During a fundraising week that coincided with Ocean State Theatre Co.’s production of “Rent,” the theater and AIDS Care Ocean State raised more than $2,000 to assist those living with HIV/AIDS. more

Michael J. Daly has been named a partner at Pierce Atwood LLP. Daly joined the firm as an associate in 2009 and currently focuses on litigation and resolution of commercial, maritime and insurance disputes. more

Revenue coach Kristin Zhivago says personality counts when selecting clients. more

Scott Gunn has been appointed a board member of the Providence Warwick Convention and Visitors Bureau. more

Patricia Estrada Martin has been named vice president of network operations for Cox Communications’ Northeast region. more

The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries. more

Kiley Prime has been hired as a personal lines and equine insurance specialist at Cowrie Group. more

BOSTON – An auto-insurance company has agreed to pay more than $200,000 to settle allegations that it overcharged consumers by failing to reduce premiums as drivers gained additional years of driving experience, Attorney General Martha Coakley said. more

Dr. Peter Graves has been named chief of emergency medicine at Kent Hospital, where he has served as interim chief of emergency medicine since March.. more

Jennin Boyer has been promoted to senior accountant at Sullivan & Co. more