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In-Sight names Remmes as new director of development

WARWICK – Jennifer Remmes, a past director of resource operations with United Way of Rhode Island Inc., has been named In-Sight’s new director of...

PBN announces 27 honorees for 2023 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies Awards program

PROVIDENCE – Twenty-seven local companies and organizations are among both the highest earners and the most innovative as part of Providence Business News’ 2023...
ALL-SPANISH STATIONS: Tony Mendez, background, owner of Poder 1110 AM and Power 102.1 FM, the longest-serving Hispanic radio stations in Rhode Island, speaks with Zoilo Garcia, program director and morning show host.
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Everybody’s Business: Giving Latino community a voice on radio

(Editor’s note: This is the 36th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked for their...
SOARING CEILING: Members of the Brown University arts community tour the Lindemann Performing Arts Center in April, walking through the main performance space that can transform into numerous configurations, from a 625-seat orchestra hall to a 250-seat proscenium theater. COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY/NICK DENTAMARO

New Lindemann PAC to serve as ‘artistic incubator’ at Brown

At an impressive 118,000 square feet, Brown University’s Lindemann Performing Arts Center, slated for a public opening this October, has a large presence on...
WORKING TOGETHER: Anita Bruno, right, executive director of Rhode Island Women In The Trades, and Jessica Baez, pre-apprentice, work on a construction site at a home in Cranston.
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

‘Still so many barriers’ for women in the trades

Given the difficult life circumstances Elizabeth “Ellie” Navarro has had to deal with, it’s a wonder she’s so upbeat. Growing up, the 19-year-old Pawtucket native...
Brent Runyon / PBN PHOTO/Rupert Whiteley

Five Questions With: Brent Runyon

Now that you’ve stepped down, what accomplishments are you most proud of in the decade you led the preservation society? It’s been a long...
ONE-ON-ONE: Jenny Gaynor, owner of Calm Education, reads to her daughter, Ella. Gaynor coaches kids in social and emotional learning. 
PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Gaynor teaches calming techniques to ensure students are ready to learn

Jenny Gaynor was a successful elementary school teacher for nearly two decades before setting her sights on a second career. “Education is more than stuffing...
HOUSING LEADER: Anne Berman, director of real estate for the R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., recently received the 2023 Joseph A. Caffey Award from the Housing Network of Rhode Island. At left is former R.I. Superior Court Associate Justice Edward C. Clifton. 
COURTESY HOUSING NETWORK OF RHODE ISLAND

Berman awarded for community development leadership

ANNE BERMAN, director of real estate for the R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp., received the 2023 Joseph A. Caffey Award from the Housing...

Being social?

Do you encourage your employees to promote your company on their social media channels? Yes: 67% No: 33% What do you often use social media for? Employee recruiting:...
THE CITY OF PROVIDENCE has awarded six local nonprofits $300,000 in grants to help the organizations improve their infrastructure. / PBN FILE PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

6 Providence nonprofits receive $300K from city to improve organizational infrastructure

PROVIDENCE – Six local nonprofits will receive $300,000 in total grants from the city’s Building Resilience in Nonprofits Serving Underserved Providence Communities program to...
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