Tag: Lauren Slocum
CRACKS IN THE METTLE | PBN survey: R.I. businesses remain resilient,...
When siblings Kelly and Kiffin Ward co-founded their Warren metal fabrication business, Ward’s Manufacturing LLC, in early 2024, they set out with a vision...
Time to pivot for businesses sidetracked by tariffs?
Many Rhode Island businesses are approaching the coming year as smart drivers do a blinking yellow light. Proceed, but with caution, keeping both eyes...
CAUGHT IN THE MIDDLE | PBN survey: After election, businesses unsure...
When it comes to the economy, Edward W. Burman Jr. is of two minds – local and national.
Burman, president of Warwick-based commercial building contractor...
FADING FEARS: Despite lingering concerns, businesses regaining swagger
After weathering a year largely overcast by fears of a looming recession, business owners are feeling more buoyant as they look ahead despite lingering...
Bank Rhode Island opens 21st location, fourth in Cranston
CRANSTON – Bank Rhode Island on July 19 celebrated the opening of its 21st location statewide, this one a full-service branch at 1340 Oaklawn...
25 business leaders honored as PBN’s 2020 Leaders & Achievers
PROVIDENCE – Twenty-five local business leaders were honored on Aug. 20 by Providence Business News for their career achievements as part of the publication’s...
Lauren Slocum, CEO and president, Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
PBN 2020 Leaders & Achievers Awards
Lauren Slocum | CEO and president, Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce
CAREER PATHS ARE NOT always predestined roads....
PBN announces 2020 25 Leaders & Achievers honorees
PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News has announced its winners for its second annual 25 Leaders & Achievers Awards program honoring local business leaders.
The individuals...
Does R.I. have too many chambers?
It’s busy being half of a two-person, full-time staff for the state’s oldest wish-granting entity, A Wish Come True. The Warwick-based nonprofit grants wishes...
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