Mike Colias
Law profession facing many ramifications from Sept. 11 attac
For industries like tourism and air travel, the effects of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on the United States were abrupt and obvious.
But for...
Businesses likely to pass double-digit boosts along to employees
Rhode Island businesses can expect double-digit increases in their health premiums this year, prompting many firms to pass the extra costs along to employees.
A...
Realtors remain confident in R.I. housing market despite skeptics
Both in Rhode Island and nationally, a robust housing market has helped prop up an otherwise shaky economy in recent months.
Some economists, however, have...
Butler slashing staff, outpatient services to balance budget
Butler Hospital in Providence plans to lay off about 45 people and will make deep cuts in its outpatient services - a move that...
A stadium rises for Patriots’ games
On a gray and soggy Friday, there was a palpable sense of excitement at the New England Patriots offices in Foxboro.
Granted, the team's home...
Paw Sox leader stepping back but not away
Name: Ben Mondor
Position: Owner and Chairman of the Board of the Pawtucket Red Sox
Background: Mondor bought the PawSox - then a bankrupt franchise -...
It’s the law! But recycling enforcement lags for business
Some Rhode Island businesses might be surprised to find out that they're breaking the law every day.
State regulations require virtually all organizations of any...
Economic decline predicted, but most economists see rapid recovery next year
In the wake of this month's terrorist attacks, few economists doubt that the national disaster will dampen consumer spending. The only question seems to...
Terrorists’ attack hits tourism industry hard
As financial analysts last week discussed the sectors that could be most battered by the economic fallout from the Sept. 11th terrorist attacks on...
Travel out of Logan remains daunting
Even under normal circumstances, flying out of Boston's Logan International Airport can be a big headache for Rhode Islanders.
Air travelers from the Providence...
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