1. The rest of the world finds value in R.I.’s high-end, coastal real estate. Published in print: Feb. 9.
Once considered a hidden gem for luxury-home offerings, Rhode Island is gaining more attention in the high-end real estate market and attracting a more-diverse group of buyers from across the globe. https://pbn.com/rest-world-finds-value-r-s-high-end-coastal-real-estate/
2. PBN names Manufacturing Awards winners, Amgen’s Bush takes top leadership spot. Posted online: Feb. 2.
Tia Bush, vice president of operations at West Greenwich biotech manufacturer Amgen Rhode Island, has been named the winner in the Leadership & Strategy category of Providence Business News’ fifth annual Manufacturing Awards program. https://pbn.com/pbn-names-manufacturing-awards-winners-amgens-bush-wins-leadership/
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3. Is Providence ready to make good on a 38-year-old commitment to public art? Published in print: Feb. 23.
Providence is branded the “Creative Capital,” which celebrates its connections to innovation, design and art. But the city, unlike several hundred others across the United States, does not have a public art program with a dedicated funding stream. https://pbn.com/providence-ready-make-good-38-year-old-commitment-public-art/
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4. OpenTable: 2 R.I. restaurants named among most romantic restaurants in U.S. Posted online: Feb. 6.
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, two Rhode Island eateries were named to the OpenTable 2018 Top 100 Most Romantic Restaurants in America list. https://pbn.com/opentable-2-r-restaurants-named-among-romantic-restaurants-u-s/
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5. Lawyers eye recouping $20M for insolvent St. Joseph pension plan. Posted online: Feb. 22.
The investigation into the insolvent St. Joseph Health Services pension plan could be heading toward litigation, with attorneys having identified up to $20 million in recoupable funds. https://pbn.com/lawyers-eye-to-recoup-20m-for-st-joseph-pension/
6. Design for College Hill apartment building reintroduced at 11 stories. Posted online: Feb. 13.
https://pbn.com/design-college-hill-apartment-building-reintroduced-11-stories/
7. Westminster Street building redevelopment plan receives final approval. Posted online: Feb. 15.
https://pbn.com/westminster-street-building-redevelopment-plan-receives-final-approval/
8. Jamestown estate sold for $2.5 million. Posted online: Feb. 5.
https://pbn.com/jamestown-estate-sold-2-5-million/
9. South Kingstown auto dealership sold, land will be redeveloped. Posted online: Feb. 15.
https://pbn.com/south-kingstown-auto-dealership-sold-land-will-redeveloped/
10. The CRMC says parts of coastal R.I. could soon be underwater in a major storm. Is anyone listening? Published in print: Feb. 16.
https://pbn.com/crmc-says-parts-coastal-r-soon-underwater-major-storm-%e2%80%a8is-anyone-listening/
