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Stefan Pryor finally confirmed as R.I. Commerce secretary

Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor can finally remove the “interim” from his title following his confirmation vote by the Senate Tuesday. The 28-7 vote...

R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $250K to Rhode Island League of Cities...

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Wednesday unanimously awarded $250,000 to the Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns to...

McKee’s pick for R.I. Public Utilities Commission baffles policy experts

Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s nominee to the influential R.I. Public Utilities Commission has a resume featuring top roles at Fortune 100 and Fortune 500...
OPTIMISTIC: Daniela Fairchild, second from right, chief strategy officer at the R.I. Commerce Corp., talks about the potential of the Ocean Tech Hub partnership between Rhode Island and Massachusetts during one of the panel discussions at Providence Business News’ 2026 Emerging Industries Summit on March 11. Joining her on the panel are, from left, Ted Williams, president of Senesco Marine LLC; Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine Ltd.; Jason Noel, operations executive at Juice Robotics LLC; and Linda Larsen, maritime and industry engagement manager at Polaris Tech Bridge. PBN Editor Michael Mello, standing, moderates.
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Panelists: Skills gaps, limited worker pool posing challenges in R.I.’s blue...

When the average person hears the phrase, “the Bay Area,” their thoughts typically turn to San Francisco Bay. Ben Sorkin, CEO of Flux Marine Ltd.,...

Five Questions With: Al Spagnolo

Al Spagnolo is chairman of architecture firm SGA. Raised in Providence, he founded the firm in 1991 and has been involved in a range...

102 college grads to get Wavemaker student loan reimbursements

PROVIDENCE – One hundred and two college graduates will get student loan reimbursements of up to $6,000 through the state’s Wavemaker Fellowship program, Gov....
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Grow the tax base. Don’t squeeze it with millionaires tax

I’m writing this from Matunuck Atelier, restaurateur Perry Raso’s newest venture. The room is alive, the staff moves with purpose and Guests lean in. Another...

R.I. Life Science Hub chief leaving his position after little more...

PROVIDENCE – Mark A. Turco will step down as CEO and president of the R.I. Life Science Hub on March 11, R.I. Commerce Corp....

Fagan named executive director of Newport Restoration Foundation

NEWPORT – Hilary Fagan, the former president and chief operating officer of R.I. Commerce Corp., has been named executive director of the Newport Restoration Foundation.  Fagan will...
SHINING EXAMPLE: The University of Rhode Island solar carport was erected two years ago over a 400-spot parking lot along Plains Road on the South Kingstown campus. 
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Solar carport projects fueling climate goals

There has been a lot of talk these days about net-zero emissions – removing more greenhouse gases than produced – but Jeffrey Hall says...
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