James Bessette, Author at Providence Business News

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A NEW REPORT from the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island notes that while most public governing bodies livestream and allow remote public participation, some do not.

ACLU report: Not all R.I. public bodies livestream, archive meetings

Coronavirus 05/31/2023

PROVIDENCE – A new report released Wednesday by Rhode Island American Civil Liberties Union Inc. found that while most city and town councils and...

URI unveils new pier at Narragansett Bay Campus

Education 05/26/2023

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Local elected and University of Rhode Island officials on May 8 formally cut the ribbon on the new pier at the...

PAULA IACONO, executive director of the Chartercare Foundation who was named the 2023 Career Achiever in Providence Business News’ 2023 Business Women Awards program, delivers her speech during Thursday's awards luncheon at the Providence Marriott Downtown. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN honors top Business Women for 2023

Business Services 05/26/2023

PROVIDENCE – Paula Iacono at first didn’t set out to be a fundraiser. But, she said, “it happened.” Iacono, the executive director of the Chartercare...

Pickell named 2023 R.I. Small Business Person of the Year

In Their Own Words 05/26/2023

CRAIG PICKELL, CEO and president of Lincoln-based abrasive manufacturer and supplier Bullard Abrasives Inc., was named the 2023 Rhode Island Small Business Person of...

MEET THE MAYOR: Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley will be part of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce community conversation on June 1.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Editor’s Choice: Providence Chamber to hold conversation with Smiley

Subscriber Only 05/26/2023

EDITOR’S CHOICE Providence Chamber to hold conversation with Smiley THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold a conversation event with Providence Mayor Brett...

Lists: Intellectual Property Lawyers

Lists 05/26/2023

Total intellectual property lawyers: 56 The complete list is available for purchase online. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists, or to make additions or corrections,...

Lists: Veteran Employers

Lists 05/26/2023

Ranked by local employees: 1. Lifespan Corp. | Total no. of local employees: 17,033 2. CVS Health Corp. | Total no. of local employees: 8,600 3. Bally’s Corp....

Low on energy?

Executive Poll 05/26/2023

Have you or any employees recently felt burned out on the job? Yes: 50% No: 50% Unsure: 0% What do you feel may have contributed to employee burnout?...

TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY announced Thursday its 2023-24 performance schedule. / COURTESY TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY

Trinity Rep announces 60th anniversary season schedule

Art & Culture 05/25/2023

PROVIDENCE – Six productions, including an annual holiday classic, will be part of Trinity Repertory Company’s 2023-24 season starting in September, the nonprofit theater...