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STEADY GROWTH: Nancy Parker Wilson, owner of Greenvale Vineyard in Portsmouth, with her son Bill Wilson, the operations manager. Parker Wilson says the vineyard has seen steady growth in its seasonal tasting and events business, a function of increasing interest in agritourism and the “eat local” movement. / PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

PBN survey: In election year, more R.I. companies say no to...

Rhode Island businesspeople have revived their optimism about the future of the state economy, but they appear reluctant to back up their improved outlook...

The art of being resourceful

Are resources the lifeblood of your company’s operation? Yes: 67% No: 17% Somewhat: 17% What resources do you utilize for your business? (Select any that apply) Information and/or data:...
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Mergers and acquisitions for mom and pop

While splashy headlines tout the success of midsized mergers and acquisitions throughout New England, Rhode Island small businesses are sharing the recent M&A boom....

Old folks have all the top jobs, and it’s not good...

Why so many of America’s best and brightest college graduates go into management consulting, finance or law school is a perennial question. There are...

Winter blues

Does the wintry weather impact your company’s operation negatively? No: 66.7% Yes: 33.3% In what ways does the winter weather hamper your company’s operation? (Select any that...
LIFESPAN AND COASTAL MEDICAL announced Thursday that they have signed a letter of intent to pursue an affiliation. / COURTESY LIFESPAN CORP.

Lifespan, Coastal Medical announce plan to join forces to expand health...

PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp., the state's largest hospital system, is in the process of affiliating with Coastal Medical Inc., a large primary care practice...
ADJUSTMENTS: Donna Murray, left, assistant director of labor market information at the R.I. Department of Labor and Training, goes over changes to Rhode Island’s unemployment and temporary disability insurance tax laws with Margaux Fontaine. / PBN PHOTO/MIKE SKORSKI

R.I. makes changes to unemployment, TDI taxes

Many Rhode Island employers could see a reduction in the amount of unemployment insurance tax they pay, while employees are on the hook for...

It’s time to take actions to improve career path

The beginning of a new year is always a great time to pause and look for career advice, no matter your age or stage...

Age discrimination is bad for bottom line

Of all the kinds of employment discrimination, hiring younger workers in preference to older ones earns the least public condemnation. That’s a growing problem,...

Sweet inspiration

What source of inspiration have you employed to try to improve or drive your staff’s performance? (Select any that apply)? A financial reward of some...
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