RI officials unveil new COVID vaccine eligibility timeline
Laurie White: No Tinkering with the Tax Code
Legislation has been introduced to increase state personal income taxes for high earners. House Bill 5227 would add a new income tax bracket for those earning more than $475,000 with a new rate of 8.99 percent, an increase of 50 percent. House Bill 5229 similarly would create a new tax bracket for those earning more than $500,000 with new rate of 6.99 percent, and with revenues resulting from the increase to be deposited in a restricted receipt account for K-12 educational expenses.
See the top 10 reasons why now’s NOT the time for a 50% tax hike on Rhode Islanders.
WPRI: RI Opening 2 New Mass Vaccination Sites;
Officials Unveil New Eligibility Timeline
Rhode Island leaders provided an update Thursday on when people who live, work and study in the state are expected to be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Gov. Dan McKee said the state is on track to open eligibility to everyone ages 16 and older by April 19. They will continue to add new age groups in descending order, just on a more compressed timeline than previously planned.
Chamber Web/Podcast: Ugh…Let’s Talk About Sales with Allan Langer
Chamber President Laurie White hosted a conversation with nationally-known sales expert and best-selling author, Allan Langer, as he takes us on a deep dive into the inherent problems of selling your products or services, and why no one wants to meet with you, even if they actually need what it is you are selling.
In this entertaining talk, you will learn strategies on how to use influence and persuasion in a natural way, the way our brains are wired to like and accept. You will learn the psychology and science behind pricing and how to apply these simple techniques to your everyday presentations and online options. And you will learn how to have a conversation with a potential customer and not feel like a salesperson. You will walk away with actionable items that you can implement the very next day to increase your sales, and your confidence, in any selling situation.
BCBSRI Announces New President and CEO
After a national search, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island has announced the appointment of Martha L. Wofford, group vice president at DaVita, Inc. in Denver, Colorado, as the president and CEO of the local, nonprofit health insurer. Wofford will be the eighth president and CEO of the 82-year-old company and the second woman to fill the role. She will join the company in April, succeeding Kim Keck, now president and CEO of the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association.
BauerFinancial Recognizes People’s Credit Union
as One of the Nation’s Strongest Credit Unions
People’s Credit Union proudly announces it has achieved another Superior 5-Star Rating from BauerFinancial. This is the highest rating from BAUERFINANCIAL, the Nation’s Premier Bank and Credit Union Rating Firm. A five-star rating indicates that People’s Credit Union excels in areas including capital adequacy, profitability, and asset quality.
Pranzi: Good Morning! Breakfast is Served!
Check out Pranzi’s breakfast menu. Get your delicious breakfast pastries, fresh fruit salad, eggs, home fries, bacon and sausage delivered or ready for pickup from Pranzi.
