Posts Tagged ‘Business’
Business Beat: BankNewport named RI SBA Lender of the Year
BankNewport has once again been recognized by the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) Rhode Island District Office for its exceptional performance in small business lending. During the annual SBA Rhode Island Lender Awards Breakfast on December 5, BankNewport was named Rhode Island 7(a) Lender of the Year, Rhode Island 504 3rd Party Lender of the…
Read More50% of us are still paying off Christmas 2023: How to win the balance transfer game – Mary Hunt
by Mary Hunt, contributing writer Editor’s Note: With the current threat to ID theft and malicious use of our credit cards caused by the cyberattack breach potentially impacting over 330,000 Rhode Islanders or more, this is a good time to take a moment to review your credit card use, strategize ways to pay off debt,…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: No more excuses – time to prioritize YOU! – Kevin Kearns
by Kevin Kearns, contributing writer on exercise, fitness No more excuses–it’s time to prioritize YOU! BUILDING A HEALTHIER, HAPPIER YOU AFTER 50 If you’re over 50, getting started on a fitness journey might feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, sharpen your mental clarity, or regain…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: Weeks-Wright East Side home, $1,015,000. Compass for buyers, RPL for sellers
Photo provided by Compass Compass announced the sale of 12 Everett Avenue in Providence for $1,015,000. Kira Greene, founding agent of Compass Providence, represented the Buyer in this transaction. Year-to-date, 3 of the top 5 Individual Agents, based on Total Sales Volume, on the East Side of Providence are Compass agents, including Kira Greene. In…
Read MoreCVS: Serious dilemma for pharmacists, second guessed for dispensing too many opioids; too few
Statement by CVS in response to a USDOJ announcement of a civil complaint (noted below): “We have cooperated with the DOJ’s investigation for more than four years, and we strongly disagree with the allegations and false narrative within this complaint. We will defend ourselves vigorously against this misguided federal lawsuit, which follows on the heels…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: The Preserve Sporting Shoppe expands. Outdoor holiday gifts. Children’s area.
The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort Announces 30,000 Square Foot Expansion of Sporting Shoppe The Preserve Sporting Club & Resort – New England’s “finest sporting club” and a Preferred Hotel & Resort – has announced the property’s recent expansion and renovation of its Sporting Shoppe, adding 30,000 square feet to the existing space. The expansion aims to…
Read MoreFoodborn illness outbreaks cause USDA to enact stronger measures to protect public
FSIS Announces Stronger Measures to Protect the Public from Listeria monocytogenes The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced several new steps to strengthen the agency’s oversight of food processing facilities it regulates (meat, poultry and egg products) and ensure safe food. These steps reflect the agency’s continual effort…
Read MoreWood River Health welcomes new pediatric patients from Hope Valley, Westerly area
Wood River Health’s Pediatric Nurse Practitioner is accepting new patients under the age of 18 at its Hope Valley and Westerly, RI facilities. A pediatric patient is a child or adolescent under the age of 18 who requires special care and accommodations due to their developing bodies. Pediatric patients have different needs than adults because…
Read MoreCalling all writers! Submissions open for Linden Place Writers’ Residency, 4th year
Creative programming expands at Linden Place with public writing workshops Submissions are open as the Linden Place Writers’ Residency enters its fourth year. Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts creative writers over the age of 18 are invited to apply to the no-cost program that provides on-site workspace for the month of April on the grounds…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Navigating HR compliance – CompLyons HR Consulting
PHOTO CREDIT: Rachel McCoy at Rae of Light Photography Navigating HR compliance is an essential, yet complex aspect of managing a small business. With employment laws constantly evolving, small business owners face the challenge of ensuring their practices align with federal, state, and local regulations. Failure to comply can result in legal actions, financial penalties,…
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