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Since many boats have automotive-type engines in them, it would seem to make sense to have them repaired at a garage that services, well … automotive engines. Such was the case with the owner of an inboard-outboard boat who wasn’t happy with the engine work being done by his boat dealer and who chose instead to have his boat tuned up by his local auto-service station. After all, they had done great work on his cars, so why not?
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Guest Column: Robert Mucci
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7/9/12
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CVS Caremark won platinum recognition in the National Business Group’s 2012 Best Employers for Healthy Lifestyles awards.
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By Dana Reilly |
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Rhode Island’s gasoline price dropped 4 cents this week in the 11th consecutive week of declines, according to AAA Southern New England.
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By PBN Staff |
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Sexy Period - the Providence startup maker of fashionable, leak-resistant undergarments – has rebranded to Underbrella to appeal to a broader clientele base, the company announced Monday.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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Beth Kiepert appreciates that her jewelry and gift shop is located at 420 Main St. in Warren, within the boundary of the Warren Arts District.
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By Michael Souza |
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The U.S. economy grew 1.9 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a gain in consumer spending that now shows signs of cooling as the labor market weakens.
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By Shobhana Chandra
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The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation has hired Maine-based research and planning firm Planning Decisions, Inc. to conduct an economic impact study of the America’s Cup World Series Event taking place this week in Newport.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Rhode Island’s gasoline price dropped three more cents this week in the 10th consecutive week of declines, according to AAA Southern New England.
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By PBN Staff
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Carolyn Rafaelian, owner and president of Alex and Ani, has been named the 2012 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year in the consumer products category in New England.
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By PBN Staff
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Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee signed into law legislation that would give the state 18 percent of revenue from proposed table games at Twin River Casino and Newport Grand if voters approve the measure this November.
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By Rebecca Keister |