PBN will bring together leading voices from technology, education, law, insurance, and accounting to offer a critical lens on the ever-evolving intersection of cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and business innovation. Through thought-provoking discussions and expert insights, you’ll gain a deeper understanding of the opportunities and risks shaping the future of our industries.
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Showcase your Manufacturing Excellence.
We are looking for innovative and dedicated organizations and leaders who are committed to delivering high-quality products and making manufacturing in the state of Rhode Island stronger.
Now entering its 13th year, the PBN Manufacturing Awards recognizes manufacturers making an impact across Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts. Whether your organization excels in Lean Manufacturing, Exporting, Workforce Development, Product Innovation & Design, Sustainability, or Supply Chain Management, this is your opportunity to be recognized among the region’s manufacturing leaders. Application Deadlines are September 23rd.
General Manufacturing Application
In addition, two individual honors will be awarded: the Strategic Leader Award and the Manufacturing Champion Award.
Apply Today & Share Your Success Story
Click Here to view the 2025 Manufacturing Awards Special Edition
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Congratulations to the 2026 Fastest Growing & Innovative Companies Honorees!
Join us on Thursday, September 17 at the Crowne Plaza as we celebrate the achievements of 32 outstanding organizations that are driving growth, innovation, and success across our region.
Enjoy an evening of:
- Networking with leaders from the area’s top companies
- Open bar and cocktail reception
- Three-course dinner
- Inspiring awards presentation
This is one of the premier business celebrations of the year, and we would love for you to be part of it.
Reserve your seat today and join us in honoring these remarkable companies.
The Fastest Growing Finalists (listed alphabetically) are:
$250,000 to $2.5 million Category
- Axiotrop LLC
- Bryant Associates Inc.
- Coutu Bros. Moving and Storage
- Keane’s Wood Fired Catering
- Luminous Creative Agency
- P.R. Quinlan Associates Inc
$2.5 million to $15 million Category
- ClarkSilva LLC
- Element2 Consulting Group
- Gallo | Thomas Insurance
- Integrated Media Group
- IT Support RI
- Technology Advisory Group LLC
$15 million to $50 million Category
- DiSanto, Priest & Co.
- Mill City Construction Inc.
- Trico Specialty Films Inc.
- Vertikal 6 Inc.
- Westerly Community Credit Union
$50 million and above Category
- Ahlborg Construction Corp.
- Centreville Bank
- Coastal1 Credit Union
- Navigant Credit Union
- ParsonsKellogg LLC
- Shawmut Design and Construction
The 2026 Innovative winners (listed alphabetically by category) are:
- Biotech/Life sciences: Trace Sensing Technologies
- Education: Courage Builder
- Health Innovation: NEMIC – New England Medical Innovation Center
- Nonprofits: Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
- Technology: Avidex
- Innovated Collaboration: RI Bio
- IT Services: IT Support RI
- Companies to Watch: Contract House LLC, Juiced Fuel Rhode Island
Click Here to see 2025 Fastest Growing and Innovative Companies Winners and Special Section.
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Join the Celebration!
Leaders & Achievers celebrates exceptional individuals over 50 whose influence, innovation, and leadership have shaped their industries and strengthened our region.
Honorees will be recognized at PBN’s Leaders and Achievers Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on August 20th and featured in a special report published on August 28th.
The awards celebration is a cocktail style reception with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and an assortment of chef‑curated buffet stations. The night begins with food, drinks, and relaxed networking followed by an outdoor awards presentation overlooking Narragansett Bay, weather permitting.
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2026 Leaders & Achievers Honorees
- Greg Agnone, Chestnut Hill Insurance Group and Wealth Management CEO and president
- Gail Alofsin, University of Rhode Island/Office of Strategic Initiatives associate director, corporate partnerships
- Tomas Avila, State of Rhode Island associate director of intergovernmental affairs and outreach
- Beth Bixby, Tides Family Services CEO
- Doris Blanchard, R.I. Commerce Corp. director of outreach and engagement
- Kevin Casey, Sweeney Real Estate and Appraisal vice president of sales
- William Fitzgerald, Amica Mutual Insurance Company vice president sales and client services
- Gina Helm, Centreville Bank vice president and residential lending sales manager
- Viken Jawharjian RISE Group Inc. director of information security
- Amy Kempe Community College of Rhode Island chief of staff
- Patrick LeBeau, Executive Director, Morgan Stanley
- Brooks Magratten Pierce Atwood LLP partner
- Enith Morillo Cadoret Global founder, CEO and principal consultant
- Kelly Nevins Women’s Fund of Rhode Island CEO
- Stefan Pryor R.I. Commerce Corp. secretary
- Farouk Rajab Rhode Island Hospitality CEO and president
- Larry Riggs, Pare Corporation president
- Glenn Robertelli RI Bio executive director
- Matthew Semonik Arnold Lumber Company chief operating officer
- Kim Stack University of Rhode Island executive director
- Oliver Tutt NCU Investment Solutions senior vice president and director of wealth management and financial planning
- Rebecca Twitchell, Half Full LLC founder, president
- Larry Warner, Warner ILS Group LLC founder and managing principal
- Gordon Zaniol, Shawmut Design and Construction project executive
2025 Honorees
PBN Digital Issue – Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025
In 2025, Providence Business News Events brought together 3,640 attendees, celebrated 270 honorees, and partnering with nearly 50 sponsoring and partnering companies—creating unmatched visibility and connections for organizations like yours.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your brand and engage with Rhode Island’s top business leaders; for sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities, contact 401.680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com.
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Keynote Speaker- Jeffrey Wolfsberg, Program Director, Recovery Friendly Workplace RI
Congratulations to the 2026 Honorees
Join us on September 3rd at the 2026 Healthiest Employers Breakfast at the Providence Marriott.
8:30am – Registration/Visit Exhibitor Booths/Breakfast Buffet
9:00am – Keynote Speaker Jeffery Wolfsberg – Recovery Friendly Workplace RI
9:30am – Recognition of the Healthiest Losers – Biggest Winners
10:00am – Awards Ceremony
Keynote Title – After the American Dream: Why the Old Employment Contract Is Gone—and What Comes Next.
The way people think about work has fundamentally changed. The assumptions that shaped the workforce for generations no longer hold true, and organizations are being challenged to rethink how they attract, retain, and inspire their people.
Together, we’ll explore why the traditional employment contract has unraveled, what employees are searching for instead, and how leaders can create workplaces where people find purpose, connection, and meaning—not just a paycheck.
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This year’s honorees are listed alphabetically by size categories. Rankings will be revealed at the event.
2-99 employees
- Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
- Greenwood Credit Union
- Groov-Pin Corp.
- Revive Therapeutic Services
100 to 499 employees
- BankNewport
- Centreville Bank
- Cooley Group
- Gentle Giant Moving Company
- Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc.
- Rhode Island Medical Imaging Inc.
- R.I. Housing
- The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co.
500 to 1,499 employees
- Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
- Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
- South County Health
- Toray Plastics (America) Inc.
- The Washington Trust Co.
- University Orthopedics Inc.
1,500 to 4,999 employees
- Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
- Gilbane Inc.
- Ocean State Job Lot
- Point32Health Co.
5,000-plus employees
- CBIZ
- Brown University
- Brown University Health
- CVS Health Corp.
- Terracon Consultants, Inc.
View 2025 Healthiest Employers Special Section
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CONGRATULATOINS TO THE 2026 40 UNDER FORTY CLASS!
- Rose Albert, Rhode Island for Community and Justice, executive director
- Brent Almeida, Delta Dental of Rhode Island, assistant vice president operations
- Tatiana Baena, city of Central Falls, councilperson at large
- Willie Barber, General Dynamics Electric Boat, chief of workforce development
- Andrew Blais, Duffy & Sweeney (Division of Stevens & Lee), senior associate
- Elizabeth Blank, Ocean State Job Lot, associate general counsel
- Marc Boyd, 143d Airlift Wing / Citizens Bank, director of equal opportunity / assistant vice president
- Bryan Buckley, Signal Works Architecture, director / associate
- Lauren Burgess, University of Rhode Island, executive director of legislative and government relations
- Ryan Caldarone, Amica Mutual Insurance Co., human resources officer & director of talent development
- Scott Correia, Bank Five, vice president small business market manager
- Mary Costa, CBIZ Inc., managing director
- Christopher Durand, R.I. Public Transit Authority, CEO
- Nicole Durand, Brown University Health, vice president of operations and patient flow
- Julian Emerich, Stanley Tree Service, director of marketing and purchasing
- Travis Escobar, United Way of Rhode Island Inc., director business development & labor relations
- Cody Fino, Community College of Rhode Island, executive director of workforce partnerships
- Amy Gonsalves, Boys & Girls Club of Pawtucket, CEO
- Joe Gonsalves, Centreville Bank, vice president retail network
- Andrew Groth, KPMG LLP, managing director
- Elizabeth Harman, KLR, partner audit services group
- Megan Herne, Cooley Group, vice president of human resources and social responsibility
- David Hill, Sansiveri Kimball & Co., partner
- Jason Mollo, Brightstar Lottery, senior manager global talent acquisition
- Kelley Munroe, VNA of Care New England, director of organizational excellence
- Jessica Null, Thundermist Health Center, senior director of philanthropy
- Jenna Nutting, Crossroads, vice president of support services
- Lloyd Ocean, R.I. Executive Office of Commerce, senior advisor
- Nicholas Paolucci, Mass Architect, CEO
- Dr. Eric Ricci, Ricci Family Dentistry, dentist / owner
- Erlin Rogel, Greater Providence YMCA, chief external relations officer
- Dr. Marissa Ruff, Seven Hills Rhode Island, vice president
- Eric Silva, Pare Corp., managing engineer
- Robert Sullivan, USDA Farm Service Agency, state executive director
- Gisselle Valencia, Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island, director of human resources
- Jeffrey Viall, Bristol County Savings Bank, vice president commercial loan officer
- Stef Vito, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, director provider relations
- Kayla Viveiros, A.B. Munroe Dairy, CEO / president
- Wendy Wallace, Brown University, director of civic engagement
- Joseph Zangrilli III, Globus Medical, spine territory manager
The awards celebration is a cocktail style reception with open bar, passed hors d’oeuvres, and an assortment of chef‑curated buffet stations. The night begins with food, drinks, and relaxed networking followed by an outdoor awards presentation overlooking Narragansett Bay, weather permitting.
Honorees will be recognized at PBN’s 40 Under Forty Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on July 16th and featured in a special report published on July 17th.
To view the 2025 40 Under Forty Special Section, click HERE
To view photos from the 2025 40 Under Forty Celebration, click HERE
Make our audience your audience!
In 2025, Providence Business News Events brought together 3,640 attendees, celebrated 270 honorees, and partnering with nearly 50 sponsoring and partnering companies—creating unmatched visibility and connections for organizations like yours.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your brand and engage with Rhode Island’s top business leaders; for sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities, contact 401.680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com.
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PBN’s 40th Anniversary Celebration spotlights four decades of Rhode Island’s most influential business stories—moments of bold leadership, market-shaping innovation, and the companies that transformed the region’s economy. The event brings together the executives, entrepreneurs, and visionaries who defined these narratives and continue to write the next chapter of Rhode Island’s business landscape. The evening opens with food, drinks, and relaxed networking, followed by a brief presentation honoring PBN’s 40 years of news and storytelling.
Join Us For A Night Of
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- Networking
- Food stations
- Open bar
- Private tours of the stadium
- Give aways
- Complimentary copy of the 40th Anniversary Book
Make your Reservation Today!
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Congratulations to the 2026 Honorees!
It’s time to celebrate and honor women that are Industry Leaders, Women to Watch, Outstanding Mentors and Career Achievers. Honorees will be recognized at our annual Business Women Awards Luncheon on May 21st and will be profiled in our Special Section published on May 22nd.
The event begins with a cocktail networking reception at Aqua, followed by lunch and the awards ceremony. Registration begins at 11:30am.
Career Achievement: Cortney Nicolato, CEO and president of United Way Rhode Island
Outstanding Mentor: Sharlyn Martinez, CEO and founder, Sincere Multiservice Inc
Creative Services Industry Leader
Kelly Taylor, Kelly Taylor Interior Design principal and creative director
Creatives services Women to Watch
Rachel Ajaj, Air & Anchor co-founder
Education Industry Leader
Laura Baldwin, Roger Williams University chief marketing officer
Education Women to Watch
Abby Benson, University of Rhode Island vice president of administration and finance
Financial Services Industry Leader
Meg Sisco, Westerly Community Credit Union chief experience officer
Financial Services Women to Watch
Stephanie Mansour, Withum senior manager
Government/Quasi-Government Industry Leader
Laurie Horridge, Narragansett Bay Commission executive director
Government/Quasi-Government Women to Watch
Lilia Holt, Rhode Island Life Science Hub interim president
Health Care Services, Industry Leader
Diana Franchitto, HopeHealth president and CEO
Health Care Services Woman to Watch
Amy Albert, Rhode Island Free Clinic deputy director
Professional Services Industry Leader
Robin Main, Hinckley Allen partner
Professional Services Woman to Watch
Liz Catucci, Partnership for Rhode Island executive director
Real Estate Industry Leader
Joy Riley, Westcott Properties president and principal broker
Real Estate Woman to Watch
Christina Rouse, Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal director of marketing and operations
Social Services/Nonprofit Industry Leader
Crossroads RI, Michelle Wilcox CEO
Social Services/Nonprofit Woman to Watch
Jenny Hoffman, New England Medical Innovation Center Executive Director
Technical Services Industry Leader
Linda Linphanit, AstroNova Inc. vice president of operations and global quality
Technical Services Woman to Watch
Heather Shanks, Pare Corporation senior project engineer
The 2026 Achievement Honorees are (listed alphabetically):
- Olivia Beauregard, Beauregard Built
- Line Daems, Kreatelier
- Erica Davies, The Well Traveled Soul
- Lindsay Degen, The Knit Club
- Cheryl DiGennaro, Newport Yacht & Home Interiors
- Elaine Felag, Boutique Feminine Fancies
- Patricia Lyons-Bousquet, CompLyonsHR Consulting
- Lori Manni, Capital City Construction and Management
- Sascha Roberts, Honey Buns Social
- Marsha Thayer, Keeping The Books
- Katy Westcott, Katrinkles
- Rebecca Zhukov, Blackstone River Glass Center
Honorees will be recognized at our annual Business Women Awards Luncheon on May 21st and will be profiled in our Special Section published on May 22nd.
PBN Digital Issue – Business Women Awards 2025
In 2025, Providence Business News Events brought together 3,640 attendees, celebrated 270 honorees, and partnering with nearly 50 sponsoring and partnering companies—creating unmatched visibility and connections for organizations like yours.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your brand and engage with Rhode Island’s top business leaders; for sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities, contact 401.680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com.
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Honorees will be celebrated for their invaluable contributions to their organizations at an awards dinner on Thursday, April 16. Tickets include an open‑bar cocktail networking reception, followed by a three‑course dinner and the awards ceremony.
Winners will also be profiled in a special section April 24, 2026, edition.
CAREER ACHIEVER – Paul Medeiros, BankFive, executive vp & director of commercial lending
RISING STAR – Marc Coppolino, Greater Providence YMCA’s chief financial officer
ENTERPRISE PRIVATE COMPANY
- Greg Cornett, Rhode Island Energy president
- Kimberly Hayes, FM head of global technologies and enablement services
LARGE PRIVATE COMPANY
- Michael Mattone, Navigant Credit Union senior vice president and chief retail banking and experience officer
- Jill DeShiro, Centreville Bank executive vice president and chief financial and chief operating officer
SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY
- Joseph Wroblewski, Abacus Health Solutions LLC. chief technology officer and managing partner
NONPROFITS/SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES
- Kyle Bennett, United Way of RI, chief impact and policy officer
- Laura McNamara, Blackstone Valley Tourism Council director of events and community engagement
- Paul Fontaine, Providence College chief information officer and senior associate vice president
- Paula Fleming, Better Business Bureau, Eastern New England chief marketing officer and chief spokesperson
- Eric Shoen, Rhode Island College Foundation executive director
PUBLIC COMPANY HEADQUARTERED IN RHODE ISLAND
- Dorothy Costa, Brightstar Lottery senior vice president of people and culture
View 2025 Event Photos and the 2025 C-Suite Special Section.
Make our audience your audience!
In 2025, Providence Business News Events brought together 3,640 attendees, celebrated 270 honorees, and partnering with nearly 50 sponsoring and partnering companies—creating unmatched visibility and connections for organizations like yours.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your brand and engage with Rhode Island’s top business leaders; for sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities, contact 401.680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com.
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PBN’s 2026 Emerging Industries Summit
Join Rhode Island’s top thinkers and trailblazers for a deep dive into the industries redefining our regional economy. This summit highlights emerging sectors, transformative technologies, and the collaborations and breakthroughs shaping the state’s next wave of economic growth.
Ad and exhibitor opportunities still available. Contact events@pbn.com.
Register Today!
Make our audience your audience!
In 2025, Providence Business News Events brought together 3,640 attendees, celebrated 270 honorees, and partnering with nearly 50 sponsoring and partnering companies—creating unmatched visibility and connections for organizations like yours.
Don’t miss the chance to showcase your brand and engage with Rhode Island’s top business leaders; for sponsorship, advertising, and exhibitor opportunities, contact 401.680.4800 or Advertising@PBN.com.
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