A.H. Belo Corp., the parent company of The Providence Journal and three other daily newspapers, declared a quarterly cash dividend of 6 cents per share, even as the company reported a net loss of 18 cents per share during its first quarter. May 21
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Bentley Wealth Advisors LLC has merged with Wakefield-based Wealth Management Solutions, the company announced Wednesday.
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Media General – parent company of WJAR-TV NBC 10 – has signed an agreement with Berkshire Hathaway Inc. to sell the majority of its newspapers, the company announced Wednesday. May 17
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The Westerly Community Credit Union has received a $100,000 grant to help secure home ownership for low to moderate income households. 10:41 am
The Narragansett Bay Insurance Co. reached a notable landmark last week when it celebrated its 100,000th homeowner’s policy. 4:55 am
Janney Montgomery Scott LLC, a full-service wealth management, financial services and investment banking firm headquartered in Philadelphia, has announced the successful closing of the state of Rhode Island's $122.95 million general obligation bond issue, which sold on April 24. 4:55 am
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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island announced today its LifeStyleBlue health plan for the small employer market, with flexibility of three different benefit designs to fit the lifestyles of a diverse population. May 21
Tufts Health Plan had a first-quarter jump in membership of 29 percent in 2012, compared with the first-quarter numbers in 2011, rising to 980,000 from 748,031, according to the health insurer. May 21
Dr. G. Alan Kurose, president and CEO of Coastal Medical, one of the largest group practices of physicians in Rhode Island, testified on May 16 before the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee. May 21
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AAA Southern New England projects a 1.2 percent increase in Memorial Day travel, but says Americans will stay closer to home to save money. May 17
In the competitive world of state tourism marketing, Rhode Island is struggling more than ever to keep up with its neighbors. May 12
Is there anyone who doesn’t like bunnies? May 12
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The Pawtucket Foundation recently hosted its ninth annual Awards Celebration at the Pawtucket Armory Arts Center. The event drew a crowd of 430 guests to honor Pawtucket’s community leaders. May 19
BankNewport President and CEO Sandra J. Pattie recently joined Andrew Schiff, CEO of the Rhode Island Community Food Bank, and Joanne Hoops, executive director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, for a visit to the Park Holm Boys & Girls Clubs following a $5,000 grant from BankNewport to the food bank’s Kids Café program. May 19
If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to nonprofit@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event. May 18
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