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Blue State Coffee closes all locations

PROVIDENCE – Blue State Coffee, a coffee shop chain that got its start in Rhode Island and expanded into two other states, permanently closed...
ELIZABETH M. TANNER was appointed the state's commerce secretary by Gov. Daniel J. McKee in June at a time when the future of his administration was uncertain because of upcoming elections. Now that McKee has won the election, it appears Tanner will have more time to oversee the direction of R.I. Commerce Corp. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Election over, business community ready for action from R.I. Commerce

Some in the Rhode Island business community have high expectations that R.I. Commerce Corp. will soon be taking a clear, swift path of action...

Saab’s U.S. maritime expansion to start in R.I.

CRANSTON – When Saab Inc. first sought to expand its maritime portfolio to the United States, Rhode Island stood out as a natural fit,...

Alex & Ani founder launches Metal Alchemist

CRANSTON – Carolyn Rafaelian, founder of the Alex & Ani LLC jewelry company, is adding to her portfolio with a new jewelry brand, Metal Alchemist. The brand’s line...

New URI, IGT scholarship to support women in computer science

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – The University of Rhode Island’s computer science department has long noticed a troubling trend among its graduate pool: despite academic success, many...

Five Questions With: Arwen Robitaille

Arwen Robitaille is the director of operations at Snapchef, a staffing solutions company that recently opened a second Providence location on Weybosset Street. In addition to in-person training,...

ACLU, student advocate group pen letter opposing body cameras on school...

PROVIDENCE – A coalition of nine groups focused on students and civil rights, including the American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island Inc., have released...

Report: R.I. ranks No. 20 for tech workers in U.S.

PROVIDENCE – A recent report by BestColleges ranked Rhode Island as the 20th-best state for workers in the technology sector. BestColleges based the rankings on...

Saab receives $5.8M contract from U.S. Navy

CRANSTON – Saab, a Swedish aerospace and defense company that set up a maritime division in Cranston last spring, announced Tuesday it has received...

Second Providence Snapchef location to lead regional training efforts

PROVIDENCE – A new Snapchef center on Weybosset Street will serve as the company’s primary New England training hub, as the company experiences record...
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