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.
Washington Trust collects 3.4 tons of peanut butter during annual drive
WESTERLY — About 6,800 pounds, or 3.4 tons, of peanut butter were collected for the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and 12 area food...
Five Questions With: Dee DeQuattro
Dee DeQuattro is the director of development and legal services for Operation Stand Down Rhode Island, a nonprofit dedicated to helping military veterans through...
New Construction May 2019
University of Rhode Island Brookside Apartments | 35 Campus Ave., South Kingstown
The university’s newest residential hall is close to becoming a reality on campus....
Pisciotta named new executive director of Mental Health Association of R.I.
LAURIE-MARIE PISCIOTTA was recently named executive director of the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island. The Providence-based organization promotes mental health, with the goal...
Editor’s Choice: Stadium Theatre to host Auction for the Arts May...
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Stadium Theatre to host Auction for the Arts May 30 THE STADIUM THEATRE Performing Arts Centre will host its 17th annual Auction...
Lists: Veteran Employers
Top services used by local businesses for veteran recruitment among those surveyed:
1 (tie). Veteran/military job boards
1 (tie). Online military job boards
3. Veteran community organizations
4....
Staying ahead
How closely do you follow your business competitors?
Somewhat closely: 53.8%
Very closely, we want to see what they are up to: 38.5%
Not closely at all,...
Bryant paid Machtley $6.2M in 2017 as part of long-term incentive...
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University is acknowledging that it paid President Ronald Machtley $6.2 million in 2017 – by far, more than any other school...
Salganik to lead RIPIN
SAMUAL SALGANIK was recently named executive director for the Rhode Island Parent Information Network, a Cranston-based nonprofit that helps individuals and families who need...
Business Best-sellers May 17, 2019
Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System to Achieve More by Doing Less By Michael Hyatt. Hyatt creates a system to help overwhelmed individuals...
