James Bessette

PROVIDENCE – Brown University’s endowment continues to rebound in a big way as it generated an 11.3% investment return this past fiscal year, which ended on June 30. The Ivy League school on Friday announced that its endowment’s total market value increased by approximately $600 million to $7.2 billion. Brown says longer-term results suggest that […]

PROVIDENCE – Dave Marquis, president and co-owner of Lincoln-based ChemArt Co., has been named the 2024 Strategic Leadership Award winner for Providence Business News’ annual Manufacturing Awards. Marquis oversees a company that makes and produces custom keepsake ornaments, candle wraps and lantern accents, among other items. Marquis is also passionate about manufacturing, which has shaped […]

WOONSOCKET – Maria Montanaro sees a light at the end of a very dark tunnel at Thundermist Health Center’s offices in that she hopes stakeholders can give the nonprofit health provider the shot of adrenaline it needs to remain open. Montanaro on Tuesday confirmed to Providence Business News on earlier reporting that Thundermist needs an […]

Bryant University receives $1M gift to establish new endowed scholarship fund

Ranked by salary: 1. Christina H. Paxson, Brown University | Salary: $1,265,511 2. Mim L. Runey, Johnson & Wales University | Salary: $765,948 3. Richard I. Gouse, New England Institute of Technology | Salary: $762,941 SUBSCRIBERS: Click here to view the complete list. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists, or to make additions or corrections, call […]

PROVIDENCE – Justin Bibee, assistant director for Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island, and Tina Guenette, founder and CEO of Real Access Motivates Progress, are among 15 honorees – 13 organizations and two individuals – who will be recognized in Providence Business News’ 2024 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Summit and Awards program. The annual program […]

PROVIDENCE – Lilly Endowment Inc. has awarded Providence College a $1.1 million grant to help establish a new program that will enhance children’s participation in prayer and worship, the college announced Oct. 16. The program, titled Come to the Table, will support families in the practice of a shared family meal as preparation for the […]

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WARWICK – In his four decades in manufacturing, Dave Marquis has seen a lot of changes within the industry. Along with technology advances, Marquis – co-owner and president of Lincoln-based ornament maker ChemArt Co. and 2024 Strategic Leadership Award winner in Providence Business News’ annual Manufacturing Awards program – said in his speech Wednesday that […]