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There’s no “I” in team: Laurie Horridge, executive director of the Narragansett Bay Commission, strongly believes in hiring the smartest people and letting them do their jobs. 
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Horridge and Narragansett Bay Commission look to the future

Business Women
PBN Business Women Awards 2026 INDUSTRY LEADER | GOVERNMENT/QUASI-GOVERNMENT: Laurie Horridge, Narragansett Bay Commission executive director “I’m not a micromanager. I hire really smart people. I’m happy...
PLACE TO BE: Laura McNamara is the director of events and community engagement for the Blackstone Valley Tourism Council, which has been collaborating with local partners for more than 40 years to transform the area into a destination, particularly through signature events that capture the public’s attention and interest.
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Elevating Rhode Island tourism to the next level

Hospitality & Tourism
PBN 2026 C-Suite Awards NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES: Laura McNamara Blackstone Valley Tourism Council director of events and community engagement When people talk about tourism in Rhode...
BROAD USES: Paul Fontaine, senior associate vice president and chief information officer at Providence College, aims to utilize information systems across a wide range of fields from classroom learning to student-athlete support. 
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Adapting technology for academic achievement

Education
PBN 2026 C-Suite Awards NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES: Paul Fontaine Providence College senior associate vice president and chief information officer “AI is already reshaping higher education, and...
BEING SEEN: Paula Fleming, chief marketing and sales officer and chief spokesperson for the Better Business Bureau Eastern New England, focuses on helping small businesses improve their visibility in communities.
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A champion for small businesses

Business Services
PBN 2026 C-Suite Awards NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES: Paula Fleming Better Business Bureau Eastern New England chief marketing and sales officer and chief spokesperson Paula Fleming recognizes that...
THE SPARK: Juan Wilson Jr., founder and CEO of The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island in Providence, says he was inspired by the work of his cousin, civil rights activist and philanthropist Michael S. Van Leesten, to form the organization to encourage philanthropy and engagement among communities of color.
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Elevating Black philanthropy

Health Services
PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Not-for-profit: The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island The MUSE Foundation of Rhode Island was formed four years ago in...
SHINING A LIGHT: The Pawtucket Commerce Department’s “52 in 52” marketing campaign, in which it used social media to highlight a small business each week for a year, brought awareness to many businesses that had little to no social media presence. Department members pictured, standing from left, are interns Isiah Gois and Justin DeCosta, along with Commerce Director Jason Pezzullo; and, sitting from left, are Deputy Director of Commerce Sandra Mazo and Cultural Affairs Coordinator Jennifer Kilsey.
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Diversity attracts new business to Pawtucket

Health Services
PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Government/City: Pawtucket Commerce Department “Connect With Us” is a consistent message running through communications in the city of Pawtucket....
PROVIDING PERSPECTIVE: Amica Mutual Insurance Co. employees participate in a Courageous Conversation panel focused on mentorship from the mentee’s perspective. Pictured, from left, are Senior Assistant Vice President Shameem Awan, Crismel Calderon, Manisha Biyani, Amanda Viera, Chris Figueroa and Brittany Martinez.
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Empathy is the key to success at Amica

Health Services
PBN 2025 DIVERSITY EQUITY & INCLUSION AWARDS Professional Services (Financial): Amica Mutual Insurance Co. At Amica MUTUAL Insurance Co., diversity, equity and inclusion are ingrained in...

Foster Forward’s laser focus on 401 Gives pays off

Digital Special Editions
The nonprofit Foster Forward has raised more than $1.2 million over the past six years during 401 Gives, the statewide day of giving led...

At DiSanto, Priest & Co., experience, trust matters

Business Services
PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES $15 MILLION TO $50 MILLION 5. DiSanto, Priest & Co. CEO (or equivalent): Emilio N. Colapietro, managing partner 2024 Revenue: $20.5 million 2022...

For Spyglass MTG, success lies in adapting to change

Business Services
PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES $15 MILLION TO $50 MILLION 3. Spyglass MTG CEO (or equivalent): Dori Albert 2024 Revenue: $15.4 million 2022 Revenue: $10.5 million Revenue growth: 45.8% WITH...
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