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R.I.’s dreary business-climate rep proving tough to shake

David Levesque says he’s ready to expand his coffee shop business, but he cringes at the thought of what he’ll have to go through...
SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY has launched its largest fundraising campaign ever, seeking to raise $75 million to support the university's academic and co-curricular programs. / COURTESY SALVE REGINA UNIVERSITY

Salve Regina University launches $75M fundraising campaign

NEWPORT – Salve Regina University has officially launched its largest fundraising campaign in the university’s nearly 90-year history. The private university announced Wednesday that its...

AstroNova sees Q3 profit grow to $2.7M

WEST WARWICK – AstroNova Inc. reported a profit of $2.7 million in the third quarter, an increase from $289,000 one year prior, the company said on...

UNFI reports $66M loss in Q1

PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. on Wednesday reported a loss of $66 million in the first quarter of fiscal 2024 that ended Oct....
JOHNSON & WALES UNIVERSITY next year will require students to live on campus for their first three years. / PBN FILE PHOTO/JAMES BESSETTE

Do on-campus college residency requirements limit student choice?

PROVIDENCE – Meeting new roommates, decorating one’s dorm room and making an acres-large campus one’s home for several months are all part of a...

New York City-based corporation purchases WooSox

PROVIDENCE – The Worcester Red Sox have been sold. Diamond Baseball Holdings, a New York City-based corporation that owns more than 20 minor league baseball...

Social Enterprise Greenhouse partnership seeks to push nonprofits ahead in AI

PROVIDENCE – As artificial intelligence software continues to change how people work, a new partnership between Social Enterprise Greenhouse and new Rhode Island consulting...

R.I. Department of Housing hires Flannery as deputy secretary

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Housing on Tuesday announced the hiring of Deborah Flannery as the agency's first deputy secretary of housing, to...

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PBN Print Edition

Cover Story

CLIMATE CONTROL Former small-businessman turned governor eager to boost economic vibes

(Editor’s note: This is an abridged version of a story first published on PBN.com on Nov. 22.) Gov. Daniel J. McKee has long positioned himself as a champion of small business, both in his six years as lieutenant governor and since he took the helm of the state in 2021. He frequently mentions that he was a small-business owner in...

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The Transformative Value of Course-Embedded Consulting Projects in the Providence College Business Graduate Programs

In a rapidly evolving landscape of business education, Providence College School of Business’ graduate programs distinguish themselves through a dynamic blend of theoretical knowledge...

Great Marketing Takes Courage

Marketing is hard. It’s a long checklist in an ever-changing landscape.  You need a clear brand and messaging that resonates with your audience. You need...

Answering the Call

For more than a century, Johnson & Wales University (JWU) has focused on offering pioneering, industry-driven education. Founders Gertrude Johnson and Mary Wales emphasized...

SEG Promotes Constance Ferber

Social Enterprise Greenhouse announced that Constance Ferber has taken a new and more senior role within its leadership team. As the Senior Director of...

SEG Welcomes Kim Keough to Leadership Team

Kim Keough joined Social Enterprise Greenhouse as its new Director of Development. She comes to SEG with expertise and proven experience in strategic communications,...

Social Enterprise Greenhouse Promotes Beatrice Mondestil

Social Enterprise Greenhouse has added Beatrice Mondestil to its leadership team. After serving as SEG's Senior Marketing and Communications Manager, she was recently promoted...

Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Announces Partnership with Rhode Island...

Warwick, RI – The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, the leading provider of workers' compensation insurance in Rhode Island, is proud to announce its new...

West Shore Health Center’s Partnership with BioAbundance Redefines Infection...

In the wake of the pandemic, long-term care facilities bore the initial and devastating impact of Covid-19, experiencing a staggering number of fatalities. As...

Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Announces Partnership with Rhode Island...

Warwick, RI – The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, the leading provider of workers' compensation insurance in Rhode Island, is proud to announce a new...

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