Commentary

"I'M OPTIMISTIC that the market will start to turn around. The federal government has taken some important steps to free up lending and encourage people to buy," said RIAR President Paul A. Leys. /

Five Questions With: Paul A. Leys

Economic Activity 02/26/2009

When Paul A. Leys took office as the 2009 president of the Rhode Island Association of Realtors in October, the residential real estate market...

Enter competition with a warrior’s mindset

Advice 02/23/2009

“Competition is healthy!” “There is plenty of room for everyone!” Huh? Who the hell ever said that? No one from New Jersey! The truth is most people...

Family businesses have traits to survive

Advice 02/23/2009

The stock market has tanked. Retirement funds are even worse. Things look bad, but there is a bright side for family firms. Resiliency, optimism...

R.I. GENERAL TREASURER Frank T. Caprio says that the state’s pension system has to be more sustainable. /

Efforts to attract, grow businesses in R.I. fragmented

Economic Activity 02/21/2009

Frank T. Caprio has been as visible a general treasurer as the state has seen in recent memory, partly because of circumstance –...

After a meeting with their mentee, [mentors report] being more productive. /

Mainville to head recruiting, media relations at RIMP

In Their Own Words 02/21/2009

Marc Mainville has been named marketing and recruitment specialist at the Rhode Island Mentoring Partnership (RIMP). Mainville will be responsible for media relations, communications,...

A lack of health insurance is <br> a catastrophic blow to...

Economic Activity 02/21/2009

To the Editor: Marion Davis’ piece (“Study: Cost a big barrier for cancer patients,” Feb. 9, PBN.com) recently highlighted a new report by the American...

Value the family business to trim taxes later

Advice 02/21/2009

The current economy may be the perfect climate to transfer family business interests in furtherance of succession-planning goals. The federal estate tax exemption has...