Purvis lands $37.6M in NUWC contracts
MIDDLETOWN – IT systems and service provider Purvis Systems Inc. today announced two contracts worth a combined $36.7 million with the Naval Sea Systems...
Neighbors share their creativity
After six months on the market, the arts space at Conley’s Wharf at 200 Allens Ave. is at 80 percent capacity, leasing space to...
Boat show keeps growing, broadening its scope
Among 850 exhibitors with more than 700 boats to be docked and ashore along 15 acres of Newport’s waterfront this week for the 37th...
City seeks ‘brand’ to boost tourism market
Just last month, The Wall Street Journal listed Providence as one of the top 10 next hot travel spots worldwide – along with destinations...
A connection that validates clinical trials
Dr. William J. Beliveau developed a passion for medical research as a resident decades ago, and while he’s made his career as an internist...
R.I. Foundation VP named to head Giving Council
Kimberly Butler – vice president for gift planning and stewardship at The Rhode Island Foundation – has been named president of the...
Business support for the arts<br> bolsters R.I.’s economy
The arts define Providence. Mention the Renaissance City to most out-of-staters and they are likely to bring up “WaterFire Providence,” the seasonal art installation...
Growth slows on the Web
The Washington Trust Co. is promoting it as an environmentalist move. Sign up for online bill payments, a new campaign says, and you will...
Home loan brokers will need license
To state Sen. William Walaska, it didn’t make sense that Rhode Island regulated professionals such as auctioneers and travel agents, but not people who...
Judge clears way for Beacon Mutual settlement
PROVIDENCE – A decision by Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein has cleared the way for The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. to begin making payments...













