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Marine Industry
Jun 18
By Meg Sullivan |
Report: Boating industry creates jobs in the Ocean StateThe economic impact of the recreational boating industry in Rhode Island totals $508.3 million, according to a report from the National Marine Manufacturers Association. |
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Workforce
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Report: R.I. workers are least engagedRhode Island has the highest percentage of “actively disengaged” workers in the United States, according to a report from Gallup. |
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Jun 15
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Meghan CoffeyMeghan Coffey has been appointed assistant director of nursing at Saint Elizabeth Home, where she has worked for the last six years. |
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Jun 15
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Lou CruzLou Cruz has been appointed executive chef at Ten Prime Steak & Sushi. |
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Jun 15
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Rick TjaderRick Tjader has been appointed senior vice president, director of project management at The Washington Trust Co. |
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Health Services
Jun 15
By Keith Regan Contributing Writer |
Businesses try tough love on healthThough most would rather dangle a carrot than wield a stick, more businesses are moving toward a tough-love approach to corporate-wellness programs, with employees who don’t participate facing higher health-insurance premiums and other financial penalties. |
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Jun 15
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Dr. Ikenna OkerekeDr. Ikenna Okereke has been appointed chief of thoracic surgery at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. |