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PETER H. CHAPMAN has been named ONE Neighborhood Builders' new CEO and president. / COURTESY ONE NEIGHBORHOOD BUILDERS

ONE Neighborhood Builders names Chapman new CEO, president

PROVIDENCE – Peter H. Chapman, a community and economic development leader and strategist who has leveraged billions in investments in several major U.S. cities...

Brown declared top educational institution in Providence for tech enthusiasts

PROVIDENCE – With a 6-1 student-to-faculty ratio and a strong focus on artificial intelligence, Brown University ranks highest among college choices for technology enthusiasts in Providence,...
A NEW REPORT from the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and Salve Regina University students notes that the state's hospitality industry took a $114 million economic hit in the 12 months after the Washington Bridge partially closed. / PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

Study shows R.I. hospitality industry took $114M hit after Washington Bridge partially closed

PROVIDENCE – A new joint report from the Rhode Island Hospitality Association and Salve Regina University econometrics students projects the state has taken a...
READY TO PLAY: Games enthusiast Ryan Praditkamollert has opened his own store, The Crypt, in Providence’s Jewelry District. He focuses on inclusivity. 
PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Inclusivity rules at The Crypt gaming space

Ryan Praditkamollert has been fascinated by board games since he was a kid, but it wasn’t until a decade ago that he began playing...

Five Questions With: Jillian Roy

Jillian Roy | President, The Providence Center 1. You were recently appointed president of The Providence Center. What made you want to lead the...
Heather Boujoulian

Boujoulian becomes first woman to lead RWU board of trustees

HEATHER BOUJOULIAN, a Roger Williams University alumna and managing director and head of development at Boston-based real estate firm Berkshire Residential Investments, was recently...
Mike Raia

R.I.’s nonprofits can’t go silent in uncertain times

Rhode Island’s nonprofit sector is facing a double threat: a looming state budget deficit as American Rescue Plan Act and Inflation Reduction Act funds...

Looking ahead

Are you optimistic that 2025 will be a good year for your company?  Yes: 80% Somewhat: 20% No: 0% What growth is your company hoping for this year?...

RWU president creates engineering scholarship program for women

BRISTOL – Ioannis N. Miaoulis, president of Roger Williams University, has established an endowed engineering scholarship program in his name aimed at women students...

Five Questions With: Francesca Corsinetti

Francesca Corsinetti is the founder of The Sports OT LLC, a Johnston-based organization she launched in 2022 that focuses on occupational therapy and mental...
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