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Skyline at Waterplace, New England’s Premier Special Event Venue, Expands; Fine Dining Restaurant Experience Added to Skyline’s “Menu”
Skyline at Waterplace, New England’s premier special event venue overlooking the Gateway to Providence at the Basin, is set to expand into the latest exciting addition to The Renaissance City’s globally celebrated restaurant scene.
Michael Mota, Skyline’s managing partner, said, “Skyline just celebrated its One Year Anniversary. In our first nine months we hosted over 125 events, and we’re now on track to double that number. We’ve won the Best of the Knot 2018 and Wedding Wire Brides Choice awards. Partnering with the Providence-Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau, we hosted numerous statewide events, including Providence College’s Centennial Celebration and the National Governors’ Conference.
“During its first year of operation,” Mota added, “Skyline has become renowned not just for its elegance and superb views, but also for a special event dining service second to none. Now we have added Dine with Skyline, a full service fine dining restaurant, to appeal to the world’s most discriminating palates.”
The addition of a signature fine dining restaurant stands as one more way that Skyline at Waterplace earns it national reputation as one of America’s most elegant and versatile venues for weddings, corporate events, and other special celebrations.”
Mota said, “We will be open for dinner from 5:00 – 10:00 pm, Wednesday through Friday, on all WaterFire nights, and for special outdoor Waterplace Basin events. We will be serving Sunday brunches from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm. And there will be a Lounge Menu on Fridays.”
In addition, Skyline Express will deliver menu items to surrounding areas via Uber Eats and Grub Hub. And for parties of 10 or more, Skyline will utilize its own signature delivery service.
“We are honored to name Domingo Fernandez as Skyline’s executive chef,” said Mota. “He brings an astounding 45 years of experience to his role, having worked at multiple New York City restaurants. In Rhode Island he spent twelve years at Capriccio, four years each at Isabella’s and Bella Vista, and three years at Café Nuovo. The breadth of Domingo’s experience is matched only by the depth of his imagination and refinement of his skills.”
Scott Connery, Skyline’s director of sales, was quick to add that, “Russell Morin has been an incredible partner and will remain a preferred caterer at Skyline. However, we are now ready for our own executive chef to service all the events to which we are committed and which we continue to secure at a record pace.”
Visit wwww.skylineatwaterplace.com for more information or call 401.437.6480
Professional Women’s Leadership Association, Nexus, Opens RI Chapter
PROVIDENCE – For the past year, the Women in Leadership Nexus has united powerhouse women committed to launching their leadership journey and co-creating a new leadership paradigm to shape the corporate sector. Today, the professional association announces the formal launch of its Rhode Island Chapter, dedicated to empowering women to reach newfound levels of professional success.
Throughout 2017, more than 200 women joined the movement, showing up at Nexus events, joining the blogging community and challenging traditional paradigms that hold that leadership is determined by hierarchy. With the opening of an official Rhode Island Chapter, members will have the opportunity to more intentionally accelerate their leadership journey by being armed with the skill sets, perspectives, experiences, relationships and knowledge needed to reach new sizeable milestones.
“At Nexus, we are passionate about helping our members achieve their professional and personal game-changing moments, the ones that will forever shape their leadership legacy,” says Carrie Majewski, Founder/CEO of Nexus. “We help our members recognize that they can be the X-factor leader or what we like to call the next-gen leader. They can be the leaders that build the awe-inspiring workplaces of tomorrow; the authors of the next best-selling business book; the trailblazers giving the top-viewed TED talk. We inspire our members to believe any dream is possible.”
The Nexus offers both Professional and Corporate Memberships, with organizations able to sponsor a specific number of employees. Nexus members enjoy a number of benefits, from members-only pricing at quarterly chapter events to access to a members-only portal to preferred rates for Nexus- and partner-led leadership development workshops. Potential members will be vetted during an application process to ensure the cultivation of a group of women committed to intentional leadership.
The Rhode Island Chapter also includes 16 Founding Members who will play a critical role in evangelizing the group’s purpose, shaping the chapter’s ideology and identifying strong candidates for membership.
“Women need more women cheerleaders. The Women in Leadership Nexus gives us just that, bringing together women of all ages and career paths to a safe haven to let our hair down, learn new things, be vulnerable, laugh (a lot!) and grow—together,” says Jen Hetzel Silbert, Founding Member, Employer Engagement, TechHire Rhode Island. “Each event and interaction gives me a reason to stand taller and with the confidence that, in spite of the daily challenges faced at home and on the job, I know I’m capable, I’m worthy and I’m not alone.”
Adds Susan Keller, Founding Member, Entrepreneurial Executives: “The Nexus brings together leaders of all ages, professions and experiences who lead in unique ways. Nexus has embraced a different way to look at leaders and how they lead. Having a diverse group of smart women in the same room is inspiring and has allowed me to connect with women that I might not otherwise have had the opportunity to meet.”
To learn more about the Women in Leadership Nexus and membership opportunities, visit: wilnexus.com/membership.
About The Women in Leadership Nexus
The Women in Leadership Nexus empowers women to reach an amplified level of leadership, fueled to be the agents of change and co-creators of a different leadership paradigm. Through in-person events and an interactive member community, the Nexus unites women looking to explore, shape and apply the principles of a next-gen leader. The Nexus offers application-based membership to its Rhode Island Chapter, with members spanning all industries and professions. To learn more, please visit www.wilnexus.com.
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The Lady Project announces Women’s Entrepreneurship Week, Celebrating Women in Power November 14-19
Providence, Rhode Island: The Lady Project announces its first annual Women Entrepreneurship Week November 14-19. Women’s Entrepreneurship Week is a celebration of women owned businesses in Providence. Through education and inspiration, The Lady Project’s first annual Women’s Entrepreneurship Week is redefining what it means to be an entrepreneur in Rhode Island.
Events include:
- 11/14: Designers & Makers Speakers Series – Join us Monday, November 14 at MOO from 6-8pm as The PVD Lady Project in partnership with Craftland & Moo celebrates the state’s designers and makers.
- 11/15: Digital Storytellers – On Tuesday, November 15 join PVD Lady Project at Nail from 12-1pm for our lunch and learn as the talented women of NAIL Communications explain Digital Storytelling as it relates to consumer brands and today’s marketing environment.
- 11/15: Change Makers – Join PVD Lady Project for our Change Makers Panel at Providence City Hall on Tuesday, November 15 from 6-8pm. Our Change Makers Panel moderator Marisa O’Gara currently serves as the Deputy Chief of Staff to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, she will be leading the panel.
- 11/16: Celebrating Women of Color in Business – Join PVD Lady Project at Easy Entertaining on Wednesday, November 16 from 6-8pm for our panel discussion celebrating women of color in business. Moderator Brittanny Taylor, is a fashion and lifestyle photographer working in Providence. Brittanny will lead the panel.
- 11/17: Women in STEM – Join Lady Project and Girl Develop It at Upserve on Thursday, November 17 from 6-8pm for our Women in STEM Panel Discussion. Moderator Nora Meah is a talent hacker and public education reformer will lead a panel with featuring Principal Business Analyst, Lisa Fougere and Software Engineer and member of Girl Develop It, Katryn Mcintosh.
- 11/18: Lunch + Learn with the Vanech Pontarelli Private Client Group– Join Lady Project at Circe from 12-1pm as Carrie McPherson, Senior Financial Associate for Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. leads this session with financial planning advice for your business.
- 11/19: National Women’s Entrepreneurship Day – The PVD Lady Project will be hoisting a morning of relaxation and self-care at Providence Power Yoga on Saturday, November 19 starting at 9:30am. Following the class please join us at CAV for a delicious brunch.
- Help us in celebrating each other as we wrap up #PVDWEW at Cleverhood on November 19th from 7-9pm, with refreshments from North Bakery and Long Live Beerworks!
