Providence Business News

Islay Taylor Takes Helm as Executive Director of DESIGNxRI

News Summary Islay Taylor has been appointed as the executive director of DESIGNxRI, succeeding Rue Sakayama. She brings extensive experience…

4 days ago

Ownership Transition at Tortilla Flats in Providence

News Summary Tortilla Flats, a cherished Rhode Island restaurant famous for its Mexican and Southwestern cuisine, is changing ownership after…

4 days ago

Providence Takes Action to Mitigate Nightlife Noise Disturbances

News Summary Providence is addressing noise disturbances from its nightlife while ensuring economic stability. The administration's new sound mitigation program,…

4 days ago

Rhode Island’s Brain Drain: Young Graduates Leaving State

News Summary Rhode Island faces a troubling brain drain as 90% of Brown University graduates leave the state post-graduation, highlighting…

6 days ago

Craftland Celebrates 23 Years of Local Artisanship

News Summary Craftland, a cherished store in downtown Providence, celebrates its 23rd anniversary. From a month-long pop-up in 2002 to…

1 week ago

Ocean Biomedical Faces Setback with Licensing Termination

News Summary Ocean Biomedical Inc. is experiencing a major setback as it faces the termination of its licensing agreements for…

1 week ago

Sky Haneul Kim Named Best Chef: Northeast at James Beard Awards

News Summary Sky Haneul Kim, a chef at Gift Horse in Providence, has been recognized as the Best Chef: Northeast…

1 week ago

Governor Nominates Jason Macari to Rhode Island Commerce Board

News Summary Governor Dan McKee has nominated Jason Macari, a local business leader, to the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board.…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Places ACE Training School on Probation

News Summary The Rhode Island Department of Health has placed ACE Training School on probation following serious violations in its…

1 week ago

Brown University’s Eva Erickson Makes History on ‘Survivor’

News Summary Eva Erickson, a doctoral student at Brown University, has become the first openly autistic contestant on CBS's 'Survivor,'…

1 week ago