MillennialRI in the Press
Millennial RI is taking critical steps towards making Rhode Island a place our millennial peers want to work, live, and play. Click the links below to see news updates on how MRI is having an impact on these reasons to #ChooseRI.
Work
We are cultivating opportunities that attract, retain and support millennials in finding gainful and meaningful employment necessary to thriving in Rhode Island’s burgeoning economy.
"Reversing the Brain Drain” - Providence Monthly
"My Turn: Aiyah Josiah-Faeduwor: Tapping into RI’s Millennial Energy” - Providence Journal
"Reversing the Brain Drain” - So Rhode Island
"Can Millennials Save Rhode Island’s Economy?” - GoLocalProv
"Millennial Roundtable: U.S. Senator of Rhode Island, Sheldon Whitehouse” - JWU Campus Herald
Live
We are establishing a culture in which millennials are economically empowered as well as socially and civically engaged in every aspect of their lives.
“How Rhode Island can help restore net neutrality” - RI Future
“Millennials call out lack of affordable housing in R.I.” - Providence Journal
“Millennials, Gov. Raimondo discuss issues at Providence town hall” - ABC6 News
“Governor Raimondo’s Millennial Town Hall” - Uprise RI
“Travis Escobar: Millennials are here and want to stay” - Providence Journal
“Millennial Professional Group of RI Asks Young People to #ChooseRI” - Providence Monthly
"Millennial RI Kicks Off First Ever “#ChooseRI Week” in Pawtucket
“Raimondo, Rhode Island Housing Launches ‘Ocean State Grad Grant’ Program to Attract Young Professionals.” - National Council of State Housing Agencies
Play
We are supporting and creating spaces for millennials to engage, network, and celebrate Rhode Island’s incredibly diverse culture and close-knit community.
"Millennial RI leadership highlights #ChooseRI Week - Dan Yorke State of Mind
"Network at Millennial RI’s 3rd Annual #ChooseRI Celebration - The Rhode Show
"#Choose RI, millennial group to host week of events” - Providence Journal