Mike Colias
State’s biomed focus evident in EDC hire
It’s no matter of happenstance that Saul Kaplan – recently tapped by the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation to lead the state’s effort...
Lack of employee coverage leads to higher penalties
The state crackdown on businesses that fail to carry workers’ compensation insurance has led to a wave of penalties this year.
From Jan....
Cox looks to tap Internet-calling technology
Cox Communications – already the U.S. cable operator with the second-biggest presence in the phone business – now is leading the charge into...
KVH’s satellite TV for cars driving stock
R.I. company to unveil equipment in August
Next month is show time for satellite-equipment maker KVH Industries Inc.
KVH plans to launch what many...
Amgen’s profit up 58 percent in 2nd quarter
A few days after Amgen Inc. officials were in Rhode Island to impress local dignitaries, the company released its latest earnings to impress...
After Amtrak lowers fares, ridership up in area cities
The reduced fares that Amtrak introduced this past spring have helped boost ridership on the Acela Express train between Boston and New York.
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Cox looks to tap Internet-calling technology
Cox Communications – already the U.S. cable operator with the second-biggest presence in the phone business – now is leading the charge into...
Block Island hotel turns 100, offers summer fun
Company: The National Hotel
Owners: Chris and Jackie Sereno; Alan and Sharon Pratt
Location: Water Street, Block Island
Employees: 70 (peak season)
Type...
Big city vs. the ‘burbs
Large firms weigh benefits of urban, rural headquarters
Within the tiny patch of real estate that is Rhode Island, it’s hard to imagine two...
Fiberglass market hurt by Ohio fire
R.I., Bay State contractors may have to pass along higher
costs
When a fire ripped through a Johns Manville fiberglass-manufacturing plant...
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