Pawtucket Foundation

Pawtucket Foundation We envision an attractive, sustainable and livable place with the Blackstone River as the centerpiece of a vibrant, distinctive community.

The Pawtucket Foundation is a 501c3 composed of businesses and community-based organizations dedicated to economic development, placemaking, and connectivity in the city of Pawtucket. Modernized infrastructure and a 21st-century multi-modal transportation network serve a thriving business community, a diverse resident population and active visitor market.

Join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Centreville Bank Stadium for The Pawtucket Foundation’s 25th Annual Awards Celebrat...
03/31/2026

Join us on Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Centreville Bank Stadium for The Pawtucket Foundation’s 25th Annual Awards Celebration. Together, we’ll celebrate a year of progress while looking ahead to a transformative future for City of Pawtucket, RI. With major developments reshaping our city, this is a pivotal moment to come together, recognize outstanding leadership, and build momentum for what’s next.

This special evening will honor three remarkable individuals whose vision and dedication continue to move Pawtucket and the State of Rhode Island forward:

• Congressman Gabe Amo — Heritage Award
• Elizabeth Catucci — Development Award
• Hal Horvat — Person of the Year

Date: Tuesday, May 26, 2026
Location: Centreville Bank Stadium
Time: 5:30–7:30 PM

Connect with business and community leaders, celebrate progress, and be part of shaping Pawtucket’s next chapter. Reserve your spot today: https://www.pawtucketfoundation.org/2026-awards-celebration/

The Pawtucket Foundation Art Show was a tremendous success, bringing together talented artists and community members fro...
03/27/2026

The Pawtucket Foundation Art Show was a tremendous success, bringing together talented artists and community members from City of Pawtucket, RI and beyond. The event highlighted the vibrancy of our local arts scene and the incredible creativity that thrives in our region.

Congrats to our prize winners:
1st Prize: Chris Tavares (“Zest”)
2nd Prize: Roger Lemelin (“Hellscape”)
3rd Prize: Uzer Carmeni (“Freedom”)

A special thank you to our juror, T***s Zynsky, for her thoughtful selections and inspiring words.

The exhibition will be on view through May 3rd at the PAWTUCKET ARTS COLLABORATIVE (590 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket). Stop by to experience these remarkable works! Many pieces are available for purchase and make great gifts for family and friends.

Pawtucket is home to a dynamic art scene where galleries, murals, public sculptures, and live performances bring the cit...
01/15/2026

Pawtucket is home to a dynamic art scene where galleries, murals, public sculptures, and live performances bring the city to life and create real opportunities for our artists to live, work, and create!

Please join us on March 12th for the 18th Annual The Pawtucket Foundation Art Show in partnership with PAWTUCKET ARTS COLLABORATIVE.

✨ CALL TO ARTISTS ✨
We’re currently accepting submissions for the Foundation Show through:
🕛 Midnight on February 15, 2026. Artists may submit up to two pieces + we’re excited to share that this year’s Top Prize is $1,000, selected by our guest juror T***s Zynsky.

Opening Reception at PAC, 560 Mineral Spring Ave, Pawtucket RI: Thursday, 3/12/26 | 5:30–7:30 PM
Show Runs Until: Sunday, 5/3/26

🏆 Prizes:
🥇 1st Place — $1,000
🥈 2nd Place — $300
🥉 3rd Place — $150

🔗 Full details + entry info: https://lnkd.in/ekrvtQ9B
Questions? Email: [email protected]

We’re excited to welcome New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) as the newest member of The Pawtucket Foundation! NE...
11/25/2025

We’re excited to welcome New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) as the newest member of The Pawtucket Foundation! NEIT has been deeply engaged in City of Pawtucket, RI’s ongoing reimagination.

Since 2022, the institution has partnered with the City on the NEIT College Readiness Initiative, a program designed to expand educational attainment for Pawtucket students. Most recently, NEIT, RIDigi, the City, and the Foundation collaborated on the 2025 Pawtucket Game Design Tournament & Industry Expo at Centreville Bank Stadium, an event that convened, recognized, celebrated and elevated our local creators!

Looking forward to continued partnership to equip our students and Pawtucket residents with the mindsets, skills, and networks to be successful in a 21st century economy.

Please join us in warmly welcoming NEIT to the Foundation community!

Please join us for "The Signal and The Noise: 2025 Pawtucket Manufacturers’ Forum". The City of Pawtucket, RI based manu...
11/25/2025

Please join us for "The Signal and The Noise: 2025 Pawtucket Manufacturers’ Forum". The City of Pawtucket, RI based manufacturers will convene for an important discussion about the state of our manufacturing industry.

Our distinguished panel includes Congressman Gabe Amo, Dan Dwight (President & CEO, Cooley Group), Layne Mayer (CEO, Amerisewn), and David Chenevert (Executive Director, Rhode Island Manufacturers Association - RIMA). Jim Owens (Founder & CEO, Nautilus Defense) will be moderating the conversation.

Together, we’ll explore key issues shaping Pawtucket’s manufacturing future!

It will take place on December 9th from 9-11am at Cooley Group headquarters located at 350 Esten Ave., Pawtucket, RI.

Register here: https://polarismep.org/event/polaris-mep-pawtucket-foundation-the-pawtucket-manufacturers-forum-2025/

Ava DiCesare has joined us for this fall as our newest Business Development and Engagement Intern!
11/12/2025

Ava DiCesare has joined us for this fall as our newest Business Development and Engagement Intern!

Your voice matters.The Rhode Island Department of Transportation needs your input to better understand the preferences, ...
11/07/2025

Your voice matters.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation needs your input to better understand the preferences, needs, and experiences of Rhode Islanders regarding public transport!

Take a few minutes to fill out the survey!

English: https://surveys.piopinions.com/SE/1/RIDOT//?urlimport=1&questlist=TYPE;PROVIDER&PROVIDER=PI&TYPE=5
Spanish:
https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=mV5cNo_260uJ2avstBsaG4NMjrlxMiZLrL70GPI0YRBUNDM0UE1TR1pYTjNNWElVMFlJWDBJQzBJTC4u&origin=QRCode

Congratulations to Tom Lepovsky of Teknor Apex Company and David Spencer of Atlantic Paper & Supply Company on being nam...
11/05/2025

Congratulations to Tom Lepovsky of Teknor Apex Company and David Spencer of Atlantic Paper & Supply Company on being named Providence Business News Manufacturing Award Winners! Great to see these City of Pawtucket, RI-based manufacturers recognized for their leadership and contributions to Rhode Island’s vital manufacturing sector.

The Awards Ceremony will be held on Nov. 19 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick.

The Pawtucket Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of the 24th Annual RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival ...
08/27/2025

The Pawtucket Foundation is proud to be a sponsor of the 24th Annual RI Chinese Dragon Boat Races & Taiwan Day Festival organized by Blackstone Valley Tourism Council! Please join us and the thousands who come every year for thrilling races, cultural performances, dumpling contests, art, crafts, food trucks & more! Donations are welcome to support the festival. We hope to see you there!

Learn more here - https://lnkd.in/dArfFCnH

The Pawtucket Foundation recently wrapped up an important collaboration with Bryant University to survey City of Pawtuck...
08/06/2025

The Pawtucket Foundation recently wrapped up an important collaboration with Bryant University to survey City of Pawtucket, RI's business climate. A dedicated team of graduating MBA students connected with local businesses to better understand the opportunities and challenges they face.

The students shared their thoughtful findings yesterday during a final presentation at Bryant’s stunning Academic Innovation Center. Grateful for their diligent effort and valuable insights into Pawtucket’s economic landscape!

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