Vol. 40 No. 6 - Providence Business News

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Cover Story

DEI TEST: Roll back? Push ahead? For many organizations, a critical choice

07/18/2025

Manufacturing

Meet the Makers: Determination pays off for pet apparel designer, with over 40 years of success

Hospitality & Tourism

Tourism reps on alert over drop in Canadian visitors

Spotlight

Art & Culture

Painting Providence: Where advertising meets art

07/18/2025

Shawn Giheeney’s eye-catching handiwork can be spotted all over Providence. His company, Providence Painted Signs, has left a bold mark across the cityscape with striking...

Something New

Art & Culture

Sawyer’s Market brings charm, artisanal flavor to West Side

07/18/2025

A new artisanal marketplace and kitchen opened on the West Side on June 8, and manager Lydia Emmons is happy to call the neighborhood...

Focus

Workforce shortages are plaguing defense industries

07/18/2025

In the shadow of Rhode Island’s prominent defense sector, General Dynamics Electric Boat and other companies are facing a persistent challenge: There aren’t enough...

New housing law gives engineers say over building code reform

07/18/2025

Will more R.I. charter schools see unionizing efforts?

07/18/2025

Uncertainty raises stress among foreign students

07/18/2025

It's Personal

In Their Own Words

Johnson named Pawtucket Foundation’s 2025 Person of the Year

07/18/2025

BRETT M. JOHNSON, chairman of Fortuitus Partners and co-founder of Rhode Island FC, was recently named the 2025 Person of the Year by the...

Hiring the right people is key to navigating the turmoil

07/18/2025

Flexibility can pay off 

07/18/2025

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