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LOOKING AHEAD:  Hasbro Inc. CEO Chris Cocks will be the guest speaker at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s 2024 fall economic outlook luncheon Sept. 16 at the R.I. Convention Center.  COURTESY HASBRO INC.

Editor’s Choice: Greater Providence Chamber to host economic outlook luncheon

Print Edition 08/30/2024

EDITOR’S CHOICE Greater Providence Chamber to host economic outlook luncheon THE GREATER PROVIDENCE Chamber of Commerce will hold its 2024 fall economic outlook luncheon,...

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES: Providence College head basketball coach Kim English, left, and PC Vice President and Director of Athletics Steven Napolillo will be part of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s “Lessons in Leadership: From the Team Huddle to the Board Room” discussion on Sept. 12 at PC.  AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE/COURTESY PROVIDENCE COLLEGE

Editor’s Choice: PC’s English, Napolillo to speak at NRI Chamber leadership...

Print Edition 08/16/2024

EDITOR’S CHOICE PC’s English, Napolillo to speakat NRI Chamber leadership talk THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will hold a discussion titled “Lessons...

UPDATE FROM THE CAPITOL: U.S. Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., will be the guest at the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce’s Politics & Pancakes event on Aug. 6 at Salve Regina University in Newport.  COURTESY GABE AMO

Editor’s Choice: U.S. Rep. Amo to speak at Newport Chamber event

Print Edition 08/02/2024

EDITOR’S CHOICE U.S. Rep. Amo to speak at Newport Chamber event THE GREATER NEWPORT Chamber of Commerce will hold its Politics & Pancakes event....

CO-BOT CONVERSATION: Mike Rielly, head of public relations at igus Bearings Inc. in East Providence, discusses one of the robots that the company produces, which are known as collaborative robots, or co-bots, along with other automation technology that it sells to manufacturers. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

ROBOTS RISING? Manufacturers mull employing tech as it gets smarter, cheaper

Cover Story 07/19/2024

Enter igus Bearings Inc.’s newly opened facility in East Providence, and you’ll be met with the sounds of whirring and clangs typical of a...

LEGISLATION has been filed in both chambers of the General Assembly that would extend paid family leave from six to 12 weeks, but some business groups have raised concerns. PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

R.I. business groups worry about effects of extending paid family...

Editor's Choice 02/23/2024

While there is widespread support for bills in the General Assembly that would double the amount of paid family leave offered in Rhode Island...

OFFERING GUIDANCE: Craig Pickell, CEO of Bullard Abrasives Inc., left, works with press operator Ceaser Gomez on a machine at the Lincoln-based manufacturer.  PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Pickell’s vision extends far beyond his own company

Economic Activity 11/10/2023

PBN 2023 Manufacturing Awards STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: Craig Pickell, CEO, Bullard Abrasives Inc. Craig Pickell displays his leadership abilities in more ways than one. First and foremost, Pickell...

PROSPERING TOGETHER: Despite facing many challenges over the years, including the COVID-19 pandemic, Taco Inc. owner and Executive Chairman John Hazen White Jr. finds ways to collaborate with employees and other manufacturers to help the sector thrive.  COURTESY TACO INC.

Taco’s Hazen White puts people first

Economic Activity 11/10/2023

PBN 2023 Manufacturing Awards MANUFACTURING CHAMPION: John Hazen White Jr., Owner and Executive Chairman, Taco Inc. LEADERSHIP LOOKS DIFFERENT to everyone. For John Hazen White Jr.,...

NINE BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS across Rhode Island have formed the Rhode Island Businesses for Better Education coalition to support better education outcomes and address major issues, including student achievement gaps.

What more can the business community do to help improve the...

Economy 11/03/2023

A coalition of Rhode Island business groups on Nov. 2 announced a new alliance focused on improving education and student achievement across the state. The...

R.I. business groups form alliance to support education

Business Services 11/02/2023

PROVIDENCE – A collection of prominent groups representing hundreds of businesses across Rhode Island on Thursday formed a new alliance to support better education...