Millrace Kitchen is hosting a business plan competition with proud partners and sponsors Rhode Island Small Business Development Center, Pilotworks Providence, and Dean Bank as a friendly and competitive way to get people to think about new solutions to problems and ideas for the food sector. The competition calls for those with brand new food business ideas,… Read more ⇒
The Dream Continues – Support Woonsocket’s Blessing Boxes
It was 16 Degrees Fahrenheit, but even freezing temperatures did not stop the community from gathering and celebrating the life and legacy of Dr. King. Each year, the MLK Community Committee, of which NWBRV is a member, plans events that honor the life and teachings of Dr. King. The day promotes community reflection on our nation’s… Read more ⇒
Celebrating Women in Business
In recognition of National Women’s Small Business Month, meet Vanessa Gray, owner and co-operator of “Nessa’s Snack Shop,” a mobile food vendor specializing in Italian Ice and other ice cream novelties. Vanessa, better known to friends and family as Nessa, grew up in the city of Woonsocket where she still lives today. She’s decided to… Read more ⇒
Kitchen Incubator @ 40 S. Main Officially Open
Things are cooking in Woonsocket! On Saturday June 3rd, NeighborWorks Blackstone River Valley formally opened their kitchen incubator with a ribbon cutting ceremony at 40 S. Main Street. The kitchen is now available to local food entrepreneurs interested in starting their own business. At Saturday’s ceremony, community members and local leaders came together to celebrate the kitchen. Congressman… Read more ⇒
Shopping at your Local Farmer’s Market
I went to a local Winter Market recently and it was awesome. I bought spinach humus, baba ganoush, pre-made salads, blackberries, and, of course, a ton of vegetables. I also met a great local business owner with their own restaurant. The shopping trip prompting me to share why shopping your local farmer’s markets can be so great!… Read more ⇒
