R.I. deemed national leader in lung cancer screening, diagnosis …
PROVIDENCE – Recently released data from the American Lung Association shows that Rhode Island is a national leader in the screening, early diagnosis and treatment of lung cancer. The American Lung Association’s “State of Lung Cancer” report looks at rates of new cases, survival, early diagnosis, surgical treatment or lack of treatment, screening and insurance […]
2025 Workforce Development Summit
Collaborating for Workforce Resilience in Rhode Island. PBN’s 2025 Workforce Development Summit will feature a panel discussion with top area business leaders, employers and educators from a variety of industries who will provide information and advice for Rhode Island employers faced with challenges to employee recruitment, retention and workforce development.
Providence Business News
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Study finds one-month, plant-based nutrition program improves …
PROVIDENCE – A one-month plant-based nutrition program can lead to major improvements in metabolic and cardiovascular health, according to a new study. The study, published Nov. 1 in the American Journal of Lifestyle Medicine, was conducted through the Jumpstart Your Health! Program led by Providence-based Plant Docs. Plant Docs physicians guided participants through a transition of […]
Market Basket to replace Showcase Cinemas Seekonk
Dec 2, 2024 · SEEKONK – Market Basket is officially coming to town. Showcase Cinemas Seekonk on Route 6 will close on Jan. 5, making way for the grocery store to take over the 100 Commerce Way property, Town Planner John J. Aubin III confirmed to WPRI-TV CBS 12 on Monday. Tewksbury, Mass.-based DeMoulas Super Markets Inc., owners of […]
Blue Cross reports $30M loss through Q3 2024 - pbn.com
6 days ago · PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island reported an operating loss of $30 million through the first three quarters of 2024. A continuing surge in the volume and cost of medical services – which increased $92 million over the same period last year – contributed to the loss. The increase in costs […]
Providence College names 5 new trustees - pbn.com
PROVIDENCE – The head of Women & Infants Hospital, the president of the Shah Family Foundation and the former leader of General Electric Co.’s capital interest rate management team are among the five new members recently elected to Providence College’s board of trustees. Shannon Sullivan has served as president and chief operating officer of Women […]
2025 Business of Cannabis Summit
The state of recreational cannabis in Rhode Island has been in a grey area for months with regulations that will govern the multimillion-dollar sector finally expected to be unveiled by the end of 2024. PBN’s 2025 Business of Cannabis Summit will feature a …
Insurer FM Global unveils ‘refresh’ of brand name; call it FM
Jul 26, 2024 · JOHNSTON – Commercial property insurer Factory Mutual Insurance Co., the largest privately held company based in Rhode Island, has changed the brand name it has operated under since 1999. The brand, FM Global, has been shortened to FM, which the company said “reflects FM’s evolving business and impact for after nearly two centuries of …
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