Posts Tagged ‘Business’
RIPEC report: RI Housing Resources Commission an agency in need of reform
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) has released a policy brief highlighting issues with the design and operations of Rhode Island’s Housing Resources Commission (HRC): RIPEC found that the HRC has wide statutory authority over housing policy and programming and shares many of the same top-line responsibilities with the Department of Housing. Conducting a…
Read MoreRIPTA offers free bus rides to soccer matches in exchange for $150K in ads – Rhode Island Current
By: Christopher Shea – May 13, 2025 – Rhode Island Current, re-printed by RINewsToday with permissions Photo: Courtesy photo from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority Rhode Island FC has yet to notch a home-field victory since its May 3 home opener ended in a tie at its new Pawtucket stadium, but the cash-strapped Rhode…
Read MoreThe Controversy Over “Return to Office (RTO)” Mandates – Mary T. O’Sullivan
By Mary T. O’Sullivan, MSOL, contributing writer on business “A recent survey from ResumeBuilder found that 8 in 10 employers lost talent to return-to-office (RTO)mandates.” – Forbes With many organizations recovering from the business climate of the COVID years, more employers in 2025 are beginning to require workers to return to the office (RTO) full time. Employers…
Read MoreOur Networking Pick of the Week: Trust Networking at The Thirsty Beaver, NK
Join us an engaging Business Networking event designed to connect like-minded professionals, entrepreneurs, and business owners from across the region. Trust Networking Meet & Greet will be held on Tuesday, May 20th from 5 to 7pm at The Thirsty Beaver, 80 Frenchtown Road, in North Kingstown. Whether you’re looking to grow your network, explore partnerships,…
Read MoreNAACP Providence Branch now under the control of the NAACP national office. It only took 4 years.
At a May 10th meeting of the NAACP Greater Providence Branch, new rules, regulations and staffing were announced for the group recognized for over 100 years of service in Rhode Island – as the local branch is now under control of the national NAACP organization based in Washington, DC. It only took 4 years to…
Read MoreBurn with Kearns: The Forgotten Movement. Why rotation is critical for health, 50+ – Kevin Kearns
By Coach Kevin Kearns – Burn With Kearns, contributing writer, exercise and fitness As we age, many of us continue exercising—but unknowingly skip one of the most critical forms of movement: rotation. We walk, we bike, we lift weights. All great. But rarely do we twist, turn, or pivot in a controlled way. And that’s…
Read MoreIn the News… recap of the week ending May 16, 2025
RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Obama summer home on Martha’s Vineyard up for sale for $39 Million Freight Farms, a Boston-based company that repurposed shipping containers into high-tech farms that could grow food, has filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy and ceased operations. The Daily Table, a low cost grocery chain in MA is closing – at…
Read MoreBusiness Beat: Ocean State Job Lot recognized as a U.S. Best Managed Company
Leading discount retail chain earns “Gold Winner” distinction as a five-time honoree Ocean State Job Lot (OSJL), a leading discount closeout retailer headquartered in Rhode Island with more than 160 stores throughout New England, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and Maryland is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2025 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte…
Read MoreART! Gallery Night Providence – 5 guided tours or tour on your own
Get excited for art openings and receptions across the city of Providence at 19 different galleries and art spaces! Learn more about each of the 5 FREE guided tours we are hosting that night. Each tour brings you to a different selection of participating art spaces. These galleries and art spaces are free and open…
Read MoreReal Estate in RI: East Side William G. Thurber House, $1.75M with RPL’s Gerri Schiffman
Residential Properties Ltd. announces the sale of 526 Cole Avenue on Providence’s East Side for $1.75 million. RPL Sales Associate Gerri Schiffman proudly represented the seller as the listing agent in this transaction. The William G. Thurber House (1927) is a two-story, stucco Colonial with a low hip roof, stunning front portico, and small balcony…
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