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Blackstone Culinaria Continues!!
| Come get a taste of the Blackstone Valley with the Blackstone Culinaria tour! October is bringing a whole new set of restaurants. For information contact bookonline@tourblackstone.com
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| Backyard Tours |  Saturday, November 5, 2011 "Champion Trees and Old Growth Forests"
$53 (includes new state sales tax). Departs from I-295 Visitor Center, Lincoln - 9:15 am - Meet inside the Blackstone River State Park Visitor Center/Rest Area
Access is northbound only, I-295 in Lincoln between Exits 9 and 10 - 9:30 am - Departure
- 5:15 pm - Approximate return to Visitor Center
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GREAT OFFERS FROM SOME OF OUR PARTNERS!!
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| Bridges to Business Classes |  The next classes for Bridges to Business in Rhode Island are November 5th and
6th! - Flagship 2.0 Business Class!
- Coaching and Support Services
- Financial assistance for qualified Applicants
Contact for more information! International Institute of New England One Milk Street, Boston, MA 02109 401.649.2313
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| THE PAWTUCKET FOUNDATION & SHAKESPEARE |  Join the Pawtucket Foundation on November 17th for networking, food, design + theatre
Cocktail reception catered by Russell Morin Fine Catering at LLB Architects (located in the new Design Exchange) followed by Shakespeare's Hamlet at the Gamm Theatre. Experience theatre and design in Pawtucket's Armory Arts District.
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| Take the BBRI Speed Test! | Broadband RI is looking for broadband users to help them measure the bandwidth available in Rhode Island. Click the image below to take the test!!
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ACCION USA Webinar
|  Pursuing a Business Loan: The Big Picture November 4, 2011 - November 3, 2011 Pursuing a Business Loan: The Big Picture Webinar When: November 4, 2011 from 12 PM to 1:30 PM. Are you an aspiring entrepreneur or small business owner looking to access financing? Join Sherri Lane, senior loan consultant at ACCION USA (the nation's leading micro-lender) and Mark Allio, Regional Director for the Massachusetts Small Business Development Network (part of a national business assistance resource sponsored by the SBA) in this informative overview of how best to pursue a micro-loan for your small business. This webinar will provide you with: 1. A better understanding of core entrepreneurial finance considerations 2. Tips and strategies for making your business loan-ready 3. A chance for live Q & A with two experts
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Greetings!
November is here and the weather is finally starting to turn! Hopefully you've had as fun and productive an October as we've had. Train rides, events, major pieces of legislation - oh my! And November is promising to be no less hectic. So let's not dawdle. It's getting cold in here. |
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NHC Closer to National Park Status
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Great news from the National Park Services website!!
"On October 13, 2011 bills were filed in both the United States Senate and House to "establish the John H. Chafee Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park." The Senate bill was introduced by Senators Jack Reed (D-RI), John Kerry (D-MA), Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), and Scott Brown (R-MA). The House bill was introduced by Representatives David Cicilline (D-RI), Richard E. Neal (D-MA), James McGovern (D-MA), and James Langevin (D-RI).
Following the recommendations of extensive input from local stakeholders and historians, the new multi-site park would encompass land in both Rhode Island and Massachusetts, including the Blackstone River and its tributaries; the Blackstone Canal; the non-contiguous nationally significant historic districts of Old Slater Mill in Pawtucket; the villages of Slatersville (in North Smithfield) and Ashton (in Cumberland) Rhode Island; and Whitinsville (in Northbridge) and Hopedale in Massachusetts."
This would establish one of the longest national parks in the northeast and give permanent recognition to the Blackstone River Valley National Heritage Corridor. For more information, click through to the NPS website!
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Tri-City Arts District Under Development!
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October saw the first meeting between the BSRI and the three
communities on the Broad Street Corridor. The purpose of this meeting? To begin development of what promised to be one of the lo ngest contiguous arts districts in the state. The district, running from Main St. in Pawtucket to Mendon Road in Cumberland (and possibly beyond) will offer tax breaks and other incentives for the production and sale of original works of art along Broad Street. These districts have shown to encourage investment and economic development in communities as diverse as Pawtucket, Providence and Newport among others.
Cumberland intends to push the boundaries of this district along Broad Street, including the Anne and Hope building and other mills and will stretch as far as the intersection of Mendon Rd and 295. Central Falls meanwhile is pushing to include the entire mile square city within the district. Once the borders are drawn, the committee will be meeting with its General Assembly delegation to discuss strategies for implementation on the state level. Stay tuned for further developments!
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Featured Business!!
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Broad Street has a lot of businesses, but few of them have been here as long as Jorge's. For more than thirty years, Jorge's has provided Broad Street with complete auto body service. Located in Cumberland between Eli and Geldard streets, Jorge's can help with just about any service problem; auto-body, service, detailing, glass repair, even sales. You can find Jorge's at 270 Broad St in Cumberland.
SPECIAL!! For the month of November, Jorge's is offering a FREE diagnostic to all friends of Broad Street!!
Jorge's Auto
Leo Bordalo
270 Broad St
Cumberland RI
401-725-5210
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Property of the Month!
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22-26 Summit St
CENTRAL FALLS , RI 02863
Just off Broad Street!
7 Residential Units with a 20,000SF Retail/Warehouse facility. Signage on Broad Street. 2 drive in doors located on Summit and Pacific Streets. Great rental income with potential for more! Property has been completely remodeled! Great Investment!*
*source: Zillow.com
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POLAR EXPRESS RETURNS!!
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This November and December, you're invited to the Blackstone Valley's premiere holiday event - The Polar Express train ride! This 90-minute adventure aboard the Providence & Worcester Railroad will leave indelible memories that will last a lifetime. Inspired by the award winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, the Polar Express will feature a live reading of the classic book with special appearances by the Chef, the Conductor, the Engineer and of course, Santa!!
Plus, many of your favorite Christmas characters will be on hand for photos. Polar Express souvenirs, decorations and unique toys and gifts are available in Santa's Shop.
For tickets and information, visit blackstonevalleypolarexpress.com
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Community Meeting at Progreso Latino!
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Progreso Latino is holding a community meeting on the city bankruptcy and the future of Central Falls on Tuesday Nov. 1st. From Progreso Latino's flyer:
"Since the closings of the public library and the community center this summer, a group of Central Falls residents has been meeting regularly to discuss the future of our city. We are concerned that decisions are being made about us without us, and we want to make sure that people who live in Central Falls are informed about changes that affect us and involved in the process."
For more information on this important event, contact:
Susan Beaty at Progreso Latino
401-728-9520 xt 312
sbeaty@progresolatino.org
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Rally for the Valley!!
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The Blackstone Valley National Heritage Corridor is holding an event they're calling "The Rally for the Valley," hoping to bring attention to National Parks designation now working its way through Congress. Come show your support for the bill and learn what an NPS designation will mean for the Valley. See flyer below for details!
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Thanks as always! Have a great month and we'll see you on Broad Street!
Sincerely, Pam and Ron, Your Broad Street VISTAS Broad Street Regeneration Initiative Blackstone Valley Tourism Council |
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