Lori Stabile
R.I. ranks 29th on national Opportunity Index
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked 29th on the annual Opportunity Index, released Monday from the national campaign, Opportunity Nation.
Though the ranking slipped a place...
Embolden acquired by New Jersey company
PAWTUCKET – Embolden, a digital-communications group, has been acquired by New Jersey-based Crown Philanthropic Solutions, which specializes in philanthropic technology.
Terms of the acquisition will...
Beige Book: Economic conditions remain mixed in New England
PROVIDENCE – Economic conditions remain mixed in New England, with manufacturers citing weaker results, but those in the tourism industry reporting gains, according to...
Five Questions With: Kenneth Marks
Kenneth Marks, a research adviser to American Express, talks about data security in light of recent breaches at Home Depot and JPMorgan Chase &...
Service installers sue for failure to pay wages
PROVIDENCE – Five local Cox service installers filed a federal lawsuit last week alleging that Cox Communications and one of its subcontractors failed to...
Visit Rhode Island achieves social media success
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Division of Tourism said its social media pages have grown significantly under the management of Brave River Solutions’ social media...
Cox doubles Internet speeds in Rhode Island
WEST WARWICK - Cox Communications is doubling the speeds on its most popular packages of Internet service.
According to a press release from the...
GTECH signs licensing pact for From Frank brand
PROVIDENCE – GTECH has entered into a multi-year licensing agreement with Genius Brands International’s subsidiary, A Squared Entertainment, for property licensing rights to the...
Providence Phoenix to close
(Updated, 5:30 p.m.)
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Phoenix will cease publication next week.
The announcement was made Thursday afternoon by Stephen Mindich, Phoenix Media/Communications Group owner...
Report: R.I. economic outlook improving, but challenges remain
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic outlook improved over the last year, but “significant uncertainties and challenges” continue to face the Ocean State, according to...












