Cost pressure, labor crunch still weigh on hospitality despite consumer spending
WARWICK – Rhode Island hospitality businesses should not expect significant relief from elevated costs and labor crunches next year, even as consumers continue to...
‘It’s a statewide celebration of ideas’: R.I. Startup Week returns Sept....
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Startup Week returns to the Ocean State for the fifth straight year beginning Sept. 18.
This year’s event features more than 60 events through Sept. 25...
Everybody’s Business: Cafe S.O.U.L. nourishes creative spirit, community
(Editor’s note: This is the 73rd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
Curio sees steady sales since launching in 2020
Jay Almeida is in the estate sale business, which means he’s in the business of getting people to like him.
“If they don’t like you,...
Bowley is connecting mothers with doulas to have successful births
Melissa Bowley took a roundabout journey to become the founder and CEO of doula service Flourish Collective Inc., doing business as Flourish Care, which...
Morton helps her clients navigate complex healthcare system
It was her experience navigating the complexities of the U.S. healthcare system that inspired Sarah Morton to open Conanicut Care, a Jamestown-based private health...
Bryant University’s Global Trade Summit to focus on technology, economy and...
SMITHFIELD – Business leaders from across New England will gather at Bryant University on Sept. 24 for the 40th annual Global Trade Summit hosted...
Rhode Island to host U.S. debut of ‘Ocean Business’ in 2027
NEWPORT – The first North American-based Ocean Business event will be held in Newport next September, projected to bring more than 1,500 ocean technology...
Ajaj keeps family tradition alive with Air and Anchor jewelry design
(Editor’s note: This is the 48th installment in a monthly series highlighting some of the region’s unsung manufacturers that make products essential to the...
Define your own success
Stina Leigh | Stina Leigh Practice LLC founder and owner
Success in business is often measured by revenue, growth and accomplishments. But sustainable success starts...


















