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Among the positives during a busy summer in Newport, a corporate-outing windfall was realized as the City by the Sea played host to several major sailing events, including the America’s Cup World Series, tall ships and the 2012 Newport Bermuda Race.
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By Michael Souza |
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JetBlue Airways Corp. will kick off its Rhode Island service today at T.F. Green Airport, and Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee was expected to welcome the airline to the state with a ribbon cutting ceremony at the airport from 1:25–2 p.m.
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If there’s going to be an ode to “Gone With the Wind,” in the form of an elaborate, eye-catching artistic display, you’ve got to have the kiss.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Can what’s old really become new again?
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Procaccianti Group has purchased the 272-guest room Renaissance Providence Hotel from Sage Hospitality, the group announced Thursday.
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By PBN Staff
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The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation has hired Maine-based research and planning firm Planning Decisions, Inc. to conduct an economic impact study of the America’s Cup World Series Event taking place this week in Newport.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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When HP Hood, the dairy company based in Lynnfield, Mass., started looking to relocate its annual amateur cooking competition from Portland, Maine, after three years there, there were lots of reasons to consider Providence.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau inducted J.L. “Lynn” Singleton, Providence Performing Arts Center president, into its hall of fame Wednesday afternoon at the organization’s annual meeting.
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By PBN Staff
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The historic Weekapaug Inn re-opened on Sunday after a $20 million renovation, Ocean House Management LLC announced Tuesday.
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By PBN Staff
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The United States Youth Soccer Region Championships will be held in Rhode Island in 2013 and 2014, bringing with it an estimated $6.6 million in economic impact for local businesses.
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By Rebecca Keister |
