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R.I. health care system needs to be more focused amid federal...

Every day, a patient worried about getting the care they need calls CODAC Behavioral Healthcare. The nonprofit offers psychiatric and mental health services to some...

Ocean Community Chamber buys blighted Westerly building for $350K

WESTERLY – The Ocean Community Chamber of Commerce announced on Wednesday that it has purchased a blighted building in downtown Westerly, which it plans...

Blue Cross to raise primary care payments by $40M through 2028

PROVIDENCE – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island is raising its payments to primary care providers in the state by about $40...

Mortgage rates climb to highest level since late February 

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. climbed to its highest level in eight weeks, a setback for home shoppers in...
A NATIONAL REAL estate management corporation has agreed to pay $213,000 to affected customers to settle claims it charged illegal application fees to prospective tenants across Rhode Island, R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha says.

Property management firm settles illegal application fees dispute for $213K

PROVIDENCE – A national real estate management corporation has agreed to pay $213,000 to settle claims it charged illegal application fees to prospective tenants...

R.I. monthly unemployment climbs to 4.8% in March

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in March was 4.8%, up from 4.7% in February, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training...

Business, labor leaders share concerns about Trump tariff policies with Magaziner

CRANSTON – President Donald Trump’s tariff policy is rattling more than international markets. It’s fueling economic uncertainty among Rhode Island’s business and labor leaders. “It’s...

CODAC Behavioral Health’s Bourdeau, JPS Construction’s Skrajewski among PBN’s C-Suite honorees recognized

WARWICK – When Alisha Bourdeau began her career at CODAC Behavioral Healthcare 14 years ago, it was with the genuine desire to do meaningful...

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Beyond book learning: Training programs soaring at expanded Providence Public Library

Eric Khiev is looking to make a ­career change, and that’s why he was at the Providence Public Library last fall. Khiev holds a bachelor’s degree in health studies and works a full-time job in the nonprofit sector, but he wants to jump into a position in technology. At the downtown library, he was taking courses on Microsoft Excel – the...

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Investing Wisely: Enhancing Efficiency & Value Through Sustainable Operations

Amgen is using its innovative capabilities to combat climate change and preserve natural resources through 2027. The plan will drive specific environmental sustainability projects...

Rhode Island small business sees significant annual energy savings

The Rhode Island Energy Small Business Program offers significant incentives to property owners for comprehensive efficiency upgrades. This project for the Wide World of...

Harnessing Financial Data for Strategic Decisions in Healthcare

Financial data has immense value. It can tell you the true history of your healthcare organization, reveal the honest story of its performance, and...

Paul Carter Promoted to President at Earthwise Energy Technologies

Earthwise Energy Technologies, a leading engineering and building automation controls firm in Rhode Island, is excited to announce Paul Carter's promotion to president. In...

Jenn Snively Promoted to Vice President, Content Strategy at...

(add)ventures, the agency for total brand solutions, has elevated Jenn Snively to Vice President, Content Strategy. Jenn will lead a team of content strategists...

Michaela Kellogg Promoted to Vice President, Creative Strategy at...

(add)ventures, the agency for total brand solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Michaela Kellogg to Vice President, Creative Strategy. Michaela will lead...

TribalVision Announces New CEO, Ushering in Next Phase of...

TribalVision, a leading strategy and demand generation-focused digital marketing agency, announces the appointment of Stefan Willimann as its new Chief Executive Officer following its...

Mauricio Garces of Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. Named #1...

CRANSTON, RI – Primary Residential Mortgage, Inc. (PRMI) proudly announces that Mauricio Garces has been ranked the #1 RIHousing Lender for 2024, solidifying his...

Beacon Mutual Receives Financial Security Rating of A Prime...

Warwick, RI – February 18, 2025 – The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company is pleased to announce that Demotech, Inc. has assigned it a Financial...

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