Sometimes it isn’t until you are done with a project that you perceive a theme. For the 2017 Book of Lists, that theme emerged in the 10 Most Influential People in the Business Community, starting on Page 14.
It really does feel like the state has turned a corner. Public and private investments are starting to take shape, led by many of the people on the list. 2017 could be a very interesting year in Rhode Island.
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This is the inaugural Book of Lists for PBN’s researcher, Nicole Dotzenrod. The project is daunting enough even when you’ve seen it for as long as I have. I am thankful that Nicole remained such a good sport and hard worker throughout the process. She was fortunate to be helped by our intern, Katelynn Tucker, who is getting a full-blast introduction to the details of business journalism.
In a publication as heavily formatted as the Book of Lists, our creative folks, Production Director Darryl P. Greenlee and Art Director Lisa Lagreca, are challenged to make each year more interesting than the last. Their subtle design changes will make your reading experience more enjoyable.
Should you have any issues with the book’s contents, reach out to me, at editor@pbn.com, or to Nicole, at research@pbn.com. Or, use the fax, at (401) 274-0670, or our physical address, 400 Westminster St., Suite 600, Providence, RI 02903.
And finally, once again, we would like to thank our sponsors, Bank of America, BlumShapiro, CB Richard Ellis – New England Partners, Community College of Rhode Island, Cox Business, Gallo|Thomas Insurance, Kelly & Mancini PC and Omni Hotels & Resorts for helping us complete this year’s edition.
If you are a subscriber, you should have received this year’s Book of Lists along with the Jan. 20 edition of PBN. If you are not a subscriber, the 2017 Book of Lists is also available at bookstores, newsstands or directly from Providence Business News at PBN.com, where electronic access can be purchased as well.
Mark S. Murphy
