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Change at mall raises tax questions

The new owners of Providence Place mall could face an annual property tax bill of more than $20 million a year when its 30-year...

Foulkes holds 38-point lead over McKee in latest UNH poll

PROVIDENCE – The latest University of New Hampshire Poll shows there is a clear frontrunner in the race to be Rhode Island’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee.  According to the...

Fed Chair Warsh signals rate hikes may be needed with inflation still elevated

JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. (AP) – Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh said Friday that inflation is still too high and suggested the central bank may...

SEC filing of the week: Beeline acquisition target TYTL Corp. lists $1B securities offering

PROVIDENCE – TYTL Corp., a Delaware-based real estate technology firm set to be acquired by Beeline Holdings Inc., is offering up to $1 billion...

URI receives $4.8M in NSF grants to expand cybersecurity, AI education

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island has received two National Science Foundation grants totaling $4.8 million to support cybersecurity education, including a...

Independent review praises Providence response to Brown shooting but flags communication gaps

Providence’s response to the December 2025 mass shooting at Brown University was “highly effective” and “decisive,” according to an independent review commissioned by Mayor...
LOOKING UP: The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Aug. 24 unanimously approved up to $9.5 million in state support to help jump-start the stalled redevelopment of Providence’s “Superman” building, 
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Do you support the decision to approve up to $9.5M in additional state support...

R.I. Commerce Corp.’s board of directors on Aug. 24 approved up to $9.5 million in new state support for the redevelopment of Providence’s "Superman"...

Rhode Island grants $38.7M to help produce 147 affordable homes

PROVIDENCE – The state on Thursday awarded $38.7 million that will support the production of 147 affordable homes across Rhode Island.  The funding, announced by Gov. Daniel...

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McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him to victory in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary and a historic third term. McKee is again facing Helena Buonanno Foulkes, whom he defeated by roughly 3 percentage points in 2022. Foulkes enters the 2026 race with...

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Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management — and increasingly within the Office of the CFO. Business...

ISO 9001:2026: A Practical Opportunity to Build for What’s Next

For Rhode Island manufacturers, ISO 9001 has been much more than a certificate on the wall. It serves as a badge of honor, symbolizing...

Rhode Island’s Market Has Changed. Developers, Builders, Investors and Sellers Must Change With It.

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Engel & Völkers Oceanside Leader | The DiSpirito Team Private Office Advisor | Engel & Völkers REALM Global Advisor www.DiSpiritoteam.com For much...

AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO

AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Willis served as a...

Saint Elizabeth Home Welcomes New Administrator Brian McGuinness

Saint Elizabeth Community welcomes Brian McGuinness as the new Executive Director of their skilled nursing home in East Greenwich. He is no stranger to...

Dimeo Construction Company Welcomes Fourth-Generation Blakely S. Dimeo to...

Dimeo Construction Company has appointed Blakely S. Dimeo as Business Development Manager. In this role, she will help oversee business development initiatives and long-term...

MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...

Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...

Nicole J. Benjamin Elected to Board of Directors of...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Benjamin, a shareholder of the firm, has been elected to the Board...

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