Rhode Island Jobs Down 2,400 From May: Department Of Labor

In the last year, jobs were down 400, according to the Rhode Island Department of Labor.

Rhode Island Works — Jobs Rise By 1,100 In May

Unemployment remained at 4.9%, according to the state's Department of Labor and Training.

RI Chef Named 2025 James Beard Winner

The awards, regarded as the Academy Awards of the U.S. restaurant industry, honor excellence across a range of categories.

CVS Lays Off 2,900 Workers In Cost-Cutting Move. Here's What To Know.

The job cuts represent about 1% of the healthcare company's workforce, a CVS spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch via email.

Bob's Stores To Close 1 Remaining RI Clothing, Footwear Location

The discount clothing and footwear chain's parent company said it will close the stores after failing to secure needed financing.

Lifespan Hospitals To Be Renamed Brown Health, University Giving $150M

The rebrand aims to "enhance [Lifespan's] ability to recruit and retain world-class physicians," according to Brown University.

Store Closures Surge In RI: See List Of Retailers Shutting Doors

Family Dollar led the retail reshuffling by closing 620 stores. There are a total of 33 Family Dollar stores in Rhode Island.

Babies"R"Us Reborn In RI In Partnership With Kohl's

The first Babies"R"Us shops inside the department stores will open this August, with plans to roll them out in 200 locations this fall.

33 RI Bed And Breakfasts Named Among Best In America, New Ranking Says

The report looked at more than 250 bed-and-breakfasts, inns, and small hotels across the 17 cities and small towns.

ISO Compliance Webinar on March 25

There's still time to register for this free webinar sponsored by Virginia APEX Accelerator!

More Than 600 RI Business Apply For Help After Bridge Closure: Report

The bridge could be closed for as long as a few more months after serious faults were found in some of the original 1960s bridge components.

Listeria Risk Prompts Ice Cream Recall In Rhode Island

FDA: Two illnesses requiring hospitalization have been reported among people Soft Serve On The Go Cups.

Toys R Us Returns To Rhode Island In New, Smaller Form

The iconic toy store is now open at two locations in the ocean State thanks to a partnership with a big department store chain.

BJ's Opens New 'Innovative' Grocery Market In Rhode Island

The store has a tasting bar for sampling new products and an express pay option to avoid checkout lines.

Planet Fitness Offering Free Workouts For RI High School Students

The company is also offering a $5,000 scholarship and $500 scholarship for one Rhode Island student at the end of the summer.

RI Native, NY Brewer Bringing Craft Beer Home For Festival

More than 60 craft breweries will be at the festival, along with food from PVDonuts and more.

BJ's Market Opening At Old Toys R Us In Warwick

BJ's Market, which is about half the size of a full-sized BJ's warehouse, will feature fresh foods, produce and test new products.

Hasbro Allowing Fans To Bring 1 Monopoly Token Out Of Retirement

The Rhode Island-based company is letting fans vote for the thimble, wheelbarrow and more. Which classic Monopoly piece is your favorite?

Casino Workers Suing Twin River For Undercounting Hours Worked

The Twin River employees, which include servers, bartenders and dealers, are seeking three years worth of wages they claim went unpaid.

CVS, Target Stores In RI Limiting Baby Formula Purchases

CVS and Target became the latest nationwide chains to join Walgreen's in limiting baby formula purchases, amid a national shortage.

RI, 3 Major Gas Companies Settle For $15 Million In Pollution Lawsuit

Shell, Sunoco, and CITGO – along with several other refiners, polluted Rhode Island groundwater and soil, according to the lawsuit.

This RI Billionaire Is Among The World's Richest: Forbes 2022 List

Providence Equity Partners founder Jonathan Nelson's net worth is now $2.2 billion.

First Starbucks In Rhode Island Attempts To Unionize

The Starbucks is the latest effort from service workers to unionize nationwide, following Amazon workers in New York voting to unionize.

State Of Small Business Report Released: How Is RI Doing?

The Global State of Small Business report, released by Meta, shows which states made strides in keeping their small businesses afloat.

RI Gas Prices Going Beyond The Pump

Some foods are up as much as 30 percent. It's almost more expensive to grab a drink, take a cab or fly on a plane.

Uber Raising Fees In RI To Offset Gas Price Hikes

Uber will impose a temporary surcharge on Rhode Island customers starting Wednesday for at least the next 60 days.

What Revoking Russia's 'Most Favored Nation' Status Means For RI

While Russia isn't a top trade partner for Rhode Island, new sanctions will still have a substantial impact on the Ocean State's economy.

Shake Shop Raises Money For Teens Injured In Exeter Crash

Fuel Your Fire Nutrition raised more than $1,700 for West Warwick/Exeter-West Greenwich hockey players Matthew Dennison and Kevin MacDonald.

Electric Vehicles: What’s coming in 2022?

New England-Canada Business Council offers expert webinar on Thursday, Jan. 27

Colliers arranges the sale of Jamestown marina and boat yard

Long-time business owners sell Conanicut Marina and Taylor Point Boat Yard in Jamestown, R.I.

'Back To Business' Initiative To Help RI Workers, Employers

The initiative will address the ongoing workforce challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, state officials said.

Rhode Island Gas Prices Up Two Cents: AAA

Monday's price is 30 cents higher than a month ago, and $1.29 higher than Nov.1, 2020, AAA reports.

NECBC Energy Conference lands 15+ CEOs

Leaders from National Grid, Eversource, Hydro-Québec, Avangrid, ISO-NE to speak in Boston Nov. 4-5

GZA’s Robert Kortmann honored for water study

New England Water Works Association presents water expert with Dexter Brackett Award for best 2021 paper

NECBC names Denterlein's Peter J. Howe as President

New England/Canada cross-border trade and cultural exchange group also appoints new directors, officers

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RI Patch Local Business Information Center: A Community Resource

Patch has partnered with scores of local businesses to keep you informed about their services during the pandemic and beyond.

RI Unemployment Holds Steady at 29-Year Low

Although the state had 900 fewer jobs this month than last, the unemployment rate stayed at 3.8 percent, lowest since 1989.

Here’s Where Groceries Cost The Most In Rhode Island

24/7 Wall St. crunched the numbers to determine where food prices are highest. See what they found for Rhode Island.

RI Offshore Wind Developer Sells For $510 Million To Danish Firm

Deepwater Wind built the first U.S. offshore wind farm off Block Island.