Bryant’s CEO chapter again named nation’s best
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University’s chapter of the Collegiate Entrepreneurs Organization (CEO) has been named the nation’s best overall chapter for the second year in...
Sales in 2009 will be difficult; get used to it
Even though the economy is in serious trouble, nothing has changed. You still need to make sales.
Here’s the problem: Even though you may...
Workplace generation gap creating HR challenges
As senior vice president for human resources at the Lifespan hospital group, Rhode Island’s largest private employer, Brandon Melton is attuned to emerging trends...
Correctional group honors DOC director
A.T. Wall, director of the R.I. Department of Corrections, has been named as the Outstanding Director of Corrections for 2008 by the Association of...
Watch whom you ask for help
For years, I have preached the importance of hard work, determination, persistence and practice – make that perfect practice – as key ingredients of...
Renewable energy can deliver<br> energy independence and jobs
To the Editor:
The recent article on Providence Business News’ Web site (“R.I.’s abysmal year continued in September,” Nov. 10, PBN.com) discussed Rhode Island’s recent...
Evidence-based medicine offers path to efficiency
In our current economy finding a solution to rising health care costs is more critical than ever. Important questions must be addressed about increasing...
Fighting infections requires<br> patients to be active in their care
To the Editor:
Kudos to Providence Business News for the excellent coverage on hospital-acquired infections (“Kit provides tools to ward off hospital infections,” Nov. 17),...
Driving tax, border tolls among ideas<br> for funding R.I. road and bridge...
PROVIDENCE – A tax on every mile that residents drive is one of several suggestions from the state panel charged with finding money to...
Researcher to study effects of prematurity
KINGSTON – A University of Rhode Island nursing professor has been awarded a $2.4 million federal grant to continue a study that has been...
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