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With the Pats’ surprising run to the Super Bowl behind us, the next crucial date on the New England calendar is upon us – the first Red Sox spring training game a week from Saturday. 


I like to think of our work at New Harbor as a lot like baseball.


Let’s start with the fact that there’s a game every day and you have to play to win in April if you want to be in the World Series in October (or November…). There’s no showing up on Labor Day and making the playoffs—by then, the ship is well over the horizon.


By extension, the first inning of a game matters just as much as the ninth. Every one of the dozens at-bats and hundreds of pitches in a game (well over 10,000 in a season!) matters—and some matter a great deal. For us, every media pitch, all the coverage (good and bad), every e-newsletter, and every social media post can make the difference in a game—and in the pursuit of a championship.


Similarly, like winning the World Series, achieving communications goals not only requires creative home runs, but championship-level preparation and consistency, too.


For us, every day is Game Day, and we’d be glad to help you be ready to play at championship level when the sun comes out, the snow melts and the ump shouts “Play Ball!”

 

The Latest!

What the 2026 State of the State means for Rhode Island's future

RIC senior Sonya Cheteyan, who will be one of the first graduates with a degree in artificial intelligence this spring, was recognized during the Rhode Island State of the State Address for her successful use of A.I. to identify pneumonia in X-rays of lungs.

Rhode Island enters the year facing real challenges — from healthcare pressures to broader economic uncertainty — along with some real opportunities to invest in long-term growth. We’re working with organizations statewide to overcome obstacles and build momentum for stronger communities and a more resilient economy where families can thrive. 


The Governor’s recent State of the State Address offered a snapshot of that work in action: preparing the next generation of cybersecurity and A.I. leaders, protecting access to healthcare and accelerating job growth at Quonset. These efforts by our clients reflect a broader story unfolding in Rhode Island, where innovation, smart strategic investment and collaboration are shaping our future.  


Read more below about how these initiatives are driving progress statewide. 

Quonset generates more than $2 billion in household income for R.I. families, $7 billion in economic activity statewide

Quonset's leadership team photographed after its announcement of $7 billion in annual economic output for Rhode Island. From left: Director of Public Works Bill Young, Director of Real Estate Management Rita Lavoie, Chief Financial Officer Patricia Testa, Managing Director Steven J. King, Chief Operating Officer Chelsea Siefert, Director of Engineering and Construction Gregory Coren, Director of the Port of Davisville Joseph Riccio.

The Quonset Business Park remains a major engine of Rhode Island’s economy, generating $7 billion in annual economic output and $2.2 billion in household income, according to a new economic impact report from Bryant University. The report finds Quonset accounts for 8.4% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), highlighting its significant role in driving statewide growth. 


The independent analysis, authored by economist Dr. Edi Tebaldi, also shows Quonset supports 5.8% of all jobs in Rhode Island - roughly one in every 17 jobs statewide.  


“For more than 20 years, Quonset Business Park has delivered sustained job growth, high-paying careers and a strong return on public investment for Rhode Island,” said Steven J. King, P.E., Managing Director of the Quonset Development Corporation. “This report confirms that strategic infrastructure investments and strong public-private partnerships are paying dividends for hardworking Rhode Islanders, businesses and taxpayers statewide.”  

Hospital Association of Rhode Island (HARI) President Michael Sroczynski on the future of Rhode Island hospitals

HARI President Michael Sroczynski (right) speaks to WPRI's Ted Nesi (left) and Tim White (middle) on the station's 'Newsmakers' program.

The challenges facing Rhode Island hospitals are urgent and growing. Workforce shortages, escalating costs, and uncertainty around federal support are putting significant strains on hospitals and threatening access to care for people all across the state.  


Hospitals have always been, and remain, the backbone of Rhode Island’s healthcare system, providing essential around-the-clock services and supporting the broader continuum of care. While emergency rooms risk closing and federal healthcare funding tightens, HARI and its members are working with state leaders to protect hospitals, reduce unnecessary red tape, and ensure care remains accessible for all. 


HARI President Michael Sroczynski joined WPRI’s Newsmakers recently to discuss what's needed to protect patient care for Rhode Islanders. 

$40 million innovation center to boost skilled trades at New England Tech

Rendering of planned innovation center on New England Tech's East Greenwich campus.

New England Institute of Technology (NEIT) has announced plans for a $40 million Innovation Center for Building Sciences; a major investment designed to expand access to skilled trades education and strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline. The 53,000-square-foot facility at NEIT’s East Greenwich campus will increase training capacity in high-demand fields like construction, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and building engineering – all areas where demand continues to outpace supply. 


Expected to break ground in Spring 2026 and open in 2027, the center will feature state-of-the-art labs and hands-on learning spaces designed to mirror real job sites. Once complete, it will allow NEIT to serve up to 1,000 skilled trades students annually and further cement the university’s leadership in workforce-driven education - without relying on state funding. 

Providence Business First

New England Tech plans $40M Innovation Center for Building Sciences


Business Wire

New England Tech Announces $40 Million Innovation Center to Expand Access to Skilled Trades Education


CoStar

New England Tech to build new education center to train future builders, plumbers and electricians

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