Watchdog group wants a state inspector general
For more than a century, the Independent Man has stood guard atop the State House. But if a bill submitted at the request of...
Family business still nimble after 100 years
Klitzner Industries started as a small jewelry plating operation in the back room of Harry Klitzner's mom's candy store on Westminster Street in 1907....
A growing challenge at the ACI
For some departments in state government, shaving the budget is difficult. For the R.I. Department of Corrections, it's virtually impossible, says Director A.T. Wall.
In...
Newport zoning can’t stop Grand plan
A Superior Court judge has ordered the City of Newport to stop trying to block an expansion of Newport Grand and issue the required...
PBN wins NEPA headline honors
Providence Business News was named a winner in The New England Press Association’s 2006 Better Newspaper Contest for consistent accomplishment in the "demanding and...
Carcieri names Brian Stern as new chief of staff
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri yesterday named Brian P. Stern his new chief of staff, effective March 1. He replaces Jeffrey Grybowski, who...
Amica Tall Ships fest announces 22-ship lineup
NEWPORT – Amica Insurance Tall Ships Rhode Island 2007 today announced the final lineup for the festival, and said three more class-A vessels have...
KVH posts ’06 revenue of $79.0M, up 11%
MIDDLETOWN – KVH Industries Inc. today posted revenue of $79.0 million for the year ended Dec. 31, an 11-percent increase over the previous year’s...
Recycler to pay $107,000 to settle pollution charges
PROVIDENCE – N.E. Environmental Services Inc. has paid $30,000 into the state’s environmental response fund, and agreed to pay an additional $77,250 to the...
Hasbro signs 12-brand apparel licensing deal
PAWTUCKET – HPG, the licensing arm of Hasbro Inc. (NYSE: HAS), today announced it has signed an agreement for an apparel collection to appear...
