Rhode Island Business News

Leadership Shake-Up in Rhode Island’s Commerce Department

News Summary Rhode Island's Secretary of Commerce, Liz Tanner, has resigned amid ongoing criticism and high staff turnover within the…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Announces 2025 40 Under Forty Awards Winners

News Summary Rhode Island has unveiled the winners of the 2025 40 Under Forty Awards, celebrating forty young professionals for…

4 weeks ago

Deloitte to Pay $5 Million for Rhode Island Cyberattack

News Summary Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee announced that Deloitte will pay $5 million to cover expenses related to a…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Launches Ocean State 2026 Nonprofit for World Cup

News Summary Rhode Island has initiated the Ocean State 2026 nonprofit to enhance tourism and economic growth during the 2026…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Secretary of Commerce Resigns for World Cup Initiative

News Summary Elizabeth Tanner has resigned as Rhode Island's Secretary of Commerce to lead Ocean State 2026, a nonprofit aimed…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Upgraded to AA+ by Fitch Ratings

News Summary Fitch Ratings has upgraded Rhode Island's Long-term Issue Default Rating from AA to AA+, reflecting improved creditworthiness due…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Hosts Annual Business Women Awards Luncheon

News Summary On May 22nd, Rhode Island will celebrate outstanding women from various industries at the Business Women Awards Luncheon.…

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Rhode Island’s Economic Performance and Public Sentiment Decline

News Summary Rhode Island ranks 33rd in the WalletHub economic performance rankings, reflecting a decline from previous years. While there…

4 weeks ago

Duffy & Sweeney Merges with Stevens & Lee in New England

News Summary Duffy & Sweeney, a Providence-based law firm, has merged with Stevens & Lee, marking the latter's 16th office…

4 weeks ago

Citizens Financial Group to Close 15 Branches Across Six States

News Summary Citizens Financial Group Inc. is set to close 15 branches, including one in East Providence, reducing its branch…

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