FirstWorks founding director Pletcher leaving at end of year
PROVIDENCE – Kathleen Pletcher in 2004 saw a vision to enrich Rhode Island’s cultural, educational and economic vitality through world-class performing arts and education.
That...
RISD alumnus to teach institution’s first tattooing course
PROVIDENCE – Brooklyn artist Adam Krueger had long envisioned that someday he would return to teach a course at his alma mater, the Rhode...
PBN’s 2025 Leaders & Achievers celebrated and honored
WARWICK – Twenty-two local business industry leaders were formally recognized Thursday evening for their leadership efforts across multiple sectors in Providence Business News’ 2025...
RIFC Corner Kicks: Nonprofits leveraging partnerships with team to highlight community work
(Editor’s note: This is the 15th installment in a weekly series spotlighting Rhode Island FC and Centreville Bank Stadium from a business perspective throughout...
Columbus to leave as Trinity Rep’s artistic director next fall
PROVIDENCE – Trinity Repertory Company’s longtime artistic director will have his final curtain call next fall.
The local performing arts organization announced Wednesday that Curt...
RIC prepares to welcome largest freshmen class in 15 years
PROVIDENCE – Following a long period of enrollment decline, Rhode Island College is preparing to welcome its largest freshman class in 15 years this...
Track 15 launches Nonprofit Night series
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s newest food hub is launching a new series to recognize the work of local nonprofit organizations.
Track 15 announced on July...
Groov-Pin, Centreville Bank, Neighborhood Health Plan, Point32Health, U-Haul named PBN’s top 2025 Healthiest Employers
PROVIDENCE – Groov-Pin Corp., Centreville Bank, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, Point32Health Co. and U-Haul International Inc. were the top companies recognized on...
Using AI to do the hiring far from an exact science
As more companies are adopting artificial intelligence in the workplace, the technology is playing an increasing role in hiring processes, with many employers still...
Being a millionaire ain’t what it used to be
As a child, Heidi Barley watched her family pay for groceries with food stamps. As a college student, she dropped out because she couldn’t...
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