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USEFUL SKILLS: William C. Tsonos ­believes he was appointed chairman of the R.I. Life Science Hub because of his ability to bring a disciplined, process-­oriented framework to the organization. 
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BANKS, BUSINESS, BIOTECH: William Tsonos has emerged as a key influencer...

William C. Tsonos has spent years climbing the ranks of Rhode Island banking, and now he’s taking on an additional role outside the industry...
A REVIVAL STORY: Jim ­Hamann reregistered the brand Duparquet in 2008. The name dates back to the 1850s when Duparquet, Huot & Moneuse Co. was a leading manufacturer of commercial ranges and copper cookware. Hamann’s company makes new cookware and restores old cookware, too. 
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO 

Meet the Makers: Copper shop revives Gilded Age craft for modern...

(Editor’s note: This is the 44th installment in a monthly series highlighting some of the region’s ­unsung manufacturers that make products essential to the...

Does Bally’s really need financial help from R.I.?

Casino operator Bally’s Corp. is insisting that Rhode Island’s impending indoor smoking “ban” to start in 2027 will cut into future profits, and it...

Lists: Biotechnology and Life Sciences Companies

Number of local employees: 1,649 SUBSCRIBERS: Click here to view the complete list. List researched by Mesj Associates. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists,...

Lists: Hospitals

Number of licensed beds: 3,325 SUBSCRIBERS: Click here to view the complete list. List researched by Mesj Associates. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists,...

Lists: Diagnostic Imaging Centers

Number of locations: 45 SUBSCRIBERS: Click here to view the complete list. List researched by MESJ Associates. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists, or...

Lists: Rhode Island Property Tax Rates

Total 2026 Tax Levies: $2,763,802,000 SUBSCRIBERS: Click here to view the complete list. List researched by MESJ Associates. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists,...
CALLING 
THE SHOTS: Nicholas Schorsch visits The Brick Alley Pub & Restaurant in Newport. Schorsch is CEO of the Heritage Group, which has purchased two dozen Rhode Island restaurants in recent years, including the Brick Alley Pub. 
PBN PHOTO/
MICHAEL SALERNO

THE BIG BUY-IN: What’s the story behind the millionaire snapping up...

In Rhode Island’s hospitality sector, few people are as polarizing as Nicholas Schorsch. Over the last five years, his company Heritage Group has gobbled up...
TRAILBLAZER: Remi Jones is the CEO, executive producer and host of “Remi TV,” Rhode Island’s first Black-owned women’s television show. 
COURTESY JAY HUNT

Everybody’s Business: Multimedia maven gives voice to the underdog

(Editor’s note: This is the 68th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...

Pawtucket stadium still planning how to cash in on World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is just months away from bringing a weekslong flood of soccer fans and more than $1 billion in economic...
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