Tuesday, September 8, 2026

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Manufacturing

R.I. Commerce awards $3M in tax credits for 2 mill renovations

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. Monday granted $3 million worth of tax credits for two construction projects that are converting historic mills into...

Five Questions With: Michael Woody

The University of Rhode Island has established a Textiles Advisory Board in its College of Business Department of Textiles, Fashion Merchandising and Design. A...

Commerce approves $50K Innovation Voucher for Warren manufacturer

PROVIDENCE - R.I. Commerce Corp.'s board of directors on Monday approved $50,000 to help a Warren-based manufacturer that makes magnetic seals expand its product...

Business leaders painting gloomy picture of PPP taxation

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island business leaders are painting a gloomy picture for the state if Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal to tax forgivable Paycheck...
CREATIVE COMMUNITY: Manya Rubinstein, CEO of Industrious Spirit Co., a distillery in Providence, says she was drawn to the city and the closeness and collaborative nature among its artisans. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Creative collaborations make her spirits soar

New York City native Manya Rubinstein is CEO of a Rhode Island distillery, leading a like-minded team at Industrious Spirit Co. and creating sustainably...
UNDER CONSTRUCTION: Christian Cowan, executive director of 401 Tech Bridge in Portsmouth, and Mary Johnson, manager, outside the location of what will become the organization’s Advanced Materials and Technology Center, a 17,000-square-foot research and development facility slated to be completed by the end of the year. / PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

R.I. tech ‘super connector’ gaining momentum

Christian Cowan experienced a lot of sleepless nights last year. Cowan is in charge of 401 Tech Bridge, an economic development initiative launched in 2019...
WINNING TEAM: Members of the Swarovski Optik North America team celebrate being awarded 2020 Best Places to Work in Rhode Island by Providence Business News. / COURTESY SWAROVSKI OPTIK NORTH AMERICA

Swarovski Optik North America

PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021 Midsize Companies #8. Swarovski Optik North America Employees in R.I.: 100 CEO Albert Wannenmacher Questions answered by Albert Wannenmacher How would you...
COMMUNITY HEALTH: Whether at the Amgen Rhode Island site in West Greenwich or working at home, Amgen staff are upholding the company’s mission to serve every patient. / COURTESY AMGEN RHODE ISLAND

Amgen Rhode Island

PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021 Enterprise Companies #2. Amgen Rhode Island Employees in R.I.: 903 Rhode Island Vice President of Operations Brian Britson Questions answered by...
FAMILY-FRIENDLY: Employees at LFI Inc. describe the company’s workplace culture as friendly and family-supportive. / COURTESY LFI INC.

LFI Inc.

PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021 Midsize Companies #23. LFI Inc. Employees in R.I.: 62 CEO Roland Benjamin Questions answered by Roland Benjamin What three words best describe...
CREATIVE MINDS: Lab workers at Rubius Therapeutics Inc. work together on creating new products. / COURTESY RUBIUS THERAPEUTICS INC.

Rubius Therapeutics Inc.

PBN Best Places to Work Awards 2021 Midsize Companies #3. Rubius Therapeutics Inc. Employees in R.I.: 72 CEO Pablo Cagnoni Questions answered by Human Resources Site Head Brianne...
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