Tag: Stefan Pryor
For PBN summit panel, government’s role in economy a tricky balance
The role of government and the use of taxpayer money to spur the economy took center stage at Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends...
Travis named CEO, president of Rhode Island Manufacturers Association
PROVIDENCE – Melissa Travis is the new CEO and president of the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association.
RIMA spokesperson Dawn Arpin confirmed with Providence Business News...
Connect with Commerce: Workforce development ‘central pillar’ of state’s economic strategy
(Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series focused on questions from Providence Business News readers for R.I. Secretary of Commerce Stefan...
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...
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