Skanska awarded $147 million contract to
build NOAA Marine Operations Center

Newport, RI Skanska has been awarded a $147 million contract by the U.S. Navy on behalf of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to build a new NOAA Marine Operations Center on Naval Station Newport.

Pelletier appointed chief administrative officer of Rhode Island Housing

Providence, RI BrettPelletier, CRE, FRICS has been appointed chief administrative officer (CAO) of Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corp. (RIHousing). He was appointed by the executive director and CEO, Carol Ventura, on December 4, 2023 and

Washington Trust named “Best Bank to Work For” by American Banker for fifth consecutive year

Westerly, RI The Washington Trust Company was named one of the nation’s Best Banks to Work For by American Banker magazine as part of its annual list organized by the Best Companies Group. Washington Trust is the largest bank in

Marcus & Millichap facilitates $8.9 million sale of 64,928 s/f industrial warehouse

Pawtucket, RI Marcus & Millichap  negotiated the sale of industrial warehouses for $8.95 million. These industrial warehouses spanning 64,928 s/f are located at 670-710 Narragansett Park Dr., situated in Narragansett Business Park

Arzoomanian named director of public property for Providence

Providence, RI Mayor Brett Smiley named John Arzoomanian as director of public property, who will oversee the facility operations of all city buildings and direct the city’s property management teams.

New developments to revitalize traditional Main Street areas - by Roberto DaSilva

The city of East Providence is celebrating the construction of two new developments which will help revitalize its traditional “Main Street” areas. These developments in the Central City and Riverside areas of the city will

CDM’s Planet Fitness acquires two Maxx Fitness Clubzz

Warren, RI Planet Fitness franchise group CDM Fitness Holdings (CDM), an SBJ Capital (SBJ) portfolio company, acquired two fitness center locations from Maxx Fitness Clubzz. The Planet Fitness location in Warren is 20,000 s/f and is located at 601 Metacom Ave.

City of Pawtucket’s year in review - by Donald Grebien

2023 was a year filled with pride and excitement for the city of Pawtucket. Several of our key education, economic development, and quality of life initiatives came to fruition, making our city a better place to live, work, and play.

Seaview, The “Can Do” Railroad, breaks annual record for rail car volume at Quonset - by Steven King

Quonset’s world-class transportation is a key element of our continued success. When it comes to hauling freight, Seaview Railroad provides a crucial service to companies in the Business Park by transporting cars, lumber, plastics and pellets and much more.

Restaurant scene is vital to small business community and tourism - by Frank Picozzi

With more than 170 eateries to choose from – traditional fare, Italian, Mexican, seafood, pizza, bakeries, mom-and-pop-style diners, pubs, places for delicious desserts, and more