5 Questions
Spotlight
Dining Out
Health Matters
Executive Poll
A night out
Does your company hold fun outings and activities for employees?
Yes: 67%
No: 33%
What activities and outings does your company hold? (Select multiple)
Company picnics/barbecues: 67%
Holiday parties:...
The Week’s Poll
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PBN Summit
Panelists: Takes right steps for a smooth reopening
Most of us figured that reopening workplaces as the COVID-19 quarantine eases would require a lot more planning than just turning the lights back...
Focus
Veterinarians question R.I.’s new telehealth law
A new Rhode Island law expanding the use of veterinary telemedicine is drawing a sharp divide between lawmakers who say the technology could improve...
In legal world, artificial intelligence is a double-edged sword
Andrew Dietderich, partner at nationally renowned law firm Sullivan & Cromwell in New York City, found himself in damage-control mode last spring, thanks to...
Something New
Baldomar created Rhody apparel company to honor her late husband
In 2022, Paola Baldomar found herself a young widow and single mother to a 2-month-old infant daughter. In October of that year, her husband,...
One Last Thing
Details matter
Ines Gentile | Caliella LLC owner and creative director
People often assume I’m in the balloon business.
I’m not.
I’m in the business of creating moments people...
Editorial & Op Ed
It's Personal
Davies student earns national gold medal in first aid and CPR at SkillsUSA conference
ARIANNE CHARLES, a North Providence student at William M. Davies Jr. Career and Technical High School in Lincoln, won the national gold medal in...
To Savor: Wines that offer a great chill experience
I have had the pleasure of visiting vineyards in various countries, which has allowed me to taste many unique and interesting wines. While visiting...
The key to reducing air pollution: Stop idling.
A bus company that left its buses’ engines running while parked in Boston neighborhoods has settled a lawsuit by agreeing to pay $5.6 million...
Dealing with laziness
A business owner carefully observed a new employee for the first 30 days. The employee displayed a less-than-enthusiastic work ethic. Unable to restrain herself...
News Briefs
What's Happening
Editor’s Choice: Crowne Plaza to host manufacturing summit
EDITOR’S CHOICE
Crowne Plaza to host manufacturing summit THE CENTRAL RHODE ISLAND Chamber of Commerce, together with the U.S. Small Business Administration, Rhode Island Manufacturers...
People on the Move
AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO
AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026.
Mr. Willis served as a...
Saint Elizabeth Home Welcomes New Administrator Brian McGuinness
Saint Elizabeth Community welcomes Brian McGuinness as the new Executive Director of their skilled nursing home in East Greenwich. He is no stranger to...
Dimeo Construction Company Welcomes Fourth-Generation Blakely S. Dimeo to Business Development Team
Dimeo Construction Company has appointed Blakely S. Dimeo as Business Development Manager. In this role, she will help oversee business development initiatives and long-term...
Press Releases
MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing Associate
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...
Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds Unlimited Franchise in Warwick
EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...
Nicole J. Benjamin Elected to Board of Directors of the Federation of Defense &...
Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Benjamin, a shareholder of the firm, has been elected to the Board...
