Tag: Pandemic
Gov. Raimondo falling short of her own leadership standards
Since the earliest days of the pandemic, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has shown consistent leadership in tackling the twin public health and economic crises...
Employers have role in testing
Most local employers have already greatly contributed to controlling the spread of COVID-19 by following – and in many cases exceeding – state workplace...
No need to sacrifice comfort when displaying style
Here’s hoping that we can put last year in the rearview mirror and finally say goodbye to a very difficult period. As the vaccine...
R.I. looks to expand workplace tests
Rhode Island is trying to double the number of daily tests taken for COVID-19, in part by encouraging more employers to adopt surveillance testing.
Manufacturing...
For some, new higher-ed model needed
In the midst of national and statewide economic uncertainty, heightened by the COVID-19 pandemic, business leaders across Rhode Island continue to express a common,...
Dining Out: R.I. restaurants worthy of many accolades
These are not the days for restaurant awards. The food media lost its appetite for ranking chefs, eateries, foods or drinks in 2020. Different...
2021 prospects
Are you optimistic your business will fare better in 2021?
Yes: 62.5%
Unsure: 25%
No: 12.5%
Do you plan to have your physical operations return to normal in...
Pandemic, progressives, new House leadership could put twist on contentious issues
The 2021 legislative session is shaping up to be another severe departure from the norm, with a temporary change of venue for both chambers,...
Banks on higher alert for credit weakness
In his 50 years as a customer of The Washington Trust Co., John Bellone has never deferred a loan payment. Not through the 2008...
Seize the moment
Ross Gittell | Bryant University president
More than 4,000 institutions of higher education in the United States serve approximately 20 million students and this year...

















