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Homeowners facing nonrenewal get more time to find coverage

When Sen. ­Victoria Gu went looking for homeowners’ insurance for her house in Westerly six months ago, she found that both where a house...

Apple Cinemas to launch multimillion-dollar upgrade at Providence Place mall

PROVIDENCE – Apple Cinemas at Providence Place mall is set to begin a multimillion-dollar renovation project that will bring upgrades to the theater’s auditoriums,...

UNFI ends fiscal 2026 in the black with $84M profit

PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. ended fiscal 2026 with a profit of $84 million, following a $118 million loss a year prior.  The company on...

R.I., Mass. gas prices climb over holiday weekend

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 10 cents to $4.25 per gallon, AAA Northeast said Tuesday.         That price is 10 cents...

Room for all: Why the DEI summit is being renamed

Every year, I get to stand in front of a room full of Rhode Island's business and nonprofit leaders and watch something quietly wonderful...

So many election surveys. So few voters willing to pick up the phone.

The missed call log in Dr. Eric Bai’s iPhone has a sea of phone numbers with unfamiliar area codes. Some of them are likely...

America250-Enduring Success: Jamestown Golf Course

(Editor’s note: This is the 25th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...

‘The knives are out’ as candidates make final sprint to the primary

A quiet summer overall in the Democratic primary races for attorney general and lieutenant governor has turned increasingly combative in the closing days of...

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McKee says he’s laid groundwork and is ready to build on...

Gov. Daniel J. McKee is betting that his record in office – and his experience as governor – will be enough to carry him to victory in the Sept. 9 Democratic primary and a historic third term. McKee is again facing Helena Buonanno Foulkes, whom he defeated by roughly 3 percentage points in 2022. Foulkes enters the 2026 race with...

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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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