Trending Now
Featured Story
McKee’s sales tax cut too small to matter much, some observers...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal to cut the state's sales tax from 7% to 6.85% is getting a tepid reception from policy analysts and...
PBN Weekly Update
Hasbro to lay off 1,000 people; impact in R.I. unclear
PAWTUCKET – Toymaker Hasbro Inc. announced Thursday that it is cutting about 1,000 jobs as part of moves announced last year to save up...
NAACP Providence president charged with campaign finance violations
PROVIDENCE – A former Providence City Council candidate and newly elected president of the city’s chapter of the NAACP has been charged with violating...
U.S. News: R.I. 2nd most-at-risk state for identity theft
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked second in the nation for highest risk of identity theft crimes, according to a new U.S. News and World...
Average long-term mortgage rate at lowest level in 4 months
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell to its lowest level in more than four months, giving some relief to homebuyers faced with higher...
PBN summit panel: Economic indicators say recession coming in 2023
PROVIDENCE – In many ways, the party is over.
At least that's the way the panelists at Providence Business News’ Economic Trends Summit on Thursday...
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to spend $1M to study Fox Point Hurricane Barrier
PROVIDENCE – Efforts to keep Providence’s iconic flood barrier on top of rising waters will get a $1 million boost from the U.S. Army...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increased by 1,471 last week, with 9 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 1,471 from Jan. 15 to Jan. 21, with nine new deaths, the R.I....
PBN Print Edition
Cover Story
SCHOOL DAZE: RIC searches for identity amid severe enrollment drop
Erik Christiansen didn’t know much about Rhode Island College when he agreed to take a job teaching history there in 2010.
The Maryland native quickly fell in love with the bustling suburban campus, filled with eager students and enthusiastic faculty members, many of whom, like him, turned down offers from elite, private colleges because they wanted to help RIC’s large...
Previous PBN Cover Stories
Johnson & Wales University is Training the Cybersecurity Leaders of Tomorrow
Did you know that phishing attacks make up over 80% of reported cybersecurity breaches? More than $17,700 is lost every 60 seconds because of...
Why Diversity Matters
Diversity widens viewpoints and takes different ideas and perspectives into account. This can translate into creating richer solutions, obtaining better results and maximizing productivity, innovation...
ERP implementation: The 5-step methodology you need to go live without a hitch
ERP implementation. Two words that make even the most seasoned business leaders sweat. With an undertaking this complex and daunting, it is imperative to...
BankNewport Names Brennon Viola as Cash Management Sales and...
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Brennon Viola has been named cash management sales and service officer. In his new position, Viola provides tailored...
BankNewport Names Alison K. Hanson as Vice President, Retail...
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Alison K. Hanson has been named vice president, retail operations team lead. In her new position, Hanson oversees...
BankNewport Names Matthew Colasanti as Vice President, Residential Loan...
BankNewport is pleased to announce that Matthew Colasanti has been named vice president, residential loan officer. In his new position, Colasanti originates residential loan...
RDW Group Hires Industry Veteran Martin Walsh as Creative...
Providence-based marketing agency RDW Group today announces the hiring of Martin Walsh as its creative director. Walsh, a 30-year veteran of the advertising industry,...
DiSanto, Priest & Co. Promotes Three New Partners
Warwick, RI – January 18, 2023 – DiSanto, Priest & Co. is pleased to announce the promotion of three new partners; Bernadette Dion, CPA,...
Beacon Mutual Announces 7 Percent Policyholder Dividend
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company today announced the distribution of an average seven percent dividend to be paid in March 2023 to eligible policyholders.
“As...
