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Adoption Rhode Island to Offer a FREE Family Fun, Health and Wellness Day

Pawtucket, Rhode Island – As part of a month-long celebration of National Adoption Month, Adoption Rhode Island will hold their first annual Family Fun, Health and Wellness Day on Sunday, November 6, 2016. Families and children impacted by adoption and foster care, as well as the general public are invited to join Adoption Rhode Island and a host of wellness experts at the Pawtucket YMCA, 20 Summer Street, Pawtucket from 1:00-4:00pm for a free afternoon of workshops and activity sessions designed to be fun and informative for adults and children alike. Sponsored in part by BankRI, Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI, Ocean State Job Lot Charitable Foundation and the Pawtucket YMCA, this event will feature educational workshops focusing on such topics as smoothie making, healthy eating on a budget, using exercise for self healing, art therapy and more. Interactive activities include zumba basics, yoga balancing and relaxation, martial arts, swimming, basketball as well as a number of additional child-focused activities. Attendees are welcome to participate in one or more the multiple 45-minute workshops scheduled for the afternoon.

Though walk-ins are accepted, advance registration is encouraged at www.ARI-Wellness.eventbrite.com, where a more detailed description of each session can be found, or by calling Adoption Rhode Island at 401-865-6000.

Adoption Rhode Island is a private non-profit agency dedicated to finding forever families for children in state foster care and providing support services for children and families affected by adoption and foster care both pre and post adoption.

RISBJ Staff | Nov 02, 2016

VALPAK EYES RHODE ISLAND COMMUNITIES FOR EXPANSION

ST. PETERSBURG, FL -Valpak, a leader in local print and digital coupons, announced today it is looking to further grow its brand in the Narragansett Bay area, which includes Providence, Warwick and Cranston. The company currently mails to as many as 140,000 homes in the Ocean State, but is looking to expand its reach to 230,000 homes that will receive its signature Blue Envelope.

The U.S. Census Bureau lists Providence as the state’s most populous city, making the location a target expansion market for Valpak. Growth rate data from the American Community Survey also indicates that within the past five years, Providence, Warwick and Cranston have all emerged as the Ocean States’ top 10 fastest growing cities – with Providence and Cranston leading the list as the top two cities. Additionally, the Providence-Warwick Metropolitan area continues to earn national recognition, such as a Forbes.com ranking for Best Places for Business and Careers and Cost of Doing Business.

“The Providence metropolitan area offers entrepreneurs an opportunity to capitalize on the local economic growth,” said Shak Turner, Valpak’s director of franchise sales. “It’s exciting to know that Valpak, as a leading direct marketing company, can assist local businesses in their own economic growth by offering services through our popular mailer, along with our vast suite of digital advertising tools.”

A leader in cooperative direct mail, Valpak mails coupons to nearly 39 million demographically targeted households per month in 45 states and four Canadian provinces. Today, in addition to its flagship Blue Envelope, Valpak offers its business customers an impressive portfolio of digital advertising products including valpak.com, Smartphone apps, Google partnerships, website development, mobile web optimization and reputation management.

With more than 25 million Americans using couponing apps each month, Valpak’s digital offerings have been a big draw for new franchisees. Digital coupon use is on the rise, and ample gains are projected in 2016. In the past year, Valpak’s print offerings have also expanded with on-pack advertising and circulars.

Ideal candidates for Valpak franchise ownership should possess a desire to join a trusted, industry-leading brand, work within a proven franchise system, develop relationships with local businesses and have a comfort level with selling new, digital technologies. Franchisees should also possess a minimum liquidity of $75,000, and a minimum net worth of $150,000.

For more information on Valpak franchise opportunities, please contact Shak Turner at
shak_turner@valpak.com or 727-399-3091 or visit www.valpakfranchising.com.

RISBJ Staff | Nov 01, 2016

Global Investor Forum names Jennifer Rousseau to Advisory Board

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island., October 31, 2016 – Jennifer Rousseau, Executive Director of

Cherrystone Angel Group, has been appointed to the Global Investor Forum’s Advisory Board.

The Global Investor Forum is a global organization that serves as the entrepreneurial platform

for scale-up ventures in the life sciences and medical devices industry. Its mission is to present

ventures in these industries to a broad range of investors across the globe. Rousseau will join the

top serial entrepreneurs, angel investors, venture capitalists, innovation corporates and

entrepreneurial doctors from Europe and the United States.

“Innovation is happening all over the world, especially as it relates to improvements in

healthcare and technology. I’m excited to work with the Global Investor Forum to further

strengthen the New England region’s relationship with our European partners and help create a

bridge for ventures to access resources across the globe.” said Rousseau.

Rousseau will assist the Forum by acting as an ambassador for the New England angel investor

community providing guidance on company selection and coaching the companies on

fundraising in the United States.

Marianne van der Steen, the director of the Forum, stated “We are excited to have Jennifer join

the Global Investor Forum’s Advisory Board. Cherrystone Angel Group is a well respected angel

investment firm within the New England area, and Jennifer’s guidance and leadership will be

crucial as we look to create a bridge for European ventures to come to the United States.”

The Global Investor Forum will host its first public event in the Netherlands at Maastricht

University at the beginning of February and is planning a subsequent event in the United States

in June.

RISBJ Staff | Nov 01, 2016

FIRST ANNUAL LADY PROJECT GALA

Providence, RI – The First Annual Lady Project Gala will be held on Saturday, November 12th at the historic Barnaby Castle, located at 299 Broadway, Providence, RI.

Gala guests will enjoy an open bar with specialty cocktails and local beer at the historic Barnaby’s Castle– formerly hidden to the rest of the world, now on full display. Before guests arrive, VIPs will head in early for an exclusive cocktail pairing. Once the doors open, gala guests will mingle throughout the mansion, dance to live music, and explore the many rooms filled with local Rhode Island treats.

This is a 21+ event and is open to all Lady Project supporters.

More information and tickets are available here.

“We are excited to host our first ever gala at the incredible Barnaby Castle on the West Side of Providence and cannot wait to show it off to our members and guests,” says Sierra Barter, CEO & Co-Founder of The Lady Project. “This event will help The Lady Project raise funds to continue to launch chapters in new cities, provide resources and training for our members and more.”

Media tickets are available. Email hello@ladyproject.org.

ABOUT THE LADY PROJECT

The Lady Project is a 501(c)(3) economic non-profit membership organization that connects, inspires and showcases awesome women doing amazing things through membership, events and community engagement. Founded in 2011, the Lady Project is based in Providence, Rhode Island. Lady Project chapters nationwide host monthly events where women can connect, get inspired and learn about what other awesome women are doing in their cities. Find your chapter: ladyproject.org.

RISBJ Staff | Nov 01, 2016

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