The Employers Association, a former Rhode Island-based professional organization, has merged with the Employers Association of the NorthEast, based in Agawam, Mass. more

Although all industries and individuals have benefitted greatly from the availability of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), perhaps no industry has benefited more than the construction industry. The reasons to use ADR are compelling. more

Don Saracen, president and founder of Saracen Sales & Communications, was recently named chapter member of the year by the New England chapter of the National Speakers Association. Saracen is president-elect of the association, and works as a sales and ctommunications expert, speaking, training and consulting with businesses and organizations looking to improve their sales, communication and business-development efforts. He is a Providence Rotarian and Paul Harris Fellow, and holds the Advanced Communicator Gold designation from Toastmasters International. Saracen majored in communication studies at Emerson College. more

PROVIDENCE – Residential and commercial ventilation maker Nortek Inc. is combining the product and marketing strengths of its Gefen, TVOne and Magenta Research bands into ProAV Group in the Nortek Technology Solutions segment. more

The revitalization of the Broad Street and Elmwood Avenue neighborhoods in South Providence and Main Street in Woonsocket are ambitious goals, requiring study and a multidisciplinary approach. Thankfully, Arnold Robinson has a plan. more

Since Rhode Island made medical marijuana legal in 2006, there has, some say, been one roadblock after another in getting patients served and, more recently, in facilitating the three approved dispensaries, or compassion centers. more

When a business is served with a lawsuit, the company and its legal counsel should undertake a prompt risk-management assessment of the potential exposure and estimated defense costs. more

Rhode Island businesses face major developments in employment issues in 2013, with health care reform and labor regulations at the top of the list. Social media continues to be a challenge, with its expanding potential and its own share of annoyances. more

BRISTOL – The National Moot Court Team at Roger Williams University School of Law won the New England regional competition, besting Northeastern University, Boston University, Suffolk University and Syracuse University in the November competition. more

Private-equity backed, temporary staffing firm BG Staffing has acquired Pawtucket-based American Partners Inc., BG Staffing announced Tuesday. more