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R.I.’s nonprofits can’t go silent in uncertain times

Commentary 01/03/2025

Rhode Island’s nonprofit sector is facing a double threat: a looming state budget deficit as American Rescue Plan Act and Inflation Reduction Act funds...

GROUP PROJECT: From left, Half Street Group account executives Chelsea DeCesare and Elisabeth Wales, Account Director Hillary Lima, founder and President Mike Raia, digital and social media specialist Nadia Engenheiro, and summer intern and Events Coordinator Jackson Duffy work to cultivate and  manage clients’ reputations by providing relief in crisis communication settings.  PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Half Street Group a strong communicator for the community

Business Services 09/27/2024

PBN 2024 Fastest Growing Companies Awards $250,000 to $2.5 MILLION: 1. Half Street Group CEO (or equivalent): Mike Raia, founder and president 2023 Revenue: $575,756 2021 Revenue: $71,205 Revenue growth:...

Rhode Island FC announces 34-match schedule; opens season at home March...

Economy 12/18/2023

PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island FC’s inaugural season will kick off March 16 at home at Bryant University’s Beirne Stadium in Smithfield hosting New Mexico...

Pawtucket City Council to vote on updated soccer stadium agreements

Hospitality & Tourism 10/06/2023

It’s game on for the transformation of Pawtucket’s riverfront, with glimpses of the professional soccer stadium finally evident at the long-abandoned site. Meanwhile, Pawtucket officials...

THE CITY OF PAWTUCKET will issue this fall the $27 million in public bonds to help finance the Tidewater Landing stadium project. / COURTESY FORTUITOUS PARTNERS

Pawtucket to issue $27M in bonds for stadium project this fall

Economic Activity 08/10/2023

PAWTUCKET – Another major financial domino will fall into place with the Tidewater Landing stadium construction project. Grace Voll, spokesperson for Mayor Donald R. Grebien,...

FORTUITOUS PARTNERS ANNOUNCED Wednesday that it has completed its end of private fundraising for the new Tidewater Landing stadium, and construction will restart soon. / COURTESY FORTUITOUS PARTNERS

Tidewater Landing developer secures remaining private funding for stadium

Government 08/09/2023

PAWTUCKET – The Tidewater Landing developer has secured the remaining private funding needed to construct the new $124 million waterfront soccer stadium in the...

R.I. is ‘stuck in local… mini-battles’

Government 07/21/2023

Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins got what he wanted after voicing his anger this month over the proposed name of a massive golfing complex...

THE REPUTATION of the state of Rhode Island has been damaged by the behavior of state officials during a visit to Philadelphia in March, but how long that damage will last is unclear. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NICOLE DOTZENROD

Will there be lasting damage from Philly fiasco?

Economy 06/23/2023

Rhode Island’s reputation has taken a hit amid reports of a state official’s “bizarre, offensive and unprofessional actions” during a March visit to Philadelphia,...

FORTUITOUS PARTNERS spokesperson Mike Rain said Thursday that 'certain components' of the $124 million Tidewater Landing soccer stadium construction have demobilized. / COURTESY FORTUITOUS PARTNERS

With ‘components’ of soccer stadium construction halted, project’s immediate future unclear

Economy 06/22/2023

PAWTUCKET – “Certain components” of the $124 million Tidewater Landing soccer stadium construction are stopping, Mike Raia, spokesperson for project developer Fortuitous Partners, confirmed...