How cities are reinventing the public-private partnership
Jan 3, 2025 · Cities tackle a vast array of responsibilities – from building transit networks to running schools – and sometimes they can use a little help. That’s why local governments …
Banks cut prime interest rates to 7.5%, and they might stay there …
Following the Fed’s decision to follow through on a quarter-point interest rate reduction, banks with some of the largest deposit market share in Rhode Island such as Bank of America Corp., …
Providence Business News
Like many these days, Severence MacLaughlin foresees a big, bright future for artificial intelligence. Unlike many, the Rhode Island-based data scientist was willing to quit his job, sell …
Book of Lists 2025
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Citizens survey: M&A dealmaker sentiment at five-year high
Jan 8, 2025 · PROVIDENCE – Optimism about the deal-making environment has reached a five-year high, according to a new survey from Citizens Financial Group Inc. published …
Five Questions With: Dr. Daren Girard
As temperatures continue to drop, winter weather can create dangerous conditions for members of vulnerable groups. Dr. Daren Girard, chief of emergency medicine at Kent County Memorial …
Should Providence set a so-called consumption tax of 7% on the …
Jan 17, 2025 · Providence Mayor Brett P. Smiley is proposing a 7% sales tax on commercial parking lots and garages. Smiley estimates the tax could raise an estimated $1.8 million next …
Blount Fine Foods is hungry for more growth - pbn.com
Sep 27, 2024 · PBN 2024 Fastest Growing Companies Awards $50 MILLION AND ABOVE: 5. Blount Fine Foods Corp. CEO (or equivalent): Todd Blount, CEO and president 2023 …
Chevalier named commanding general of R.I. National Guard
Jan 2, 2025 · PROVIDENCE – Brigadier Gen. Andrew J. Chevalier has been named the 45th adjutant general of Rhode Island and commanding general of the R.I. National Guard. …
Providence simplifies application and review process for owner …
Nov 4, 2024 · PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley’s administration has unveiled a new and improved online application portal for homeowners to secure owner-occupied tax rates from …