Tag: providence
Providence Homewood Suites Opens
Providence, RI – Joint venture partners James Karam of First Bristol Corporation and Joseph R. Paolino, Jr. of Paolino Properties announced the opening of the Homewood Suites by Hilton Providence at a formal ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 8. The eight-story, $30 million extended stay hotel is located at the once-vacant lot at the intersection of […]
S&S Hires Hornsey
East Providence, RI – Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, Inc. (S&S) has hired Shikha Hornsey as chief information officer. She will be responsible for formulating organizational growth through technical, digital, and innovative business solutions. She will also provide strategic IT leadership and direction for all S&S practice groups and business units to drive operational efficiencies. Prior […]
Robinson Joins Fuss & O’Neill
Providence, RI – Fuss & O’Neill has hired Arnold Robinson as its regional director of planning based out of Providence. He joins the firm after 30 years working in the fields of community planning, historic preservation and rehabilitation, education, and urban design. Most recently, Robinson served as associate dean for community engagement at Roger Williams University. […]
WIC Profile: Julia Hall
Julia Hall’s career in construction started when she took a temporary assignment as a front desk receptionist for Dimeo Construction Company in Providence, R.I. She settled in quickly and excelled in this role with her natural ability to communicate and help people. She received her associate’s degree in liberal arts from the Community College of […]
Design and Innovation Center Launched in R.I.
Providence, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo recently joined Infosys to launch the company’s new Design and Innovation Center in Providence. The governor and Infosys also announced a new partnership with the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) to create the Digital Economy Aspirations Lab (DEAL) to develop educational programming that helps prepare students for […]
R.I. Commerce Corporation Approves Hotel
Providence, RI – The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has approved a package of tax incentives for a $55.2 million hotel proposed for the I-195 Redevelopment District. The new 6,300sf, seven story Aloft brand hotel – as part of the Wexford Innovation Complex – will provide 169 guestrooms. The developer is CV Properties. This district development looks to open up […]
Homewood Suites Nears Completion
First Bristol and Paolino Partner Providence, RI – Joint Venture Partners First Bristol Corporation and Paolino Properties are nearing completion of a $30 million Homewood Suites by Hilton “All-Suites” Hotel at 5 Exchange Street in the heart of downtown Providence. The six-story, 120-room extended stay hotel is located at the once-vacant lot at the intersection […]
Dimeo Promotes Corsi
Providence, RI – Dimeo Construction Company recently announced the promotion of Lori Corsi to vice president of administration. As Dimeo’s first vice president of administration, she will be responsible for the oversight of various day-to-day operations, corporate insurance program, affirmative action compliance, and support various financial aspects of the organization. She is a 31-year veteran of […]
STEAM Hub for Girls Completed
Providence, RI – Shawmut Design and Construction celebrated the completion of the state-of-the-art, $5 million Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts/Architecture, and Math (STEAM) Hub for Girls. The facility is at the Lincoln School in Providence. The STEAM Hub, designed by LLB Architects, features a new two-story façade, 4,000sf of interdisciplinary learning space, flexible breakout areas, and a […]
Providence Public Library to Begin Renovation
Providence, RI – Providence Public Library (PPL) has engaged BOND as construction manager for the state’s largest-ever public library renovation beginning later this summer. During a recent official public announcement, PPL unveiled their plans, scheduled to begin this August and take place in stages over approximately 18 months. The architect is designLAB of Boston. The $25 […]
