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LOOKING AHEAD: Josh Daly, left, co-founder of Local Return, says the retirement of manufacturers without a succession plan is a “huge economic development issue.” With him is Nancy Forster-Holt, clinical associate professor at the University of Rhode Island’s College of Business.  PBN PHOTO/ELIZABETH GRAHAM

R.I.’s manufacturing sector braces for owner exits

Economy 06/10/2026

A wave of retiring business owners is about to reshape Rhode Island manufacturing, where 80% are approaching an exit without clear succession plans. At least,...

Centreville Bank awards $234K in grants to support organizations in R.I.,...

Financial Services 10/21/2024

WEST WARWICK – The Centreville Bank Charitable Foundation has awarded $234,299 in funding to 24 organizations throughout Rhode Island and Connecticut as part of...

Campaign urges customers to think locally for banking needs

Financial Services 04/24/2023

PROVIDENCE – People’s Credit Union CEO and President Sean Daly, Little Maven Lemonade owner Mariana Silva-Buck and local resident Nnkabaale Kasaa joined Local Return on April 13 to...

ELEVEN SMALL BUSINESSES have been awarded a total of $177,500 in loans during the first-round of funding from the ONE Neighborhood Builders Central Providence Community Loan Fund Thursday.

First wave of Central Providence Opportunities Loans awarded

Economic Activity 02/02/2023

PROVIDENCE – Eleven local businesses were awarded a combined $177,500 in loans during the first round of funding from the ONE Neighborhood Builders' Central...

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