Tag: Small business
Measure would create state-run retirement fund for small businesses
Michelle Rivera, policy director with Progreso Latino Inc., a nonprofit that does not offer retirement benefits to its employees, struggled with the process of...
‘Digital bank’ launched for small businesses
PROVIDENCE - Connecticut-based Liberty Bank on Monday launched Owners Bank - a “digital bank” targeting small businesses in Rhode Island, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania....
Holiday cliffhanger: How long will merry feeling last for shoppers, retailers?
Karen Beebe’s Christmas season began months ago, in the heat of August, when she placed an order for 360 holiday ornaments.
For Beebe, the owner...
More businesses struggle with their rent payments
When Michelle Murphy renewed her lease recently for a 5,000-square-foot beauty salon she rents in Cranston, there was some bad news that came with...
Rising prices have taken some cheer out of bakeries
Buying dessert for the holidays might be pricier this year, and local bakeries aren’t happy about it.
Whether it’s a pastry, a butter croissant, or...
McKee, Tanner must set clear agenda for Commerce
Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s decisive election victory over Republican Ashley Kalus positions him to play a lead role in state economic development for the...
Everybody’s Business: ‘I really feel like I’m alone’
(Editor’s note: This is the 25th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each is asked about their views...
KMS Solutions, LLC, Announces Executive Changes and Promotions to Support Company...
Alexandria VA, June 2022 – KMS Solutions, LLC, announces the following executive changes and promotions as an organizational effort to support the rapid growth...
The gift of normalcy
David Piccerelli | Rhode Island PBS president
Leading a complex and dynamic organization such as Rhode Island PBS through the pandemic has been nothing short of...
Social Enterprise Greenhouse CEO Ramirez to step down
PROVIDENCE – There will be a leadership change at Social Enterprise Greenhouse come the end of this year.
Kelly Ramirez, who has led the business-support...
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