Management

The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries. May 19

The days of the candy striper, those red-and-white-clad teenagers who became an iconic, pop-culture symbol, may be all but over but the need for what they did – serve as volunteers who helped ration the valuable time and attention of doctors and other staff – remains. May 19

(Updated, 5:25 p.m.) R.I. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Keith W. Stokes resigned Wednesday night, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Thursday morning. May 17

Providence Business News and Best Companies Group announced Monday the 2012 winners of the annual Best Places To Work competition. May 14

The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries. May 12

Adriana Dawson has been appointed the state director for the R.I. Small Business Development Center, RISBDC announced late Thursday. May 10

Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island President and CEO Martin E. Tursky announced his resignation today, effective June 30. Tursky notified the hospital’s board of directors that he will be returning to his home state of Ohio because of family obligations. May 7

“What I did on my summer vacation.” May 5

All growth is good. Bigger is better. All businesses must either grow or die. May 5

The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries. May 5