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Jun 10
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A Sip of Summer Brewed Right Here in RI – These are some of the best beers and breweries in RI

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Patio weather is upon us and as the days continue to heat up, it’s easy to find yourself feeling thirsty. When you’re sitting on your porch feeling parched, you can always turn to a big-name beer from a large corporate brewery, but why not try something new? After all, our state is full of incredible breweries that need our help now more than ever.

A lot of these breweries have had to make big changes and are working incredibly hard to stay in business and continue brewing their top-notch beverages. That’s why we came up with this list of some of our favorite breweries and beers from each!

Whalers – South Kingstown

We recommend:
Rise – American Pale Ale
Day Tripper -Blonde Ale
Whalers.com

Newport Craft – Newport

We recommend:
Rhode Trip – New England IPA
1639 – Pale Ale
Newportcraft.com

Proclamation Ale Company – Warwick

We recommend:
(In)Significance – Triple IPA
Derivative | Citralaxy – Pale Ale
Proclamationaleco.com

Buttonwoods Brewery – Cranston

We recommend:
The World Is Yours – Double IPA
Smoked Helles – Smoked Beer
Buttonwoodsbrewery.com

Crooked Current – Pawtucket

We recommend:
White Stout – American Stout
Neopolitan – American Brown Ale
Crookedcurrentbrewery.com

Grey Sail Brewing – Westerly

We recommend:
Captain’s Daughter – Double IPA
Hazy Day – Belgian Wit
Greysailbrewing.com

Smug Brewing Company – Pawtucket

We recommend:
Driving Miss Hazy – New England IPA
Nemesis – American IPA
Smugbrewing.com

Linesider – East Greenwich

We recommend:
Happy Camper – S’mores Stout
VII Stripes – New England Double IPA
https://www.linesiderbrewing.com/

Foolproof Brewing Company – Pawtucket

We recommend:
The Grotto – American IPA
Raincloud – Robust Porter
Foolproofbrewing.com

Tilted Barn Brewery – Exeter

We recommend:
The Chosen One – Double IPA
Peeptoad – American Pale Ale
Tiltedbarnbrewery.com/

Providence Brewing Company – North Providence

We recommend:
It Ain’t Fair – Sour IPA
Sailing Shoes – Hefeweizen
Pvdbc.com

Trinity Brewhouse – Providence

We recommend:
White Electric Coffee Stout – American Imperial Stout
Captain America – Pale Ale
Trinitybrewhouse.com/

This list encompasses some of our favorite breweries, but there are so many more incredible breweries in Rhode Island that could use your support. We strongly encourage you to support RI breweries and other local businesses as our state continues to battle and rebuild after the COVID-19 pandemic. For a full list of breweries that belong to the Rhode Island Brewer’s Guild, visit Ribrewersguild.org!

Apr 23
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Safe Road Services is a New England company that is making a difference for the environment

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You’ve probably noticed the incredible amount of road salt it takes for Rhode Islanders to get through icy winters without sliding into accidents. From November through March, it seems like the salt is everywhere. It coats your shoes. It covers your car. It can even makes its way into your home. While it may be annoying, it is a necessity for keeping drivers safe.

Unfortunately, the heavy use of road salt is more than just an inconvenience from an environmental perspective. It can be downright dangerous as chloride ions from salt can impact soil, vegetation, aquatic life, wildlife, pets, and humans according to the New Hampshire Department of Environmental Services. It can even erode infrastructure such as roads, bridges, and expensive equipment.

That’s where Kevin Barrett, founder of Safe Road Services, is hoping to make a big impact. Using calcium chloride and a forestry byproduct of the paper-pulping process called lignin, he developed Safe Melt.

Safe Melt is a de-icing product that can be used to reduce the amount of harmful chloride ions introduced to the environment from road salt by as much as 50%. It passes some of the toughest environmental safety tests in the country and is even safe enough to eat as demonstrated on WGME CBS News in Portland, Maine.

While it may not make for an appetizing meal, it provides public works departments with a great alternative to traditional ice melters, allowing them to use 33-50% less salt and sand.

But Safe Road Services doesn’t only help the environment in the winter as the company also produces Safe Bind, an environmentally-friendly road stabilizer that prevents erosion and other deterioration of dirt and gravel roads.

Using lignin’s natural adhesive properties, Safe Bind packs the fine particles in these roads closer together to form a stronger surface. This leads to less grading and raking for public works departments, saving them time and money while cutting back on carbon emissions due to fewer hours spent running equipment.

On top of that, Safe Bind is significantly less corrosive than calcium chloride or magnesium chloride brines. In fact, it is less corrosive than water! The product’s highly-organic formula is approved by the U.S. Forest Service Administration and General Service Administration as well as local and regional government agencies.

If you would like to learn more about the road maintenance product company that is making a difference, visit saferoadservices.com.

Apr 15
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How To Support RI Businesses During The Coronavirus Outbreak

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As the United States and the rest of the world are taking precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19, local businesses are at risk. While staying inside and social distancing are necessary to keep us healthy and safe, this is already affecting the Rhode Island businesses that make our state so special.

While customers may not be visiting stores, gyms, studios, and restaurants, the bills are going to keep coming for these businesses. Federal and local governments are working on relief efforts but this may not be enough to help your favorite local businesses keep their doors open. These businesses and their employees need all the help they can get.

Here are a few things that you can do to help support RI businesses at a time when they desperately need it.

Buy a gift card

Purchasing a gift card is a great way to provide a business with the money it needs when it needs it the most. You can spend it later when things go back to normal.

Ask about alternatives

Don’t just assume that the businesses you love are closed or can’t provide you with the products and services you need. Contact them and find out if they are making small changes to stay in business. Maybe your favorite local craft store is offering deliveries, or maybe your favorite restaurant is still serving takeout.

Spread the word

If you see that a business is working hard to make adjustments and stay open, let others know! Whether it’s by sharing posts on social media or by texting your friends, the free publicity could go a long way for these businesses. Even sharing local restaurant take out menus could make a big difference.

Buy online, LOCALLY

If you’re looking to buy products while avoiding the crowd, don’t just buy straight from large companies like Amazon. Check to see if any local stores are offering online orders first.

Try not to cancel

If you have a membership, subscription, or pre-paid reservation, do your best not to cancel. Times are tough and we understand that this may not be an option for everyone. But, if you can afford it, try to continue paying for gym memberships or subscriptions – even if businesses can no longer provide services to you. These types of businesses depend on regular income to pay the bills and their employees.

Show some love

If you can’t continue to pay for subscriptions, leave positive reviews for the businesses you love on Google and Yelp. Unfortunately, some businesses will have to close temporarily but leaving positive reviews could help drive traffic to businesses once they open back up.

Support a local restaurant

This list from Eat Drink RI is a great resource with information on which RI restaurants are still open for take out.

At a time where a lot seems to be out of our control, there is so much we can do as a community to help our local businesses survive this pandemic. These RI businesses are working hard to stay afloat and now it’s time to do your part!

Mar 11
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JSB Tax Services

By | business, Inside Rhody

It’s tax season! Millions of businesses file their 2019 taxes with hopes to maximize on their returns. It can be stressful, confusing, and full of paperwork that all starts to look the same after a while. Don’t procrastinate and book an appointment with the local professionals, JSB Tax Services!

Located in Pawtucket RI, JSB Tax Services, makes sure you make the most out of your tax return for your business. Their experienced tax advisors and CPAs stay on top of government tax requirements and regulations. They make sure your business is compliant with the law at all times without the hassle of keeping up with constant changes.

Their tax advisors also help reduce your business’ tax bill for maximum return. They make sure your business is entitled to any legal deductions and money saving techniques along the way. If your business is not on the right side of the IRS, JSB Tax Services makes sure your business is properly represented. They take care of your business!

JSB Tax Services makes running a business easier. Besides its spectacular tax services, JSB also offers Real Estate Accounting, Cloud Accounting, consulting, payroll services and free business resources.

Their customers rave about their services: “Mr. Bibby is fast, reliable, communicative, and reasonably priced. I previously took my personal and business taxes to chains like Liberty tax and H&R Block, which was a huge mistake. Not only is JSB similarly or better priced, his skill level and professionalism blows them out of the water. I’d work with this service again without hesitation.” -Nicholas Garza

Don’t go out of your way, stay local! Make sure you and your business are getting the most out of your tax return at JSB Tax Services! Call (401)-475-6960 this tax season and connect with them on Facebook and LinkedIn!

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Nov 04
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The Personnel People Staffing & Recruiting

By | business, Inside Rhody

Put Our Expertise To Work For Your Business!

People are the greatest asset behind every business. Finding quality staff takes a lot of time, patience and valuable resources. Many businesses do not have the time to recruit candidates for positions with their companies as they are often focused on business operations. When time is limited, and qualified candidates are difficult to find during a strong economy, companies often reach out to staffing and recruiting firms to assist with the search process. That’s where the Personnel People come in.

The Personnel People is an owner-operated, Rhode-Island based staffing and recruiting firm that has been operating in Rhode Island since 1981. The recruiting division is made up of individuals who are dedicated to sourcing qualified candidates for clients. They hire for a variety of professional positions and industries.

The Personnel People placement areas include legal, accounting, administrative, human resources, marketing, and management. Whether you need a CFO, an Executive Assistant, Office Manager, or an Attorney, The Personnel People has the experience required to guide you through the process of finding a candidate that is the “perfect fit.”

The recruiting team works with you to thoroughly understand your business and staffing needs. They provide direct-hire, temporary-to-hire and temporary staffing and recruiting services for businesses. If you are looking to learn more about the Personnel People, contact them at 401-273-2500 or email them at joyce@thepersonnelpeople.com, and they will put their staffing expertise to work for your business!

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