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POP-UP BAKERY: Thrive Cakery LLC owner Jasmine Mendez speaks with John Shaw of Cumberland about her products, which she will be offering through a pop-up kiosk on the second floor of the Providence Place mall through the new year. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Holiday cliffhanger: How long will merry feeling last for shoppers, retailers?

Cover Story 12/09/2022

Karen Beebe’s Christmas season began months ago, in the heat of August, when she placed an order for 360 holiday ornaments. For Beebe, the owner...

GOING UP: Michelle Murphy, owner of Roots Hair Salon LLC in Cranston, works on Talias Oakane of Cranston. Murphy says she may have to raise the rent she charges her stylists, who recently raised their prices due to the increased cost of products, because her monthly payment to rent the building space for the salon recently increased. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

More businesses struggle with their rent payments

Economy 12/09/2022

When Michelle Murphy renewed her lease recently for a 5,000-square-foot beauty salon she rents in Cranston, there was some bad news that came with...

IN THE SPOTLIGHT: A panel discussion at Providence Business News’ Diversity Equity & Inclusion Summit and Awards event on Dec. 1 is led by Kevin Matta, center, human resources chief and diversity officer with the Amos House in Providence and board vice president of Diversity & Inclusion Professionals Inc. With him, from left, are Angela B. Ankoma, vice president of the Rhode Island Foundation’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative; Shameen Awan, vice president of talent management and DE&I assistant vice president at Amica Mutual Insurance Co.; Doris De Los Santos, manager of the supplier diversity program at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island; Ken Gladney, executive director and manager of diversity, assets and wealth management at JPMorgan Chase & Co.; Shaweta Pandey, executive director of strategic diversity management at CVS Health Corp.; and Monika Soban, director of manufacturing and diversity, inclusion and belonging site lead at Amgen Rhode Island.  PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

Diversity actions can pay big dividends, say summit panelists

PBN Summit 12/09/2022

Words are cheap. Companies must treat diversity, equity and inclusion policies as they do long-term capital investments. That was the message from a panel discussion...

EAGER SELLER: Karen Beebe, owner of Providence’s Queen of Hearts LLC, says the only way for her to combat inflation this holiday season is for her fashion boutique to sell more than usual.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Shoppers’ return buoys retail but challenges remain

Coronavirus 12/09/2022

The good news for brick-and-mortar retailers of all types is that, like the handshake, in-person shopping will survive COVID-19. While plenty of pre-pandemic challenges remain,...

‘Wonky’ food program could save R.I. landfill

Advice 12/09/2022

The rapid filling of the Central Landfill has been an important concern in Rhode Island for years and several steps have been taken to...

READY WITH A REMEDY: Herbalist Mary Blue has carved out a niche in the health sector, building a business that offers herb- derived tinctures, baths, syrups and teas, as well as classes on how to make them. PBN PHOTO/ ELIZABETH GRAHAM

She’s built a business from ‘power in herbs’

Business Women 12/09/2022

Herbalist and community educator Mary Blue, owner and founder of Farmacy Herbs LLC, was barely out of high school when she realized she had...

UNITED: YMCA of Greater Providence Assistant Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Kira Wills, standing, addresses her colleagues at the organization’s Providence office. Wills says the YMCA is for all, which is reflected by its staff being comprised of individuals who are neurodivergent, have disabilities, speak multiple languages, identify as LGBTQIA and are different ages. PBN PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

YMCA of Greater Providence has been a community anchor for more...

Industries 12/09/2022

PBN 2022 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Awards Social Services Agency: YMCA of Greater Providence THE YMCA OF GREATER PROVIDENCE has served as an anchor institution...

TEAM PLAYERS: From left, Marcum LLP accounting services staffer Grace Mayer; certified public accountant and accounting services staffer Meng Zhang; marketing staffer Jody Eisner; Senior Billing Coordinator Paul Dean; and Administrative Services Manager Helena M. Venda collaborate on a project at the firm’s Providence office.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Equality starts with respect at Marcum LLP 

Financial Services 12/09/2022

PBN 2022 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Awards Accounting: Marcum LLP WHEN INTERVIEWING for her new position as the director of diversity, equity and inclusion at...

RIDOH accidentally shared information about people in COVID-19 isolation or quarantine

Health Services 12/07/2022

PROVIDENCE – Staff from the R.I. Department of Health accidentally emailed protected health information regarding people in COVID-19 isolation or quarantine in recent months,...