Grant program launched to help R.I. small businesses cut energy costs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island small businesses now have a new tool to cut energy costs.
On Thursday, R.I. Commerce Corp. and R.I. Secretary of Commerce...
Former FM CEO Thomas Lawson dies at 69
PAWTUCKET - Thomas Lawson, former CEO of Johnston-based global commercial insurer FM Global, died on March 7. He was 69.
Lawson's career at FM spanned...
Clean-up efforts aiding business reopenings following historic blizzard
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island continues to dig out from a historic blizzard, local business and community leaders are praising state and municipal efforts...
Phil Rizzuto of Rizzuto Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery PBN’s Health...
PROVIDENCE – Phil Rizzuto, of Rizzuto Eyelid and Facial Plastic Surgery, has been chosen as the Career Achiever in Providence Business News’ 2026 Health...
SBA: Rhode Island small businesses received $179M in loans in 2025
SMITHFIELD – Rhode Island small businesses received $179 million in loans in fiscal year 2025, a 56.9% increase over the previous year.
A total of...
Washington Trust CEO eyes stronger margins in 2026
WESTERLY – Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., the parent of The Washington Trust Co., is poised for higher profitability in 2026 as a costly interest...
Bank of America ends 2025 with $30.5B profit driven by trading,...
PROVIDENCE – Bank of America Corp. finished 2025 with a profit of $30.5 billion, up about 10.5% from $27.6 billion in 2024, as higher...
U.S. middle-market M&A confidence hits 6-year high, Citizens survey finds
PROVIDENCE – Confidence in the U.S. middle-market mergers and acquisitions environment has surged to a six-year high, according to a new survey from Citizens...
Don’t try to go it alone
Monika P. Zuluaga | Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce CEO and president
Too often, businesses believe the only way to expand capacity is to...
New Year’s Day: Retailers are open but government, banks closed
While schools, government and banks are closed on New Year's Day, most major retailers across the U.S. will be open, with many offering discounts...
