Family is family, but legal structure is key
An agreement locked with a handshake is an honorable way to seal a deal, especially when you are family. But when it involves business,...
68 employers receive Worksite Health Awards
PROVIDENCE – Local businesses and other organizations that have demonstrated a commitment to employee wellness were honored this morning at the state’s 13th Annual...
Wachovia buying A.G. Edwards for $6.8B
CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Wachovia Corp. (NYSE: WB) has agreed to buy St. Louis-based A.G. Edwards Inc. (NYSE: AGE), the 120-year-old securities firm, for $6.8...
Zoellick has more on his plate than morale
World Bank observers say that, while Robert Zoellick will be challenged to restore morale as the bank’s new president, he may find it more...
Dunkin’ offers design-your-own gift cards
CANTON, Mass. – Dunkin’ Donuts has unveiled a new version of its rechargeable card that customers can personalize with their own photo or message....
One Financial Plaza is sold for $65.65M
PROVIDENCE – One Financial Plaza, the landmark downtown skyscraper, has been acquired by a New York-based joint venture for almost $66 million.
The 28-story, 322,000-square-foot...
Zoellick seen as suitable for World Bank helm
WASHINGTON – Robert Zoellick will have a big job to do to reinvigorate the World Bank as its next president. But those who have...
Puma selects Goetz as yacht builder<br> for ’08-’09 Volvo Ocean Race
Bristol-based Goetz Custom Boats has been chosen by Puma to build the sports apparel company’s racing yacht for the 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race.
Goetz was...
Chamber issues Pocket Guide to Newport County
MIDDLETOWN – The Newport County Chamber of Commerce yesterday unveiled its first “Pocket Guide to Newport County.”
The 2007 guide is a 70-page, full-color compendium...
Towerstream to join Nasdaq’s Capital Market tomorrow
MIDDLETOWN – WiMAX provider Towerstream Corp. today announced that its common stock will begin trading on the Nasdaq Capital Market tomorrow morning under the...













