Barron’s: Bill may boost Alexion, Amgen
SMITHFIELD – Alexion Pharmaceuticals Inc. and Amgen Inc., both of which have manufacturing facilities in Rhode Island, stand to gain from the health care...
Lopes named tax manager at LGC&D PC
Catherine Lopes has been promoted to the position of tax manager at Lefkowitz, Garfinkel, Champi & DeRienzo PC. She will continue to work with...
Time is right to expand, build office space in R.I.
If you are looking to expand your office space or build a new one, this is the year, says Michael Giuttari, president of MG...
Businesses can build on lessons learned in 2009
“I think 2010 provides with a unique opportunity,” said Ann-Marie Harrington. She’s the founder and president of Embolden Inc. in Pawtucket, a Web...
S&P affirms Providence ‘A’ rating for bond
PROVIDENCE – Mayor David N. Cicilline announced last week that Standard & Poor’s affirmed the city’s “A” rating of its general obligation bond. ...
Small businesses weigh in on tax, spending issues
When the members of Rhode Island’s small-business community get together for an economic summit this week, state taxes and potential revisions to the existing...
$70K in tax breaks lands promises of 200 new jobs
Sometimes, the incentives don’t have to be big to help persuade a company either to move here or to stay in Rhode Island.
That was...
Re-examine viability before seeking loans
When it comes to banking and finance matters, some small-business owners will need a reality check in 2010, says Thomas W. Kelly, president and...
Foreclosure notices rise in Mass.
BOSTON – Foreclosure petitions and auctions in Bristol County, Mass., rose in November in year-over-year comparisons, according to real estate tracking firm The Warren...
FGX chief exec gets early payout
SMITHFIELD – FGX International Holdings Inc.’s board approved a plan last week to boost the pay package of Alec Taylor, the company’s chief executive,...