Monday, September 21, 2026

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For some R.I. companies, getting tariff refunds has been a headache

Rhode Island businesses are starting to get millions of dollars back from tariffs they paid under the Trump administration, including interest. About $25 million in...

Cannabis panel considers shorter wholesale payment deadline, later home delivery

WARWICK – The R.I. Cannabis Control Commission is mulling two proposed changes to its regulations that would establish a 30-day payment deadline for wholesale...

SEC filing of the week: Prodigy Puzzles Escape Rooms raises $90K

PAWTUCKET – Prodigy Puzzles Escape Rooms LLC, an entertainment company that creates immersive puzzles and games for companies and private events, has raised $90,000 in...

Lardaro: R.I. continues to recover from ‘shallow recession’

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s recovery from a shallow recession continues, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said Friday in his monthly Current Conditions Index report.  The...

Arbitrator finds T.F. Green officials lacked cause to fire union leader, awards 2 years...

An arbitrator has ruled that the head of the union representing police and firefighters at Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport can return to...

Revolution Wind completes construction off R.I. coast

PROVIDENCE – Revolution Wind has completed construction of its 65-turbine offshore wind project off the Rhode Island coast despite facing two federal stop-work orders...

R.I.’s 3.7% August jobless rate 3rd highest in New England

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s August unemployment rate of 3.7% is the third highest in New England but below the national rate of 4.1%, according...

Rhode Island FC quietly welcomes new interim president

PAWTUCKET – Rhode Island FC quietly had a change of leadership this summer while its search for a new permanent president continues. After previously joining...

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Cover Story

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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Selling Luxury Real Estate Requires More Than Exposure

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Private Office Advisor Engel & Völkers Oceanside www.DiSpiritoteam.com Selling a luxury home is not the same as selling a typical property. The...

Your Business Has Gone Global. Has Your Insurance?

A decade ago, “doing business internationally” was mostly a large-company concern. Today, a manufacturer in Cranston shipping parts to Ontario, a Providence software firm...

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...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Welcomes Amanda Rotimi

Amanda Rotimi joins the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Amanda recently completed a term as a law clerk to Judge Lara...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Welcomes Zachary Domian

Zachary Domian joins the firm as an associate in the firm’s Business & Corporate and Real Estate Groups. His practice focuses on commercial real...

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...

Dumpster Rental Rhode Island: PVD Dumpster Rentals Doubles Fleet,...

CRANSTON, R.I. — PVD Dumpster Rentals has doubled its dumpster fleet as it heads into its second year in business and expands service to...

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...

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