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Providence Business News’ 2025 Economic Trends Summit slated for Jan. 30

PROVIDENCE – Insights on economic development and projected trends for Rhode Island’s economy this year will be discussed during Providence Business News’ 2025 Economic...

Parking tax might be on horizon in Providence

If Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley has his way, parking in private lots in the city could get a little more expensive as the...

In R.I., business of sports is ‘booming,’ officials say

Local tourism officials are already starting to gear up for the gridiron matchup between the U.S. Naval Academy and the University of Notre Dame...

Ocean State sees growing sports boost

Tourism has bounced back nicely in the Ocean State, with a record 28.4 million visitors last year. While Rhode Island’s beaches, history, restaurants and small-state...
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...
Bruce Newbury

Newbury: Food events are heating up

Summer has landed in a big way in Rhode Island. More accurately, a sweaty humid way. Here are two upcoming July food events to...

Most-read stories on PBN.com, June 2024


1. PBN announces 40 Under Forty honorees POSTED ONLINE: JUNE 10. Forty young professionals have been chosen as the winners of Providence Business News’...
Bruce Newbury

Tips for the future

The Rhode Island Hospitality Association Education Foundation is an essential resource for educators, industry professionals and those seeking opportunities. In May, the foundation hosted a...

R.I. Commerce Corp. announces $2.7M for tourism events and attractions

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Tuesday announced that 24 local organizations will share in $2.7 million in federal funding to create new attraction...
STAR ATTRACTION: In the 2023 fiscal year, Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Senior Vice President Thomas Riel’s team booked 224 events that will result in more than $102 million in direct spend revenue in future years for Rhode Island. 
PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

PWCVB’s Riel’s knack makes state a destination again

PBN C-Suite 2024 Awards SMALL PRIVATE COMPANY: Thomas Riel Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau | Senior vice president THOMAS RIEL GETS ­EXCITED talking about the...
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