RI Bio launches nonprofit foundation to support its mission
PROVIDENCE – RI Bio has launched a 501(c)3 foundation arm to support its mission, the trade group announced Thursday.
RI Bio works to advance the...
Verizon awards $130K in grants to 13 local companies
PROVIDENCE – Verizon Communications Inc. has awarded 13 local companies with a combined $130,000 in grants to help them meet payroll, pay rent and...
Commonwealth Care Alliance names McCarty R.I. general manager
PROVIDENCE – A nationally recognized health care nonprofit based in Massachusetts is expanding for the first time outside of the commonwealth, and not only...
PC receives $2M gift to create entrepreneurship incubator space
PROVIDENCE – Providence College became the beneficiary of a seven-figure gift from a family of a late alumnus that will support an incubator space...
Roger Williams University, Breakthrough Providence launch college prep academy for underserved students
BRISTOL – Roger Williams University is partnering with local nonprofit Breakthrough Providence to launch a college preparatory academy to helped underserved high school students...
Wheaton College to require students to attend classes on campus, get vaccinated
NORTON – Wheaton College’s on-campus plans for the 2021 fall semester, announced by the college Friday, will require students to be in person for...
PBN announces 2021 Best Places to Work honorees
PROVIDENCE – Seventy-two honorees have been named by Providence Business News for its 2021 Best Places to Work Awards program.
Each of the companies and...
CULTURE SHIFT: Offices in post-pandemic era likely will never be the same
After months of working from home Âduring the COVID-19 pandemic, Patrick Nee welcomed a return to the normal rhythms of a company office.
His Boston-based...
Five Questions With: Shannon Gilkey
Shannon Gilkey | Commissioner on postsecondary education
1. As the new higher-ed chief, what is your vision for at Rhode Island College and Community...
Shift to remote work may alter landscape for commercial property
Has the office changed forever due to COVID-19? For many employers that have successfully transitioned to remote work over the past year, the likely...
