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Kahn Litwin, Renza & Co. takes the stress out of a busy day. more

Employees at DiSanto, Priest & Co. eat well. more

When employees are asked to describe the culture at this well-established financial investment company, they usually respond with the word, “family.” At Edward Jones, it’s a business model built on face-to-face time with its clients and the encouragement of leadership to help associates navigate personal conflicts. Whether it’s extra time off, special pay arrangements, a health-benefits exception or preventative programs to prevent a crisis, they offer the backing to put family first. more

Tim McCarthy, a health care business professional from New Hampshire, acquired West Warwick-based nutrition consulting services provider Nutrition Consultants LLC. more

Former R.I. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Keith W. Stokes has joined The Mayforth Group, the Providence-based consulting firm announced Wednesday. more

Renewable energy and eco-sustainability company HDS International Corp. has engaged The Holden Group LLC to provide business development and relationship management services. more

Global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Reno, Nev.-based Miller Heiman, Miller announced Wednesday. more

Dassault Systemes SIMULIA Corp. volunteer George Scarlat, foreground, works with David Riley, rear, co-chair, Friends of India Point Park, on June 8 to clear underbrush and dead trees on the Seekonk River bank at India Point Park in Providence. This is the fourth-straight year Simulia volunteers have worked on the project, which has opened up water views along the shoreline path in the park. more

Like many professionals, Robert C. Atwood enjoyed his work but had the desire to have his own business. “The company I was working for at the time wasn’t interested in pursuing the hazardous-waste world, so I started on my own,” he said. more