Providence Business News

07/17/2025

Congratulations to this year's honorees. Join the celebration at Aldrich Mansion on August 21st. Get your tickets today - https://pbn.com/event/2025-leaders-and-achievers-awards-program/

07/16/2025

Last week to Apply! Don't miss your chance to shine a spotlight on your company's growth and innovations. Apply Today https://pbn.com/event/2025-fastest-growing-and-innovative-companies-awards-program/

07/16/2025

Congrats to Liz! NRI Chamber CEO Catucci to lead Partnership for Rhode Island -

PROVIDENCE – After six years leading the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, Liz Catucci is leaving the organization to lead a prominent nonprofit CEO roundtable. The Partnership for Rhode Island announced Wednesday that Catucci has been appointed the nonprofit’s next executive director a...

07/15/2025

URI’s Meade Stadium upgrades show more seating, new press box -

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Additional seating, a new press box and new concessions are key elements to the $42 million renovation project at Meade Stadium, home of the University of Rhode Island’s football and lacrosse programs, according to renderings of the updated stadium provided to Providence Busine...

07/14/2025

More than 20 states sue Trump administration over frozen after-school, summer funding -

EAST PROVIDENCE (AP) – More than 20 states, including Rhode Island, sued President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday over billions of dollars in frozen education funding for after-school care, summer programs and more. Some of the withheld money funds after-school and summer programming at...

07/14/2025

Butler Hospital temporarily closes 2 psychiatric units amid ongoing staff strike -

Butler Hospital has temporarily closed two psychiatric units, totaling upwards of 40 beds, due to the frontline mental health worker strike.

07/11/2025

What do you think? Please take a minute to answer our survey -

The mailers started arriving in early July at households across Providence, each card with the headline in English and Spanish, “Citizen or not: You have constitutional rights.” The 6-by-10-inch placards were sent by the Providence City Council, which launched the Know Your Rights campaign “in...

07/10/2025

The Fastest Growing Companies Awards Program is still accepting applications—and we want to hear from you. Every fast-growing company has a story worth celebrating. If your business is scaling rapidly and pushing boundaries, now’s your chance to shine. Apply today - https://pbn.com/event/2025-fastest-growing-and-innovative-companies-awards-program/

07/10/2025

Mount Hope Bridge closing temporarily in August for resurfacing -

BRISTOL – The Mount Hope Bridge will close temporarily for a few days in August for resurfacing, weather permitting, according to the R.I. Turnpike and Bridge Authority. The bridge – a major connection point between Bristol and Portsmouth over Mount Hope Bay – will be shut down to traffic at 7...

07/09/2025

Alan G. Hassenfeld, former Hasbro CEO and philanthropist, reportedly dies at 76 -

PAWTUCKET – Alan G. Hassenfeld, the former longtime chairman and CEO of Hasbro Inc. – the global toymaker his family founded more than a century ago – who later turned his attention to helping children around the world, has reportedly died in his sleep in London. According to a report Wednesda...

07/09/2025

We're thrilled to celebrate theses incredible 40 Under Forty honorees next Thursday evening, July 17th, at the stunning Aldrich Mansion! Have you purchase your tickets yet? Don't miss this unforgettable night to meet and mingle with this year's inspiring honorees, enjoy open bar and taste delectable culinary delights. Get your tickets today - https://pbn.com/event/2025-40-under-forty-awards-program/

07/09/2025

Congratulations to all the organizations that prioritize employee wellness!

Providence Business News unveils 2025 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island

South County Health is proud to be among the 2025 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island!

Are you looking for the next step in your career? https://careers.southcountyhealth.org/

Read More: https://pbn.com/pbn-unveils-2025-healthiest-employers-of-rhode-island