Forum looks at risks of privatizing public services
As the legislative session comes to an end, the looming budget deficit is putting increasing pressure on the state’s leaders to consider draconian measures,...
House OKs bill to make insurers cover bad debt
PROVIDENCE – The state House of Representatives has approved legislation that requires health insurers to reimburse hospitals for any uncollected patient co-payment or deductible...
Cumberland Farms settles tobacco charges
CANTON, Mass. – Cumberland Farms Inc. has reached a settlement with the Mass. Attorney General’s Office of allegations that the company’s convenience stores “lacked...
Cumberland trucking firm fined $80K on federal hazardous waste charges
PROVIDENCE – Berkeley Transportation Co. yesterday was fined $80,000 in federal court for illegally shipping hazardous waste from a property in East Greenwich to...
Local firms lead way in New England PR awards
RDW Group Inc. tied for first place with the most Bell Ringer Awards, given yesterday evening by The Publicity Club of New England at...
Small business ‘matchmaker’ summit<br> on federal contracting runs through Wednesday
WARWICK – More than 500 small businesses from across the Northeast and 80 federal agencies and prime contractors are expected to attend the Small...
Commission to look at revamping R.I. liquor laws
A special legislative commission has been set up to review all of Rhode Island’s liquor laws and regulations, looking, among other things, at the...
9 morals to help build a successful brand
When you are creating a brand, you are creating a belief in the hearts and minds of your customers about yourself, your company, your...
U.S. trade gap narrows in April by 6.2%
WASHINGTON – The nation’s imports of goods and services exceeded exports in April by $58.5 billion, narrowing by $3.9 billion or 6.2 percent from...
2% of local CFOs anticipate 3Q hiring
PROVIDENCE – Two percent of chief financial officers across Rhode Island expect to add staff in the third quarter of this year, and 1...
