Employment
Providence is a major industrial, commercial, medical, and financial center for New England with an economy based on manufacturing and service enterprises. The largest employers in Providence are the City of Providence, Roman Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island Hospital, US Postal Service, Brown University, Bank of America, Women & Infants Hospital of Rhode, Citizens Financial Group, Inc., The Miriam Hospital, Roger Williams Medical Center, Johnson & Wales University, Verizon Communications, and Blue Cross & Blue Shield of RI.