Providence Business News

07/11/2025

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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

07/09/2025

Congrats Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport - PVD! Travel + Leisure names T.F. Green best airport in the U.S. -

WARWICK – Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport captured the top spot in Travel + Leisure magazine’s best airports in the U.S. The travel publication released its annual airport rankings on Tuesday, with results based on a survey filled out by almost 180,000 readers. Travel + Leisure cal...

07/08/2025

Zebra at Roger Williams Zoo dies after being injured during storm
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PROVIDENCE – A Plains zebra that was a longtime fixture at Roger Williams Park Zoo has died after suffering serious injuries during the severe storms that rolled through the area on July 3. The zoo announced Monday on social media that Samantha, a zebra that first arrived at the zoo in 2003, aged ...

07/08/2025

Celebrate organizations that prioritize employee wellness! Register Today - https://pbn.com/event/2025-healthiest-employers-awards-program/ Amica Insurance BankNewport Big Brothers Big Sisters of Rhode Island Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island
Brown University University Health Centreville Bank Cooley Group CVS Health
Gilbane Building Credit Union Groov-Pin Corporation Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island Ocean State Job Lot Ortho Rhode Island Point32Health Therapeutic Services Rhode Island Medical Imaging RIHousing South County Health Terracon Beacon Mutual Insurance Company The Washington Trust Company Plastics (America), Inc.
U-Haul University Orthopedics, Inc.

07/07/2025

Are Brown University and other prominent colleges being unfairly targeted by President Donald Trump’s administration? -

Brown University on July 1 was subpoenaed by the U.S. House Committee on the Judiciary, with committee leadership claiming that the university has failed to fully comply with the group’s investigation into alleged price-fixing among Ivy League institutions. The subpoena was the latest blow to the ...

07/07/2025

PBN unveils 2025 Leaders & Achievers honorees - https://pbn.com/pbn-unveils-2025-leaders-achievers-honorees/

07/03/2025