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Could Roe decision prompt workforce shift to R.I.?

With the U.S. Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade, some observers say the contentious decision could make Rhode Island and other states in the...

Roberts receives Good Scout Award

MICHELE ROBERTS, executive vice president and chief marketing and community relations officer for Bristol County Savings Bank, was recently honored by the Narragansett Council...

Startup resilience a hopeful sign for state’s economy

Like most economic sectors, Rhode Island’s startup community has felt the sting of the pandemic. But outweighing the setbacks is a resiliency that is...

Fueling up?

Have rising gas prices in any way impacted your company’s operations? Yes: 50% No: 50% Have rising gas prices prompted your employees to opt to work from...
DENNIS ROY later this year will retire from East Bay Community Action Program after 18 years as its CEO and president. / PBN FILE PHOTO/KATE WHITNEY LUCEY

EBCAP CEO and President Roy to retire later this year

NEWPORT – East Bay Community Action Program will have a new top executive by the end of this year. The health and human services nonprofit...

McCormack named director of R.I. State Council on the Arts

PROVIDENCE – Lynne McCormack, a veteran arts, culture and community development leader, was named the new director of the R.I. State Council on the...
ELLIE BROWN has been named DESIGNxRI's new executive director. / COURTESY DESIGNxRI

DESIGNxRI names Brown new executive director

PROVIDENCE – A design educator, artist and nonprofit development professional with experience on both coasts will now take charge of DESIGNxRI. The nonprofit that supports...

RISPCA plans $2.4M renovation of new Warwick facility

WARWICK – The Rhode Island Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is expected to start a multimillion-dollar renovation for its new facility...

Sojourner House expands housing stock with $975K multi-unit purchase

PROVIDENCE – Sojourner House Inc. bought a multi-unit building on Westminster Street in the city’s West End for $975,000 to expand its housing portfolio...
SHANNON GILKEY, R.I. postsecondary commissioner, says he's optimistic that the state can still close workforce gaps despite the proposed 'higher ed academy' not making it into this year's fiscal budget. /PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Despite no higher ed academy, Gilkey optimistic in state closing workforce gap

PROVIDENCE – Optimism remains with the R.I. Office of Postsecondary Commissioner on the state addressing workforce shortages and helping residents achieve an education despite...
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