Tag: Kristen Adamo
Providence nominated for USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice most-walkable city honor
PROVIDENCE – The state’s capital has been nominated once again for a USA Today 10Best distinction.
Providence has been nominated as one of the USA...
For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance
The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...
PBN Summit: Tax cuts to bring stimulus with rise in consumer...
PROVIDENCE – It’s going to be a "gangbusters” year for the consumer in 2026 as income generated from labor begins to outperform the financial...
PBN’s 2026 Economic Trends Summit being held Jan. 22
PROVIDENCE – Insights on economic development and projected trends for Rhode Island’s economy and key industries this year will be discussed during Providence Business...
Nuger to lead state tourism efforts
PROVIDENCE – Rebecca "Becky" Nuger, a former Hasbro Inc. marketing and brand executive, has been named the next state tourism leader at R.I. Commerce...
City provides $3.75M spark for WaterFire; is it enough to keep...
The city of Providence is using a $3.75 million sale-leaseback deal to come to the financial rescue of the popular WaterFire Providence, and supporters...
Smiley signs lease agreement with WaterFire
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley on Wednesday signed a 20-year agreement between the city and WaterFire Providence that allows the nonprofit to stay in its...
Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau earns pair of national honors
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has been awarded a pair of national awards for excellence in destination marketing, client service...
AFTER ‘ALL THAT’: R.I. tourism holding its own this summer, but...
For Corey Barreira, this summer has been a test of resilience. The director of operations at the Newport Restaurant Group has seen a number...
Tourism reps on alert over drop in Canadian visitors
If you think there are fewer visitors from Canada and international locations this summer, you’re right.
The rhetorical squabbling between Canadian officials and President Donald...


















