Mike Colias
Gov. Carcieri makes pitch for job plan
Facing a potential roadblock in the House to his job-creation package, Gov. Don Carcieri recently urged some of Rhode Island’s most powerful business leaders...
Bill proposes to ease landlords’ insurance policies
General liability coverage focus of legislation
A bill in the Rhode Island Legislature would make it easier for owners of small apartment buildings to...
N.E. energy officials decry Senate plan
A bill in Congress is seeking to delay or scrap a federal agency’s sweeping plan to standardize wholesale power markets nationwide, a move public...
Cranston surgeon offers hair-raising technology
Hair-restoration surgeon Dr. Robert Leonard has a new tool in his belt for the battle against hair loss.
Leonard, chief surgeon at Leonard Hair...
Blount Seafood expanding in Fall River
The recipe for Blount Seafood Corp.’s successful diversification strategy goes something like this: Mix lobster bisque and other gourmet soups with specialty items...
ATR Treehouse wired for right effects
Company: ATR Treehouse
Owners: David J. La Porte and Wade Ogden
Location: Providence
Employees: 20
Type of Business: Audio/Visual production, installation
Annual Revenues:...
Contracts up!
Negotiations to heat up for 3,500
nurses and health professionals
It’s collective-bargaining time again at the state’s hospitals.
Union contracts covering about 3,500 nurses...
City, colleges nearing deal
Leaders of Providence’s colleges and universities say they are close to a deal to make voluntary payments to the city, which would bring...
Blue Cross CEO defends reserves, offers health-care diagnosis
Name: Ron Battista
Position: President and CEO, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode
Island
Background: Joined Blue Cross in...
Rhode Island lobstermen encounter rough waters
It’s shaping up to be another rough year for Rhode Island’s lobster fleet.
The industry has been in decline for the last three...
