R.I. CEO Council to reconvene after 5-year hiatus
WARWICK – After a five-year absence, the Rhode Island CEO Council is returning with a focus on reestablishing opportunities lost during the pandemic.
The newly-reconvened...
Report: Providence metro has 4th lowest share of minority-owned businesses in...
PROVIDENCE – Greater Providence has the fourth-lowest share of minority-owned businesses relative to its minority population among major metropolitan areas nationwide, according to new...
DESIGNxRI provides seed grants to 8 design firms
PROVIDENCE – Eight local design businesses have received seed grants through DESIGNxRI’s 2022 Providence Design Catalyst program, the organization announced Thursday.
DESIGNxRI said it is...
Feast & Fettle expanding meal deliveries into Conn.
PROVIDENCE – East Providence-based meal delivery service Feast & Fettle Inc. is expanding into Connecticut and has eventual plans to serve parts of New...
Retail sales up 0.3% in February amid higher prices
NEW YORK – After beginning the year in a buying mood, Americans slowed their spending in February as prices for food, gasoline, toothpaste and...
R.I. unemployment rate 3rd highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in January at 4.2% but also was tied for the biggest monthly...
Report calls for increased compensation, training support for small-business owners
PROVIDENCE – For small businesses to overcome pandemic-related challenges, policymakers must prioritize programs that facilitate competitive pay and benefits, training opportunities and provide clear...
Coalition launches to support minority- and women-owned businesses in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Business leaders on Wednesday announced the launch of the Rhode Island Business Empowerment Network, a coalition of nearly 80 professionals dedicated to...
Neronha sues 2 car dealers for allegedly conducting unfair pricing practices
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Attorney General Peter F. Neronha is suing a pair of local car dealerships for allegedly engaging in unfair consumer pricing practices...
Paylocity CEO Steve Beauchamp to share ways to create a thriving...
Paylocity CEO Steve Beauchamp will discuss how to excel in customer service, sales and product development in the March 9 episode of the 21st...
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