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Greetings!
One of our favorite things about working on Broad Street is the community collaboration that we get to be a part of. Over the past month, we've been exploring possibilities to expand our partnerships while at the same time continuing to strengthen many of the relationships that we've developed over the past year. If you have any suggestions or are interested in partnering with us, please let us know by emailing info@mybroadstreetri.com. We look forward to continuing this work with you.
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Pawtucket Proud Day
On June 7th, more than 60 volunteers attended the 8th annual Pawtucket Proud Day hosted by the Pawtucket Foundation. This year, volunteers worked at three sites including Wilkinson Park on Park Place, the parking garage on Main Street, and the Memorial at the Old Colony Bank Building. Volunteers worked to clean up, plant, mulch and landscape around the statue, monuments, benches and throughout the parks. At the parking garage, one team repainted over the graffiti in the stairwell while the other team planted hanging gardens on the roof. We want to give a special thank you to the Pawtucket Foundation for putting this event together and thank you to all the volunteers! To watch a recap of the event, check out the Pawtucket Foundation's video on YouTube.
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Blackstone Culinaria Returns to Broad Street
 | | Guests enjoyed a demonstration by Joe Marques, owner of Churrascia Marques in Cumberland |
Back in the summer of 2008, the Broad Street Regeneration Initiative launched the Broad Street International Food Tour which connected people with the cultures and history of Broad Street. After ten weeks of dining at a variety of restaurants in the corridor, the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council launched the program into a full-fledged weekly gastronomical experience happening every Wednesday throughout the Blackstone Valley. Since the inception of the Blackstone Culinaria - Secret Ingredient Food Tours - over 50 restaurants have participated in the program that consists of a demonstration of how food and drinks are made followed by a meal. On May 25th, the food tours once again returned to Broad Street, stopping at La Casona in Central Falls. An intimate group of people went behind the scenes to learn how empanadas and tostones are made. Afterwards, they enjoyed a feast with their choice of chicken, pork or beef. On June 1st, the tours visited Churrascaria Marques in Cumberland where guests enjoyed a demonstration of how to cook baked cod. This was followed by a delicious meal of marinated pork, chicken, and vegetables. Plates were overflowing as guests enjoyed this superb Portuguese restaurant.
To see pictures of the events, visit our facebook page. Also, to learn more about the Blackstone Culinaria Food Tours, check out the website.
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Business Classes for Local Entrepreneurs
This summer, the Broad Street Regeneration Initiative is continuing to partner with the International Institute of Boston's Bridges to Business Program to offer business classes, coaching, and services to help create and grow small businesses in Rhode Island! Throughout the month, several Broad Street business owners have participated in these free classes which cover profit and loss, cash flow, business planning, sales, marketing and time management.
After completing the obligatory 20 hour course, business owners will have access to one-on-one business advising and technical assistance including individual mentoring to develop a business plan. Additional services include graphic design, website development, legal services and marketing and public relations assistance.
Interested business owners may inquire about the next session of classes, which will be offered in the area throughout the summer. Please contact Caitlin at 401-724-2200 if you are interested in attending.
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FEATURED BROAD STREET PROPERTIES
 | | Spaces at the McDevitt Building are ready for renovation |
McDevitt Building, 9, 15, 17, and 25 Broad street. Storefront spaces, different sized from 600-2500 sf. Work with Landlord to create the space as you want it. Come join the growing group of downtown Pawtucket new ventures! Call for appointment for office, retail, activity. We can help with city permitting and information! Contact: Linda Dewing at Places & Spaces Realty, 401 727 4700
If you would like your property featured or if you would like to find out about locating on Broad Street, please contact us at info@mybroadstreetri.com for more details.
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As summer heats up, we hope that you get the opportunity to get out on Broad Street and enjoy the sun! There's a lot out there to do, see, buy, eat and drink. Don't forget to 'like' us on Facebook and visit our website often to stay in line with the most up-to-date events and information.
Sincerely,
The Broad Street Regeneration Initiative
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council
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Featured Business:
J.A. Landry Hardware Co.
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Paul Landry is a true working man. He worked for the family business, J.A. Landry Hardware Co., located at 688 Broad St., since age 12. His only absence was a tour in the Vietnam War, after which he promptly returned and began running the hardware store for the past 35 years. Read more at www.mybroadstreetri.com
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