Call to arms for government, businesses
On the occasion of Providence Business News’ 35th anniversary, six business and community leaders joined in a virtual discussion on Rhode Island’s economy –...
McKee: Find the opportunities in economic challenges
(Editor’s note: This essay is part of PBN’s 35th anniversary publication, which can be viewed here.)
As a small-business owner, former mayor and lieutenant governor...
Bruce Van Saun
INVESTMENT AND GROWTH are two major elements if a banking institution is to be successful. Bruce Van Saun has seen plenty of that over...
Lending some help to little guys
SMALL BUSINESS
Ask any Rhode Island small-business owner if they could use more help – loans, grants, coaching, training programs – and it’s safe to...
Building on the promise of biotech
TECHNOLOGY
With help from companies ranging from global corporations to local startups, Rhode Island has had its share of victories in the biotech sector in...
R.I. branding has been hit or miss
TOURISM
When R.I. Commerce Corp. decided to hire a chief marketing officer in late 2015, it made sense – bring in a person to guide...
A reversal of fortune on jobs front
WORKFORCE
After working for years to create new jobs in Rhode Island, state labor officials have been faced with an unusual problem recently. In some...
Something Fishy Aquarium Service
(published Jan. 22, 2001)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Aquarium design, installation and maintenance
THEN:
OWNER/CEO: Kurt Harrington
LOCATION: Charlestown
EMPLOYEES: 5
ANNUAL SALES: WND
NOW:
OWNER/CEO: Kurt Harrington
LOCATION: Warwick
EMPLOYEES:...
Dale Venturini
Amidst all the changes and challenges in Rhode Island’s hospitality industry over the past three decades, the leadership of Rhode Island Hospitality Association CEO...
An opportunity for business, higher ed to collaborate
(Editor’s note: This essay is part of PBN’s 35th anniversary publication, which can be viewed here.)
“Workforce development” is arguably the most important social challenge...
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