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UNDER CONSTRUCTION: J2 Construct Inc. President Jeff Lipshires, foreground, and his team go over plans for the company’s Pell Hotel renovation project in Middletown.
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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:...
CLEAR LANE: The R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority implemented new technology to collect bridge tolls more efficiently. Pictured, from left, are R.I. Bridge and Turnpike Authority Director of Tolling Katie Coleman, Chief Financial Officer Jeff Goular, Executive Director Lori Caron Silveira and Director of Engineering Eric Seabury. 
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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,...
AVAILABLE OPTIONS: From left, First Circle Inc. CEO Joe
Perroni and Blaine Carroll, president of First Circle and Chewsi RI, look over a tablet with the company’s new dentist search function. 
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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.,...
MONEY TALKS: Amy Hernandez, right, manager of BayCoast Bank’s downtown Providence branch on Dorrance Street, speaks with universal banker Bianca Gouveia.  
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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:...
SPARKING CONVERSATION: Rhode Island CEO Council founder and CEO Robert Fiske regularly hears discussions among local business leaders about how to address a myriad of challenges impacting multiple industries. 
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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...
NOTHING BUT NET: From left, U.S. Extruders Inc. Plant Manager Wade Lippo and assemblers Lexus Falcone and Dan Brownhead work with fishing net. 
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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...
A PERFECT LINK: FlorLink Inc. CEO Mark Barnes poses with the company’s SmartHub system, a platform that collects, connects and routes live data and information. 
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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...
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