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The Business Value Forum announces May 8th program at Bryant University, “Women in Leadership: The real impact on business value creation!”

SMITHFIELD, RI, ISSUED APRIL 18, 2018…The Business Value Forum invites business owners, executives and advisors to join them in their upcoming program, “Women in Leadership: The real impact on business value creation” Thursday, May 8, from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m., at Bryant University (The Bello Center).

Join the Business Value Forum for breakfast, and a conversation with seasoned experts who will share their personal experiences and insights into the impact of women on business value creation.

Panelists include Jill Beresford, moderator. She was CEO and Chairman of the Board of a publicly held corporation during the 1990s after turning the company around from bankruptcy. She is currently CEO of Gendernomics, a company comprised of former CEOs who have used the language of learning of Gendernomics to build highly-profitable companies and help turnarounds.

Kathleen McQuiggan is an expert in the analysis and evaluation of business performance and value. She joined Artemis Financial Advisors in June 2017. She specializes in financial planning needs of women and employing sustainable investing approaches. She spent 20 years in institutional sales and investing. In 2009 she founded Catalina Leadership, a consulting firm focused on investing in women. She later joined Pax World Management as a Senior Vice President, Global Women Strategies. She has been named Investment News’ inaugural Women to Watch list.

Kimberly Corwin has spent 30 years developing and growing businesses. She began in Iowa at Composite Technologies Corporation, introducing a revolutionary insulated concrete sandwich wall panel system. She joined Hughes Supply in Florida in 2002 to help with the growth of the Miami market. She joined AH Harris in 2003 as a Business Development Manager focused on integration of acquisition HarMarc Rebar & Steel into the organization. She now serves as President and CEO of her own company, New Chapter, LLC, purchasing distressed properties, renovating and resettling.

The Business Value Forum, Inc. was founded by members with decades of experience in business. Formed in collaboration with Bryant University, the Forum offers programs focused on contemporary business challenges.  Additional Information about upcoming programs is available by visiting http://businessvalueforum.org. This program is eligible for CPE credits (RI CPAs are encouraged to enroll for CPE credits when registering).

A full breakfast buffet will be served. Act now to take advantage of the Early Bird price of $45 by registering before May 1 at the registration site: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/women-in-leadership-the-real-impact-on-business-value-creation-tickets-42917084154

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Upcoming Events Tech Talk: Cyber Espionage Against Maritime Targets Thursday, 26 April 2018, 7:30-10:00 AM The Atlantic Resort, Middletown, RI Presented by Brandon Catalan, CISSP, CCE; Security Principal, Cyber Espionage Intelligence Engineer, with iDEFENSE, part of Accenture Security, this discussion will dive into recent cyber espionage activity against maritime-related targets across multiple verticals, including engineering firms, shipping and transportation, manufacturing, defense, government offices, and research universities. Register here RI Women in Science & Engineering Networking Wednesday, 2 May 2018, 4-6 PM The Atlantic Resort, Middletown, RI Holly Ridgeway, the Executive Vice President and Chief Security Officer of Citizens Financial Group, will be the guest speaker.  Light hors d’oeuvres and cash bar; cost is $15. Register here for RIWISE Networking Tech Talk: U.S. Army Research Lab Thursday, 24 May 2018 The Pell Center Salve Regina University Details and registration coming soon. SENEDIA Annual Golf Tournament Monday, 18 June 2018, 1 PM Shotgun Start Wanumetonomy Golf & Country Club, Middletown RI Join SENEDIA members and staff for a relaxing afternoon of golf along the Narragansett Bay’s East Passage. 1:00 PM (Shotgun Start), scramble format with prizes, plus raffle prizes! More information and register now for SENEDIA golf tournament. Defense Innovation Days Monday-Wednesday, 27-29 August 2018 Newport Marriott, Newport, RI Exhibitor Registration General Registration Marriott Room Reservations    Platinum Sponsors Silver Sponsor

The application for the 2018 Wavemaker Fellowship is now live! The Wavemaker Fellowship program is an incentive that provides student loan debt relief (up to $6k/year!) to professionals who work for companies in RI, in a STEM or commercially relevant design function. Applications for the Fellowship program will be accepted until Friday, June 15, 2018.   The Wavemaker Fellowship program website containing all info, and the link to apply, is: https://wavemaker.commerceri.com/   Any questions about the program should be directed to wavemaker@commerceri.com

McKee Launches Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge

PROVIDENCE, RI – Lt. Governor Dan McKee is launching Rhode Island’s first Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition that encourages entrepreneurial-minded high school students to compete for thousands of dollars in post-secondary scholarships.

The Challenge begins with participants creating written business plans that will be scored by members of the local business community. The top five scorers advance to a live Shark Tank-like pitch competition in August 2018. During the live competition, students present their business pitches to a panel of judges and receive scholarships based on their pitch scores.

The Challenge is sponsored by the Credit Unions of Rhode Island and hosted in partnership with Millennial RI.

“We want the Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge to send a strong message to young business-minded students in our state—we believe in you, we realize your potential and we want you to have the tools to pursue your entrepreneurial dreams right here in Rhode Island,” said McKee. “I am thrilled to be partnering with Millennial RI and the Credit Unions of Rhode Island whose missions speak to the heart of this program.”

“Our organization was created to help support and retain young professionals living in this state,” said AiyahJosiah-Faeduwor, Executive Director, Millennial RI. “That starts before graduation—we want to support students’ dreams in Rhode Island and invest their energy and passion here. Through this scholarship opportunity, we hope to elevate eager entrepreneurial-minded students on their journey to success.”

“The Credit Unions of Rhode Island are excited to be part of this important initiative to get young people engaged in the exciting realm of entrepreneurship,” said Paul Gentile, President/CEO, Cooperative Credit Union Association. “Credit unions believe in educating our youth in all sorts of areas, whether it be financial literacy or the business world. It’s important to get them thinking about the future and we want them to have the confidence to pursue their dreams. This program will help do just that.”

McKee modeled this program after the Kentucky Lt. Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, an initiative he learned about during his time as Chair of the National Lieutenant Governors Association.

The deadline to apply for the Challenge is Friday, May 25, 2018. Rhode Island high school students from public, private and homeschool settings are eligible to participate. Detailed information about the program can be found at www.rilgec.com.

Rhode Island College Announces 2018 Commencement Speakers

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Former President and CEO of Gap Global Jeff Kirwan will serve as the undergraduate commencement speaker at Rhode Island College’s 164th commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 12, at the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence.

The baccalaureate ceremony will begin at 9 a.m., and the advanced degree ceremony will begin at 2:30 p.m. Rhode Island College is expecting to confer more than 1,200 undergraduate and more than 225 graduate degrees.

A successful international business leader, RIC alumnus and intercollegiate wrestler, Kirwan will reflect on where his RIC degree has taken him in his career and offer advice to graduates about how to navigate today’s changing workforce environment.

An executive for the leading global retailer Gap Inc. for more than 13 years, Kirwan served, from 2015-2018, as president and chief executive officer of Gap Global. Prior to that, from 2011-2014, he was president of Gap Greater China. There he led Gap from its infancy to a robust business, opening Gap stores, Gap Outlet, Old Navy and a thriving online business across mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Previous to his China assignment, Kirwan was senior vice president of stores and operations for Gap’s largest brand, Old Navy, from 2008-2011; senior vice president and general manager of Old Navy Canada from 2007-2008; and zone vice president of Old Navy from 2004-2006.

In addition to earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in communications from Rhode Island College in 1993, Kirwan attained a Master of Science degree from the University of Maryland in 2005. His passion for supporting the communities where he lives and does business is demonstrated through his support of employee volunteerism and his active engagement with multiple not-for-profit organizations.

“Jeff personifies the limitless potential and value of a Rhode Island College degree,” said Rhode Island College President Frank D. Sánchez. “We are extremely proud to highlight his professional advancement as a RIC alum. I think the story of his remarkable career trajectory and lessons he has learned is important for our students to hear.”

RIC alumna and Associate Vice President of Community, Equity and Diversity Anna Cano-Moraleswill serve as the commencement speaker at the advanced degree ceremony.

As the leader of the newly established Division of Community, Equity and Diversity at Rhode Island College, Cano-Morales works to ensure that the college is active in developing a culture of diversity and inclusion across all divisions. Her previous positions include director of the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University and associate vice president for grant programs for the Rhode Island Foundation, where she led grant programs in two key sectors: children and families, and Hispanics in philanthropy.

Canao-Morales has served on several state and nonprofit boards, including the University of Rhode Island Foundation, the Rhode Island Latino Political Action Committee, the International Charter School and the Rhode Island Board of Regents for Elementary and Secondary Education. Currently, she is chair of the board of trustees for Central Falls School and a seminar fellow for the Institute for Nonprofit Practice, which is affiliated with the John M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University. Cano-Morales earned a B.S. in human development, counseling and family studies from the University of Rhode Island and an M.S.W. from Rhode Island College.

According to Sánchez, “Anna has already made an important difference here at RIC, leading the effort to integrate inclusive excellence into our core mission, vision and strategies. She is an outstanding role model for our graduates.”

Jane Bodine Williams, Ph.D., R.N., will receive an honorary degree. Williams is professor and dean of RIC’s School of Nursing and will be retiring this year.

Williams’ career at RIC began in 1975 when she was appointed assistant professor in the School of Nursing. In 1995 she was made a tenured professor, and in 2000 she was appointed department chair. Seven years later, Williams was appointed founding dean of the School of Nursing.

For more than four decades, Williams’ leadership and innovative spirit have powered RIC’s School of Nursing into becoming one of the best nursing schools in the nation. Hospitals and healthcare programs around the state and beyond have also benefitted from Williams’ expertise and knowledge. She currently serves as a member also serves as a member of the Lifespan Board of Directors, the Rhode Island Nurses Institute Middle College Board of Directors and the Advisory Board of the Primary Care-Population Medicine program at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. She is a former member of the board of trustees for Rhode Island Hospital and the Assessment Technologies Institute Inc. Advisory Board, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, the Grassroots Liaison, the RI Area Health Education Center and the Health Partnership Council.

Williams received a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing from the University of Michigan in 1966, the Master of Arts in education from New York University in 1968 and her Ph.D.in nursing from the University of Rhode Island in 1995.

“There are hundreds of nurses in our state and across the country who are where they are today because of Jane’s administrative leadership, vision and focus, as well as her talent for teaching and mentoring,” said Sánchez. “I am thrilled to recognize all that she has meant to our school and to the health care profession by awarding her an honorary degree.”

About Rhode Island College

Established in 1854, Rhode Island College serves approximately 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students through its five schools: the Faculty of Arts and Sciences, the Feinstein School of Education and Human Development, the School of Business, the School of Nursing and the School of Social Work. For more information, visit www.ric.edu.