This guide will be a comprehensive look at how businesses should prepare for the unexpected - from crippling snow storms, to fires, floods, and technological crises.

This is the largest business event in New England. Over 500 exhibitors, exciting speakers and 20,000 attendees come together to develop business relationships. Providence Business News publishes the only and official guide to this important gathering for business leaders. The guide includes a map of the show floor, exhibitor information and a complete schedule of events. 5000 copies of the guide are provided at the show in addition to 11,000 inserted in PBN.

This annual supplement provides profiles of the companies and individuals honored by the local chapter of the Small Business Administration.

The second annual report on family owned business will look at the multitude of challenges and issues unique to this very large economic sector, while offering useful advice from experts in finance, law, continuity planning, and more.

Produced in conjunction with the City of Warwick’s economic development agency, this section will highlight what is new and exciting in one of our largest cities.

Being named a Best Place to Work is a distinct honor that companies receive following an extensive employee survey and evaluation by an independent research firm. Businesses and organizations throughout Rhode Island and Bristol County, Massachusetts are encouraged to enroll in the program and learn more about their employees and operations. Providence Business News honors the winners at a special dinner and in the June 9th special supplement.

Produced annually, we spotlight the growth and change in our capital city. We will examine the new skyline, progress on projects in progress and other engines that drive the explosive growth of New England’s renaissance city.

This annual event recognizes 40 professionals under the age of 40, who are excelling in their chosen field and in community service. Nominees complete a four-page application, and winners are honored at an awards ceremony in late July and in the August 4th special supplement.

Produced annually to accompany our list of the top 100 fastest-growing public and 50 privately-held companies in our market, this is one of our most popular special sections.

With tourism being one of the largest economic drivers in our local economy, we will feature facilities, caterers and tourist attractions that help to make Rhode Island a destination. This section will be over-run and distributed both throughout our readership and by mail to select meeting professionals across the country.

Innovation is the hallmark of the "new economy," as great ideas are turned into tangible products and services. Providence Business News in partnership with RI Economic Development Corporation will again select the top innovations and innovators of 2008 and honor them at an awards dinner and special supplement.

This section, examining local charitable organizations and giving opportunities in this market, is complete with a list of the area’s largest not-for profits. This section runs a few weeks prior to National Philanthropy Month.

Since 2001, Providence Business News has been recognizing excellence in business - large and small, as well as business leadership. Some remarkable companies and individuals have been BEA winners. 2008 will be no different.