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DOWN TO A SCIENCE: Neil D. Steinberg, second from right, chair of the R.I. Life Sciences Hub, speaks during a panel discussion on the state’s life sciences sector at Providence Business News’ 2024 ­Emerging Industries Summit at the Providence Marriott on March 13. Also on the panel are, from left, Dr. Gaurav Choudhary, medical director of Lifespan Corp.’s Cardiovascular Institute clinical trials office; Justin Fallon, Brown University professor and founder of biotech company Bolden Therapeutics Inc.; and Carol Malysz, executive director of RI Bio. PBN Editor Michael Mello, standing at right, moderates.
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Panel: R.I. biotech sector has catching up to do

Like most leading voices in Rhode Island’s emerging life sciences ­sector, Neil D. Steinberg doesn’t try to deceive himself on Rhode Island’s standing in...
THE NAVIGATORS: Marc B. Parlange, second from right, president of the University of Rhode Island, speaks during a discussion about the blue economy during Providence Business News’ 2024 Emerging Industries Summit on March 13. Also on the panel are, from left, Anthony Baro, managing principal of E2SOL LLC; Jeanine Boyle, CEO of Inspire Environmental Inc.; Jim Owens, principal at Nautilus Defense LLC; Nishita Roy-Pope, founder and CEO of Tribe Academy LLC; and Stephen Piper, lead client partner at the state of Rhode Island and IBM Consulting.   
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On blue economy, R.I. needs to stay the course

When offshore wind giant Orsted A/S established its Providence hub in 2020, it sent a clear signal to the broader ocean economy, says Jeanine...
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5Q: Danny G. Willis

Danny Willis | Dean, University of Rhode Island College of Nursing 1. What are your priorities for your new position as dean of URI’s...
WELCOMING SIGHT: As part of the renovations, the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center in Newport installed a new welcome entrance 
at the building, which expanded space within the lobby. 


MLK Center renovation includes upgrades, expanded space

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center 20 Dr. Marcus Wheatland Blvd., Newport Building owner and tenant: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center General contractors: Bonfatti...
John McQuilkin

McQuilkin receives Delta Sigma Pi Chapter Advisor of the Year Award

JOHN MCQUILKIN, an associate professor of accounting at Roger Williams University, recently received the 2023 Delta Sigma Pi Chapter Advisor of the Year Award....

Bridge to nowhere?

Has your business been impacted by the partial closure of the Washington Bridge? Yes: 75% No: 25% How has your business been impacted by the bridge situation?...

Membership on corporate boards is changing, but is it enough?

Through the decades, corporate boards have been mostly white and mostly male. That started changing in the early 1970s. Fueled by the historic gains of...

Five Questions With: Laura L. Douglas

Laura L. Douglas is the president of Bristol Community College. She announced on Jan. 29 that she will retire next January after serving as...

Survey: Local nonprofits still facing ongoing challenges

PROVIDENCE – Low pay and limited benefits offered for employees due to having few resources, having few donors contributing to their causes and responding...

HealthFirst Family Care opens health center at Diman Regional High School

FALL RIVER – HealthFirst Family Care Center Inc. is partnering with Diman Regional Vocational Technical High School to launch a new health center inside...
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