FHRI Leadership Exchange: New York City
Sunday, August 16, 2026. Leadership exchange, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
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The AI Infrastructure Race: How States Compete, Build, and Win
Thursday, June 11, 2026. Expert panel, 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Rhode Island Convention CenterLeadership in the Hospitality Sector
Thursday, April 23, 2026. Expert panel, 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Rhode Island Convention Center2025 Rhode Island Climate Stocktake
Thursday, May 22, 2025. Summit
WaterFire Arts Center
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The Intelligence Economy: AI, Energy & Capital Summit A FountainHead RI Convening — June 11, 2025 at the Rhode Island Convention Center
The infrastructure race defining the next decade of the global economy is already underway. The question is not whether AI and data center infrastructure will reshape American competitiveness. It is which states,…
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Leadership in Hospitality – FountainHead RI Spring 2026 Expert Panel
FountainHead RI’s Spring 2026 Expert Panel brought together the leaders shaping Rhode Island’s hospitality and tourism economy for a candid conversation about where the industry is heading and what it will take to get…
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FountainHead RI: A Decade of Connection, Leadership, and Impact
FountainHead RI’s 10th Annual Year-End Event marked a decade of convening leaders, builders, and change-makers from Rhode Island and around the world. What began as a simple idea, to bring together motivated, diverse…
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From Innovation to Impact: FountainHead RI’s Life Sciences Event Recap
FountainHead Rhode Island’s panel at the Providence Public Library was more than a discussion on life sciences, it was a reflection on leadership, purpose, and how discovery meets humanity. Rhode Island’s future in this…
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Highlights from the 2nd Annual Rhode Island Climate Stocktake
The world is moving—fast. And if the 2nd Annual FountainHead Rhode Island Climate Stocktake made one thing clear, it’s this: Climate action is no longer a niche issue—it’s a driver of innovation, resilience, and…
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2025 Rhode Island Climate Stocktake Set for May 22 at WaterFire Arts Center in Providence
The FountainHead RI Climate Stocktake Event is a pivotal gathering that unites policymakers, industry leaders, researchers, and community advocates to evaluate Rhode Island’s climate progress and chart a path forward…
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2024 FountainHead RI End of Year Celebration
On behalf of the FountainHead RI Board of Directors and Advisory Committee, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks for another incredible year of connecting, growing, and giving back. Earlier this month, we capped off…
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Leadership and Culture in Healthcare: Highlights from the Educational Community Panel
FountainHead RI Co-Founders David Almonte and Jason Dodier with moderator, Dominic Cottone , and expert panelists, Martha Wofford , Seema Dixit , and Peter Markell. If you missed our inspiring “Leadership and Culture in…
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FountainHead RI Hosted the First Ever Rhode Island Climate Stocktake
In case you missed our first of its kind “2024 Climate Stocktake and Networking Event” on April 24th at the Waterfire Arts Center in Providence, please check out some photos showcasing the amazingly talented expert…
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FountainHead RI’s 8th Annual Business and Community Leaders Networking Event Recap
The 8th Annual Business and Community Leaders Networking Event hosted by FountainHead Rhode Island occurred on Wednesday, December 13, 2023, at the University Club in Providence, RI. Explore key moments from the event…
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Upcoming: FountainHead RI’s 8th Annual Business and Community Leaders Networking Event
Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 8th Annual Business and Community Leaders Networking Event on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 from 6 pm – 8:30 pm at the University Club in Providence, RI. Limited tickets are available…
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Event Recap: FountainHead RI’s Fall 2023 Empowering Leadership and Workplace Culture Panel
A packed room gathered at the Citizens Bank Headquarters in Johnston, Rhode Island for the discussion Left to Right: Eric Pliner, Jason Dodier, Rhode Island Governor Daniel McKee, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Alana…
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Upcoming: FountainHead RI’s Fall 2023 Educational Panel and Networking Event: Leadership and Culture in the Workplace
We are excited to announce our second 2023 Community Educational Panel and Networking Event coming this Fall! On Wednesday, October 4th the FountainHead RI community will be hosting its second and final event of 2023 on…
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Recap: “Top Risks to Future Generations” Educational Community Panel and Networking Event
In case you missed our incredible “Top Risks / Opportunities for Future Generations” community educational and networking panel event last month, please check out the photos and video link below showcasing both the…
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Recap: 7th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event (December 2022)
Thank you again to everyone who came out to support us, including our gracious community partners who helped make this event possible. Our 7th Annual Business Leaders Year-End Networking Event took place at the Historic…
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Recap: August 2022 “Future of Currency” Educational Community Panel and Networking Event
In case you missed our incredible “Future of Currency” community panel event earlier this month, please check out the photos below showcasing the amazingly talented expert speaker panel as well as the countless business…
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Recap: May 2022 Self-Care Immersive Educational Panel Event
In case you missed our incredible self-care community panel event last month, please check out the photos below showcasing the amazing talent of both the speakers and vendors as well as the countless business and…
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Recap: Fireside chat with entrepreneurship expert and Brown University professor, Danny Warshay.
About this Event On Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from Noon – 1 pm (EST), FountainHead RI leaders will host an impromptu fireside chat with entrepreneurship expert and Brown University professor, Danny Warshay. DANNY WARSHAY…
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Recap: FountainHead RI’s 6th Annual in Person Business Leaders Networking Event
FountainHead RI Board of Directors alongside event sponsor JP Morgan Chase About this event On Wednesday, December 15th, FountainHead RI had the good fortune to host its 6th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event live…
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FountainHead RI Fireside Chat with Hubert Joly: Check it out!
About this Event On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from Noon – 1 pm (EST), FountainHead RI Co-Founders David Almonte and Jason Dodier hosted an impromptu fireside chat with nationally recognized leadership expert and…
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After a two-year break from in-person events we are back! Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 6th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event!
About this event Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 6th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 from 6 pm – 9 pm at Aloft Providence Downtown, Providence, RI’s newest hotel (opening in…
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FountainHead RI Upcoming Fireside Chat with Hubert Joly: 12/08/21 – Register Now!
About this Event On Wednesday, December 8, 2021, from Noon – 1 pm (EST), FountainHead RI leaders will host an impromptu fireside chat with nationally recognized leadership expert Hubert Joly. Hubert Joly is a senior…
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Recap: “Reopening the Economy” Expert Panel Event
About this Event In case you missed it, check out the recording of our final panel event of 2021, with a star studded line-up of speakers that provided critical, real-time insights around what an equitable recovery may…
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Recap: Self-Care and Mental Health Panel Event
About this Event On Thursday, May 27th, FountainHead RI successfully hosted its first educational community panel event of 2021, on the topic and “Mental Health and Self-Care”. To say we have been through a lot these…
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FountainHead RI’s 6th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event Recap!
On Thursday, December 17th, 2020, FountainHead RI hosted its 6th Annual Business Leaders Networking Year-End Event with an innovative twist from those in year’s past due to the ongoing pandemic. Rather than hosting our…
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Upcoming Event: 6th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event In partnership with Yellow Rose Distilling – Virtual Event
About this Event With the rapid changes brought on by a truly unprecedented 2020, and given the impact COVID-19 has had on our ability to host both in-person panels and networking events, we (as an organization) have…
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Event Recap: September 21st Virtual Panel Event – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
If you were unable to join live, please be sure to check out the latest panel on #Diversity , #Equity and #Inclusion . A powerful discussion was held showcasing the importance of how accountability, having allies and…
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Event Recap: July 29th Virtual Panel Event – Technology and Uncertainty
Technology can be a benefit & a curse as many companies are sadly realizing. Learn how to get ahead of the competition & protect yourself. Technology & Uncertainty Panel Event Recap: On Wednesday, July 29th,…
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Upcoming: July 29th Virtual Panel Event – Technology and Uncertainty
Technology can be a benefit & a curse as many companies are sadly realizing. Learn how to get ahead of the competition & protect yourself. About this Event On Wednesday, July 29, we will be hosting our first event of…
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Upcoming: September 2020 Panel Event – Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
About this Event: FountainHead RI will host it’s second and final panel event of 2020 on Monday, September 21, 2020 with topic of discussion being: “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI).” This event will be held 100%…
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Recap: FountainHead RI 5th Annual Year End Leadership Networking Event
December 18, 2019 FountainHead RI committee and board members (from left to right) Candace Harper, Leigh Furtado, Erica Busillo Adams, Jason Dodier, Jessica Marfeo and David Almonte Co-Founder Jason Dodier addressing…
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Upcoming Event: 5th Annual Year End Business Leaders Networking Event
About this Event Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 5th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event on Wednesday, December 18th from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Dorrance (60 Dorrance Street – Providence, Rhode Island) For those…
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Recap: Fall Panel Event on Leadership & Culture in the Workplace
September 30, 2019 Panel members provided keen insights into organizational leadership along with core tenets around diversity and inclusion ( Claudia Cardoza, Tim Hebert and Julie Duffy) Our inquisitive moderator for…
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Upcoming Event: Fall Panel Event on Leadership & Culture in the Workplace
About this Event This event will be held at The Guild: Tap Room in Pawtucket, RI on Monday, September 30, 2019. Registration will begin at 6 pm, followed by a panel discussion from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm, and end with…
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Recap: A Panel Event: Art, Culture and Entrepreneurship In the Ocean State and Beyond
April 24, 2019 Panel members engaged in a lively discussion from left to right ( Moderator: Micah Salkind, Panelists: Peter Mello, Edwige Charlot, and Howie Sneider) Event attendees admiring the vast art work on display…
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Recap: Net-working with FountainHead RI and Providence Fit Body Boot Camp!
April 24, 2019 FountainHead RI Board Member Erica Busillo Adams and Matt Espeut, Owner of Providence Fit Body Boot Camp getting the workout started! Halfway there! What an incredible experience for all those who came…
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Recap: FountainHead RI 4th Annual Year End Leadership Networking Event
December 19, 2017 FountainHead RI Co-Founder David Almonte addresses the crowd, providing a recap on 2018 and thoughts on where the organization is going in 2019 Networking before commencing the event FHRI Co-Founders…
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Upcoming Event: 4th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event – December 19th!
Please join us for FountainHead RI’s 4th Annual Business Leaders Networking Event on Wednesday, December 19th from 6 pm – 9 pm at the Dorrance (60 Dorrance Street – Providence, Rhode Island) For those who have…
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FountainHead RI Event Recap: Sustainability Leadership Panel
October 11,2018 FountainHead RI – Sustainability Leadership Panel @ Providence College On Thursday, October 11th, the FountainHead RI community enjoyed a wonderful evening of panel discussions and networking thanks to…
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FountainHead RI Announces October Leadership Panel On Sustainability
October 11, 2018 Mark Feasel, VP of Electric Utility Segment & Smart Grid at Schneider Electric Karen Morgan, Founder & CEO at Dynamic Energy Networks Scott Wolf, Executive Director at Grow Smart Rhode Island Peter…
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FountainHead RI Event Recap: First Annual Comedy Event Networking @ The Comedy Connection
August 26, 2018 FountainHead RI – First Annual Comedy Networking Event @ The Comedy Connection The FountainHead RI Community was treated to a wonderful evening of networking and comedy thanks to the hospitality of the…
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Thank You!
Thank you sincerely from the entire FountainHead RI community for your generous donation. Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your purchase has been emailed to you. Your contribution is more than a…
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FountainHead RI 3rd Annual Year End Leadership Networking Event
December 19, 2017 FountainHead RI Co-Founders David Almonte and Jason Dodier doing a live interview during the event. Networking before commencing the event Peter Arpin of the Renewable Now Network conducting live…
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FountainHead RI Event Recap: A Panel on Personal Financial Literacy by Natalie Collet
October 31, 2017 FountainHead RI – Financial Literacy Synopsis of September 28th Panel Event at Bryant University Financial literacy panel was held at Bryant University in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Natalie Collet,…
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FountainHead RI Presents: A Panel on Personal Financial Literacy
September 28, 2017 Informative and inspiring panel discussion on how financial literacy is impacting people all over the world and steps you can take to get your finances back on track. FountainHead RI’s Nicholas Denice…
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Using Your Leadership Skills for Good: Non Profit Panel Recap
June 08, 2017 Using Your Leadership Skills for Good: Non Profit Panel FountainHead RI’s Jason Dodier provides the opening remarks Panelists preparing to begin answering questions FountainHead RI Co-Founders David…
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2017 Autism Imagine Walk in Rhode Island
April 30, 2017 2017 Autism Imagine Walk in Rhode Island FountainHead RI Board Members Matthew Hassett and David Almonte Members of Honey for Haiti, Arpin Strong, and FountainHead RI walking together at the 2017 Autism…
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Young Professionals Networking Event
December 22, 2016 Rhode Island Young Professionals Networking Event @ The Dorrance (Downtown Providence) On December 22nd we had the privilege of hosting our second annual Rhode Island young professionals networking…