J2 Construct exceeding expectations and building for the future
PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
1. $25 MILLION to $75 MILLION: J2 CONSTRUCT INC.
CEO (or equivalent): Jeff Lipshires, president
2021 revenue: $31.4 million
2019 revenue: $10.8 million
Revenue growth:...
R.I. TBA’s new tolling system creates open road to smoother operations
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
GOVERNMENT: R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority
DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, with fewer people traveling on the roads and opting to stay home,...
Chewsi RI helps cure toothaches for those in need
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
HEALTH & WELLNESS: First Circle Inc. and Chewsi RI
SOME 74 MILLION AMERICANS lack dental insurance. With that knowledge, First Circle Inc.,...
Record number of loans helped boost BayCoast revenue
PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
1. $75 MILLION AND ABOVE: BayCoast Bank
CEO (or equivalent): Nicholas Christ, CEO and president
2021 Revenue: $143.3 million
2019 Revenue: $110.1 million
Revenue growth:...
R.I. CEO Council is a leader amongst leaders
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
INNOVATIVE COLLABORATION: Rhode Island CEO Council
THE NEWLY FOUNDED Rhode Island CEO Council may only be less than 1 year old, but...
Matouk rides wave of consumer interest
PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
3. $25 MILLION to $75 MILLION: John Matouk & Co.
CEO (or equivalent): George Matouk Jr.
2021 revenue: $68.7 million
2019 revenue: $42.8...
US Extruders Inc. hopes plastic makes perfect for new products
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
MANUFACTURING: U.S. Extruders Inc.
THE OCEANS OF THE WORLD contain islands of plastics and other garbage. Westerly-based manufacturer U.S. Extruders Inc. is...
Acertitude Inc. is a worldwide game-changer
PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
2. $25 MILLION to $75 MILLION: Acertitude Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Kevin O’Neill, founder and managing partner
2021 revenue: $27 million
2019 revenue: $12.6...
Purvis Systems Inc. implemented a profitable strategy
PBN Fastest Growing Companies 2022
4. $25 MILLION to $75 MILLION: Purvis Systems Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Joseph Drago
2021 revenue: $44.9 million
2019 revenue: $29.7 million
Revenue growth: 51.2%
A...
FlorLink provides a hub to help retailers
PBN Innovative Companies 2022
TECHNOLOGY: FlorLink Inc.
KEEPING TEAMS CONNECTED on the sales floor is the key behind Newport-based FlorLink Inc. and its SmartHub technology suite.
The...



















