PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News has announced its winners for its second annual 25 Leaders & Achievers Awards program honoring local business leaders. The individuals chosen for this year’s program were selected from a large pool of nominees based on their leadership, achievements and longstanding commitment to commitment to the business community, as well as a sustained demonstration of...

Thomas Sweeney is the principal and chief appraiser of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal, a commercial real estate firm based in downtown Providence. He is a graduate of Providence College. Sweeney responded recently to questions posed by the Providence Business News about how the industry has changed in recent months. PBN: Tell us about a recent, notable transaction. SWEENEY: We represent a...

Woonsocket, RI Prime Restoration and Remediation LLC purchased an industrial flex building located at 811 Park East Dr. for $1.35 million. The 20,000 s/f property sits on 2.5 acres in Woonsocket’s Highland Corporate Park. The buyers plan to use the space for their new headquarters. Thomas Sweeney of Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal represented the sellers and Fred Petrarca of Rodman Real Estate...