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Foulkes targets political ‘fatigue,’ GOP after sweeping gubernatorial primary win

PROVIDENCE – Helena B. Foulkes is turning her attention to the general election after soundly defeating Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the Sept. 9...

Procaccianti Cos. purchases S.C. resort for $125M

CRANSTON – Procaccianti Cos. has added a new resort to its portfolio. The Rhode Island real estate investment firm has partnered with Florida-based Rugger Capital to purchase...

Conservative business group’s multi-PAC strategy flops as General Assembly incumbents prevail

In contrast to the stunning primary day upsets in which Democratic challengers dethroned Rhode Island’s governor and the mayors of Providence and Pawtucket, every sitting state...

SEC filing of the week: TYTL near full subscription on $4.55M securities offering

PROVIDENCE – TYTL Corp., a Delaware-based real estate technology firm set to be acquired by Beeline Holdings Inc., is near full subscription on its exempt $4.55 million securities offering.  According...

Do Rhode Island communities spend more than they should for police and fire services?

Rhode Island spends the most in the nation on fire protection and is among the top 10 states for police protection spending per capita,...

U.S. inflation picked up as gas prices marched higher due to conflict in the...

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation accelerated last month as gas prices spiked in the wake of renewed fighting in the Middle East, underscoring the affordability...

Constellation to acquire Rhode Island State Energy Center for $715M

JOHNSTON – Constellation Energy Corp. has agreed to acquire the Rhode Island State Energy Center from Shell Energy North America L.P., a subsidiary of...

R.I. sees surge in motor vehicle deaths, National Safety Council finds

PROVIDENCE – In the first six months of 2026, Rhode Island drivers experienced one of the country’s largest spikes in motor vehicle fatalities when...

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As R.I. races to build new housing, existing affordable units are...

Newport Heights was quite a different place years ago, when the 11-acre public housing complex in the north end of the city – then known as Tonomy Hill – had a reputation as a dangerous place to live. When Kate Dyl moved in more than two decades ago, there was not only rampant crime and illicit drug use, but the...

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Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management — and increasingly within the Office of the CFO. Business...

ISO 9001:2026: A Practical Opportunity to Build for What’s Next

For Rhode Island manufacturers, ISO 9001 has been much more than a certificate on the wall. It serves as a badge of honor, symbolizing...

Rhode Island’s Market Has Changed. Developers, Builders, Investors and Sellers Must Change With It.

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Engel & Völkers Oceanside Leader | The DiSpirito Team Private Office Advisor | Engel & Völkers REALM Global Advisor www.DiSpiritoteam.com For much...

AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO

AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Willis served as a...

Saint Elizabeth Home Welcomes New Administrator Brian McGuinness

Saint Elizabeth Community welcomes Brian McGuinness as the new Executive Director of their skilled nursing home in East Greenwich. He is no stranger to...

Dimeo Construction Company Welcomes Fourth-Generation Blakely S. Dimeo to...

Dimeo Construction Company has appointed Blakely S. Dimeo as Business Development Manager. In this role, she will help oversee business development initiatives and long-term...

MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...

Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...

Nicole J. Benjamin Elected to Board of Directors of...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. is pleased to announce that Nicole J. Benjamin, a shareholder of the firm, has been elected to the Board...

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