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Rockland Trust parent shows ’11 profit gain

ROCKLAND, Mass – Independent Bank Corp., parent of Rockland Trust Co., reported in net income of $45.4 million on Thursday, an improvement of 12.9...
WEBSTER FINANCIAL CORP. more than doubled its net income in 2011, thanks to low interest rates and improving loan quality.

Webster finishes 2011 strong

WATERBURY, Conn. – Displaying continuing signs of a recovering economy, Webster Financial Corp., parent of Webster Bank, reported net income on Thursday of $151.4...

Wind turbines not a health risk, panel finds

BOSTON – A panel of independent science experts concluded that there is little or no evidence of potential health impacts of wind turbines on...
ZENE COLT sees potential for growth in the economy only if investors are willing to take on more risk. / COURTESY BROOKS, HOUGHTON & CO.

Five Questions With Zene Colt

(Corrected, Jan. 18) Brooks, Houghton & Company Inc., is a merchant bank that provides investment banking services and principal investments to middle-market and emerging growth...

Verizon speeding to stay out front in wireless

Despite three service outages in December, Verizon Wireless intends to keep pace with the ever-changing world of telecommunications and plans to offer expansive 4G...

4G will need more antennas

Edward D. Pare served as the superintendent of banking for the R.I. Department of Business Regulation from 1991-1998, while concurrently serving as the superintendent...
WORLDS COLLIDE: From left: Carl's Collision Center technician Carlos Rodriguez, owner Carl Garcia and Malcom Technologies President Jonathan Bixby demonstrate Malcom's automotive bumper-repair kit. Carl's is a partner in the venture. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Firm eyes profit in plastic welding

A newly developed tool that could revolutionize the automobile-repair industry is now being manufactured in the Ocean State. Malcom Technologies Inc., of Tiverton, has successfully...

Electric Boat sees only smooth sailing ahead

No one is sure where the still-choppy regional economy is heading, but Electric Boat sees only smooth sailing ahead, with plans to add several...
COURTESY JWU
NEW FRONTIERS: John F. Robitaille, executive in residence at the Larry Friedman International Center for Entrepreneurship, says that both the state and the country could benefit from a rekindled spirit of entrepreneurship.

JWU center spurring next generation of entrepreneurs

John F. Robitaille was a small-business owner before running for governor in 2010, and served as the senior adviser of communications for former Rhode...

Senate group forms to address marine issues

PROVIDENCE – A newly formed U.S. Senate group spearheaded by Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse will help those in the area’s marine trade respond to issues...
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