RI’s Economy Remains in Severe Contraction – Lardaro Report While much of Rhode Island’s economy has returned to more “normal” levels (whatever that means Read More.     What Was...

News Digest: Housing touches every aspect of our lives, from business and education to health and our local economy. HousingWorks RI at RWU, Rhode Island Coalition for the Homeless, Housing Network...

CENTRAL FALLS– Today, Mayor James A. Diossa announced that Central Falls received a $20,000 USD TD Green Space Grant from TD Bank Group (TD) and the Arbor Day Foundation to support innovative...

NEW: Commerce RI Expands Small Business Grant Program – More Businesses Eligible Commerce RI tells GoLocal that the $50 million Restore RI small business grant program is being significantly...

NEW: Award-Winning Birch Closing in Downtown Providence Birch is closing in downtown Providence.  In 2014, Birch — located across from Trinity Rep — was one of Bon Read More.    ...

NEW: Seekonk’s Grist Mill Tavern For Sale—For $3 Million The Old Grist Mill Tavern in Seekonk is for sale — for $3 million.  According to the listing, the nearly 14,000 Read More.   NEW:...

Economic Tsunami – Coronavirus is Killing Rhode Island’s Top Restaurants – The List Is Growing It is a growing economic tsunami. Restaurants in Rhode Island and nearby Massachusetts are...

Providence among newest cities to join coalition advocating for cash-based policies and best practices in existing guaranteed income programs across the country   PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Jorge...

Venus de Milo for Sale for $4.75 Million It has been the site of thousands of weddings and parties and was the long-time venue for the now-defunct Providence Read More.     NEW: Narragansett...

By Alexis Benveniste, CNN Business New York (CNN Business)Amazon announced it will hold a Career Day on September 16 that is open to everyone seeking a job. ORIGINAL NOTE AND VIDEO:...

Providence Business Loan Fund Granted $836,000 from the Economic Development Administration to Administer Loans to Providence-Based Small Businesses   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza...

MGM Just Laid Off 18,000 Workers – And It’s a Rhode Islander Who’s Calling the Shots On Friday, MGM Resort International announced that the company is laying off 18,000 workers. The person...

Hundreds of Jobs Targeted for Elimination at Whole Foods in RI and MA as Amazon Go Tech Rolls Out The technology that Amazon first rolled out in its Amazon Go convenience stores starting in 2018 is...

The Next Big Thing in RI Economy May Be Emerging Startup Food Companies The coronavirus pandemic has been cruel to many Rhode Island businesses both large and small, but in a twist of fate and Read...

10-year Blueprint to Guide City’s Vision for Expanded Access to Safe, Affordable and Equitable Housing   PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined staff from the City of...

Initial RI Unemployment Claims Top 400,000 Since March, Feds Approve $300 Per Week Payments There is a dizzying array of new numbers on the jobs front – some good news and a bastion of...