Consumer spending rises 0.3% in March
WASHINGTON – The nation’s personal savings rate fell to 0.2 percent last month, from 0.4 percent in February, as consumer spending outpaced disposable personal...
R.I. Business Plan announces 6 finalists
PROVIDENCE – Six student and entrepreneur finalists were named today in the 2008 Rhode Island Business Plan Competition.
“The plans we received, which covered...
Consumer Confidence falls 5.5% in April
NEW YORK – Confidence among U.S. consumers this month hit a five-year low, though it slowed its decline after falling sharply in March and...
R.I. gas prices surge to 3rd record high
PROVIDENCE – “Gasoline prices continue to vault to record highs, with a 15-cent increase over the last week leaving prices today on the doorstep...
Environmentally friendly totes
Thomas Terceira displays his winning design in Bank Rhode Island’s “Design a Tote Bag” contest to create an environmentally friendly bag in honor of...
National Grid takes lead in cutting harmful emissions
National Grid’s recent announcement that it will work to lower its greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050 embraces the same level of emissions...
Restaurants try to digest rising bread costs
It was once called the staff of life. It is one of the two staples Rhode Islanders panic over being without when a snowstorm...
Blackstone Valley Tourism Council wins ‘destination award’
PAWTUCKET – The Blackstone Valley Tourism Council has won the prestigious “Destination Award” presented by the World Travel & Tourism Council.
The announcement was...
1031 exchange can help ‘green’ a portfolio
In response to demands for greater sustainability, social accountability and profitability, commercial and residential property owners are being challenged to find ways to embrace...
New flood-zone maps in the works for R.I.
Anyone who grew up in Rhode Island has no doubt heard tales of deluge and disaster. Rising waters have flooded parts of the state...
- Featured Event -
