Tag: Providence Warwick Convention Visitors Bureau
Regional tourism leaders hopeful next R.I. marketing chief will build on...
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...
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
PROVIDENCE – State tourism officials have released a five-year strategic plan to continue the growth of visitation to the state, while interconnecting and identifying...
PBN summit: Panelists say several sectors feeling vulnerable
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
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....
PBN summit: No recession, but inflation will stick around through 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
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...
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