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DIALED IN: United Way of Rhode Island staff members get the word out about the 211 help line. 
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United Way of Rhode Island

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards MIDSIZE COMPANIES #14. United Way of Rhode Island Inc. Employees in R.I.: 93 CEO and president Cortney Nicolato Questions answered by...
Giving time: Beacon Mutual 
Insurance employees get 
together to perform a 
community service project.
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Mission-driven culture and flexibility power Beacon Mutual workforce

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards LARGE COMPANIES #1. The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. Local employees: 159 President: Amy Vitale At The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co., focus,...
COOLING OFF:  Arnold Lumber hires an ice cream truck to give employees a refreshing break.
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Arnold Lumber Co.

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards LARGE COMPANIES #15. Arnold Lumber Co. Employees in R.I.: 173 CEO Alison Arnold Questions answered by Alison Arnold What three words best...
On the water: The KLR crew sets sail for their annual companywide summer outing – a day of sun and sweeping views of Boston Harbor. 
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Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd.

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards LARGE COMPANIES #14. Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd. Employees in R.I.: 177 CEO Paul Oliveira Questions answered by June Landry,...
OUT AND ABOUT: R.I. Commerce Corp. employees, including Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, second from right, staff a table at the Table Top Show in April at Farm Fresh Rhode Island.
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R.I. Commerce Corp.

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards MIDSIZE COMPANIES #25. R.I. Commerce Corp. Employees in R.I.: 69 CEO and president James Bennett Questions answered by James Bennett How has...
Motivated teaM: Lathrop Insurance employees at a professional event. 
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Lathrop Insurance bets on transparency, employee perks to build healthy workplace

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards SMALL COMPANIES #1. Lathrop Insurance Inc. Local employees: 23 President Daniel Lathrop When Daniel Lathrop rejoined his family’s insurance agency...
In the same boat: Providence Mutual organizes employee outings about two to three times per year, including this boat cruise. 
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The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co.

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards MIDSIZE COMPANIES #11. The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co. Employees in R.I.: 82 CEO and president Michele Streton Questions answered by...
PUTTING UP A FIGHT: Members of the Narragansett Bay Insurance Co. hold a luncheon to benefit the fight against breast cancer.
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Narragansett Bay Insurance Company

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards MIDSIZE COMPANIES #20. Narragansett Bay Insurance Co. Employees in R.I.: 79 President Timothy Moura Questions answered by Timothy Moura What modifications have...
WELL-SUPPLIED: As part of Coast1 Credit Union’s annual Back to School Celebration, employees distribute free backpacks to children.
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Coastal1 Credit Union

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards LARGE COMPANIES #13. Coastal1 Credit Union Employees in R.I.: 287 President and CEO Brian A. Azar Questions answered by Brian A....
ALL IN THE FAMILY: As a family-owned company, Gilbane creates a workplace rooted in trust and belonging.
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Gilbane Inc.

PBN Best Places to Work 2026 Awards LARGE COMPANIES #2. Gilbane Inc. Employees in R.I.: 256 CEO Edward T. Broderick Questions answered by Michael Busam, Rhode Island business...
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