on either side of the building. Entry at main entrance facing Broadway Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce | 513 Broadway Suite 218 Newport, RI | NewportChamber.com

Cox to Invest $120M to Bring Multi-Gig Internet Service to Rhode Island Substantial infrastructure investments will enable gigabit symmetrical speeds to power the next generation of internet users NEWPORT, RHODE ISLAND – (3/15/22) – Cox Communications today announced the company will invest more than $120 million over the next 3 years to deliver multi-Gigabit symmetrical speeds over high-speed broadband connections to residents and businesses of Rhode Island. More than $20 million of the committed funds will go towards 100% fiber-optic buildouts on the Aquidneck Island communities of Newport, Portsmouth, and Middletown, as well as Jamestown. To date, Cox has invested more than $160 million over the last 5 years in Rhode Island and was the first to make Gigabit service available to all customers in the market. This effort is part of a broader multibillion-dollar infrastructure investment to build a 10-Gigabit capable, fiber-based network that will power the next generation of internet users. Expanded fiber to the premise combined with breakthrough enhancements to cable’s broadband DOCSIS 4.0 technology will enable Cox to deliver multi-Gigabit symmetrical speeds in the coming years to both residential and business customers to support a growing host of high bandwidth applications. “It is critically important that Cox and other internet service providers continue to make these investments in our state and for our residents. We thank Cox for this investment in Aquidneck Island and Jamestown and for their overall investment in Rhode Island’s broadband infrastructure,” said Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee. “The pandemic taught us how important this is as we transitioned workplace and educational environments almost overnight. Rhode Island fared better than many states because of the buildout we currently have and the investments the private sector continues to make.” The business sector of these communities relies on Cox connectivity, with tourism, technology, defense and more contributing to a diverse economic profile. As the company continuously upgrades its network infrastructure, economies of those like Aquidneck Island make ideal locations to implement the next generation of Cox technology. “Today more than ever before, it is absolutely critical that Rhode Island residents and business owners, particularly small business owners who may work from home, have access to next generation internet speeds and capabilities. Today’s announcement will further bolster Rhode Island’s position as having one of the highest rates of high-speed internet access in the country,” said Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. “We also appreciate that this announcement represents an additional investment in the form of job opportunities for Cox employees.” In addition to faster speeds, Cox also provides secure and reliable wifi connections covering the whole home. Cox’s Panoramic Wifi delivers the equipment its customers need for best-in-class wifi that can be easily updated as technology changes. Customers also get control and security through the Panoramic Wifi app with Advanced Security, protecting every device connected to their network.

“This is tremendous news for the City of Newport and all of Aquidneck Island. We appreciate the investment Cox is making in our communities,” said Jeanne-Marie Napolitano, Mayor of Newport. “The entire island will be well positioned for next-generation broadband capabilities with fiber running directly to every home on the island. This is truly an exciting development.” As the largest private telecom company in America, Cox delivers value beyond superior internet and entertainment services in the communities it serves. A recent 2019-2020 economic impact assessment of the company’s operating, capital project and social investment data in Rhode Island indicates that Cox Communications’ recurring operations support more than $850 million in economic output locally, including more than 700 jobs and near $57 million in wage and salary payments. Beyond this, the company’s $1.5+ billion annual capital investment in technology infrastructure generates more than $20 billion in economic output supporting over 55,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in wage and salary payments. Cox Communications also generates over $480 million annually in state and local tax contributions. “We’re preparing for the next generation of internet uses at home and in business. The ever-growing number of connected devices combined with exciting new applications of technology such as virtual reality learning, autonomous vehicles or even exploring the meta-verse will demand more network capacity and increased speeds,” said Ross Nelson, senior vice president and region manager, Cox Communications. “We are committed to being the internet provider customers can count on to have the speed they need now and in the future.” About Сoх Communications Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. The largest private broadband company in America, we proudly serve nearly seven million homes and businesses across 18 states. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox. CONTACT: Jeff Lavery Cox Communications (401) 243-7982 jeffrey.lavery@cox.com Bill Fischer True North Communications (401) 862-4652 bfischer@tnorthcomm.com

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To see a demonstration of the participant experience at Transamerica or to learn more about joining the plan, call or email Liz Hickox, Financial Advisor, Core Financial Partners (Liz@newportcfp.com/401-236-2350). Important: The projections or other information generated by the engine (which produces Your Retirement Outlook®) regarding the likelihood of various investment outcomes are hypothetical, do not reflect actual investment results, and do not guarantee future results. Results derived from the tool may vary with each use and over time. Please visit your plan website for more information regarding the criteria and methodology used, the engine’s limitations and key assumptions, and other important information. Before adopting any plan, you should carefully consider all of the benefits, risks, and costs associated with a plan. Informa tion regarding retirement plans is general and is not intended as legal or tax advice. Retirement plans are complex, and the federal and state laws or regulations on which they are based vary for each type of pla n and are subject to change. In addition, some products, investment vehicles, and services may not be available or appropriate in all workplace retirement plans. Plan sponsors and plan administrators may wis h to seek the advice of legal counsel or a tax professional to address their specific situations. For a multiple employer plan (MEP): While a multiple employer plan (MEP) arrangement offers adopting employers the ability to delegate fiduciary functions to the MEP provider, employers should be aware that they still retain the fiduciary responsibility for selecting and monitoring the MEP provider. Because a MEP is treated as a single plan, a violation of the qualification ru les by an adopting employer could affect the qualified status of the plan as a whole. In order to be treated as a single plan under the qualification rules, the adopting employers of a MEP must share a commonality — a connection among the adopting employers such as a trade or professional organization. For a pooled employer plan (PEP): Pooled employer plans (PEPs) are a new type of multiple employer plan for which the Department of Labor (DOL) and IRS guidance is still pending in a number of areas. An employer participating in a PEP retains certain fiduciary responsibilities, including responsibility for retaining and monito ring the 3(16) plan administrator, for determining the reasonableness of its fees, and for periodically reviewing the plan as a whole. Transamerica does not act as a 3(16) plan fiduciary. Nothing in this communicatio n should be construed as the commencement of operations by a pooled plan provider ("PPP") prior to registration as a PPP. For Group Plan Solution and Retirement Plan Exchange: The GPS or the Exchange is not a multiple employer plans (MEP). Unlike a MEP, certain plan qualification and ERISA requirements are applied at the individual plan level. An employer participating in the plan retains certain fiduciary responsibilities, including responsibi lity for retaining and monitoring the 3(16) plan administrator, for determining the reasonableness of its fees, and for periodically reviewing the plan as a whole. Transamerica does not act as a 3(16) plan fiduciary. Transamerica is sponsoring financial education programs developed by EverFi, a third party unaffilia ted with Transamerica that is responsible for the content of the financial education program. Securities offered through Transamerica Investors Securities Corporation (TISC), member FINRA, 440 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528. All Transamerica companies identified are affiliated, but are not affiliated with any other organization referenced. Logos and trademarks are the intellectual property of their respective own ers. Transamerica 6400 C St. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52499, U.S.A.1701455 © 2021 Transamerica Retirement Solutions, LLC

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Artists Selected for the Jamestown Arts Center 2022 Outdoor Arts Biennial

Eileen Travis, The Poppy Field (Detail), 2021. Approximately 3,200 unique crochet yarn poppies by the artist, 20" x 40." Courtesy of the artist.

Jamestown, R.I. March 8, 2022—The Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) announced the 13 artists and artists’ collectives who will exhibit their artwork in outdoor sites throughout Jamestown. Outdoor public art enables rediscovery of familiar landscapes and creates new ways of seeing and connecting with others. The artists selected to exhibit in the 2022 Outdoor Arts Biennial hosted by the Jamestown Arts Center (JAC) will create this opportunity from July through October across Conanicut Island. Exhibition Co-Chair Tom Farrell describes: "By providing a challenge for artists' ideas and using the island's natural landscape, the Outdoor Arts Biennial promises to be a wonderful exhibition that our community can look forward to every two years. We're thrilled to have the opportunity to display these 13 artists and artists' collaboratives this summer. The selection process was very competitive, with over 100 proposals submitted of high caliber artwork. The artists chosen resonate with the Biennial's mission to encourage exploration and experiences with art in Jamestown." A panel consisting of Jamestown community members and arts professionals selected works in a blind jury process. The selected artists are Amelia Wilson, Claudia Ravaschiere and Michael Moss, Daniel Shieh, Eileen Travis, Jean-Marc Superville Sovak, Jerome Harris Parmet, Keith Francis, Linda Hoffman, Mark Dornan, Peter Diepenbrock, Rob Lorensen, Sean Harrington, and an artists' collaborative consisting of Mary Meagher, Anne Kuhn-Hines, Janie Harris, and Melody Drnach. Collectively, their works embody the cultural psyche while reflecting on the passage of time through sculptural forms and interactive art experiences. The Biennial’s theme for 2022, Passages, is inspired by the Town of Jamestown on Conanicut Island, itself defined by the passages of water on the East and West side and its long history of evolving communities. About the Artists: Amelia Wilson (Jamestown, RI) is a multidisciplinary artist working in a range of media including painting and graphic design. In her work, she plays with contrasting visuals such as whimsey and humor with the Rhode Island seascape and botany. The Biennial is Wilson's first public art installation. Boston-based art duo Claudia Ravaschiere and Michael Moss have collaborated on participatory public art and sound installations for 20 years. A recurring concern addressed in their work is the inclusion of participants' different physical and sensory abilities. Their work is in the permanent collection of the Boston Children's Museum and Perkins School for the Blind. Daniel Shieh creates interactive artworks that alter the power dynamics between participants, encouraging different interpretations of another person's humanity as an act of mortal perception. In conjunction with his Biennial installation, Shieh will be the Artist-in-Residence at the Melrose School in Jamestown creating Sound Fort. Each student at the Melrose School will create a windchime for the collaborative project, creating a shared space to play

and hear the collective chimes of each other's work. Born in Taipei, Taiwan, Shieh is currently exhibiting across the US. He received an MDes in Art, Design and Public Domain from Harvard Graduate School of Design. Eileen Travis is a landscape architect and fiber artist based in Poughkeepsie, NY. Her large-scale crochet artworks are inspired by natural beauty and are often interactive or participatory. Travis' outdoor installations have been exhibited across New England. Jean-Marc Superville Sovak (Wallkill, NY) is a multidisciplinary artist and educator who combines sculpture and storytelling to reframe history. His work for the Biennial will be dedicated to celebrating the history of Jamestown's settlement with the inclusion of the stories of the First Africans whose histories are often unwritten and whose voices often remain unheard. Superville Sovak holds an MFA from Bard College. Jerome Harris Parmet (Silver Spring, MD) is a sculptor who works in steel to explore the flexibility and malleability of the otherwise cold material. Parmet's series of sculptures, or groupings, are imbued with warmth, spirituality, and enlivened by narrative. Keith Francis (New Bedford, MA) is an educator, graphic designer, mixed media artist, and sculptor. His work examines contemporary social, political, and environmental issues through meticulously constructed and thoughtprovoking objects. Francis has an MFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. Linda Hoffman (Harvard, MA) is a writer, graphic artist, and sculptor. A lifelong passion for poetry converged with her other artistic mediums, launching an exploration of narrative sculpture incorporating language, natural fibers, wood, stone, and found objects. Sculptures by Mark Doran (Brick, NJ) range from incredibly small, intricate objects to enormous outdoor art. His wellknown 8-ft tall soda fountain cup has hung from 7th Avenue and Bleecker Street in New York City since 1986. Peter Diepenbrock (Jamestown, RI) is an award-winning artist with many public sculpture commissions in Rhode Island, including the State House, Hasbro Children's Hospital and several universities. For his design work, Diepenbrock received the Marc Harrison Award for Excellence; Best Design Award at Accent On Design, New York International Gift Show; Excellence in Design for Dansk International; as well as multiple Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) Fellowships. He has a BFA and BID in Industrial Design from the Rhode Island School of Design. Rob Lorensen (Middleboro, MA) is a sculptor and arts educator. Originally from the Midwest, Lorensen exhibited in the Providence Convergence Arts Festival in the late 1990's and moved to New England shortly thereafter. He has exhibited in outdoor sculpture tours across the country and his work is held in over 300 public and private collections. The work by Rhode Island based sculptor and arts educator Sean James Harrington (Greene, RI) is inspired by nature and myth. His sculptural figures express collective fear and wonder of the unknown while embracing fantasy and immortality. Harrington's whimsical figures were also a part of the JAC's 2021 exhibition Spacing Out(side). An artists' collaborative of four Jamestown residents, Mary Meagher, Anne Kuhn-Hines, Janie Harris, and Melody Drnach, combine art, activism, and community discussion in their site-specific project. Rather than create art to direct conversation, this group is using Jamestown's changing landscape itself to address the threat of climate change and the need for immediate action. About the Biennial: Every two years, the Outdoor Arts Biennial creates unique avenues to actively engage the community through outdoor installations and related arts programs. Danielle Ogden, Curator of Engagement for the Biennial describes: "In addition to the artwork installations, the JAC will host family-friendly events, artist-led programming, and participatory workshops. The Outdoor Arts Biennial promises to create a fun and engaging atmosphere for the arts in Jamestown.” The theme of the 2022 Biennial is Passages, inspired by Conanicut Island’s physical passages of water on the East and West side and metaphorically, of the island’s evolving communities: first settled by native Americans, next by European and colonial farmers, followed by immigrants from diverse backgrounds, families with vacation homes, and now, year-round residents. For more information about the Biennial, visit outdoorartsexperience.org.

The Jamestown Arts Center is a multi-disciplinary visual and performing arts space that hosts art exhibits, theater, dance and musical performances, film screenings, and educational programming including artist talks and hands-on art classes for all ages. The JAC opened in 2010 in a former boat repair shop redesigned by award-winning architects Estes/Twombly. Since 2014, it's won 5 of Rhode Island Monthly's 'Best of Rhode Island' awards, including the Editor's Pick for Outdoor Art in 2021. Programming partners include: Heifetz International Music Institute, FirstWorks, RISCA, FabNewport, RISD, Manhattan Short Film Festival, SENE Film Festival, Spectrum Theatre, Providence Art and Design Film Festival, Island Moving Company, the Jamestown Schools, Social Enterprise Greenhouse, The Brown/Trinity Rep M.F.A. in Acting & Directing Program and many individual artists and local organizations. The Jamestown Arts Center has quickly become a leading arts and cultural hub for Rhode Island and beyond, where creativity, ideas, and innovation flourish. For more information visit: jamestownartcenter.org ###

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Division of Taxation ADV 2022-09 Tax Administration

ADVISORY FOR TAXPAYERS AND TAX PROFESSIONALS March 16, 2022

Tax filing and payment due date for 2020 PPP loan forgiveness is March 31, 2022 PROVIDENCE, R.I. –The Rhode Island Division of Taxation reminds taxpayers that the deadline for filing and paying taxes in relation to Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven in 2020 is March 31, 2022. The federal Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) was launched in early 2020 to provide loans, backed by the U.S. Small Business Administration, to help businesses and nonprofits keep their workforces employed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Some borrowers qualified for PPP loan forgiveness. Under RI law passed in July of 2021, if the amount of PPP loan forgiveness exceeds $250,000, the increment above $250,000 must be included in income for Rhode Island tax purposes.1 Under Rhode Island law, interest and penalty on the taxable portion of the forgiven PPP loan for 2020 under the corporate income tax, the bank excise tax, and the personal income tax is waived so long as the tax is paid in full by the taxpayer on or before March 31, 2022. Failure to make payment of the tax due on or before March 31, 2022, will result in the assessment of interest and penalty. Any filing received as of 3/7/2022, for which no payment has been made, will result in the Division sending a notice by postal mail as a reminder to make payment. Those filers should send their payment with the “bill coupon” included in the notice. All other 2020 filers may send payment with their return. On November 1, 2021, the Division issued notices and forms to entities that were previously identified as having PPP loan forgiveness in 2020. If any of these entities does not file by March 31, 2022, the Division will attempt to contact these entities regarding the missing filings. If it is determined that a filing is required, the Division will request that a filing be completed. If a filing is not completed, the Division will then have to issue an assessment based upon the taxable portion of the 2020 PPP loan forgiveness. 2021 PPP Loan Forgiveness Reporting Requirements Form RI-PPP will not be used for tax year 2021 returns. PPP loan forgiveness for 2021 will be included on your normal income tax filing and due on the entity’s normal filing

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approved by the Rhode Island General Assembly and signed into law by Rhode Island Governor Daniel J. McKee on July 6, 2021, addressed the issue of PPP loan forgiveness as it relates to the Rhode Island corporate income tax, bank excise tax, and personal income tax; House Bill 6122, Substitute A, as amended: http://webserver.rilin.state.ri.us/BillText/BillText21/HouseText21/H6122Aaa.pdf.

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Division of Taxation ADV 2022-09 Tax Administration

ADVISORY FOR TAXPAYERS AND TAX PROFESSIONALS March 16, 2022

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Contact: Courtney Hunter 401.846.8930 ext.: 1218 chunter@peoplescu.com PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION PARTNERS WITH THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION TO OFFER FREE TREES MIDDLETOWN, RI (March 21, 2022) As part of its Centennial Celebration, People’s Credit Union has partnered with the Arbor Day Foundation to provide 600 free trees to Credit Union’s members through the Foundation’s Community Canopy Program. The Community Canopy partnership supports one of the key areas of the Credit Union’s philosophy of making the world a better place through environmental sustainability and stewardship. Planting additional trees helps provide cleaner air & water, reduce stormwater runoff, sequester carbon, and lower energy usage & utility bills. The free trees will be made available to Credit Union members within their six-branch market area of: Aquidneck Island, Bristol, North Kingstown & Wakefield beginning March 21st. Members can reserve one of three tree types through an easy step-by-step, fun, and informative ordering process at: www.arborday.org/peoplescu. An online mapping tool takes the guesswork out of where to plant the trees to maximize their environmental impact on the member’s home and neighborhood. The native species trees were all specifically selected for their compatibility with the region’s climate and to provide members with a variety of size and color options. “Trees not only have great environmental value and beauty, but they also provide a sense of satisfaction to the homeowner,” stated Sean Daly, President & Chief Executive Officer for People’s Credit Union. “The Credit Union’s partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation is a great way for us to provide members a beautiful tree that they get to select and nurture as their very own with their community benefiting as well,” Daly further added. The Community Canopy Program and the Credit Union have 600 trees with limited quantities of each species available to People’s Credit Union members, details are: People’s Credit Union Free Trees Program When:

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ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION People’s offers a complete range of services including online and mobile banking, savings and checking accounts, personal loans, mortgages, business accounts, business loans, and financial services. Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union is a member-owned, state-chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit www.peoplescu.com. ABOUT THE ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION Founded in 1972, the Arbor Day Foundation has grown to become the largest nonprofit membership organization dedicated to planting trees, with more than one million members, supporters, and valued partners. Since 1972, more than 300 million Arbor Day Foundation trees have been planted in neighborhoods, communities, cities, and forests throughout the world. Our vision is to help others understand and use trees as a solution to many of the global issues we face today, including air quality, water quality, climate change, deforestation, poverty, and hunger. XXX

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Contact: Courtney Hunter 401.846.8930 ext.: 1218 chunter@peoplescu.com PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION SENDS EMERGING LEADER TO “CRASH” INDUSTRY CONFERENCE IN WASHINGTON, D.C. MIDDLETOWN, RI (February 15, 2022): People’s Credit Union’s Senior Marketing Specialist, Jessica Holden, has been selected as a “Crasher” for the Credit Union National Association’s (CUNA) Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) in Washington, D.C. beginning February 27th. As a GAC Crasher, Holden was one of a select few emerging leaders chosen from across 47 states to attend the conference where she will join other “Crashers” to be immersed in credit union advocacy, culture and the passion in making their voice count during the week long conference. The Filene Research Institute’s Cooperative Trust “Crash” Program is designed to empower credit union young professionals through career development and by finding and amplifying their voices to advocate for the role of young people in the industry. Holden joined People’s Credit Union in 2016, advancing to her current role as Senior Marketing and Communications Specialist in 2021. “Choosing Jess Holden as a ‘Crasher’ on behalf of People’s Credit Union at the Governmental Affairs Conference is a well-deserved honor for Jess. Since joining People’s, she has exhibited great initiative as an advocate for the Credit Union’s core values and for credit unions in general,” stated Sean Daly, President and Chief Executive Officer for People’s Credit Union. "The Cooperative Trust is thrilled to welcome a new group of emerging leaders to Crash the GAC in 2022,” said Filene’s Community Development Director, Cortney Angeley. “This group of rising professionals are change leaders in our industry and it's an honor to witness the evolution of leadership and culture taking place. We know these Crashers will bring spirit, passion, and hopefully a little bit of good fun and disruption to CUNA GAC."

ABOUT PEOPLE’S CREDIT UNION People’s Credit Union offers a complete range of services including online and mobile banking, savings and checking accounts, personal loans, mortgages, business accounts, business loans, and financial services. Headquartered in Rhode Island, People’s Credit Union is a member-owned, state chartered, federally insured, community credit union established in 1922. Membership is open to all individuals. Deposits are insured up to $250,000 by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA), an agency of the federal government. For more information about People’s Credit Union visit www.peoplescu.com.

50 Valley Street Providence, RI 02909-2459 Phone (401) 444.0600 Fax (401) 444.0635 www.LIVEUNITEDri.org

Request for Proposals: Strategic Fund Development Consultant Introduction:

Rhode Island’s leading companies, individuals, nonprofits, and unions invest in United Way of Rhode Island to make ours a community where every person in each community has an equal opportunity for justice and prosperity. Through Live United 2025 we are uniting our community and resources to build racial equity and opportunities for all. We’re proud to partner with foundations, individual and family donors, companies and organizations across the state to support our mission and their social responsibility focus. As we take on the bold goals outlined in Live United 2025 and plan for our 100th anniversary in 2026, we’re looking to engage partners in long-term investments that will make a difference for generations to come. Whether investing in programs that engage the community in this work, or capacity building work that leads to future impact, we have room for everyone at our table. Why partner with United Way of Rhode Island?    

Our legacy of proven results and our vision for a stronger Rhode Island makes us a formidable partner We believe that building strong communities requires supporting leaders of color and addressing structural inequities We value active engagement as a transformative driver of community success. We know that attracting and retaining top talent is a critical priority for Rhode Island nonprofits and that it is necessary to support emerging leaders to create a social impact talent pipeline.

United Way of Rhode Island is increasingly focused on diversifying our revenue sources and updating our fundraising practices. Following several years of decline in our cornerstone fundraising program based on workplace giving campaigns, we have developed new strategies and engagements to deepen the culture of philanthropy in Rhode Island, but we need to go further. Through this Request for Proposals (RFP), United Way seeks a Fund Development Consultant to support the development of a comprehensive fund development plan that will advance our work over the next 4-5 years. The successful consultant will work with board members, senior management, and other key staff towards the development of a fundraising strategy to diversify sources of funds and develop new partnerships. The plan will explore and develop new strategies across the enterprise ensuring a comprehensive development plan that engages every stakeholder in our success. Simultaneously to the creation of a comprehensive fund development strategy, United Way of Rhode Island would like to conduct a feasibility study to investigate and determine the scale, scope and general outlines of a 100th Anniversary campaign.

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The selected consultant(s) will work with United Way key staff and community stakeholders to analyze specific opportunities and strengths of the United Way fundraising brand in Rhode Island. United Way is looking for support and guidance to evolve a deeply tenured and highly successful legacy fundraising strategy into a bold, modern, comprehensive and equitable one that will build towards our 100 th Anniversary in 2026. The new comprehensive fundraising strategy should consider opportunities across the organization including our community impact and operations teams as rich sources of information, collaboration, and relationships. The strategy should consider public, private, and individual opportunities for new fundraising strategies and partnerships. Concurrent to the creation of a comprehensive fund development strategy, we would like to conduct a feasibility study to determine how much capital can realistically be raised from all sectors and sources, and in what duration of time as part of a 100th Anniversary Campaign. The study shall identify potential strategies and infrastructure needed for next steps. Finally, United Way of Rhode Island is deeply committed to racial equity and justice in our communities. Our new fundraising strategy needs to incorporate inclusive fundraising practices with considerations that avoid reinforcing historical inequities around wealth, access, and power.

Submission of Proposals

Please submit proposals to: Brooke Havens Email: Brooke.Havens@UnitedWayRI.org Proposals are due by: April 15th All questions pertaining to this proposal must be made via email to Brooke Havens.

Proposal Timeline and Evaluation

Proposal Timeline United Way intends to follow the below timeline for review and award of this solicitation: o Submission Deadline: April 15th o Review of Proposals: Last 2 weeks of April o Work to begin: By mid-May

Proposal Format:

In order for United Way to conduct the most efficient proposal evaluation, bidders are required to include the following information in their proposals: 1. Bidders may apply for 1 or both of the detailed work scopes below – Comprehensive Strategy and/or Feasibility Study. Please clearly indicate which scope you are applying for. 2. Contact & Experience – Detailed contact information and bidder’s experience, including notable work related to nonprofit fundraising. 3. Price Schedule – A description of the bidder’s price schedule – daily or hourly rates. 4. Capability Statement – A detailed response to the service/specifications requested. Please include a recommended timeline for completion of the work.

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Newport’s Redwood Library & Athenæum Announces 275th Anniversary Plans Governor Dan McKee Visits Thursday, March 10, 2022 … Members and visitors gathered this morning at the Redwood Library & Athenæum to welcome Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee and to hear plans marking the Redwood’s 275th anniversary. After brief remarks, the Governor presented Benedict Leca, Redwood Executive Director with a Certificate of Special Recognition, “In appreciation of the enduring commitment to lifelong, interdisciplinary learning by upholding the belief in the uplifting power of education and self-reliance.” He continued that the recognition was given to the Redwood as “America’s first purpose-built library, oldest continuously operating in its original location and as the only remaining secular public cultural institution with an unbroken link to the colonial period and the Nation’s founding.” Leca announced highlights of the 275th Anniversary year which include: mounting a major exhibition “Treasures of the Redwood” to open in June, launch of a 20-minute audio tour of the Redwood, opening of a retail kiosk to feature signature merchandise, exhibition of renowned photographer “Harry Benson: Persons of Interest”, return of the weekly Summer Concert Series on the grounds, collaboration with Newport Classical with a special concert and the return of in-person programming. In addition, the Redwood’s gift to the community will be admission at no charge for the year 2022. Leca stressed that all are welcome and encouraged frequent visits to the iconic building to experience the many enriching programs and exhibitions throughout the year. XXX Note: Photo credit: David Hansen

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