Providence metropolitan area

AHF: ‘Providence Journal’ Rejects Ad Skewering CVS’s PBM Abuse

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Sunday, August 1, 2021
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AHF intended to run the ad this week in the Providence Journal and had been communicating back and forth with the papers advertising department regarding suggested possible changes or edits to the ad.

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  • AHF intended to run the ad this week in the Providence Journal and had been communicating back and forth with the papers advertising department regarding suggested possible changes or edits to the ad.
  • However, after making some initial changes suggested by the Providence Journal, the papers ad reps then advised AHF the ad could not run.
  • The Providence Journal is the oldest continuously published daily newspaper in the United States.
  • While we are disappointed that the Providence Journal will not run our Corporate Vampires Suck advocacy ad, we are not entirely surprised.

Exoticca closes a $30 million Series C round to capitalize on travel recovery

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Friday, July 30, 2021
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This Series C round brings the total capital raised by the company to date to $53 million.

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  • This Series C round brings the total capital raised by the company to date to $53 million.
  • The combination of manually-curated products with an intensive use of technology allows Exoticca to offer never-seen-before prices without compromising on the quality of the trips.
  • Despite Covid, Exoticca has managed to continue growing its sales thanks to measures such as a free cancellation policy, super-discounted prices and an extended travel window.
  • Based in Barcelona, Exoticca is currently present in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany and Spain.

Capital Properties, Inc. Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend

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Thursday, July 29, 2021
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Capital Properties, Inc. (OTCQX: CPTP) announced that, at its regular quarterly meeting held on July 28, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 (seven cents) per share on the Company's outstanding Class A Common Shares (6,599,912) payable on August 27, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2021.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Capital Properties, Inc. (OTCQX: CPTP) announced that, at its regular quarterly meeting held on July 28, 2021, the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.07 (seven cents) per share on the Company's outstanding Class A Common Shares (6,599,912) payable on August 27, 2021 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 13, 2021.
  • Capital Properties, Inc. and its subsidiary's principal business consist of the long-term leasing of certain of its real estate interests in downtown Providence, Rhode Island for commercial development and the leasing of locations along interstate and primary highways in Rhode Island and Massachusetts for outdoor advertising purposes.

CVS Health Corporation to Hold Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call

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Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health") (NYSE:CVS) will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2021.

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  • WOONSOCKET, R.I., July 21, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- CVS Health Corporation ("CVS Health") (NYSE:CVS) will hold a conference call with analysts and investors on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 8:00 a.m. (ET) to discuss its financial results for the second quarter of 2021.
  • An audio webcast of the conference call will be broadcast simultaneously through the Investor Relations portion of the CVS Health website for all interested parties.
  • We are a diversified health services company with more than 300,000 employees united around a common purpose of helping people on their path to better health.
  • Built on a foundation of unmatched community presence, our diversified model makes us an integral part of people's everyday health.

Teamsters Local 251 Condemn Twin River Casino/Ballys For Gambling With Workers' Wages

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Monday, July 19, 2021
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LINCOLN, R.I., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Twin River Casino/Bally's in Lincoln, R.I. represented by General Teamsters Local Union 251 are displeased that they have not been recalled back to their jobs to date after a long layoff.

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  • LINCOLN, R.I., July 19, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Workers at Twin River Casino/Bally's in Lincoln, R.I. represented by General Teamsters Local Union 251 are displeased that they have not been recalled back to their jobs to date after a long layoff.
  • Matthew Taibi, principal officer of Local 251, sees the gamesmanship with working conditions at Twin Rivers as damaging.
  • "Our members at Twin River are fully capable, willing, and qualified to return to their positions immediately," said Taibi.
  • Teamsters Local 251 represents over 6,300 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Rhode Island.

Rhode Island Takes Steps to Increase Sunscreen Access for Children

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Friday, July 16, 2021
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Governor Daniel McKee signed into law SUNucate model legislation, making Rhode Island the 26th "SUNucated" state.

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  • Governor Daniel McKee signed into law SUNucate model legislation, making Rhode Island the 26th "SUNucated" state.
  • The SUNucate law in Rhode Island allows students, parents and school personnel to use an FDA-approved sunscreen without a physician's note or prescription.
  • Since the legislation goes into effect immediately, students in Rhode Island will be able to protect themselves during summer and fall activities at school.
  • ASDSA worked with its coalition partners to pass this legislation, which includes both the Rhode Island Dermatology Society and the Rhode Island Medical Society.

Teamsters Local 251 Hails Major Legislative Win for Rhode Island School Bus Workers

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Legislation protecting workers in the school bus industry pushed by Teamsters Local 251 and other unions (H6118A and S635A), passed the Rhode Island General Assembly overwhelmingly and was signed into law last Friday.

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  • PROVIDENCE, R.I., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Legislation protecting workers in the school bus industry pushed by Teamsters Local 251 and other unions (H6118A and S635A), passed the Rhode Island General Assembly overwhelmingly and was signed into law last Friday.
  • The pro-worker and pro-environmental provisions of the law will be considered model language for workers in the school bus industry across the country.
  • "Due process to protect workers against false accusations is another important part of this law," said Paul MacDonald, Local 251 Legislative Director.
  • Teamsters Local 251 represents over 6,300 workers in a wide variety of industries throughout Rhode Island and southern Massachusetts, including approximately 1,000 school bus workers in Rhode Island.

Falvey Insurance Group to Host "Fore the Vets" Charity Golf Tournament Benefiting Operation Stand Down Rhode Island

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Monday, July 12, 2021
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NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is proud to host "Fore the Vets" a charity golf tournament benefiting Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI)on August 4th at Newport National Golf Club.

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  • NORTH KINGSTOWN, R.I., July 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Falvey Insurance Group is proud to host "Fore the Vets" a charity golf tournament benefiting Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI)on August 4th at Newport National Golf Club.
  • Erik Wallin Esq., Executive Director of Operation Stand Down Rhode Island commented: "We are honored to have the support of Falvey Insurance Group.
  • After 25 years, the company has evolved into Falvey Insurance Group, comprised of three divisions: Falvey Cargo Underwriting, Falvey Shippers Insurance and Safe Harbor Pollution Insurance.
  • Operation Stand Down Rhode Island (OSDRI) is an independent 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Rhode Island's primary nonprofit resource for veterans.

First-of-its-Kind Pathway Offers Young Adults Fast, Free Opportunity to Achieve High-Demand Job, Stackable College Credits

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021
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This "jobs-first higher education" model requires only a Pell grant and can be completed in as few as six months.

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  • This "jobs-first higher education" model requires only a Pell grant and can be completed in as few as six months.
  • Accelerate America is currently offering a medical assistant pathway in Illinois, Louisiana, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and New Jersey.
  • By 2022, the program aims to offer three high-wage, high-demand pathways in five states and serve thousands of young adults.
  • This is critical now more than ever, as we start to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic," said Propel Co-Founder and CEO Paymon Rouhanifard.

Harpak-ULMA Announces New Global Headquarters

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021
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Harpak-ULMA today announced the relocation of its global headquarters to a new, significantly expanded facility that will feature an advanced state-of-the-art customer experience center.

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  • Harpak-ULMA today announced the relocation of its global headquarters to a new, significantly expanded facility that will feature an advanced state-of-the-art customer experience center.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210630005921/en/
    Harpak-ULMA announces its new global headquarters in Taunton, Mass.
  • A notable addition to the new headquarters is the new dedicated Customer Experience Center (CEC).
  • The new global headquarters of Harpak-ULMA is located at 85 Independence Drive Taunton, MA 02780.