Former R.I. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Keith W. Stokes has joined The Mayforth Group, the Providence-based consulting firm announced Wednesday. more

Employees at DiSanto, Priest & Co. eat well. more

Kahn Litwin, Renza & Co. takes the stress out of a busy day. more

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Like many professionals, Robert C. Atwood enjoyed his work but had the desire to have his own business. “The company I was working for at the time wasn’t interested in pursuing the hazardous-waste world, so I started on my own,” he said. more

When employees are asked to describe the culture at this well-established financial investment company, they usually respond with the word, “family.” At Edward Jones, it’s a business model built on face-to-face time with its clients and the encouragement of leadership to help associates navigate personal conflicts. Whether it’s extra time off, special pay arrangements, a health-benefits exception or preventative programs to prevent a crisis, they offer the backing to put family first. more

Tim McCarthy, a health care business professional from New Hampshire, acquired West Warwick-based nutrition consulting services provider Nutrition Consultants LLC. more

Global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Reno, Nev.-based Miller Heiman, Miller announced Wednesday. more

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