Tag: Workforce
ELECTION26: Gubernatorial race puts performance of R.I. Commerce in spotlight
On the top floor of the Wexford Science & Technology building overlooking Providence’s I-195 District, Gov. Daniel J. McKee stood before business executives and...
R.I. has everything needed to make great sales pitch
We are all both proud of our state and sometimes critical of various sectors that can be improved. I have long been somewhere between...
R.I. drops to No. 48 on CNBC’s 2026 ranking of top...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked No. 48 among all states in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2026″ rankings released Thursday, dropping two spots...
Invest to make blue economy dreams real
Rhode Island’s 400 miles of coastline offer many easily accessible boat landing points, yet it plays a limited role in serving the state’s daily...
Our workforce behaves like a system, everything is connected
After participating as a panelist at Providence Business News’ 2026 Workforce Development Summit last month, one realization became clear: The workforce is not something we can manage, it behaves like a system.
When...
An ocean of lessons
Jonathan Kabak | Maritime Rhode Island CEO
If you think the business world is unforgiving … try the ocean. Seafaring provides lessons in how to...
Some companies tie AI to layoffs, but the reality is more...
The one thing N. Lee Plumb knows for sure about being laid off from Amazon last week is that it wasn’t a failure to...
R.I. unveils strategy to create an AI-proficient workforce statewide
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island AI Task Force on Wednesday released its multipronged strategy to help make the Ocean State a national leader in...
Looking ahead
Are you optimistic that 2026 will be a good year for your company?
Yes: 67%
Somewhat: 33%
No: 0%
What growth is your company hoping for this year?...
Positive recommendation?
Would you recommend a friend, family member, or colleague to start a business in R.I.?
Yes: 75%
No: 25%
In your experience, what is the greatest challenge...
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