James Bessette
URI’s Pharmaceutical Development Institute gets $1.2M in federal funds
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island received a $1.2 million federal earmark to support facility and equipment upgrades at the university’s Pharmaceutical...
R.I. to receive $108.7M in federal funds for high-speed internet improvements
PROVIDENCE – The state will be getting a nine-figure boost from the federal government to improve its high-speed internet infrastructure.
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s...
Johnson & Wales University launches ‘JWUpro’ employee training initiative
PROVIDENCE – Johnson & Wales University is launching a new program in which the university will partner with local companies and organizations and help...
PBN unveils 2023 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – Twenty-four organizations have been named as honorees in Providence Business News’ 2023 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Awards program.
All the honorees for...
LeBon latest R.I. Democrat seeking 1st Congressional District seat
PROVIDENCE – A former Texas congressional candidate who now resides in Woonsocket is taking another shot at seeking a spot in the U.S. House.
Paul...
Grammy-winner Mavis Staples to headline festivities at PVDFest
PROVIDENCE – Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award-winning gospel singer Mavis Staples will be the headlining performer among several arts and musical performances to be held...
The next chapter
Are you or any of your employees slated to retire within the next five years?
Yes: 83%
No: 17%
Unsure: 0%
How many employees are enrolled in a...
Clingham named 2023 Mental Health Hero of the Year
MEGAN N. CLINGHAM, director of the R.I. Office of the Mental Health Advocate, was presented with the 2023 Mental Health Hero of the Year...
Lists: Workforce Development Resources
Number of government resources: 5
Number of nongovernment resources: 9
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Lists: Staffing Firms
Total average weekly workers: 745
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