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THE LAWSUIT BETWEEN the state of Rhode Island and Pinterest Inc. that was settled back in November has been fully resolved by the presiding judge. / COURTESY R.I. OFFICE OF THE GENERAL TREASURER

State’s discrimination lawsuit with Pinterest Inc. fully resolved

Business Services 06/22/2022

PROVIDENCE – A lawsuit between the state of Rhode Island and Pinterest Inc. that alleged the social media platform was fostering a culture of...

AstroNova reports $425K profit for Q1

Economy 06/08/2022

PROVIDENCE – AstroNova Inc. on Wednesday reported a $425,000 profit in the company’s fiscal first quarter, or 6 cents per diluted share, a decrease...

FINDING SOLUTIONS: Clare King, left, founder of Pawtucket-based manufacturer Propel LLC, says the knowledge she gained from Oxford University taught her how to ask questions and her Princeton University education taught her how to answer them. At right is Birgit Leither,  product design and development lead. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Propel LLC’s King saw opportunities weave into her innovation career

Business Women 05/27/2022

Business Women Awards 2022 Achievement Honoree Clare King, Propel LLC CLARE KING LIKES to mix things up. She sees opportunity in combinations others may not. This might...

CHECKING IN: This is a sample screen of the Papa Inc. mobile app that allows independent contractors called pals to connect with seniors in their areas who need assistance or companionship. The service is offered through certain health insurance plans provided by Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island and Neighborhood Health Plan of Rhode Island. / PBN PHOTO

Health insurers offering ‘grandkids on-demand’

Focus 04/29/2022

Now in partnership with health plans in Rhode Island, a company called Papa Inc. is providing a service that’s been marketed as “grandkids on-demand,”...

A NEW SCHOLARSHIP program has been established at the University of Rhode Island College of Business to support underrepresented students. Pictured from left are URI Associate Vice President for Enrollment Dean Libutti, URI Director of Talent Development Gerald R. Williams, URI President Marc B. Parlange, Aretec Inc. President and Co-Founder Roby Luna URI College of Business Dean Maling Ebrahimpour. / COURTESY JOE GIBLIN

New scholarship program for underrepresented students launches at URI College of...

Business Services 04/22/2022

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A University of Rhode Island alumnus who co-founded a data science firm has committed a six-figure gift to create a scholarship...

PRACTICAL ATTIRE: Propel LLC owner Clare King, left, and Birgit Leitner, product design and development lead, examine an aircraft carrier flight deck jersey Propel manufactures for the U.S. Navy. The company’s whole-garment knitting machine is to the right. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

King weaves opportunities into a career of innovation

Business Women 04/01/2022

Clare King likes to mix things up. She sees opportunity in combinations others may not. This might explain why her Pawtucket company, Propel LLC, solves...

A few tips to avoid tax season scams

Advice 04/01/2022

Tax season is stressful enough without having to worry about scammers trying to take your hard-earned money and private information. Business owners and residents...

SENEDIA accepting applications for $1,500 STEM scholarships

Education 03/22/2022

MIDDLETOWN – The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance is awarding three $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing careers in STEM-related fields such as engineering,...

Cox defends $120M plan to upgrade state’s broadband infrastructure

Economy 03/17/2022

PROVIDENCE – Cox Communications' $120 million plan to upgrade Rhode Island's broadband infrastructure is not enough for three state lawmakers, including Rep. Deborah Ruggiero,...