Economy

Restaurants to inspect themselves

Business Services 04/14/2007

Concerned about the limited number of state health inspectors, the Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association is launching a voluntary self-inspection program for food-service...

THE HOLIDAY INN South Kingstown has just undergone a $3 million upgrade that included a new exterior, redecorated rooms and a revamped pool area. /

Growth comes slowly<br> to South County hotel scene

Business Services 04/14/2007

As the demand for lodging in South County increases, communities and hotel developers are trying to strike a balance between the region’s preference for...

THE CROWNE PLAZA has been completely redecorated and upgraded, with a new earth-tone color scheme and furniture custom-made by an upscale Toronto company. /

Crowne Plaza to expand again<br> right after $6M upgrade

Economic Activity 04/14/2007

The Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Crossings in Warwick is in the final phase of a $6 million renovation project in which all the...

DOWNCITY OWNER Abby Cabral goes over floor plans with food-service sales rep Noel Moreira in the space to which the restaurant is moving, at 50 Weybosset St. /

A year after kitchen fire, Downcity has new home

Economic Activity 04/14/2007

Between the atmosphere, the meatloaf and the Sex in the Downcity martinis, customers found a lot to adore about Downcity Food and Cocktails, and...

Challenge grants give Women & Infants campaign a boost

Economic Activity 04/14/2007

PROVIDENCE – Two challenge grants for a combined $2.5 million have helped Women & Infants Hospital raise $5.6 million as of last month for...

Brown paid $39.4M for 7 properties

Economic Activity 04/14/2007

Brown University paid more than $39 million for the seven Jewelry District properties it bought as a package from Belvoir Properties, city records show,...

THIS PLUCKY Rhode Island red is the mascot of the DLT's multimedia campaign. /

DLT launches drive promoting<br> workers’ comp awareness

Business Services 04/14/2007

CRANSTON – The R.I. Department of Labor and Training has launched a statewide campaign to educate employers and employees about their rights and responsibilities...

Study ranks R.I. as No. 4 in nation for tax

Economic Activity 04/14/2007

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a report this month, The Tax Foundation found that Rhode Island has the fourth-highest tax burden in the nation. Rhode Islanders...

Look into options for angel funds

Advice 04/14/2007

There’s good news for entrepreneurs on the lookout for startup or early-stage financing right now: Angel investors are feeling more optimistic than they have...