Providence Business News

01/17/2026

Have you grabbed your 2026 PBN Book of Lists yet?
If you couldn’t make it to the launch party, no worries — you can still get your copy by emailing [email protected].

A huge thank‑you to our sponsors — Rhode Island Commerce, | Gallo|Thomas Insurance, and Partridge Snow & Hahn LLP— and to everyone who joined us to celebrate.

✨ Want more opportunities to connect, learn, and grow with the PBN community? Explore our 2026 events calendar and get in on the excitement: https://pbn.com/pbn-events/

01/16/2026

PBN unveils 2026 Book of Lists -

PROVIDENCE – Representatives from a cross section of Rhode Island’s business and nonprofit sectors spent Thursday evening at the Graduate by Hilton Providence networking and conversing, while obtaining copies of Providence Business News’ 2026 Book of Lists at the publication’s premier event ...

01/16/2026

Get ahead of the trends shaping Rhode Island’s economy. Join Providence Business News for the 2026 Economic Trends Summit on Jan. 22.

Hear a keynote from Thomas Tzitzouris of Strategas Research Partners, then dive into a dynamic panel featuring leaders from business and government, including Kristen Adamo, Ted Carr, Stefan Pryor, and David Salvatore.

They’ll break down what’s ahead for the state—tariff impacts, recession risks, and new opportunities for growth.

Tickets are available now. Don’t miss the insights that will define the year.

PROVIDENCE – Insights on economic development and projected trends for Rhode Island’s economy and key industries this year will be discussed during Providence Business News’ 2026 Economic Trends Summit on Jan. 22. Tickets are available for the summit, which will include a keynote address by Th...

01/14/2026

Jewelry District community seeks answers on Brown shooting during assembly meeting -

PROVIDENCE – Questions about the immediate response to the deadly campus shooting at Brown University in December and security precautions going forward dominated Tuesday’s discussion at the CIC Building on Dyer Street with members of the Jewelry District, representatives of the university and t...

01/14/2026

This winter and spring, dive into our Economic, Workforce Development, and Emerging Industries Summits—plus celebrate excellence at our Health Care Heroes and C‑Suite Awards programs.

Make this the season you grow, connect, and lead.

Why attend or apply?

• Attract top talent
• Strengthen employee retention
• Elevate your brand’s visibility

01/14/2026

R.I. a ‘high inbound’ state, according to United Van Lines annual study -

PROVIDENCE – United Van Lines LLC says Rhode Island had the 14th highest rate of inbound migration in 2025 among its customers, with 56% of those who hired the company looking to move in and 44% looking to move out, according to the company’s annual study. The recent study of the 48 contiguous s...

01/14/2026

McKee seeks to eliminate taxes on Social Security, shore up health care -

PROVIDENCE – During his fifth “State of the State” address before the General Assembly in the House chamber, Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday outlined key policy and budgetary priorities he will pursue for the 2027 fiscal year. McKee, who will be sending his sixth budget proposal to lawmakers o...

01/12/2026

Tickets still available! Register Today - https://pbn.com/event/2026-book-of-list-premier-event/

01/09/2026

Correctional officers union: ‘Our prison is out of control’ -

Conflict between the Rhode Island Brotherhood of Correctional Officers and R.I. Department of Corrections Director Wayne T. Salisbury Jr. over prison operations has once again put Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s oversight of a major state agency under a microscope. Union President Richard Ferruccio said es...

01/08/2026

New England Tech announces new building for trades education -

EAST GREENWICH – New England Institute of Technology announced plans Wednesday to build a $40 million Innovation Center for Building Sciences, a major campus expansion aimed at addressing growing regional and national demand for skilled trades workers. The 53,000-square-foot facility will be const...

01/08/2026

Demand only heating up for kitchen facilities -

Often noted as “the smallest town in the smallest county in the smallest state,” Warren boasts the highest number of food processing licenses in Rhode Island, outpacing even Providence. The statistic may seem strange, says Lisa Raiola, founder and president of the food business incubator Hope & ...

01/07/2026

Does your organization want to attract top talent, boost employee retention, enhance your brand? Enroll today and get the feedback and tools you need to be a Best Places to Work in Rhode Island Honoree! - https://pbn.com/event/2026-best-places-to-work-awards-program/