Two Mass. cities eyeing waterfront development
For 25 years, Stephen C. Smith has been executive director of the Southeastern Regional Planning & Economic Development District, based in Taunton, which serves...
Elkhay turns to French cooking at Café Noir
“I know French food!” exclaims John Elkhay. The restaurateur/chef – “maestro” as he is referred to on his company’s signage – is sitting at...
PhoneTag CEO says passion crucial for entrepreneurs
When serial entrepreneur Jamie Siminoff came to talk with students at Providence’s Met School recently, he emphasized two characteristics that every successful entrepreneur must...
Tufts health plan rated among the best by magazine
A high-profile review of America’s health plans has ranked Tufts Health Plan’s HMO/POS combined product at No. 2 among commercial plans nationwide, giving the...
Government more accessible than ever online
Tom Viall, the general manager of RI.gov, says many Rhode Island residents don’t realize just how many services are offered on the state’s official...
Brown elevators provide top-to-bottom savings
When organizations look for ways to reduce their energy consumption, they often focus on obvious targets like light bulbs or air conditioning. But a...
FM Global, Atrion plan expansion of their R.I. technology staffing
PAWTUCKET and JOHNSTON – Despite the current economic gloom, two Rhode Island companies are expanding their technology staffs.
Insurance giant FM Global has announced plans...
University president pay up 7.6% at public schools
Public universities raised their presidents’ pay packages an average 7.6 percent last year, provoking fresh criticism that colleges are spending freely during a recession.
Presidents...
LIN TV uses remotes to test online bookmarks
PROVIDENCE – Select viewers of two television stations owned by Providence-based LIN TV Corp. are testing a new technology this month that lets them...
Opportunity still exists in long decline ahead
The slowdown that many design and environmental firms are already facing and the likely recession and recovery that the industry will experience in 2009...