People, Places, Businesses And Events In Rhode Island

Nellie Gorbea named President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust

by Discover RI | February 5, 2024 | News | 0 Comments

Nellie Gorbea, the former Rhode Island Secretary of State, has been named President and CEO of the Puerto Rico Green Energy Trust, marking a significant milestone for the promotion of renewable energy on the island. Gorbea, a trailblazer as Rhode Island's first...

NEIT and Lifespan Join Forces to Offer Surgical Technology Degree and Guaranteed Placement

by Discover RI | January 31, 2024 | Events in Rhode Island, News, Press Releases | 0 Comments

A career as a surgical technologist is lucrative and attainable. New England Tech and Lifespan can help! New England Institute of Technology and Lifespan have partnered to offer aspiring surgical techs the opportunity to earn their degree, become licensed and...

NEIT Announces Practical Nurse Program

by Discover RI | October 22, 2021 | Press Releases | 0 Comments

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Linda Dionne FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 401-739-5000 October 19, 2021 ldionne@neit.edu New England...

NEIT to Offer Free College Courses for RI High School Students

by Discover RI | May 26, 2021 | Press Releases | 0 Comments

East Greenwich, RI. Since 2016, New England Institute of Technology has been a provider of free college courses for high school students through the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) All Course Network (ACN) program. RIDE has just awarded a significant...

New England Tech Announces Dean’s List Recipients

by Discover RI | October 17, 2020 | Press Releases | 1 Comment

October 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dean's List Students at New England Institute of Technology East Greenwich, RI - Dr. Douglas H. Sherman, Senior Vice President and Provost at New England Institute of Technology, is pleased to announce the following student(s)...

New England Institute of Technology Teams Up with Hasbro Children’s Hospital

by Discover RI | October 3, 2020 | Press Releases | 0 Comments

NEWS RELEASE Contact: Linda Dionne FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 401-739-5000 ext. 3424 September 23, 2020 ldionne@neit.edu New...

The Beck Companies Announce Pivot to PPP Equipment Manufacturing

by Discover RI | October 3, 2020 | Events in Rhode Island, Press Releases | 0 Comments

PPE Equipment manufacturing FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Tracey Beck Great American recreation 1-800-831-2011 giac@greatamericanrec.com The Beck Companies Pool table manufacturer turns the table on manufacturing. Now manufacturing disposable face masks and...

New England Institute of Technology Donates Hundreds of Gowns, Gloves and Face Masks to Local Hospitals

by Discover RI | April 1, 2020 | News, Press Releases | 0 Comments

The New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) has recently donated assorted Personal Protection Equipment (PPE) to Care New England to distribute to their facilities throughout Rhode Island. This equipment includes 340 surgical gowns, 300 surgical gloves and 200 face...

Business Stories: Johnny’s Full Service Gas Station Middletown

by Discover RI | April 9, 2024 | Business Stories | 10 Comments

In the early 1970s, John F. Gomes bought the gas station at 795 West Main Road in Middletown. More than 50 years later, now a third-generation business, Johnny’s Full Service Station is owned and managed by John’s grandson, Andrew Gomes. John Gomes easily won over the...

Business Stories: Newport Cooks

by Discover RI | March 11, 2024 | Business Stories | 0 Comments

Newport Cooks-Middletown RI Nestled in Middletown, RI is a cooking school that teaches over 1,000 students a year. That school, Newport Cooks, was started in 2008 by Mary Weaver and her then business partner, Leonard Nihan, when they realized that Newport didn’t have...

Business Story-Newport Equestrian

by Discover RI | February 28, 2024 | Business Stories | 7 Comments

Thirty-seven years ago, Suzanne Hourihan, a professional hunter, jumper, and race horse rider who studied under the instruction of Irish Olympic rider, Nole McGee, bought a small horse farm in Middletown, walking distance to the beach. Now a multi-generational...

Discover Reviews: Pasta Beach-Newport

by Discover RI | February 1, 2024 | Reviews | 0 Comments

Pasta Beach Newport, nestled on Bellevue Ave, is a beacon of Italian culinary tradition in the picturesque town of Newport. Known for its authentic approach to Italian cooking, Pasta Beach stands out for its use of high-quality ingredients and simple yet flavorful...

Cucumber Hill Farm

by Discover RI | January 30, 2024 | Interviews | 0 Comments

The Discover Interviews: Cucumber Hill Farm https://youtu.be/x5cEIz_3ojQ

Pivotal Brewing

by Discover RI | October 2, 2022 | Interviews | 0 Comments

PIVOTAL BREWING COMPANY

WR Designs and Decor-Coventry RI

by Discover RI | February 2, 2022 | Interviews, Local Businesses | 0 Comments

Today we’re featuring WR Designs in Coventry Rhode Island. They specialize in wedding and event floral design but also offer other flower arrangements around holidays like Valentine's Day, and Mother's Day etc. They also have a bouquet subscription. We talked with...

Discover Rhode Island Interview with Tracey Beck

by Discover RI | August 14, 2020 | Interviews | 2 Comments

This interview is sponsored by the Anchor Auto Group as part of their initiative to help promote other locally owned area businesses. Tracey Beck of the Beck Companies Discover Rhode Island Today, we're talking with Tracey Beck, one of the owners of The Beck Companies...

2023 Luxury Car Market: A Year in Review

by Discover RI | January 31, 2024 | Auto Industry News, Auto News and Reviews, Automotive Posts | 1 Comment

As the curtain closes on 2023, the luxury car market reflects a fascinating narrative of consumer choices, brand prominence, and economic factors that have shaped the automotive landscape. With a year marked by innovative tech integrations and a greater push toward...

We Drive the 2024 Hyundai Palisade

by Discover RI | January 29, 2024 | Auto News and Reviews | 0 Comments

Review: 2024 Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy Last week, courtesy of Hyundai of Newport, we had the opportunity to take the new Hyundai Palisade Calligraphy for an extensive test drive. This review comes after a full week of experiencing the vehicle in less-than-ideal...

Tasca Adds Two Florida Buick-GMC Stores

by Discover RI | November 3, 2021 | Auto Industry News, Auto News and Reviews, Automotive Posts | 0 Comments

Rhode Island based Tasca Automotive Group added two more dealerships to their roster, buying dick Norris Buick-GMC of Clearwater and Dick Norris Buick-GMC of Palm Harbor Florida. They are both located in the Tampa area and have been renamed as Tasca stores. They will...

2022 Toyota Sienna Review

by Discover RI | November 2, 2021 | Auto News and Reviews | 0 Comments

REVIEW: 2022 TOYOTA SIENNA: AN ELEGANT AND HI-TECH PEOPLE MOVER The new 2022 Toyota Sienna has received excellent reviews from experts who evaluated the new look and feel of the interior and the stylish exterior of this fashionable minivan. If you actually thought...

Rhode Island in Top Ten for Highest Income Needed for Homebuying

by Discover RI | April 1, 2024 | Real Estate | 0 Comments

Rhode Island's Real Estate Market: A Surprising Second in New England Affordability In the picturesque landscape of New England, where historic charm meets the Atlantic's serene beauty, the real estate market tells a story of diversity and demand. Among its states,...

Exploring the Charm of Rhode Island: A Real Estate Perspective

by Discover RI | March 29, 2024 | Real Estate | 0 Comments

Rhode Island, affectionately known as the Ocean State, may be the smallest in the United States, but its appeal is enormous. This state is a treasure trove of scenic beauty, from the majestic shores of Narragansett Bay to the historic and vibrant streets of...

Sample Real Estate Post

by Discover RI | January 30, 2024 | Real Estate | 0 Comments

This is a sample of a Real Estate video post https://youtu.be/Ve-WQdyLu8E

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The Lost Photos

My father was a photographer who took photos of people at work in the 80’s and 90’s. After he passed away, we found hundreds of old negatives and photos of people at work throughout Rhode Island without any names or information. These are some of those photos.

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