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July 03, 2009
Fidelity adding 500 jobs to Smithfield campus
Fidelity is reorganizing its New England offices.
Business Talk: Workplace health care
Will some forms of workplace health care be eliminated to pay for reforms?
July 02, 2009
Business Talk: National health-care reform
We’re getting a clearer picture of what health-care reform efforts at the national level might mean.
July 01, 2009
Business Talk: Residential homebuilding market
What is the state of the residential homebuilding market in Rhode Island?
June 30, 2009
Deepwater Wind leases 117 acres at Quonset
The developer of a proposed Rhode Island wind farm leases 117 acres in the Quonset Business Park.
Business Talk: Governor’s Workforce Board RI
Bill McGowan explains the mission of the Governor’s Workforce Board Rhode Island.
Amazon.com ends commission program in RI
Amazon.com ends its Associates program in Rhode Island because of an Internet sales tax law.
June 29, 2009
Business Talk: Small-business loans
Southern New England banks are providing the financing that small businesses are seeking.
June 26, 2009
Business Talk: Foreclosure rescue scams
Learn how to protect yourself from foreclosure rescue scams.
June 25, 2009
Business Talk: Retirement planning
Your retirement account has tanked. Now what do you do?
June 24, 2009
Christie Brinkley jewelry sold through RI retailer
Supermodel Christie Brinkley is selling a new line of jewelry through a Rhode Island-based retailer.
Business Talk: Student Loans
A new plan that helps grads with high debt and low incomes will begin July 1.
June 23, 2009
Business Talk: Education Expo
Adults who have lost their job or been forced to switch careers are seeking new training.
June 22, 2009
Tarbox appeals Chrysler franchise terminations
Two Chrysler dealerships in Southern New England are appealing a bankruptcy judge’s order terminating their franchises.
Talks to resume at Boston Globe
The Boston Globe and its largest labor union are scheduled to resume contract negotiations.
Twin River delaying bankruptcy court filing
The owners of the Twin River slot parlor say they’ve decided to delay filing for bankruptcy - at least for now.
Business Talk: Dunkin’ Donuts Center
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy talks about the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
June 19, 2009
DLT offers new online training
The state is looking for ways to help unemployed workers to learn new skills.
Business Talk: Unemployment
Rhode Island’s new unemployment rate is out and the news is not good.
June 18, 2009
Judge approves bid for Filene’s Basement
Filene’s Basement has a new owner.
Comcast buys rest of New England Cable News
Comcast Corp. has purchased the portion of New England Cable News from Hearst Corp. it didn’t already own.
Business Talk: Networking
A new networking opportunity for Rhode Island small businesses and entrepreneurs is unveiled.
June 17, 2009
Globe union, Times Co. say still no deal
The Boston Globe’s largest union and ownership failed to reach an agreement on wage and benefit cuts after another all-night negotiating session.
Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy protection
Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to go into Chapter 11.
MySpace trims workforce
The company says its staffing was “bloated.“
Business Talk: Investing
Some thoughts on the market from John Thompson of JW Thompson Investments in Providence
June 16, 2009
Business Talk: Economic Index
The latest on Rhode Island’s economy, as measured by the monthly Current Conditons Index prepared by URI economics professor Leonard Lardaro.
June 15, 2009
Syms, Vornado to buy Filene’s Basement
A Filene’s Basement executive says discount retailer Syms Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust have won an auction for the discount chain.
Business Talk: Capital One
Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about Capital One.
June 12, 2009
Globe: 3 possible buyers emerge
A member of the family that once owned the Boston Globe emerges as a potential buyer.
