Congratulations to all the 2025 Winners!
The 2025 Best Places to Work honorees (listed alphabetically) are:
Small employer category (15-49 employees in the region)
AVTECH Software Inc.
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island
Building Enclosure Science LLC
Compass IT Compliance LLC
Duffy & Sweeney Ltd.
Envision Technology Advisors LLC
Onward We Learn
RIKB Design Build
South County Smiles
Technology Advisory Group LLC
Vatn Systems Inc.
Zuzick Organization
Midsize employer category (50-149 employees in the region)
Automated Business Solutions Inc.
Baystate Financial
Carey, Richmond & Viking Insurance
Citrin Cooperman & Co. LP
DarrowEverett LLP
Delta Dental of Rhode Island
DiSanto, Priest & Co.
Edward D. Jones & Co. LP
Greenwood Credit Union
Hinckley, Allen & Snyder LLP
JPS Construction and Design Inc.
KPMG LLP
LFI Inc.
Lockheed Architectural Solutions Inc.
Marasco & Nesselbush LLP
Narragansett Bay Insurance Co.
New England Construction
Pariseault Builders Inc.
Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP
Rhode Island Parent Information Network
Sansiveri, Kimball & Co. LLP
Shawmut Design and Construction
Strides Behavioral Services LLC
Swarovski Optik North America
The Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co.
United Way of Rhode Island Inc.
University of Rhode Island Foundation & Alumni Engagement
Vertikal6
Westerly Community Credit Union
Yushin America Inc.
Large employer category (150-499 employees in the region)
Arnold Lumber Co.
BankNewport
CBIZ Inc.
Centreville Bank
Chisholm Chisholm & Kilpatrick Ltd.
Coastal1 Credit Union
Embrace Home Loans, Inc.
Fall River Five Cents Savings Bank (known as BankFive)
Falvey Insurance Group
Gilbane Inc.
Kahn, Litwin, Renza & Co. Ltd.
R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage Inc.
The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co.
The Narragansett Bay Commission
Enterprise employer category (500 or more employees in the region)
AAA Northeast
Amgen Rhode Island
Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
Collette Travel Service Inc.
Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
Newport Restaurant Group
The Washington Trust
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Thank you to all who attended this morning’s event!
Morning Agenda:
8:30AM – Registration, Buffet Breakfast and Exhibitor Booths
9:AM-10:15AM – Panel Discussion
Topics to Include:
- Companies pulling back on DEIB efforts. Truth or Fiction?
- Is RI Making Tangible Progress in Addressing DEI Efforts?
- AI and Algorithmic Bias in the Workplace
- Equity in Remote and Hybrid Work Models
- Mental Health and Inclusion
- Neurodiversity and Workplace Inclusion
- Inclusive Supply Chain and Vendor Diversity
- Generational Diversity in the Workplace
10:30AM – Awards Ceremony
2 individuals and 14 organizations will be recognized for their efforts in diversity, equity and inclusion:
- Diversity Champion: Dr. Justin D. Bibee, Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island
- Editor’s Choice – Advocate: Tina Guenette, Real Access Motivates Progress
- Accounting: CliftonLarsonAllen LLP
- Financial Services: Webster Bank N.A.
- Government: City of Pawtucket
- Health Care – Small Company: Revive Therapeutic Services
- Health Care – Large Company: Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island
- Health Care – Enterprise Company: CVS Health Corp.
- Insurance: Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
- Manufacturing: – Amgen
- Not-for-profit: AAA Northeast
- Professional Services: City Personnel
- Quasi-Government: R.I. Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp.
- Social Services Agency – Less Than 150 Employees: United Way of Rhode Island
- Social Services Agency – More Than 150 Employees: Family Service of Rhode Island
- Utility: Rhode Island Energy
View 2023 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Special Supplement
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PBN’s Fall Health Care Summit will include health care experts and business leaders who will bring attendees up to date on the latest news and expectations in this vital and ever-changing piece of the region’s economy and arm the region’s business community with the best insights available to handle the future of health care.
Topics include but not limited to:
- State of Health Care in the State
- Health Care Equity, Access & Cost Containment
- Collaboration & Partnerships
Topics include but are not limited to:
- Workforce Development & Education
- Role of Technology & Innovation in Improving Health Care Outcomes
- Opioid & Mental Health Crisis – More Work Needs to be Done
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An informative, thought provoking discussion with experts in cybersecurity and AI from the technology, education, legal, insurance and accounting industries about current trends & issues and what you need to be aware of to run your business and keep it safe.
Panel 1 – The Great Unknown- Strategies for Controlling External Risks
Panel 2 – How AI Can Transform Businesses in RI
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Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees
Honorees will be recognized at PBN’s Manufacturing Awards Dinner on November 13 beginning at 5:30 p.m. at the Crowne Plaza Providence-Warwick. Tickets will be available later this week. Two individuals and ten organizations were chosen and will be recognized for their efforts in the manufacturing sector at our awards dinner. In addition, for the first time, the awards program will also have a “Meet the Makers” category, recognizing efforts by 12 manufacturers in producing goods both locally and beyond.
Limited tickets available. Contact events@pbn.com
Individuals being honored are:
Strategic Leadership Award – Dave Marquis, president and co-owner of ChemArt Co.
Manufacturing Champion – Ted Williams, president, Senesco Marine LLC
Companies and organizations being honored are:
- AVTECH Software Inc., for Overall Excellence at a Small Manufacturer
- Tanury Industries, for Overall Excellence at a Large Manufacturer
- Amgen Rhode Island, for Overall Excellence at an Enterprise Manufacturer
- Community College of Rhode Island, for Excellence in Workforce Development & Productivity
- William M. Davies Jr. Career & Technical High School, for Excellence in Collaboration
- igus Inc., for Excellence in Product Innovation & Design
- Hexagon Manufacturing Intelligence, for Excellence in Lean Management
- Atlantic Paper & Supply, for Manufacturing Supplier
- Axiotrop LLC, for Manufacturing Service Provider
- Hungry Ghost Press, for Emerging Manufacturer.
The 12 “Meet the Makers” honorees are:
- AquasGroup
- Atlas Barrell & Pallet Inc.
- Bel Air Finishing Supply Corp.
- Crisloid LLC
- Eco Global Manufacturing LLC
- International Packaging Corp.
- Orbit Motion Systems
- Plants to Food LLC
- S&P Heat Treating Inc.
- Snow Findings Co.
- Wardwell Braiding Inc.
- Wright’s Dairy Farm Inc.
Click Here to view the 2023 Manufacturing Special Section.
Click Here to view photos from the 2023 Manufacturing Awards Event.
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Join the Celebration!
Mix and Mingle with the honorees at PBN’s Fastest Growing and Innovative Companies Awards Dinner on September 25th at the Crowne Plaza in the Pavilion. Tickets include a networking cocktail reception with open bar and exhibitor booths, a 3-course dinner and the awards ceremony. Winners will also be featured in a special Fastest Growing and Innovative Companies report that will be distributed at the end of the evening.
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The Fastest Growing Companies were named in four separate revenue categories – $250,000 to $2.5 million; $2.5 million to $15 million; $15 million to $50 million; and $50 million and above. The rankings in each category will be unveiled at the Award Dinner on September 25. The finalists, listed alphabetically, are:
$250,000 to $2.5 million
- Allegra Marketing – Print – Mail
- Half Street Group
- KSA Marketing
- Luminous Creative Agency
- Reach Consulting LLC
- Teatro ECAS
$2.5 million to $15 million
- CCS Presentation Systems New England
- Element2 Consulting Group
- IT Support RI
- SecurityRI.com
- South County Smiles
- Steere Engineering Inc.
$15 million to $50 million
- Automated Business Solutions Inc.
- Delphi-US LLC
- Feast & Fettle Inc.
- Spyglass MTG LLC
- Stanley Tree Service Inc.
- Westerly Community Credit Union
$50 million and above
- Ahlborg Construction Corp.
- Blount Fine Foods
- Lafrance Hospitality
- Navigant Credit Union
- ParsonsKellogg LLC
- SEACORP LLC
The 2024 Innovation winners were chosen by a panel of judges for devising and producing innovative ideas and products.
Creative:
Education/Career Training:
- DevAccelerator Inc.
- Rhode Island Medical Reserve Corps: The Training, Innovation and Leadership Institute
Emerging Technology:
Government:
Health & Wellness:
- Abacus Health Solutions LLC
Innovative Collaboration:
Manufacturing:
Nonprofits:
Professional Services:
Technology:
Honorees will be recognized at PBN’s Fastest Growing and Innovative Companies Celebration on September 25th at the Crowne Plaza. They will also be featured in a special report published on September 27th.
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Celebrate with Us!
We are excited to invite you to a spectacular evening at the stunning Aldrich Mansion as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of PBN’s Leaders and Achievers honorees. This cocktail-style reception promises an evening of elegance and enjoyment with:
- Open Bar: Enjoy a selection of fine beverages.
- Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Delight in a variety of gourmet bites.
- Food Stations: Savor an array of culinary delights.
- Networking: Mix and mingle with the honorees and other distinguished guests.
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor these remarkable individuals and connect with fellow attendees in a beautiful setting. Get your tickets today and be part of the celebration!
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The 2024 Leaders & Achievers honorees are (in alphabetical order):
- Marilee Arsenault, North Providence Housing Authority executive director
- Shameem Awan, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. senior assistant vice president
- Edward Broderick, Gilbane Development Co. CEO and president
- John Bulman, Pierce Atwood LLP partner
- Peter Carson, Earth House founder, impact investor and strategic brander
- Suzanne Courtemanche, Tighe & Bond vice president and technical director
- Deborah DiNardo, Pierce Atwood LLP partner
- Craig Eaton, Bally’s Corp. Rhode Island operations president
- Linn Foster Freedman, Robinson & Cole LLP partner and cybersecurity chair
- Mary Ann Gardner, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport production branch head, contracts department
- Anne Geertman, Reach Consulting managing director
- Kate Kennedy, USI Insurance Services LLC senior vice president of employee benefits
- Barbara Lamoureux, Thrive Behavioral Health Inc. vice president of youth and family services
- Kerry LaPlante, University of Rhode Island College of Pharmacy dean
- Kathleen Malin, Rhode Island Foundation chief technology officer
- Kimberly McCarthy, The Washington Trust Co. senior vice president and chief wealth client services officer
- Oscar Mejias, Rhode Island Hispanic Chamber of Commerce executive director
- Mary-Kate O’Leary, A Wish Come True Inc. executive director
- Julie Owens, Social Enterprise Greenhouse CEO
- Deborah Pannullo, SCORE Rhode Island chapter chair
- Stephen Rosa, (add)ventures founder and CEO
- Justin T. Shay, Cameron & Mittleman LLP partner
- Rebecca Simon, Johnson & Wales University associate dean
- Matthew Trimble, Saint Elizabeth Community CEO and president
- Jennifer Watkins, Crossroads Rhode Island vice president of emergency shelters and housing problem solving
Honorees must be 50 as of August 22nd and will be recognized at PBN’s Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on August 22nd. They will also be featured in a special report published on August 30th.
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Read the 2023 Leaders and Achievers Special Section
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Celebrate Excellence in Workplace Wellness
All the honorees will be recognized during a breakfast ceremony at the Providence Marriott Downtown on Aug 8 at 9 a.m. The event will also unveil the organization rankings in each of the five categories (based on employee counts.) A special section highlighting each organization, and where they are ranked, will be published as part of the Aug. 16 print and digital editions of PBN.
Guest speaker Jeffrey Wolfsberg, Rhode Island program director for Recovery Friendly Workplace will deliver the event’s keynote address. His professional experience ranges from health plan administration and acute medical facilities to community-based behavioral health programs, peer support, and psychiatric services.
Honorees are listed alphabetically by size of organization:
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
- Children’s Friend & Service
- Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc.
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 Providence Community Health Centers Inc.
- The Washington Trust Co.
- University Orthopedics Inc.
1,500 to 4,999 employees
- AAA Northeast
- Amica Mutual Insurance Co.
- Gilbane Inc.
- Ocean State Job Lot
- Point32Health Co.
5,000-plus employees
- CBIZ & MHM
- CVS Health Corp.
- Lifespan Corp.
- U-Haul International Inc.
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We are excited to invite you to a spectacular evening at the stunning Aldrich Mansion as we celebrate the outstanding achievements of PBN’s 40 Under Forty honorees. This cocktail-style reception promises an evening of elegance and enjoyment with:
- Open Bar: Enjoy a selection of fine beverages.
- Passed Hors d’Oeuvres: Delight in a variety of gourmet bites.
- Food Stations: Savor an array of culinary delights.
- Networking: Mix and mingle with the honorees and other distinguished guests.
Don’t miss this opportunity to honor these remarkable individuals and connect with fellow attendees in a beautiful setting. Get your tickets today and be part of the celebration!
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(If you are an Alumni attending the event, please let us know by making a note in the special request field of the registration form)
Congratulations to the 2024 Honorees!
- David Almonte, Amica Mutual Insurance Co. senior manager of financial planning and analysis
- Arnaldo Almonte, Graduate by Hilton Providence, Highgate Hotels, managing director
- Manniche Alves, International Game Technology PLC finance director, global client services
- Kyle Anderson, Orthopedics Rhode Island Inc. vice president of finance and ambulatory surgical centers
- Valerie Ball, Blount Fine Foods Corp. vice president of human resources
- Kristen Botelho Pires, AAA Northeast vice president of total rewards, systems, and employee health and safety
- Melissa Bouchard, Fusion3 Consulting co-founder and CEO
- Kristyn Bourne, Altus Dental Insurance Co. manager of sales and business relations
- Millicent Budlong-Springer, United Way of Rhode Island Inc. director of executive administration
- Sarah Calenda, KPMG LLP director of advisory consulting, financial services regulatory and compliance risk
- Shana DeFelice, Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island programs and mission impact director
- Katie Delehanty, Customer First Corp. co-founder, co-CEO and senior program manager
- James A. Diossa, R.I. general treasurer
- Victoria Ellis, Bally’s Corp. vice president and corporate controller
- Matthew Fannon, Johnson & Wales University director of sustainability and resource management
- Aimee Fennessey, The Washington Trust Co. vice president of internal audit
- Alex Finkelman, The Egis Group president
- Daniel Fitzgerald, American Lung Association director of advocacy
- Stephanie Friedel, Duffy & Sweeney Ltd. senior associate
- Will Galloway, Shawmut Design and Construction senior project manager
- Gian Gentile, SecurityRI.com CEO
- Maya Geraldo, Community College of Rhode Island manager of academic and faculty initiatives
- Jeffrey Heath, Portsmouth High School principal
- Nadine Hewamudalige, The Providence Community Health Centers Inc. vice president and chief medical officer
- Steve Iannazzi, Cox Communications Inc. director of government affairs
- Raymond Iannuccillo, Daiichi Sankyo Inc. senior medical science liaison
- Sarah Iwanski, The Preservation Society of Newport County director of institutional advancement
- Andrew Kettle, Charlestown Ambulance-Rescue Service chief
- Sarnya Kunchithapathan Pichaiyappa, Family Service of Rhode Island project director
- Kate Liberman, Trinity Repertory Company executive director
- Elizabeth McDonnell, Lightspeed HQ senior group product manager
- Michael Mineau, Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP counsel
- Miko Nino, Rhode Island College assistant vice president of adult and online education
- Michelle Pelletier, The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. assistant vice president of marketing and communications
- Daniel Pereira, CVS Health Corp. lead director of MinuteClinic innovation and operations
- Kaleigh Perkins, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island chief operating officer
- Robert Sykes, Pare Corp. managing engineer
- Christine Wright, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island managing director of people and culture
- Dylan Zelazo, Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corp. executive director
- Mario Zuluaga, Centreville Bank assistant vice president of municipal banking
Honorees will be recognized at PBN’s 40 Under Forty Awards Celebration at the Aldrich Mansion on July 18th. They will also be featured in a special report published on July 19th.
Click Here to View 2023 40 Under forty Special Section
Click Here to View Photos from the 2023 Event
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Join us on Thursday, May 23rd at the Providence Marriott when we recognize this year’s winners. Tickets include a networking reception at Aqua with passed mimosas, wine and beer, followed by lunch and the awards ceremony.
Career Achievement: Maria Gemma-Corcelli, Gloria Gemma Breast Cancer Resource Foundation, Executive Director
Outstanding Mentor: Renée A.R. Evangelista, Day Pitney LLP Managing Partner
Creative Services Industry Leader
Megan McGuinness, McGuinness Media & Marketing owner and chief marketing officer
Creative Services Woman to Watch
Lauren Greene, New Harbor Group managing director
Education Industry Leader
Rosemary A. Costigan, Community College of Rhode Island interim president
Education Woman to Watch
Ezenwayi Amaechi Ejiribe, Johnson & Wales University professor and entrepreneur
Financial Services Industry Leader
Eliza Lavergne, Navigant Credit Union first vice president of operations
Financial Services Woman to Watch
Amber Bichun, Citrin Cooperman & Co. LLP partner
Government Industry Leader
Bianca Policastro, City of Pawtucket director of planning and redevelopment; Pawtucket Redevelopment Agency executive director
Government Woman to Watch
Chelsea Siefert, Quonset Development Corp. chief operating officer
Health Care Services Industry Leader
Anitra Galmore¸ South County Health chief operations officer and chief nursing officer
Health Care Services Woman to Watch
Daisy Bassen, Thrive Behavioral Health Inc. medical director
Legal Services Industry Leader
Dana Horton, Robinson & Cole LLP partner
Legal Services Woman to Watch
Emma Becker, Day Pitney LLP partner
Nonprofit Industry Leader
Carol Malysz, RI Bio executive director
Nonprofit Woman to Watch
Victoria Heimer-McGinn, Brain Waves Rhode Island president; Roger Williams University professor
Professional Services Industry Leader
Kerry Evers, ProChange Behavior Solutions co-CEO and president
Professional Services Woman to Watch
Michelle Carr, Leadership Rhode Island executive director
Social Services Industry Leader
Linda E. Hurley, CODAC Behavioral Healthcare CEO and president
Social Services Woman to Watch
Amy Vogel, Dr. Day Care CEO
Technical Services Industry Leader
Shelley McInnis, Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport mission capability manager, customer advocate and tech program manager
Technical Services Woman to Watch
Kathryn Strumolo, Gilbane Inc. New England support operations manager
The 2024 Achievement Honorees are (listed alphabetically):
- Alison Bologna, Shri Studio Inc. founder and owner
- Angela Conte, Structural Stone LLC co-owner
- Ruth DiGiovanni, RemiPBX Inc. co-owner
- Kathi Graham-Leviss, XBInsight Inc. president
- Lindsay Kuhn, Wingspans Inc. founder
- Brandi Morgan Raupp, East Coast Capture LLC owner
- Judy Rametta, StarTrak Studios Inc. president
- Rosalind Rustigian, V. George Rustigian Rugs Inc. owner
- Megan Sheehan, Green Path Legal founder
- Mariana R. Silva-Buck, Little Maven Lemonade co-owner
- Tiesha Sinouthasy, Peace of Mind Nannies founder
- Charise Wilson, Workforce Ready Solutions owner
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