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McKee nominates Beacon Bank president as chairman of Life Science Hub

PROVIDENCE – William C. Tsonos, president of Beacon Financial Corp. and former leader of BankRI, has been nominated to be the next board chairman...

PBN’s 2026 Economic Trends Summit being held Jan. 22

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

McKee nominates Pryor to return as secretary of commerce

PROVIDENCE – Just over a year after stepping down as the state's housing secretary, Stefan Pryor may soon return to the Statehouse as Rhode...
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...

PBN’s 2024 Economic Trends Summit slated for Jan. 24

PROVIDENCE – A host of issues affecting Rhode Island’s economy and industry-specific insights, as well as forecasts for the coming year will be discussed...
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