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Friday, June 02, 2023
Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner. PHOTO: GoLocalProv
Rhode Island will serve as the host state for the 2023 Go Global Awards this November, an annual conference that showcases and celebrates companies and economic development agencies that are driving the economy forward through innovations, technologies and strategies.
“We are thrilled to host this prestigious event here in Rhode Island and look forward to welcoming business and economic development leaders from around the world to Providence in November,” said Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner. “From life sciences to the Blue Economy, Rhode Island is proud to serve as a leader in a wide range of innovative economic sectors. Hosting the 2023 Go Global Awards will provide opportunities for our statewide business community to showcase its strengths and create new connections in the international supply chain.”
Rhode Island is the first U.S. state to host this international economic development conference since 2017; three-day event set for November 6-8 at the Omni Providence.
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About Conference
Scheduled for Monday, November 6 through Wednesday, November 8 at the Omni Providence, the Go Global Awards program showcases businesses’ achievements in international trade and provides a platform for organizations to achieve their foreign direct investment goals.
The 2023 Awards will be co-presented by the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and the International Trade Council, a global organization dedicated to fostering trade, investment, and economic growth by connecting government and businesses, and providing resources to the international trade community.
The three-day event will include networking opportunities, pitch contests, panel discussions, organized site visits to local businesses, tourism-focused excursions, and more. It will conclude with an awards presentation recognizing honorees in a wide range of categories. Nominations for awards will be accepted online through June 30.
Last year’s Go Global Awards event, held in Estonia, was attended by more than 500 business leaders and attracted more than 8,100 total award entries. Rhode Island won the opportunity to host this event as the 2022 winner of the Economic Development Agency of the year award.
“We are excited that the 2023 Go Global Awards will be held in Rhode Island, a true epicenter of economic activity in the USA. Rhode Island’s forward-thinking approach, strategic geographic location, robust infrastructure, and diverse resource base make it the perfect landing point for international companies of all types. We eagerly anticipate the synergies and opportunities that will be created as we celebrate global business success in this vibrant and dynamic state,” said Ranjani Rangan, ITC Board Member and Head of the Go Global Awards Event Committee.
A full agenda for the 2023 Go Global Awards will be made available later this summer. Learn more at www.GoGlobalAwards.org.
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — A car crashed into a pole in front of the Rhode Island State House on Friday.
The Providence Police Department said that the 70-year-old driver was believed to have suffered a medical emergency prior to the crash.
They were transported to the hospital.
ABC 6 News crews on scene saw a damaged vehicle alongside fire and police personnel.
WARWICK, R.I. (WLNE) — The Black Friday rush started bright and early for some Rhode Island residents following the Thanksgiving holiday.
An estimated 36% of Americans were expected to make a purchase today, with an average of $480 spent overall.
Big malls like Warwick Mall, Emerald Square in Attleboro, and the Wrentham Outlets were open for Black Friday shopping, starting at 6 a.m. and 7 a.m.
Other shopping centers like Garden City in Cranston, and Providence Place Mall opened for shoppers at 8 a.m. and 9 a.m.
Here are the Black Friday store hours for some prominent national chains that may vary by location:
Best Buy stores: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Dick’s Sporting Goods: 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Home Depot and Lowe’s: 6 a.m. to close
JCPenney and Kohl’s: 5 a.m. to close
Macy’s stores: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Sephora stores: Some will open early and/or stay open late.
Most Target stores: Will open at 6 a.m.
Walmart stores: Will be open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
ABC6 was live at the Warwick Mall with shoppers who made their way in and out as they grabbed their Black Friday deals.
Rhode Island notched its seventh straight win of the season, beating Texas-Arlington 83-78 on Thanksgiving Day. The team is off to its best start in 44 years.
The Rams (7-0) defense made three straight stops in the game’s final two minutes, and Sebastian Thomas and Javonte Brown each hit both ends of a 1-and-1 to put URI ahead 81-75. UT Arlington got a 3-pointer from Brody Robinson, but that was all the scoring the Mavericks could muster as Rhody completed a two-game sweep at the Jacksonville (Fla.) Classic. Rhode Island beat Detroit Mercy on Wednesday.
Thomas and Jamarques Lawrence each scored 18 points to lead Rhode Island. Thomas also had four steals and three assists, while Lawrence a career-high seven assists with five rebounds. David Green added 15 points, three rebounds and two assists before fouling out.
The victory set a URI program record by winning its seventh game before the end of November. (The previous high was six wins, when the Rams were 6-3 in 2013-14). The last time URI opened the season 7-0 was 1980-81 under coach Claude English, who led the Rams to a 21-8 record that year and a spot in the National Invitational Tournament.
Rhode Island will be back in action on Monday when it hosts Yale at the Ryan Center at 7 p.m. (ESPN+).
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