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LASTING MARK: ­Providence Place has changed significantly, but the urban mall has continued to play an important role in Providence over the 25 years since it opened with the promise of propelling the city's renaissance. 
PBN PHOTO/­WILLIAM HAMILTON

Casting a MALL PALL: Despite uncertain future, Providence Place remains key...

Decades ago, city and state leaders eagerly jumped on a cross-country flight to secure Seattle-based retailer Nordstrom Inc. as an anchor tenant for Providence...
DECISION LOOMING: The fate of Providence Place anchor ­Macy’s will affect the mall’s near-term finances. The owner of the department store chain is planning to close 50 stores in the next few months. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­WILLIAM HAMILTON

There’s a place for mall in Providence’s next revival

The next attempt to reinvent Providence as a leading tourist and business destination post-pandemic is unlikely to have Providence Place as a central player....

Hasbro CEO bullish on the ‘power of play’ 

PROVIDENCE – Chris Cocks, Hasbro Inc. CEO and president, is confident that in today’s recreational gaming economy, customers need not age out as the...
HANGING ON: After successfully running her boutique business in Wayland Square in Providence for 46 years, F. Bianco of Rhode Island Inc. owner Florence Voccola said she’s been “hanging on by a thread” since the closure of the westbound side of the Washington Bridge in ­December.
PBN PHOTO/­MICHAEL SALERNO

Grants, not loans, coming to aid businesses hurt by Washington Bridge...

In areas hardest hit by the Washington Bridge closure, many business owners have implored officials that it’s going to take more than a loan...

Care New England earns 2024 Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross,...

PROVIDENCE – Care New England Health System recently announced it earned an Exemplary Worksite Health Award from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode...

Decision on Citizens issue will keep commerce flowing

To the Editor: On June 18, I had the opportunity to listen to Sean McGarvey, president of North America’s Building Trades Unions, talk about how...

R.I. congressional members discuss Washington Bridge, economy at Chamber breakfast

WARWICK – U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., said Rhode Islanders have a right to be disappointed in state leadership's response to the Washington Bridge...

House passes $13.9B fiscal 2025 budget

PROVIDENCE – House lawmakers on Friday voted 69-5 to approve a $13.9 billion state budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.  The spending...

How Best Places To Work Companies Utilize Technology for Their Success

We hope you find this Q&A packed with cool insights, practical tips, and real-life examples that will make technology and AI your new best...
EMPLOYEES STOCK the warehouse of Warwick-based health care equipment distributor CME Corp. The John H. Chafee Center for International Business' annual World Trade Day on Wednesday will focus on supply chain resiliency and being prepared for the next crisis that may cause disruptions within supply chains both locally and globally. / COURTESY CME CORP.

38th World Trade Day to focus on supply chain resiliency, improved...

SMITHFIELD – When the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world four years ago, local businesses had to grapple with many complex changes and challenges, including...
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