James Bessette is a Special Projects Editor for Providence Business News, focusing on local news in Rhode Island, particularly in the Providence area. With a keen interest in business development, community events, and investigative reporting, James provides readers with in-depth coverage of the latest happenings in the local business and social scenes.
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By: James Bessette
PROVIDENCE – Common Cause Rhode Island on Thursday has formally filed a complaint with the R.I. Department of State asking the department’s public information office to investigate and seek sanctions against Michael Magee Jr., who was a significant player in the state awarding a now-canceled education contract to ILO Group LLC. The nonprofit government watchdog […]
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By: James Bessette
WHAT’S ON TAP: R.I. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, will be the guest speaker at the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast event on Jan. 8 at Kirkbrae Country Club in Warwick. AP FILE PHOTO/STEVEN SENNE EDITOR’S CHOICE R.I. House Speaker Shekarchito talk at NRI Chamber event THE NORTHERN RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce will have R.I. House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, D-Warwick, be the guest speaker at the Chamber’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast event. Shekarchi will talk about his legislative agenda in 2025. The event will also feature a Q&A
Mission: To strengthen the community by providing a unique mix of innovative and critical services to assist our state’s justice system in a way that builds the capacity of the people we care for to live safe, productive lives. Year founded: 1978 Top executive: Jacob Bissaillon, CEO 2023 revenue: $2.6 million EXECUTIVE BOARD KC Brody,
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By: James Bessette
Larry Sadwin LARRY SADWIN, a past chairperson for the American Heart Association’s Rhode Island affiliate, recently received the association’s 2024 Yvonne Heredia Lifetime Achievement Award at its Southern New England Heart Ball. The award recognizes individuals who have shown an unwavering commitment to advancing equitable health outcomes. What does receiving this award mean to you? My father
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By: James Bessette
THE STADIUM AT TIDEWATER LANDING will hold Rhode Island FC's 2025 home opener on May 3. / COURTESY RHODE ISLAND FC
By: James Bessette
WHILE MANY PEOPLE are pointing the finger at Deloitte Consulting LLP over the cyber breach of the state's RIBridges program, Kaustubh Medhe, vice
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