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ENERGETIC DISCUSSION: ­Abigail Hasenfus, renewable energy programs manager for the state of Rhode Island, speaks with Derek Gomes, chief public affairs officer for the R.I. Office of Management and Budget.
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POWERING UP: Opening a door to work in clean energy

Sometimes all it takes to launch careers and solve labor shortage issues is for someone to open the door and welcome the next generation...

Lifespan individualizes care for all

PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024 5,000+ EMPLOYEES #4. Lifespan Corp. CEO (or equivalent): John Fernandez, CEO and president Number of employees: 17,617 LIFESPAN CORP. does not take...
GETTING PHYSICAL: Employees at CVS Health Corp. hold a worksite workout session. 
COURTESY CVS HEALTH CORP.

CVS removes barriers to care with no-cost benefits

PBN Healthiest Employers Awards 2024 5,000+ EMPLOYEES #1. CVS Health Corp. CEO (or equivalent): Karen S. Lynch, CEO and president Number of employees: 302,400 CVS HEALTH CORP. OFFERS...
HIGHER LEVEL: Along with helping companies build their brands, McGuinness Media & Marketing Owner and Chief Marketing Officer Megan McGuinness feels smart and creative individuals can learn and elevate each other. 
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McGuinness elevates employees and brands

2024 Business Women Awards INDUSTRY LEADER | CREATIVE SERVICES: Megan McGuinness McGuinness Media & Marketing owner and chief marketing officer MEGAN MCGUINNESS DESCRIBES her business as...
UNFURLING OF THE WELCOME MAT: Under Linda E. Hurley’s leadership, CODAC Behavioral Health has rolled out innovative medication-assisted treatment programs, or MAT programs, for substance use disorder that have become national models. 
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CODAC Behavioral Health’s Hurley is the helping hand to combat R.I.’s...

2024 Business Women Awards INDUSTRY LEADER | SOCIAL SERVICES: Linda E. Hurley CODAC Behavioral Healthcare CEO and president HELPING OTHERS RECOVER from addiction is a complex...
STAR ATTRACTION: In the 2023 fiscal year, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Senior Vice President Thomas Riel’s team booked 224 events that will result in more than $102 million in direct spend revenue in future years for Rhode Island. 
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PWCVB’s Riel’s knack makes state a destination again

PBN C-Suite 2024 Awards SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY: Thomas Riel Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau | Senior vice president THOMAS RIEL GETS ­EXCITED talking about the...
A SHOW OF PRIDE: Gilbane Inc. employees participate in a recent Pride parade supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
COURTESY GILBANE INC.

Gilbane demonstrates and builds a culture of caring

PBN Diversity Equity & Inclusion 2023 Awards Architecture/Construction/Design: Gilbane Inc. PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST has been ingrained in Gilbane Inc.’s culture from its founding in 1870...
BED SPREAD: Beatriz Castro, quilting machine operator at John Matouk & Co., preps the machinery at the manufacturing plant in Fall River.
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John Matouk & Co. makes customers and employees feel right at...

PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2023 $25 million to $75 million No. 1. John Matouk & Co. CEO (or equivalent): George Matouk Jr. 2022 revenue: $74.5 million 2020 revenue:...

Spyglass MTG provides the right solution for local organizations

PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2023 $5 million to $25 million No. 4. Spyglass Mtg LLC CEO (or equivalent): Dori Albert, president 2022 revenue: $10.5 million 2020 revenue:...
DATA POINTS: From left, Kent County Memorial Hospital Drs. Tyler Weisberger, Michael Lee and Anais Ovalle review hospital data on computer screens. 
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Kent Hospital at Home helps make patients feel right at home

PBN Innovative Companies 2023 Health & Wellness: Kent Hospital at Home AS A MEANS TO EXPAND health care, Kent County Memorial Hospital developed an initiative to...
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