ISM index: Manufacturing slows but still growing
Manufacturing in the United States cooled in August as factories trimmed orders in anticipation sales would weaken.
The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index fell...
Warwick developer said to be eyeing Rocky Point
A Warwick-based developer is discussing plans to build 225 single-family houses at Rocky Point, Mayor Scott Avedisian said last week, but the U.S. Small...
R.I. Foundation VP named to head Giving Council
Kimberly Butler – vice president for gift planning and stewardship at The Rhode Island Foundation – has been named president of the...
Business support for the arts<br> bolsters R.I.’s economy
The arts define Providence. Mention the Renaissance City to most out-of-staters and they are likely to bring up “WaterFire Providence,” the seasonal art installation...
‘Bottle-your-own’ kiosks <br>offer water without guilt
A company that operates self-serve spring water kiosks in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts is pitching its product as an environmentally friendly solution to...
Webster carves out niche lending to condo groups
Things seemed to go bad all at once at Hamilton Harbour.
Rot ate away at the exterior siding at the 67-unit condominium complex in North...
Home loan brokers will need license
To state Sen. William Walaska, it didn’t make sense that Rhode Island regulated professionals such as auctioneers and travel agents, but not people who...
‘Reverse’ plan can be way to independence
While there are many elderly homeowners using reverse mortgages to help shore up their financial positions, the growth in this relatively new tool is...
Lenders keep eye on Fed but don’t fret much yet
Banks and other financial institutions, contending in recent weeks with a global liquidity crunch spurred by the national collapse of the subprime housing market,...
Commercial credit still OK in R.I.
Despite a tightening lending climate in other markets, banks in Rhode Island report that their commercial loan portfolios have been strong – and most...
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