Rhode Island Business News

Rhode Island Healthcare Workforce Cuts Amid Financial Strain

News Summary Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) will lay off over 70 employees, nearly 12% of its workforce due to…

5 days ago

Rhode Island Chamber Hosts Secretary of State at Breakfast Event

News Summary The Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce is hosting R.I. Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore for its…

6 days ago

Rhode Island’s Cottage Food Industry Thrives with New Law

News Summary The cottage food industry in Rhode Island is booming since the passage of the Cottage Food Law, allowing…

6 days ago

Rhode Island Communities Rally Against Motorboat Tax Bill

News Summary Rhode Island's boating and fishing community is opposing House Bill H-6256, which proposes eliminating tax exemptions for motorboats.…

6 days ago

Encore Enterprises Expands with New Retail Acquisitions

News Summary Encore Enterprises Inc., based in Dallas, has acquired two grocery-anchored retail centers, Northpoint Center in Illinois and Cowesett…

6 days ago

Rhode Island Introduces Senate Bill S1015 for Insurance Reform

News Summary Rhode Island has introduced Senate Bill S1015, reforming its Unfair Claims Settlement Practices Act to enhance consumer protections…

6 days ago

Rhode Island Launches RI Ready Initiative for Industrial Growth

News Summary Rhode Island is launching the RI Ready initiative to address industrial development needs as Quonset Business Park nears…

6 days ago

Santander Bank to Close Providence Branch Amid Downsizing

News Summary Santander Bank has announced the closure of its branch at 280 Atwells Ave. in Providence, Rhode Island, as…

7 days ago

Encore Enterprises Expands Retail Portfolio with New Acquisitions

News Summary Encore Enterprises, Inc. has expanded its retail portfolio with the acquisition of two grocery-anchored shopping centers: Northpoint Center…

7 days ago

Cruise Ships Returning to Providence After Four Years

News Summary For the first time in four years, Providence, Rhode Island, is set to welcome cruise ships back to…

7 days ago