http://www.ltgov.ri.gov Office of the Lieutenant Governor - Press Releases en-us [email protected] PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lt. Governor Dan McKee today sent a letter to Governor Gina Raimondo and Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor calling for immediate changes to the Restore RI small business grant program to ensure local businesses receive funds before the December 30, 2020 CARES Act deadline. "It'... Mon, 02 Nov 2020 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39721 McKee to host socially distanced Operation Holiday Cheer care package event and lead virtual fundraising campaign for Rhode Island Military Family Relief Fund. CRANSTON, R.I. – The COVID-19 pandemic will not prevent Rhode Island from supporting local service members and military families this... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39667 Office Activity Update - October 26, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted a virtual meeting with members of the Rhode Island Coalition for Children and Families which represents agencies that provide critical services to families and youth across the state. The goal of the meeting was to... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39668 Office Activity Update - October 22, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee and Mayor Don Grebien visited small businesses in Pawtucket as part of the Lt. Governor's statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. They visited Freeway Laundry 4, Tacontento Restaurant, Polonia Market, Eat in Cube and... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39666 Office Activity Update - October 22, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee and Mayor Jeff Mutter visited small businesses in Cumberland as part of the Lt. Governor's statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. They visited Bandidos Restaurant, Cumberland Tire Center, Valley Falls Market Place, Rogers... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39664 Office Activity Update - October 14, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee and Erin Donovan Boyle of the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce visited small businesses in Newport as part of the Lt. Governor's statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. They visited Winner Winner, Bodhi Spa, Team One of... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39663 Office Activity Update - October 11, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee and Lisa Konicki of the Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce visited small businesses in Westerly as part of the Lt. Governor's statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. The tour took place during Westerly's "Sunday Funday"... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39662 Office Activity Update - October 21, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee and Joe Viele of the Southern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce visited small businesses in Wakefield as part of the Lt. Governor's statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. They visited Pier Cleaners, Finishing Touches, All... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39661 Office Activity Update - September 22, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee visited several small businesses in Burrillville as part of his statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour. The Lt. Governor launched the tour to check in on local businesses and highlight millions of dollars available to... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39660 Office Activity Update - October 16, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee visited small businesses in Woonsocket as part of his statewide Restore RI Small Business Grant Tour, an effort to spread the word about millions of dollars in grants available to small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Lt.... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39659 Office Activity Update - October 6, 2020 As part of his statewide Restore RI Small Business Tour, Lt. Governor Dan McKee recently visited Main Street in Chepachet to speak with a number of small business owners about the economic impact of COVID-19. He was accompanied by Town Council President... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 14:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39657 Office Activity Update - October 15, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted a virtual training session for members of his International Economic Ambassadors program in partnership with Katherine Therieau, Director of International Trade Programs at Rhode Island Commerce Corporation. Therieau... Mon, 26 Oct 2020 13:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39656 Office Activity Update - September 3, 2020 The International Economic Ambassadors, under the direction of Lt. Governor Dan McKee, held a virtual meeting with members of the Israeli Ministry of Health and Education to discuss Israel's school reopening strategies that include having only 18... Tue, 08 Sep 2020 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39281 Office Activity Update - August 27, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee, in conjunction with Senator Sandra Cano, Oscar Mejias of the Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Central Falls Mayor James Diossa, recently held a virtual meeting with the Governor of Boyca Colombia and other government... Tue, 01 Sep 2020 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39231 PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island was recently ranked second in the nation in a Thumbtack survey of small business friendliness, a recognition applauded by Lt. Governor Dan McKee who serves as Chair of the state's Small Business Advocacy Council. Thumbtack, a national online service that connects... Tue, 25 Aug 2020 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39178 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lt. Governor Dan McKee today announced the winners of the 2020 Virtual Lt. Governor's Entrepreneurship Challenge, a Shark Tank-style business pitch competition for Rhode Island high school students. Five teams of young entrepreneurs won a total of $14,000 in scholarships. Lt. Tue, 25 Aug 2020 17:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/39177 Office Activity Update - July 13, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee discussed his proposal to provide relief to Rhode Island small business at a socially distanced meeting of the Westerly Rotary Club. The meeting was the first gathering held by the group since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in... Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38888 Office Activity Update - June 26, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee recently held a virtual meeting with members of his International Economic Ambassadors and Japanese officials to discuss COVID-19 and encourage international business and cultural relationships. The President of the Japan Economic... Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38889 Office Activity Update - July 17, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee held a virtual meeting with health professionals throughout Rhode Island as part of the Long Term Care Coordinating Council. Over 60 agencies, nursing home, assisted living and state health and aging officials participated in a... Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38885 Office Activity Update - June 19, 2020 Lt Governor Dan McKee held a virtual meeting with several Foster area business owners. Participating businesses included a horse stable, a campground and a restaurant. All stated that they have been hit hard by the COVID-19 closings and were not certain if... Tue, 21 Jul 2020 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38887 PROVIDENCE, RI — In a letter to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Advisors on Business Restoration, Lt. Governor Dan McKee proposed framework for a Small Business-Friendly Grant Program using a minimum of 10 percent of Rhode Island's $1.25 billion CARES Act funds to assist small businesses... Tue, 14 Jul 2020 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38833 PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, local small business owners were joined by Lt. Governor Dan McKee and other elected officials to announce the formation of the RI Small Business Coalition and a grassroots effort to encourage the State of Rhode Island to allocate at least 10 percent of its $1.25 billion... Tue, 07 Jul 2020 18:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38782 PROVIDENCE, RI—Lt. Governor Dan McKee and members of Rhode Island's small businesses community today launched an online petition that calls on the state to use at least 10 percent of its $1.25 billion of federal CARES Act funds to establish a grant program for small businesses impacted by COVID-19. Tue, 30 Jun 2020 16:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38730 May 28, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor Dan McKee continues to connect with networks around the world to learn more about the impact of COVID-19 on small businesses and economies. Today, a group of the International Economic Ambassadors and others joined the Lt. Governor to hear... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 19:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38567 Office Activity Update - May 29, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee has long been an advocate for residents whose electric bills have skyrocketed over the years. Recently, some constituents expressed concerns about a projected increase in rates for the summer months. According to National Grid, the... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38566 Office Activity Update - April 23, 2020 In a continuing effort to ensure that the Lt. Governor's International Economic Ambassadors follow their mission to increase economic opportunities between Rhode Island and other countries, the group held a Zoom call to strategize on how to productively... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38563 Office Activity Update - June 4, 2020 Lt. Governor McKee, in coordination with Commerce RI, PM&P of Germany, and the Chafee Center for International Business, convened a webinar to discuss Europe's economic recovery and reopening. Representatives from PM&P of Germany presented how... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 18:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38564 Office Activity Update - April 16, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee's International Economic Ambassadors participated in a conference call to discuss ways the group can support the safe reopening of Rhode Island's economy. The ambassadors decided to seek out reopening data and best practices from... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38562 Office Activity Update - April/May 2020 Staff members from the Office of Lt. Governor Dan McKee have participated in a series of 6 weekly session on the effects of COVID-19 on older adults in the State of Rhode Island. The calls, sponsored by the Rhode Island Office of Healthy Aging, were held... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38560 Office Activity Update - May 14, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted a virtual meeting with members of his International Economic Ambassadors initiative to review the projects he has been undertaking on behalf of Rhode Island small business owners and to hear reopening updates from Taiwan.... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38561 Office Activity Update - May 25, 2020 Lt. Governor McKee today hosted a COVID-19 virtual town hall meeting for Rhode Island's small business community. He opened the discussion with a call to action on his proposal for financial support for small businesses which he mentioned during a May 19... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38558 Office Activity Update - May 7, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee met via Zoom with several Rhode Island municipal leaders to discuss how COVID-19 is impacting their communities. Discussion revolved around the need for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for first responders and potential funding for... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 17:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38559 Office Activity Update - May 29, 2020 Lt. Governor McKee today hosted a COVID-19 virtual town hall meeting for Rhode Island's small business community. The Lt. Governor highlighted his recent proposal to use Rhode Island's CARES Act funds for grants to help small businesses and his proposal... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38557 Office Activity Update - May 20, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his weekly Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A. Part one of the broadcast featured a small business demonstration with Blackstone Valley Tourism Council and Rhode Island Spirits. Part two of the broadcast featured a discussion... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38553 Office Activity Update - May 27, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his weekly Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Representative Anastasia P. Williams; Channavy Chay, Director of the Center for Southeast Asians and Dr. Luis-Daniel Muñoz for a powerful discussion on health equity and the Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38554 Office Activity Update - May 14, 2020 Lt. Governor McKee hosted a meeting with Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Administrator Walter "Bud" Craddock, the Rhode Island Independent Auto Dealer Association Board and general members, and representatives of the Massachusetts and New England... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38555 Office Activity Update - April 22, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his third Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Louise Bishop, President & CEO of South County Tourism Council; Justin Gontarek, Co-Founder of Oceanside Graphics; Chris Parisi, President of Trailblaze Marketing and... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38549 Office Activity Update - April 29, 2020 4/29/2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his fourth Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Carlos Ventura, CEO of Feast & Fettle; Kate and Kristianna LaPierre, Co-Founders of Twin Skin; Christine DiBiase, Vice President of Millennial RI; Rosa... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38550 Office Activity Update - May 6, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his fifth Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Kelly Nevins, Executive Director of the Women's Fund of RI; Cheyenne Cazeault, Special Projects Manager, Office of the Lt. Governor; Kristin Urbach, Executive Director of the... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38551 Office Activity Update - May 13, 2020 Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted a Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long and Michigan Lt. Governor Garlin Gilchrist who discussed reopening in their respective states, including the impact of the virus on minority... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 15:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38552 April 15, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his second Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Maureen Maigret Co-Chair of Rhode Island's Long Term Care Coordinating Council and Tyler Young of Young Family Farm in Little Compton The panelists discussed small... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38548 June 1, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor Dan McKee held a virtual roundtable discussion with Israeli and British tourism leaders to discuss the obstacles facing hotels, restaurants and leisure tourism and how to maximize reopening strategies to promote tourism. Participants... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 14:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38547 April 13, 2020 - Office Activity Update The Lt. Governor's Office participated in a conference call with local leaders to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on communities of color. Participants included: Niamiah Jefferson (ARISE, Youth Lead Organizer), Chanda Womack (ARISE,) Dita Edwards (... Tue, 09 Jun 2020 13:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38546 MEDIA ADVISORY PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Tonight at 5 p.m., Lt. Governor Dan McKee will partner with Brother Gary Dantzler of Black Lives Matter Rhode Island to host a Facebook live discussion on the peaceful pursuit of justice, the challenges we face and the partnership necessary to move forward. Tue, 02 Jun 2020 20:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38498 April 3, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor McKee opened his first weekly Spanish small business conference call by reminding people to be safe and follow the guidelines from the Governor and Department of Health. The Lt. Governor highlighted his proposal for financial support for small Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:30:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38496 April 8, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor Dan McKee hosted his first Facebook Live COVID-19 Q and A with guests Westerly Town Councilman Caswell Cooke, Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn and World Accordion Champion Cory Pesaturo. Lt. Governor McKee took questions from... Tue, 02 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38495 May 7, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor McKee today held a virtual meeting on reopening strategies with Donna Personeus, Executive Director of Thayer Street District Management Authority; Rick Simone, Executive Director of Federal Hill Commerce Association; Justin Gontarek, owner of... Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:15:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38491 April 27, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor McKee held a virtual meeting with the owners of small yoga studios across the state to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their industry and hear feedback on reopening strategies. Christine Raffa, owner of Raffa Yoga Active Relaxation and... Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38489 May 4, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor McKee held a virtual reopening roundtable discussion with a group of the state's salon and spa owners to discuss the impact of COVID-19 on their industry. The salon and spa owners requested the meeting to share their suggestions for... Mon, 01 Jun 2020 16:00:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38490 April 11, 2020 - Office Activity Update Lt. Governor McKee held a conference call on Saturday morning with representatives of Rhode Island's federal delegation and the Small Business Administration to discuss CARES Act assistance being offered to the small business community. Mark Hayward,... Mon, 01 Jun 2020 15:45:00 GMT http://www.ri.gov/press/view/38488