Tag: University of Rhode Island
In R.I.’s emerging industries, it’s all about collaboration
On March 11, 2026, PBN brought together business and government leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding Rhode Island’s sciences industry and ocean economy....
It hasn’t been easy for R.I. factories
Manufacturers throughout the U.S. have largely spent the past year-plus reeling from rapidly shifting tariffs implemented under President Donald Trump, and Rhode Island companies...
R.I. higher-ed institutions reshaping talent pipelines
Educational institutions have come around to the idea that there is more than one kind of classroom, as students learn both on campus and...
Why everyone benefits from a strong knowledge economy
Over the past 40 years, Rhode Island’s economy – like the nation’s – has been reshaped by global forces, rapid technological change and the...
Driving Forces: Cortney Nicolato
Cortney Nicolato
United Way of Rhode Island Inc. CEO and president
CORTNEY NICOLATO HAS 25 years of experience leading complex, mission-driven organizations through growth, modernization and...
Driving Forces: Marc B. Parlange
Marc B. Parlange
University of Rhode Island president
FROM THE START, Marc B. Parlange has been focused on boosting the University of Rhode Island’s impact in...
Driving Forces: Marc Perlman
Marc Perlman
Ocean State Job Lot CEO
What started as a single Ocean State Job Lot store in North Kingstown in 1977 has grown to more...
Driving Forces: Thorne Sparkman
Thorne Sparkman
Slater Technology Fund managing director
THORNE SPARKMAN has a simple theory about how to build a stronger Rhode Island: Find the most promising ideas...
3 URI students earn Gilman Scholarships for study abroad opportunities
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Three University of Rhode Island students have been awarded Benjamin A. Gilman International Scholarships, a federally funded program that supports students...
PBN celebrates 40th anniversary with business community
PAWTUCKET – Providence Business News on Thursday celebrated four decades of providing business journalism to Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts at its 40th Anniversary...
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