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Kicking off the 2020 Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge
 

 

We launched Rhode Island's third Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition open to high school students across the state. This year, participants will compete for $14,000 in scholarships, the largest amount since the program launched in 2018.

 

Rhode Island students in grades 9-12 can take the challenge by submitting business plans via RILGEC.com by Friday, April 10, 2020. The top five students or student teams advance to a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition in May 2020 where they receive scholarships based on their pitch scores.

 

Thank you to our lead sponsor, the Credit Unions of Rhode Island. Additional supporters include: Massey & Associates Inc., Dr. Day Care, RI REALTORS, Dunkin' Donuts Franchisee David Batista and Millennial Rhode Island.
 

 

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Calling all Newport small businesses: Share your feedback

 

 

Join me and the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce for the next meeting of Rhode Island’s Small Business Advocacy Council. 

 

Every other month, I take the council to a different community to hear feedback from members of the business community. My office, the Department of Business Regulation, Commerce Rhode Island, the Department of State and other agencies attend the meetings to provide support on any issues raised by business owners.

 

  • : Tuesday, March 10, 2020
  • : 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
  • : Innovate Newport 513 Broadway, Newport, RI 02840
  • Reserve a seat: E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

 

Do you have a specific issue you’d like to highlight at the meeting? E-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with details to help us prepare to address your concerns. All businesses are welcome to attend and participate.
 

 
 
 
 

 
 

 

Collaborating with international leaders

 

 

This month, I was honored to attend the 58th Session of the Commission for Social Development at the United Nations in New York where international leaders addressed poverty, equality, housing and homelessness.

 

During the session, Rhode Island's very own Bernard Georges of New Bridges for Haitian Success was recognized by the Council for Justice, Equality and Peace and the Federation of World Peace and Love for his support of the Haitian community in our state and abroad. In 2018, Bernard and I worked with the Town of Lincoln to donate an emergency vehicle to a Haitian community in need. I enjoyed discussing that effort with ambassadors, advocates and elected officials from around the world.
 

 
 
 
 

 

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The Supreme Court is considering whether Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution for acts he took in office. The case before them Thursday centered around Trump's federal election interference charges. Trump's attorney argued prosecuting a president for official acts "incompatible" with Constitution. The special counsel attorney argued the Constitution does not grant a president absolute immunity.       The Biden administration is telling House Speaker Mike Johnson it's up to state governors to decide if the National Guard is needed to subdue pro-Palestine protests on college campuses. Johnson called on President Biden to call in the National Guard after visiting Columbia University on Wednesday. The Speaker said "there is an appropriate time for the National Guard" if the protests aren't contained quickly.       Ron DeSantis is warning Florida college students not to illegally protest on campus. The governor's remarks come as pro-Palestinian protesters on college campuses across the nation organize against the Israel-Hamas war and United States funding. DeSantis posted "If you try that at a Florida university, you are going to be expelled."       The University of California is canceling its main commencement ceremony. This comes after on-campus protests have taken place following the school informing the valedictorian she would not be giving her speech. The student had been opposed by pro-Israel groups and the school cited unspecified security concerns when canceling her speech.        The road to the NBA Finals continued on Thursday. The Orlando Magic crushed the Cleveland Cavaliers 121-83 at the Kia Center. In other Eastern Conference action, the Philadelphia 76ers beat the New York Knicks 125-114 at the Wells Fargo Center. Joel Embiid erupted for 50 points to help trim the Knicks' lead in the series to 2-1. The Denver Nuggets defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112-105 in Hollywood to take a commanding 3-0 series lead.       A diverse group of nearly 300 music artists is asking Congress for concert ticketing reforms. A letter to U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chair Maria Cantwell and ranking member Ted Cruz says the current ticketing system is "broken" and "predatory resellers" are "siphoning" money from fans and performers. The letter asks the senators to support the "Fans First Act," which would "ban fake tickets and deceptive marketing tactics."       

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