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My Broad Street News,
March 2012
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An exciting new idea that challenges the conventional wisdom on how to redevelop a city may be coming to Central Falls. The idea, dubbed "pop-up urbanism," makes the daring claim that revitalization can be achieved through short, well organized bursts of economic activity. It emphasizes small scale and short-term development over more conventional models...
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Mike Ritz was casting about for an idea to help raise money for Central Falls, when he learned about the beleaguered city's long - if under-publicized - relationship with chocolate...
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Progreso Latino Launches New Business Development Initiative
Progreso Latino's new main-street, minority business development program, the Progreso for Small Business Initiative, is a collaborative endeavor focused on providing entrepreneurs and start-ups with FREE and customized training and support.
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America News
Business of the Month for March, 2012
 On March 5th, 2012, America News starts the celebration of its 20th anniversary in New England. America News is one of the oldest newspapers documenting the progress of Latin-American businesses in New England since 1992. This locally owned and operated paper is a trusted, Latino news source offering the highest quality local, state, national, and international news, serving the fast growing Latino and Hispanic marketplace in Rhode Island.
The paper offers a wide variety of news stories on local politics, business, arts, culture, sports, and more. This multimedia company offers a free monthly print version of its newspaper, and it also runs news stories through its interactive website: www.americanewsne.com. Publisher, Alfonso Acevedo, has developed a strong, ethical, grassroots news relationship with the local and state community. The multimedia company reports and offers opinions on many important news stories that other media outlets do not cover. America News provides superior customer service to its advertisers by providing customized, well-crafted, targeted advertisements that provide a positive return on investment. The company is a valuable asset to the fabric of community life in Rhode Island.
Contact Person
Alfonso D. Acevedo
President-Founder
www.americanewsne.com
America News En Espaņol
Editorial Offices
570 Broad Street Suite 301
Providence, RI 02907
401-626-4416
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Property of the Month
 1084 Broad St Central Falls, RI Vintage commercial building for sale; 1,539 sq ft of ready to use space. This building, erected in 1930, sits on part of a 14 acre lot and features new heating, electrical, fire alarm, hardwood floors and roof. For more information, contact: John D. Cregan Paramount Properties Group, Inc. 10 Weybosset Street, Suite 905 Providence RI 401-273-6100 johnc@paramountpropertiesri.com
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As always, thank you for your continuing support. Hope 2012 is a great one for everyone!
Sincerely,
Ron and Pam
Your Broad Street VISTAs
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FEATURED PARTNER SITES
Pawtucket Foundation
Navigant
Pawtucket CDC
Progreso Latino, RI
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Blackstone Culinaria 2012 Schedule
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The Blackstone Culinaria restaurant tours continue! A new restaurant each Wednesday! Includes a cooking demonstration, tasting and meal.
$19.5o per person
call 401.724.2200 for more information
March Dates:
March 7, 2012
Pho Horn's Restaurant
50 Ann Mary Street
Pawtucket, RI 02860
Demo: Pineapple Salad
Meal; Vietnamese Buffet and pineapple salad
March 14, 2012 Doherty's East Avenue Irish Pub
342 East Avenue Pawtucket, RI 02860 Demo: Corned Beef & Cabbage
Meal: Corned Beef & Cabbage
March 21, 2012 La Cucina Restaurant
266 Putnam Pike Smithfield, RI Demo: Home made gnocchi
Meal: Gnocchi with bolognaise sauce & salad
March 28, 2012 Tandoori Indian Restaurant
114 Main Street Woonsocket, RI 02895 Demo: Chicken Viriani
Meal: Chicken Viriani & salad
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Earth Day Canoe Raffle
The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council is raffling off a hand-painted canoe featured in the " Blackstone Canoe Trail" public arts campaign.
The "Samuel Slater Mill Racer," was painted by Paul Gordon and Chris Nichols.
Tickets are $3 ea. available individually or in books of 10.
Tickets can be purchased at the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, 175 Main St. Pawtucket RI 02860, or contact Diane Mailloux at 401-722-2400 or via email. |
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Tour Rhode Island 2012 Events!
Tour Rhode Island tickets are now on sale! Just visit our website, where you'll find descriptions of all 15 itineraries. Reserve your seat now for this popular event set for Saturday, May 5, 2012.
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2012 RI Cherry Blossom Festival to Take Place
May 18-20
2012 Festival Events
(partial list)
- Night Carnival
- Ceremonial Tree Planting
- Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for the Chocolate Mill Park
- Inauguration of the Park
- Cherry Blossom Festival Princess Meet and Greet
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