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Layton named next publisher of PBN

PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News on Friday announced that Sales Manager John Layton will serve as its next publisher, replacing the retiring Annemarie Brisson. Brisson...

Do you prioritize in-person retail shopping during the holiday season?

The holiday shopping season has gotten off to a strong start, with a record $10.8 billion in sales nationally on Black Friday alone. Brick-and-mortar stores...

R.I. residents may be eligible for compensation in $49M generic drug...

R.I. Attorney General Peter Neronha joined a national coalition of attorneys last week announcing a $49.1 million settlement with drugmakers Heritage Pharmaceuticals and Apotex....

Mortgage broker admits to fraudulent activities

PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island mortgage broker admitted in federal court to running a Ponzi scheme, fraudulently acquiring Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security...

Cheaper oil keeps R.I. gas price below $3 per gallon

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island has decreased 2 cents to $2.97 per gallon. That price...

R.I. Commerce Corp. lands $1.6M for small businesses

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. has been awarded $1.6 million to support small businesses in the construction, transportation and renewable energy industries through the...

R.I. woman indicted for role in $10M mail fraud scheme

PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island woman faces four counts of mail fraud and one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud for her alleged...

Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about...

American consumers lost some confidence in June as expectations over the near-term future fell again.  The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that...

Warwick entrepreneur’s Spherehead pillow targets neck, head pain

WARWICK – After a day at her desk job, sleep provided little relief for Alizah Josette when it came to head and neck pain. “I...

Enotap files for bankruptcy; owners to manage Sakonnet Vineyard

EAST PROVIDENCE – A once-planned wine tasting room here is no longer on the table after Enotap LLC, which produces the Anchor & Hope...
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