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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.
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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....
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

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...
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...
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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...

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