More than 3,000 small business owners were surveyed and Providence finished seventh in the country, according to Advance Funds Network.
In its annual “America’s Best Employers for New Grads,” Forbes and its research partner Statista surveyed more than 100,000 young people.
The radio network said about 6 percent of its funding comes from the CPR, while Rhode Island PBS gets about 9 percent from the CPR.
The 1,199 organizations that made the final cut included 490 midsize companies and 701 large companies.
According to Providence fire officials, someone in the CVS at Providence Place smelled gas, resulting in the evacuation.
The company will close 32 stores across the Northeast, a move the chain announced in May.
Stop & Shop's parent company Friday announces the closure of 32 stores, including two in Rhode Island.
Responses were given by current employees who had worked for the company within the past two years, and individuals familiar with the firm.
Workers were unanimous in their decision to unionize, citing the need for fair wages, safer working conditions, and fair scheduling.
The zoo recently welcomed Velma the serval, one of 75 felines rescued from a private breeding facility in California, zoo officials say.
Data from a recent Bureau of Labor Statistics survey helped identify the most unique job in every state.
Rhode Island residents are more likely to give higher tips at full-service restaurants than at quick-service establishments.
An internship could be a crucial step in landing a job, especially for those fresh out of college.
The advantages AI can offer businesses is undeniable, and the implications are impossible to ignore.
The concept of an unpaid internship is a controversial issue.
STEM jobs account for 6.3% of all employment in the state, the 20th highest share among states.
WRIK Entertainment is a Rhode Island-based company providing engaging entertainment for both private and corporate events for over 40 years.
Officials hosted a grand opening ceremony at the new space on Wednesday. Current Mayor Jorge Elorza and Mayor-elect Brett Smiley attended.
The upscale convenience store chain — featuring brick oven pizzas — will open a Providence location on Dec. 6.
The mall is closed on Thanksgiving Day, but will reopen for Black Friday. Here's what to know.
In Toone Communication, a WBE Certified, 100% woman-owned business, today announced Sophie Hartstein is named Marketing Liaison
The South Main Street location is set to open doors for shoppers at 8 a.m. on Thursday, marking the grocery chain's second RI store.
Pawtucket Resident Brings Wealth of Experience as a Public Accountant Specializing in Financial Institutions
While Rhode Island has a higher minimum wage than most other states, many working families are still struggling.
It may be fall, but it's never too late in the season for ice cream. Now, Rhode Islanders can get Wright's Creamery at another location.
The city's newest grocery store, and the only one downtown, opened on Friday.
The zoo is hiring for a number of positions, including help with the Jack-O-Lanter Spectacular.
Jennifer Gwynne, who dated Telsa CEO Elon Musk at Penn, brought in over $165K at a recent auction. Here's what she sold.
"This building has a storied history in Providence, Rhode Island, and we’re honored to add our name to it," Amica officials said.
The Providence creamery will be the hub for all of Wright's ice cream production, the company announced.
Local reports confirm that the company will no longer have naming rights on the downtown Civic Center, and signage has been removed.
A spokesperson for the company confirmed that a naming rights negotiation is underway for the downtown Convention Center and Civic Center.
The Providence City Council provided a preview into what parking could look like in the area around the South Main Street location.
All the lawsuits involved hazards being found in a lead-poisoned child's home, Attorney General Peter Neronha said.
Nationally, around 101,000 eateries received grants, including some in the Providence area.
The Paycheck Protection Program benefited nearly 12 million businesses in the U.S., including some in Providence.
Here's how the pandemic affected bankruptcies in Providence County. Experts warn of a likely surge in coming years.
Local organizations must apply for funding by March 12.
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See how well the utility provider for the Providence area and across RI serves their electric customers.