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Sheryl Nance-Nash

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TESTING: Students Ashlee Lewandoski, left, Bridget Finnerty and Jacqui Pijnenburg in professor of engineering Janet Baldwin’s class at Roger Williams University test water samples from a coastal area in Warren to determine the extent of saltwater intrusion.
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ENLIST NOW: State needs soldiers in climate fight

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As far back as Ashlee Lewandoski can remember, she had a thing for being outdoors. A love of nature andthe environment directed her career...
STRATEGIC PLANNING: From left, Half Street Group team members Nadia Engenheiro, digital and social media strategist; Account Director Hillary Lima; senior account executive Chelsea DeCesare; and account executive Kerri Tallman discuss a marketing plan at the public relations firm’s Providence office.
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Half Street Group building a brand for themselves, and others

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PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES $250,000 TO $2.5 MILLION 1. Half Street Group CEO (or equivalent): Mike Raia, founder and president 2024 Revenue: $812,956 2022 Revenue: $390,194 Revenue growth:...

Keane’s Wood Fired Catering cooking up fresh profits

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PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES $250,000 TO $2.5 MILLION 2. Keane’s Wood Fired Catering CEO (or equivalent): Padraic Keane, owner and head of operations; Kaylyn...
BACK HOME: Rosemary A. Costigan was a nursing student at the Community College of Rhode Island. Now, she has ascended to being the president of her alma mater. 
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Rosemary A. Costigan

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PBN Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025 ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN Community College of Rhode Island President WHEN ROSEMARY A. COSTIGAN was a nursing student at the Community...
DR. MAYBE: Horizon Pharmacy LLC CEO and President Jason Costa doesn’t want to outright reject an idea that could help improve the company due to budget reasons, but rather ask why that idea is important to the company’s mission. 
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Jason Costa

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PBN Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025 JASON COSTA Horizon Pharmacy LLC CEO and president WHERE JASON COSTA GOES, growth follows – whether it’s with programs, employees...
KEY COMPONENT: Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive Director David M. Chenevert is often lauded for forming partnerships and building relationships with state and federal officials, small and large businesses in manufacturing, and elsewhere. 
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David M. Chenevert

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PBN Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025 DAVID M. CHENEVERT Rhode Island Manufacturers Association Executive director DAVID M. CHENEVERT STILL gets excited when he walks into a machine...

Preventive care is key at CVS

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PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 5,000+ EMPLOYEES #2. CVS Health Corp. CEO (or equivalent): David Joyner, CEO and president Number of employees: 310,526 PREVENTION IS...
HOOP DREAMS: U-Haul International Inc. employees participate in a basketball game at a company recreation facility.
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Diabetes program gets U-Haul employees on wellness path

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PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 5,000+ EMPLOYEES #1. U-Haul International Inc. CEO (or equivalent): Edward J. “Joe” Shoen, chairman and CEO Number of employees:...

Benefits for Terracon employees are family-friendly

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PBN Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island 2025 Awards 5,000+ EMPLOYEES #6. Terracon CEO (or equivalent): Gayle Packer, CEO and president Number of employees: 6,710 IN MANY WAYS, a...
ENERGETIC DISCUSSION: The Realizing Inspiration & Sustaining Excellence Women’s Leadership Conference, or R.I.S.E., that Hilina D. Ajakaiye established in 2018 features discussions on strategies for career development at all stages, including financial empowerment, education, health and wellness, mentorship, entrepreneurship and philanthropy.
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Ajakaiye R.I.S.E.-s up to help women navigate the workplace

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Business Women Awards 2025 OUTSTANDING MENTOR: Hilina D. Ajakaiye, R.I.S.E. Women’s Leadersip Conference founder and executive director WHEN IT COMES to being a guiding light for...
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