James Bessette
James Bessette joined the Providence Business News as the Researcher in February 2018. Prior to joining PBN, he worked as a reporter for The Independent and as a copy editor for The Newport Daily News. He also worked as a sports reporter for Southern Rhode Island Newspapers and as news editor for The East Greenwich Pendulum. He holds a bachelor’s degree in communications from Rhode Island College.
Five Questions With: Edward M. Lake
Edward M. Lake was recently named the new vice president and director of commercial services and government banking at Centreville Bank. His career began...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, October 2019
1. U.S. News awards 4 R.I. nursing homes top honors POSTED ONLINE: OCT. 29. Briarcliffe Manor in Johnston, Hallworth House in Providence, Hattie Ide...
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Title: Editor’s Choice: Sojourner House to hold annual Masquerade Ball
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Sojourner House to hold annual Masquerade Ball SOJOURNER HOUSE will hold its ninth annual Masquerade Ball, themed “Moonlight Serenade.” A cocktail hour,...
Lists: Bristol County Commercial Real Estate
Total square footage handled in Bristol County in 2018: 1.5 millionTo purchase a copy of this list, call (401) 273-2201 or visit PBN.com/lists.html for...
Lists: Rhode Island Commercial Real Estate
Total square footage handled in Rhode Island in 2018: 6.9 millionTo purchase a copy of this list, call (401) 273-2201 or visit PBN.com/lists.html for...
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UNSTOPPABLE FORCE: Staffers from Blum, Shapiro & Co. PC line up and attempt to pull a jet plane during the MS Jet Pull in...
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