R.I. unemployment rate remains at 4.1% in April
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in April was 4.1%, same as March, ending a streak that saw six months of consecutive increases,...
U.S. inflation eased last month in the first slowdown of 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – Consumer inflation in the United States cooled slightly last month after three elevated readings, likely offering a tentative sigh of relief for officials...
Wholesale price increases accelerated in April as inflation remains sticky
WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. wholesale prices rose sharply last month, a sign that inflation pressures remain stubbornly high after three elevated readings in consumer prices...
Wilson uses her experience carving her own path to help others...
Charise Wilson knows firsthand how valuable mentors are, especially for a job hunter who’s determined to move up but doesn’t know how to get...
Newspaper company Beacon Communications to be sold to Clarendon Group CEO...
WARWICK – Even after she left Beacon Communications Inc. two decades ago to pursue careers in government and public relations, Joy E. Fox still has...
R.I. Black Business Association’s new HQ now open
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association’s new home is now open for business.
The nonprofit that supports the advancement of Black- and minority-owned...
PBN announces 2024 Best Places to Work
PROVIDENCE – Sixty-seven honorees have been named by Providence Business News for its 2024 Best Places to Work Awards program.
Each company and organization recognized...
URI Research Foundation’s Rumsey, CIC Providence’s Messier among honorees recognized at...
PROVIDENCE – Peter Rumsey feels that true leadership is not about commanding or receiving personal gain, but rather serving others and empowering them to...
Clift improved operations to help Stanley Tree’s growth
PBN C-Suite 2024 Awards
LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY: Stephanie Clift
Stanley Tree Service Inc. | Vice president of finance and administration
CUTTING DOWN TREES is not Stephanie Clift’s...
Matouk’s Goncalves manages with high levels of craftsmanship
PBN C-Suite 2024 Awards
LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY: Milton Goncalves
John Matouk & Co. | Chief operating officer
COMMON WISDOM HAS IT that the once mighty textile...


















