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PARTY TIME: JPS Construction and Design Inc. employees who have been with the company for more than 10 years celebrate at a recent holiday party. 
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JPS Construction and Design Inc.

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #16 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: JPS Construction and Design Inc. Local Employees: 60 Owner, Founder and President: Jamie Stebenne Questions answered by: Jamie Stebenne What...
FLANNEL FORCE: Team spirit is in full swing for Flannel Day at the office, a simple tradition that highlights the genuine connection and sense of community shared among Automated Business Solutions Inc. employees.
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Automated Business Solutions Inc.

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #25 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: Automated Business Solutions Inc. Local Employees: 54 CEO and President: Michael Ardry Questions answered by: Michael Ardry What three words...
POSITIVE WELL-BEING: AVTECH Software Inc. employees recently celebrate having success within the company’s wellness program. 
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AVTECH Software Inc.

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #3 SMALL COMPANIES: AVTECH Software Inc. Local Employees: 33 Founder and CEO Michael Sigourney President: Richard Grundy Questions answered by: Dino Aguiar, Director...
HOME IMPROVEMENT: The Washington Trust Co. employees help construct a house as part of a project by South County Habitat For Humanity. 
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The Washington Trust Co.

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #2 ENTERPRISE COMPANIES: The Washington Trust Co. Local Employees: 574 Chairman and CEO: Edward O. Handy III Questions answered by: Edward O....
SERVICE TO COMMUNITY: In 2024, 1,200 AAA Northeast employees utilized 11,700 paid volunteer hours to support their communities. 
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AAA Northeast

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #3 ENTERPRISE COMPANIES: AAA Northeast Local Employees: 1,283 CEO and President: John Galvin Questions answered by: Ron Arigo, Chief Human Resources Officer What...
SPOOKY SEASON: RIKB Design Build employees dress up for Halloween. 
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RIKB Design Build

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #7 SMALL COMPANIES: RIKB Design Build Local Employees: 30 Owners: Tanya and Mike Donahue Questions answered by: Tanya and Mike Donahue How has...
BIG DIG: Narragansett Bay Commission staffers stand beside boring equipment in a combined sewer overflow underground tunnel. 
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Narragansett Bay Commission

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #13 LARGE COMPANIES: Narragansett Bay Commission Local Employees: 273 Executive Director: Laurie Horridge Questions answered by: Cassandra Bennett, Human Resources Manager What fun...
MAJOR MILESTONE: Employees for the University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement celebrate the university reaching its $300 million fundraising goal in 2024. 
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University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #20 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement Local Employees: 71 CEO and Vice President for University Advancement:...
TAKING OWNERSHIP: Newport Restaurant Group is 100% employee-owned, with company leadership stating it translates into a sense of well-being among its employees. 
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Newport Restaurant Group

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #5 ENTERPRISE COMPANIES: Newport Restaurant Group Local Employees: 1,109 CEO: Mick Lamond Questions answered by: Mick Lamond What three words best describe your...
FOOD FOR THOUGHT: BankNewport team members volunteer at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, assembling meal boxes for seniors. 
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BankNewport

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #4 LARGE COMPANIES: BankNewport Local Employees: 325 CEO and President: John F. “Jack” Murphy Questions answered by: Ryan Camara, Assistant Vice President...
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