Providence Warwick Convention Visitors Bureau

Ocean State 2026 seeking proposals for special events during World Cup

Economy 09/18/2025

PROVIDENCE – The nonprofit Ocean State 2026 is now accepting applications for grants from organizations interested in running soccer-related or cultural events over the...

GOOD TIMES: Corey Barreira, the director of operations at the Newport Restaurant Group, in the dining room at the Waterman Grille in Providence. Despite challenges, Barreira says, the summer has been profitable for the employee-owned restaurant company.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

AFTER ‘ALL THAT’: R.I. tourism holding its own this summer, but...

Cover Story 08/29/2025

For Corey Barreira, this summer has been a test of resilience. The director of operations at the Newport Restaurant Group has seen a number...

LEADERS FROM SEVERAL regional tourism districts say initiatives spearheaded by R.I. Commerce Corp.’s marketing division under the leadership of Anika Kimble-Huntley should ease the transition to her replacement./ COURTESY R.I. TOURISM DIVISION

Regional tourism leaders hopeful next R.I. marketing chief will build on...

Economy 05/23/2025

PROVIDENCE – In March 2020, as much of the country’s economic activity was grinding to a halt due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the...

‘March Madness’ a slam dunk for local restaurants, businesses over the...

Business Services 03/24/2025

PROVIDENCE – A weekendlong celebration of basketball madness proved to be an economic win for Rhode Island and its capital city. There’s now optimism for...

R.I. Commerce Corp. unveils 5-year strategic tourism development roadmap

Economy 02/26/2025

PROVIDENCE – State tourism officials have released a five-year strategic plan to continue the growth of visitation to the state, while interconnecting and identifying...

WHAT’S AHEAD? R.I. Commerce Secretary Elizabeth M. Tanner, far left, talks about what businesses can expect in the coming months during Providence Business News’ 2025 Economic Trends Summit on Jan. 30 at the Providence Marriott. With her on the panel, from left, are Leeds Mitchell IV, principal broker and partner at MG Commercial Real Estate Services Inc.; Sylvia Maxfield, interim provost and senior vice president for academic affairs at Providence College; Harold M. Horvat, Centreville Bank chairman, CEO and president; Edwin “Ted” Carr, Providence director of economic development; and Kristen Adamo, CEO and president of the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. PBN Editor Michael Mello, standing, moderates. PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit: Panelists say several sectors feeling vulnerable

Economic Activity 02/14/2025

R.I. Secretary of Commerce Elizabeth M. Tanner had one piece of advice for businesses and organizations in Rhode Island that buy products overseas during...

Collaborate to protect vital programs

Editorial and Op-Ed 02/14/2025

Trump administration efforts to slash federal spending threaten everything from state economic development and workforce training to nonprofits that rely heavily on grants, R.I....

THOMAS TZITZOURIS, head of fixed income research at New York City-based Strategas Research Partners, speaks at Providence Business News' Economic Trends Summit on Thursday in Providence. He painted a mixed picture of the economic outlook for 2025. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

PBN summit: No recession, but inflation will stick around through 2025

Economic Activity 01/30/2025

PROVIDENCE – It is unlikely that President Donald Trump will be able to quickly rein in the sticky inflation that has slowed economic growth...

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

Economic Activity 01/22/2025

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