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Lists: Rhode Island’s SBA Lenders
Ranked by amount of loans distributed:
1. Bank Rhode Island | Amount of loans: $6.6 million
2. Ocean State Business Development Authority | Amount of loans:...
Lists: Rhode Island’s Largest SBA Loans
Number of 7A loans distributed: 15
Number of 504 loans distributed: 10
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Newspaper company Beacon Communications to be sold to Clarendon Group CEO...
WARWICK – Even after she left Beacon Communications Inc. two decades ago to pursue careers in government and public relations, Joy E. Fox still has...
R.I. gets $60.1M in federal funding for public transportation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $60.1 million in federal funding to enhance public transportation across the state, the state's congressional delegation announced Wednesday.
The...
Strong job growth powers R.I. economy in Q1
PROVIDENCE – Job growth helped power the state’s economy in the first quarter of 2024, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and the Center...
KIDS COUNT: Economic and health gaps continue to affect children of...
PROVIDENCE – For decades children in Rhode Island have been driving the state’s diversity, yet children of color continue to face greater economic and...
City Council delays vote to override Smiley’s 8-law veto
PROVIDENCE – An effort by city officials to change the state-enabled tax incentive available to developers and rental property owners is now in limbo.
The...
Lists: Rhode Island Distilleries, Breweries and Vineyards
Ranked by newest:
1 (tie). South County Distillers | Year founded: 2020
1 (tie). The Industrious Spirit Co. | Year founded: 2020
3. Rhode Island Spirits Rhodium Distillery & Tasting...
RIPEC: General Assembly needs to pare spending growth
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Expenditure Council urges the General Assembly to show fiscal restraint as the state faces looming deficits that could exceed...
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates unchanged
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve on Wednesday emphasized that inflation has remained stubbornly high in recent months and said it doesn't plan to...
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