Tag: Small Businesses
Do state leaders have the right spending priorities for $1.25 billion...
Rhode Island as of June 9 had spent or committed less than $185 million of $1.25 billion received from the federal government for expenses...
Small businesses to get free face masks, cleaning supplies through state...
PROVIDENCE — Small businesses that are trying to reopen can receive a month’s supply of free face masks for their employees and cleaning supplies,...
Health risks of reopening balanced by ongoing economic crisis
As the state embarks on a cautious reopening of its economy, the nagging question on everyone’s mind is, “Are we ready?” As this week’s...
Stepping Up: Oceanside Graphics co-founder creates website to help small businesses...
WARWICK – In mid-March, Oceanside Graphics RI LLC Co-Founder Justin Gontarek was on a conference call with R.I. Lt. Governor Daniel P. McKee and...
Smaller share of U.S. small businesses unable to fill positions
WASHINGTON – United States small businesses found it a little easier to fill jobs in December, consistent with a moderating, yet still-robust, labor market,...
Share of U.S. small businesses planning higher pay nears record
WASHINGTON – As a tight labor market makes filling positions more difficult, 26% of U.S. small-business owners plan to increase pay in coming months,...
When local retailers do well, so does rest of the state
The National Retail Federation is projecting another strong holiday shopping season, with retail sales up between 3.8% and 4.2% over 2018. Many local communities...
Coming to Rhode Island?
What size businesses are most needed in Rhode Island?
Any-sized businesses: 53.9%
Midsized businesses: 46.1%
Small businesses: 0%
Large corporations: 0%
Which industries are most needed in Rhode Island?...
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