Gov. McKee announces new small business relief grant program

ProJo: PPAC Unveils New Broadway Season: ‘Hamilton’ and More
The Providence Performing Arts Center is staging a comeback. On Tuesday, the theater unveiled its 2021-2022 Broadway season, which will open in October with “Pretty Woman: The Musical,” followed by a return of “Hamilton” in November and December.

Marisol Vazquez Joins Centreville Bank as Vice President, Residential Lending
Centreville Bank President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board Harold M. Horvat has announced that Marisol Vazquez has been named vice president of residential lending. Vazquez is responsible for the leadership and strategic direction of the residential lending team and ensuring Centreville Bank’s residential lending products meet the needs of borrowers throughout Rhode Island, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.

Governor McKee Announces New Small Business Relief Grant Program
Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor have announced a new grant program to assist small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Grants for qualifying businesses will be awarded at one funding level of $5,000. The first round of applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis beginning, Thursday, April 15, 2021 through Friday, April 30, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. Future rounds and expansions of this program are possible depending upon demand and availability of funds.

Bill Cesare, Ph.D Joins Graphene Composites
as Chair of GC USA Advisory Board
GC is extremely honored to announce Bill Cesare, highly respected and seasoned entrepreneur, joins GC as Chair of GC USA Advisory Board. With over 30 years as a serial entrepreneur, Bill has been principal in over 40 start-up and early stage companies ranging from healthcare services, medical devices, data exchanges, e-commerce platforms and media-tech.

Sprout: Rhode Island Launches Hotel Week
Rhode Island is re-launching Hotel Week with reduced rates, complimentary bonuses and upgraded rooms throughout the state, Apr 17-30. During this two-week promotion, participating properties offer special packages with flat rates of $100, $200, $300, and $400 per night with significant savings off their regular rates.

Robinson+Cole Lawyers Selected for Rhode Island
Lawyers Weekly 2021 Excellence in the Law Recognitions
Robinson+Cole Insurance + Reinsurance Group lawyer Dana M. Horton and Data Privacy + Cybersecurity Team lawyer Kathryn M. Rattigan were selected by Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly for recognitions presented as part of the publication’s 2021 Excellence in the Law Awards. The honorees were each profiled in a special issue of the publication and celebrated during a virtual ceremony on April 8, 2021.

They’re Hiring! @ Pranzi
Pranzi is hiring for part-time and full-time positions. Immediate open positions include catering event servers, back of house catering staff, banquet chefs, event coordinators, delivery drivers and tent installers.

Victoria Almeida Receives Hall of Fame Award from RI Lawyers Weekly
Vicky Almeida, Senior Counsel at Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C., was honored at Rhode Island Lawyers Weekly Excellence in the Law virtual event on Thursday, April 8, 2021.  Vicky received the Hall of Fame Award which is a special lifetime achievement award for the senior leaders of the profession. These honorees must have practiced law for at least 35 years.