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PBN Summit
PBN summit: High business costs, education are concerns in R.I.
The Rhode Island economy has come a long way since the dark days of the Great Recession, when the unemployment rate was among the...
Economist doesn’t believe recession in the forecast
Some businesspeople might feel there’s an economic downturn looming ahead, but Thomas Tzitzouris doesn’t see it that way. “There is no reason to suspect there...
Executive Poll
Legislative impact on business
Do you think the General Assembly is doing enough to support Rhode Island-based businesses? No: 100% Yes: 0% What legislation should the state focus on to aid...
The Week’s Poll
Focus
R.I. doctor takes role urging value-based care
Dr. Matthew Smith spends most of his time working with patients, helping them heal from painful conditions that affect muscles and bones. A physiatrist at...
Something New
Online platform helping keep doctors in good standing
Dr. Ian Madom knew his medical license was due for renewal in the spring of 2018, but a required eight hours of opioid training...
One Last Thing
Letting go
Don Nokes | NetCenergy LLC co-founder and president As business leaders or managers, many of us have experienced positive business growth and refinement of our...
Editorial & Op Ed
It's Personal
Creative ways to land a job
I love creativity, and one of the most fruitful uses of creativity is landing a job. Over the years I’ve encountered some very creative ways...
Martinez hired as director of Center for Women & Enterprise
VERONICA MARTINEZ is the new director for the Center for Women & Enterprise in Providence, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the business community,...
Put a stop to economic growth? Huge mistake
One of the more pernicious ideas now coming into vogue is that societies should voluntarily halt their economic growth. In a recent New Yorker...
Sometimes, contrarian thinking can put you on right track
It makes business more interesting when there are a few contrarians around. A Jeff Bezos, a Steve Jobs, or an Elon Musk. Those who...
Community Service
Children’s Friend uses Nordson Big Build grant to install new playground equipment
BIG BUILD: Children’s Friend and Nordson EFD staffers congregate at the Althea Street Center in Providence, where they installed new playground equipment courtesy of...
The Region
Amid virus fears, Boston backs its Chinatown
Boston is trying to throw some love to Chinatown amid concerns about a new Chinese virus that has sickened tens of thousands, including a...
News Briefs
What's Happening
Editor’s Choice: Celebrate women entrepreneurs
Editor’s choice Celebrate women entrepreneurs BROWN UNIVERSITY is hosting its an annual daylong WE@Brown conference celebrating and empowering women in entrepreneurship. Participants will have opportunities...
People on the Move
Steven Eidelberg named the Director of Marketing & Partnerships, at Cruise Brothers
Steven Eidelberg has been named the Director of Marketing & Partnerships, at Cruise Brothers. He will be responsible for working to create a strategic...
Meaghan Wims Named Director of Public Affairs at Duffy & Shanley
Meaghan Wims has been named Director of Public Affairs at Duffy & Shanley. Meaghan has spent the last decade working at the intersection of politics,...
Insperity promotes John Kelly to district manager of new district office in Providence
Insperity promoted John Kelly to district manager of its new Providence office, located at One Citizens Plaza, Suite 630, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903. He...
Press Releases
Melanie Charbonneau Joins the Crown Supply Projects Team
Melanie Charbonneau has been named to the Projects Team at Crown Supply, with a focus on lighting .With more than two decades of experience...
Arden Building Companies Announces Organizational Changes – February 1, 2020
Pawtucket, RI — Arden Building Companies is pleased to announce several organizational changes within the Arden Building Company family effective February 1, 2020. John Puniello...
Marisa Desautel Joins Southeast New England Program Network
NEWPORT, R.I. -- Marisa Desautel joined the Southeast New England Program Network (SNEP), an organization committed to building resilient ecosystems and connecting communities through...
