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Eli Sherman is an award-winning journalist. He joined Providence Business News in November 2014 having previously worked as a metro reporter at the Waltham News Tribune. Sherman writes about economics, energy and the environment, entrepreneurship and finance. He's received top awards from the Society of American Business Editors and Writers, The Alliance of Area Business Publishers, the New England Newspaper & Press Association and The Rhode Island Press Association.
CAPITAL INVESTMENT: Roy Nascimento, outgoing president and CEO of the Greater New Bedford Chamber of Commerce, said the region “often gets overlooked by Boston and by state leaders in term of investment and in terms of attention.”

Collaboration key to progress for South Coast region

Roy Nascimento has served Massachusetts’ South Coast business community for more than eight years as president and CEO of the Greater New Bedford Chamber...

Insurer all in on curbing costs

Health care costs in the more than 30 years since Peter Andruszkiewicz, CEO of Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, entered the...

Governor expresses optimism at Small Business Economic Summit

SMITHFIELD - More than 200 business owners, leaders and advocates gathered with Rhode Island’s top officials Friday at Bryant University to try and get...

Cherrystone Angel Group receives certification

SOMERVILLE, Mass. - The Cherrystone Angel Group is one of the first angel groups in the nation to receive a certification aimed at lessening...

Summit to feature discussion on small-business climate

SMITHFIELD - Elected officials, including Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, will meet with more than 150 small business owners, leaders and advocates during the 8th...
"We have Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) sites in all 39 cities and towns completing tax returns for free."

Five Questions With: Paula McFarland

Paula McFarland is the director of the Rhode Island Community Actions Agencies, a membership organization of eight not for profit entities, that serves Rhode...

Audubon gets Citizens grant

Admission to the Audubon Society of Rhode Island’s Environmental Education Center will be free on the first Saturday of every month, courtesy of a...

Washington Trust hits 52-week high

WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc. hit a 52-week high last week after opening at $40.46 and closing at $40.67 for a gain of...
"RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL last month was the recipient of an investment made by the U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation." / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND HOSPITAL

R.I. Hospital gets funding for Israeli collaboration

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Hospital last month was the recipient of an investment made by the U.S.-Israel Binational Industrial Research and Development Foundation. The...
COLD ICE, WARM HEART: Carolyn Drumm, executive director of nonprofit Skate For Joy, helps Andreina Dominguez, left, and Namrita Riat out onto the ice at the Alex and Ani City Center skating rink at Kennedy Plaza in Providence. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

From fond memories she creates joy on ice for others

A professional skater, an entrepreneur, a founder and executive director, Carolyn Drumm – with a little inspiration from Oprah Winfrey – is sharing her...
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