by Deb Morais | Oct 2, 2019 | News and Events
Warwick, RI- Three years ago, the RI Developmental Disabilities Council (RIDDC) created a one-stop, one day pop-up mall called “Small Business Saturday SHOP RI” (SBS Shop RI) in collaboration with the Center for Women & Enterprise (CWE), Veterans Business Outreach...
by Deb Morais | Aug 28, 2019 | Vendor Spotlight
When art and science meet, the result is often amazing. Such is the case with marine biologist and artist, Michelle Formiglio, of Atlantic Impressions, who collects, identifies and preserves seaweed from Narragansett Bay to create her art. While sharing her knowledge...
by Deb Morais | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Warwick, RI—The Small Business Saturday Shop RI (SBS Shop RI) committee announced today that they anticipate a September closing of vendor space for the annual holiday shopping event scheduled on Saturday, November 30, 2019. Only a few spaces remain available at the...
by Deb Morais | Aug 14, 2019 | Uncategorized
Did you know that SbsSHOPRI (SbSHOPRI) provides great opportunities for small businesses throughout the year. In addition to the fabulous holiday shopping event, free and open to the public, on the Saturday following Thanksgiving, SbsSHOPRI also provides business...
by Deb Morais | Oct 10, 2018 | Vendor Spotlight
Learn more about this Small Business Saturday SHOP RI vendor. The definition of “kindness” and the concept of respect and helping others was the foundation of Favorables, distinctive, hand-made favors. The signature item is an “intentional act of...
by Deb Morais | Sep 25, 2018 | Vendor Spotlight
BRISTOL, RI – Holidays are associated with joy, but also stress. Just about everyone grapples with stress. Of course, some handle it better than others. Those who found a solution and are willing to share it usually have an interesting idea and some degree of...
by Deb Morais | Aug 22, 2018 | Vendor Spotlight
Where The Light Is, a furniture and décor studio located in Cumberland founded by Ashley Poirier, specializes in refinished and handmade décor. Her skill in creating new and restoring time-honored wood pieces is matched only by her attention to detail. Few are likely...
by Deb Morais | Aug 15, 2018 | News and Events
The response to SBS SHOP RI’s first year’s event last November was outstanding, and this year’s event promises to be even better. Feedback from shoppers and our vendors was terrific and the planning team is working diligently to enhance this...
by Deb Morais | Jul 18, 2018 | News and Events
Small Business Saturday SHOP RI (SBS SHOP RI) is far more than a 1-day shopping event for shoppers and local vendors. Launched in RI as the brain-child of a RI-resident, and now a national American Express event celebrating its fifth birthday, SBS SHOP RI continues to...
