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Community spotlights, event recaps, and news from nearly a decade of FountainHead RI.
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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…