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.
Pacheco, former congressional candidate, now Special Olympics R.I.’s new CEO, president
SMITHFIELD – Four months ago, Edwin R. Pacheco set his sights on wanting to be the newest member of U.S. Congress from Rhode Island....
Crossroads R.I. names Textron’s Duffy new board chair
PROVIDENCE – Julie Duffy, executive vice president at Textron Inc., was appointed the new chairperson of homeless support nonprofit Crossroads Rhode Island’s board of...
Duffy appointed new board chair of Crossroads Rhode Island
JULIE DUFFY, executive vice president of human resources for Providence-based manufacturing conglomerate Textron Inc., was recently appointed as the new chairperson for Crossroads Rhode...
List: Intellectual Property Lawyers
Ranked by total lawyers:
1. Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP | Total lawyers: 55
2. Adler Pollock & Sheehan PC | Total lawyers: 54
3. Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP | Total lawyers: 31
The...
List: Veteran Employers
Ranked by number of local employees:
1. Lifespan Corp. | No. of local employees: 16,651
2. CVS Health Corp. | No. of local employees: 8,600
3. Amgen Inc. | No. of local employees:...
Who’s on the Board?
PROGRESO LATINO
Top executive: Mario Bueno, executive director
Year founded: 1977
Mission statement: Progreso Latino’s mission is to help Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities to achieve...
Editor’s Choice: Greater Providence Chamber to host Congressional Breakfast
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Greater Providence Chamber to host Congressional Breakfast THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2022 Congressional Breakfast, hosted by the Crowne Plaza...
Entrenched in the community
Do you reside in the same state as your company?
Yes: 86%
No: 14%
Are you actively involved in the community you work in?
Yes: 100%
No: 0%
Is it...
State launches $5M arts support initiative for local schools
LINCOLN – State elected and education officials announced Thursday a new multimillion-dollar initiative to strengthen arts education in Rhode Island’s public schools.
Gov. Daniel J....
Merchant, Hughes among 30 top businesswomen honored by PBN
PROVIDENCE – Taco Comfort Solutions CEO Cheryl Merchant, the Career Achievement winner in Providence Business News’ 2022 Business Women Awards program, said Wednesday she...
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