Tag: Stefan Pryor
Stay invested amid talk of recession
Are we in a recession? If not, how likely is it and when?
It sounds all too similar to the start of 2025 for local...
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...
Relief grants on the way for Brown University area businesses
PROVIDENCE – Following the deadly shooting at Brown University last month, the city is partnering with Brown and R.I. Commerce Corp. to provide financial...
R.I. Life Science Hub seeks to establish nonprofit fund
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Life Science Hub is moving forward with plans to create a nonprofit arm to fund its work, though the state's...
Local shops prepare for Small Business Saturday, holiday shopping blitz
WOONSOCKET – With Small Business Saturday just days away, Rhode Island retailers are gearing up for the annual after-Thanksgiving holiday shopping campaign that encourages...
Commerce awards tax credits to Motor Club Insurance Co.
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp.’s board of directors on Monday unanimously approved up to $6.8 million in state tax incentives over ten years for...
R.I. sets tourism record with 29.4M visitors, $6B in spending in...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s tourism industry reached record highs in 2024, drawing 29.4 million visitors who spent $6 billion statewide, a 7% jump from...
Ocean State Labs’ first 5 tenants unveiled
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Life Science Hub on Wednesday announced the first five companies lined up to occupy space in Ocean State Labs, the...
Pryor says he’s ready to take life sciences in R.I. to...
PROVIDENCE – Stefan Pryor sees a lot of potential in the state’s life science efforts.
So much so, part of the reason he decided to...
Pryor to serve as interim R.I. Life Science Hub chairman
PROVIDENCE – Shortly after returning as secretary of commerce, Stefan Pryor’s role with Rhode Island is expanding.
This time, he will serve as the interim board...















