Charity blames for-profits for drop in clothing donations
The Cranston-based nonprofit Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island is upset that for-profit collectors of hand-me-downs, particularly an Ohio company named Simple Recycling,...
Changes afoot on all companies’ balance sheets
Beginning this year, public companies are required to change the way they report leases longer than 12 months on their balance sheets, a move...
Catucci to lead Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
ELIZABETH CATUCCI was recently named the new CEO and president of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. She succeeds John C. Gregory, who...
Franchisee: Karen Martins
FastSigns | 128 Highland Ave., Seekonk
THE PITCH: FastSigns offers custom signage, including vehicle graphics, trade show displays, digital kiosks, vinyl lettering and other graphics....
Five questions with Rebecca Webber
Rebecca Webber | Executive Director, CIC Providence
1. What does CIC Providence offer to business beyond shared workspaces?
CIC Providence offers access and flexibility. CIC clients...
Courting clients beyond R.I.
IN THE PAST THREE YEARS, Higgins, Cavanagh & Cooney LLP has broadened its base from Rhode Island to two adjoining states.
The firm, which is...
Crockett & Jones smart choice in footwear
Crockett & Jones, an extraordinary British shoe company, has cemented its name in the luxury market as one of the finest footwear companies in...
Franchisee: Sandra Cutting
Franchisee: Sandra Cutting
H&R Block | 24 Salt Pond Road, Unit D5, South Kingstown
The pitch: H&R Block offers professional help to individuals and business owners...
Rhode Island ranks third in 2019 energy efficiency report
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was tied with Vermont, ranking third in the nation this year in energy efficiency, a new report shows.
Overall, the New...
White, Machtley lead honorees in 2019 PBN Business Excellence Awards
PROVIDENCE – Laurie White, longtime president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, is being honored for Business Leadership in Providence Business News’ 19th...



















