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Swipely – the creator of a platform that helps local merchants accept payments and understand customers – has completed a $12 million Series B round of financing led by Shasta Ventures.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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Corner Office Financial, a risk management, investment advisory and business consulting firm, formerly of Smithfield, opened its new office in Warwick on May 7.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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A workshop on Disaster Preparedness for Small Business will be held in Providence on May 30. The workshop will focus on developing an emergency plan that protects the business and employees and keeps the company functional during the rebuilding process.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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With the approach of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1, the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America recommends that business owners, homeowners and renters prepare for the potentially devastating effects of a major storm.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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The South Eastern Economic Development Corp. is offering low rates on loans for small businesses.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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Senior vice president and manager of specialty banking at Webster Bank talks about working with medical practices.
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By Rhonda Miller |
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George Canellos, 48, has one of the Securities and Exchange Commission’s top jobs. The SEC’s new chairman, Mary Jo White, appointed him as co-director of the enforcement division, along with Andrew Ceresney, a former partner of White’s at Debevoise & Plimpton.
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Guest Column :
William D. Cohan | 5/20/13 |
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Who says lenders need to charge you a cash down payment when you take out a mortgage in this era of hyper-strict underwriting?
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5/20/13
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PROVIDENCE – The owner of a local tax-preparation firm has been sentenced to 27 months in federal prison for under-reporting more than $1 million in income and failing to pay nearly $400,000 in federal taxes, The Associated Press reported last week.
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5/20/13
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AUSTIN, Texas – Fitch Ratings this month assigned a AAA rating to $49 million in Rhode Island Clean Water Finance Agency’s water-pollution-control, revolving-fund revenue bonds. The rating outlook is stable.
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5/20/13
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