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Rep. Seth Magaziner has represented Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District since 2023. He previously served as the state’s general treasurer from 2015-2023. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Be an active listener

Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., has represented Rhode Island’s 2nd Congressional District since 2023. He previously served as the state’s general treasurer from 2015-2023. As a...

Lead by example on AI

Christopher Parisi Trailblaze Inc. founder and president; Rhode Island Small Business Coalition, co-founder and chair; Rhode Island Artificial Intelligence Task Force, vice chair We’re not...

Greg Cornett has been president of Rhode Island Energy since March 2024. The company is the largest electric transmission, distribution and natural gas distribution provider in the state, serving more than 770,000 customers. He also serves on the board of directors for United Way of Rhode Island Inc. and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. needs holistic energy strategy

Greg Cornett | Rhode Island Energy president Rhode Island has some of the most ambitious clean energy and climate policies in the nation, including a...
David Preston founded Providence-based New Harbor Group 20 years ago after starting a predecessor firm in 1992. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Prepare to succeed

David Preston New Harbor Group founder and president Time and again at New Harbor Group we see the old adage confirmed – there is simply no...
Carlene Fonseca founded Central Falls-based The Greatest You Consulting in 2021. She previously served as a city councilor in Central Falls and was statewide director of the Rhode Island Afterschool Network. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Healthy workers perform better

Carlene Fonseca | The Greatest You Consulting founder, CEO Before founding The Greatest You Consulting, I lived through trauma, addiction and years of searching for...
Islay Taylor in June became executive director of Providence-based DESIGNxRI, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the state’s design sector.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Collaborate and grow

Islay Taylor | DESIGNxRI executive director In both business and the nonprofit sector, the future belongs to those willing to collaborate. Partnerships spark innovation, amplify...
Mike Mansour co-founded East Greenwich-based 4everGreen Turf Management Inc. in 2013. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Hold yourself accountable

Mike Mansour | 4everGreen Turf Management Inc. co-founder and operations manager When I was young, my dad would always take me golfing. I loved seeing...

Darryl Lindie bought Warwick-based AA Sign & Awning in 2023. The company was named Rhode Island Veteran-Owned Small Business of the Year in 2025 by the U.S. Small Business Administration. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Don’t hoard knowledge

Darryl Lindie | AA Sign & Awning president Taking over AA Sign & Awning was humbling in more ways than one. I came in as...
Wendy Wallace was hired as Brown University’s director of civic engagement in May 2023. She previously served as director of engagement and development at the university’s Annenberg Institute’s National Student Support Accelerator. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Get involved

Wendy Wallace | Brown University Director of civic engagement In every corner of Rhode Island, local organizations are building stronger, more equitable communities –...
Carla DeStefano has been executive director of Providence-based community development nonprofit SWAP Inc. for 32 years. SWAP, which stands for Stop Wasting Abandoned Property, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Housing needs bold leaders

Carla DeStefano | SWAP Inc. executive director Addressing the housing crisis requires a willingness to embrace new ideas, shake up the status quo when it...
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