Mike Colias
Bankers, financiers retain optimism as slump spread
While recent economic news has left little doubt that the country is headed toward a recession - and indeed might already be in one...
R.I. printer plays a key role in Sept. 11 memorial book
Daniel Frank, director of fine-art publications at Meridian Printing in East Greenwich, was apprehensive when the call came from a New York publisher asking...
Medicare cuts continue assault on health care
Despite being wheelchair-bound from multiple sclerosis, Richard Pascucci has a full-time job as a senior engineer for Raytheon. He lives alone, but a visiting-nurse...
An advocate sees crisis in caring for aged, infirm
Name: Roberta Hawkins
Position: Executive Director, The Alliance for Better Long Term Care
Background: 26 years at the Alliance
Education: High school degree, two years of college...
A plan for ‘Green Power’ in R.I.
A startup nonprofit group wants to be the first company in Rhode Island to offer customers a "green choice" when buying electricity.
People's Power and...
E. Providence chamber ousted but city denies dispute is cause
After a public spat with city officials, the East Providence Chamber of Commerce earlier this month was asked to vacate its city-owned office space.
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Sept. 11 Disaster Loans for businesses now available nationwide
The U.S. Small Business Administration announced last week that it has widened access to its disaster-assistance loans for businesses adversely affected by the Sept....
New president sets priorities at RWU
Roy J. Nirschel, inaugurated Oct. 20 as Roger Williams University's eighth president, says strengthening ties with Rhode Island's business community is among his key...
New school for training health care workers
It's no secret that the health-care industry in Rhode Island is facing a labor crunch.
"If we could find 35 nurses we would hire them...
Butler’s plan shifts burden
Butler Hospital's announcement last month that it plans to shut down most outpatient services could mean more work for mental-health service providers in Rhode...
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