PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s independent live entertainment industry contributes $138.2 million to the state’s gross domestic product, according to a report by the National Independent Venue Association. The inaugural “State of Live” report examined the 2024 economic contributions of independent venues across the 50 states and Washington, D.C. It details the impact of independent stages, […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Parsons Capital Management Inc. was named the top firm in CNBC’s 2025 Financial Advisor 100 list. Now in its seventh year, CNBC’s Financial Advisor 100 list recognizes the best financial advisers and top firms. It’s compiled annually with data partner AccuPoint Solutions based on a range of criteria including assets under management, client […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. has completed the sale of its international interactive business to Greece-based gaming company Intralot S.A., in a cash and stock deal valued at 2.7 billion euros. According to its filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Oct. 9, Intralot will receive 1.53 billion euros in cash and 1.136 billion […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau has been awarded a pair of national awards for excellence in destination marketing, client service and visitor experience. The bureau won the Stella Award for “Best Convention and Visitors Bureau in the Northeast” and, for the second-straight year, was named a Meetings Today “Best CVB in the […]| Providence Business News
Pennsylvania builder pays $3.35M for Windsor site approved for 201 apartments| Hartford Business Journal
Azitra Inc., a Branford-based biopharmaceutical company, said Friday it is at risk of being de-listed from the New York Stock Exchange.| Hartford Business Journal
A Norwalk-based online human resources management company has been bought by a United Kingdom provider of accounting software for businesses. Criterion HCM has been purchased by Sage, which is headquartered […]| Hartford Business Journal
Invivyd Inc. said it has received federal approval to begin large-scale testing of a new drug designed to prevent COVID-19 infections.| Hartford Business Journal
Pewaukee-based manufacturer Gorilla Mill is expanding into a second facility. The company, which manufactures solid carbide cutting tools, including various types of end mills and drills, as well as threadmills, recently purchased a 21,600-square-foot building at W227 N678 Westmound Drive for $2.45 million, according to state property records. The property is located just behind Gorilla […]| BizTimes – Milwaukee Business News
Brookfield-based Landmark Credit Union announced that it has named Timothy Mackay as its new president and chief executive officer, effective Oct. 13, succeeding Jay Magulski. “Landmark is a truly unique organization, rooted in strong values, genuine care for its members and a deep commitment to the communities it serves,” said Mackay. “I am honored and […]| BizTimes – Milwaukee Business News
Milwaukee-based developer Cobalt Partners is exploring a 210-acre mixed-use development in the Pabst Farms area, spanning parts of both the City of Oconomowoc and the Village of Summit. The project site would straddle both the north and south sides of I-94, west of the interchange with Sawyer Road. Currently, the entire site is undeveloped, but construction […]| BizTimes – Milwaukee Business News
Plymouth-based Carbliss, the maker of ready-to-drink cocktails without carbs and sugar, has expanded distribution into the Florida, its 20th state of distribution. Through a partnership with J.J. Taylor Distributing, Carbliss products will be available throughout J.J. Taylor’s distribution network in Charlotte, Collier, Desoto, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, Highlands, Hillsborough, Indian River, Lee, Manatee, Martin, Okeechobee, Pasco, Pinellas, […]| BizTimes – Milwaukee Business News
National menswear retailer State & Liberty Clothing is planning to open a store location in Milwaukee's Historic Third Ward this winter. The Ann| BizTimes - Milwaukee Business News
Yale New Haven Health System has agreed to pay $45 million to settle litigation related to its attempt to withdraw its offer to acquire Prospect Medical Holdings’ three Connecticut hospitals.| Hartford Business Journal
When my 14-year-old dog Harper was in her last months of life, I bought a white sofa. She no longer had the ability to jump on the sofa and wasn’t interested in using her steps. And when she was gone, it was our plan to be dogless for a couple of years while we traveled. So why not get a white sofa? The post Top Couch Covers for Dogs appeared first on Whole Dog Journal.| Whole Dog Journal
Dog clothes, pup apparel, canine costumes, and pooch gear are a booming market. The American Pet Products Association tells Whole Dog Journal that nearly one in four dog parents have clothes for their dog, and that number has increased 35% in the last few years. The post Practical Dog Clothes appeared first on Whole Dog Journal.| Whole Dog Journal
When it comes to dog dental care, a holistic approach that combines nutritional care, thoughtful home care, and proven products is essential. Periodontal disease affects an overwhelming majority—over 80% according to the Cornell DogWatch newsletter—of dogs 3 years old or older. The post Should I Feed a Dog Dental Diet? appeared first on Whole Dog Journal.| Whole Dog Journal
A Westport-based real estate investment firm has bought a four-story, 129-room EVEN Hotel in Norwalk from a New York real estate investor. V2 Capital Management has acquired the 56,769-square-foot property […]| Hartford Business Journal
Nearly five months after closing for a $145 million renovation, Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena will reopen Oct. 17, when the Hartford Wolf Pack takes the ice.| Hartford Business Journal
A group of five apartment complexes serving UConn students in Storrs has been put on the market with a $39 million asking price.| Hartford Business Journal
. Disease-carrying ticks are on the move, expanding their habitat thanks to warmer and milder winters, which allow them to survive longer and increase their ability to transmit pathogens to pets and people. The post Natural Tick Repellents for Dogs appeared first on Whole Dog Journal.| Whole Dog Journal
PROVIDENCE – AstroNova Inc. on Tuesday reported a $1.2 million loss in the high-technology electronics manufacturer’s fiscal 2025 second quarter, widening its loss from $311,000 a year ago. The company reported a loss of 16 cents per diluted share compared with the loss of 4 cents per diluted share a year prior Revenue AstroNova totaled […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – One of Realtor.com’s 2025 top 10 zip codes is in Rhode Island. Cumberland is the No. 8 hottest zip code in the nation, according to the online Realtor. To determine its rankings, researchers studied Realtor.com data from January to June 2025 that included unique viewers per property and number of days a listing […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The median price of single-family homes sold in Bristol County, Mass., increased to $545,000 in July, rising 3.8% from the same month the previous year, The Warren Group said Tuesday. The median price of a single-family home across Massachusetts was $665,700 in July, a 2.3% increase from one year prior. However, The Warren […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Costly temporary staffing caused by a three-month strike at Butler Hospital negatively impacted Care New England Health System’s third-quarter earnings. The health system reported a $4.4 million operating loss in the third quarter fiscal year 2025 ending June 30, according to unaudited financial statements released Aug. 14. This is a dramatic fall from […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Union workers at Butler Hospital ratified a new four-year contract with management, ending the longest hospital strike in Rhode Island history. In a joint statement issued Monday night, Butler Hospital and members of the Service Employees International Union 1199 New England – which represents about 800 workers at the hospital – announced the […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – A month after the death of its managing director, David C. Sweetser, High Rock Development says it remains committed to the redevelopment of the “Superman” building. The company on Friday announced that Michael K. Crossen will serve as its new manager to “oversee projects throughout the region,” including the iconic skyscraper at 111 Westminster […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Following a long period of enrollment decline, Rhode Island College is preparing to welcome its largest freshman class in 15 years this fall. RIC President Jack R. Warner largely credits this enrollment increase to the college’s Hope Scholarship, which launched in fall 2023 and provides eligible students with last-dollar tuition support during their […]| Providence Business News
The R.I. Department of Health has fined and reprimanded a doctor who allegedly performed a laser procedure on the patient’s wrong eye.| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Three local colleges and universities have been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural list ranking the top 50 higher education institutions across the U.S. The professional industry social media platform announced Tuesday that it launched its new top colleges rankings to identify schools across the country that best set graduates up for long-term success. LinkedIn […]| Providence Business News
A dog raincoat is an important piece of gear for keeping your dog protected outdoors while hiking, traveling, or just walks during the rainy season.| Whole Dog Journal
Dog exercise and other types of canine conditioning can keep your dog at a healthy weight, give them mental stimulation, and improve their quality of life.| Whole Dog Journal
PROVIDENCE – Providence Place is going up for sale. A court-appointed lawyer running the mall said Thursday that he has received approval to hire a real estate broker to put the property up for sale by September. Mark Russo said in a statement that the court has approved the lawyer’s recommendation to hire […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.79% year over year in June, the third-highest growth rate in the nation, according to Cotality, formerly CoreLogic Inc. Rhode Island’s home sale price growth rate in June was well above the national growth rate of 1.7%, Cotality said. Connecticut has the highest growth rate […]| Providence Business News
Dog exercise and other types of canine conditioning can keep your dog at a healthy weight, give them mental stimulation, and improve their quality of life.| Whole Dog Journal
Long stay shelter dogs will have stressful experiences, and long-term shelter dog behavior can include reactive or anxious behavior| Whole Dog Journal
Sheryl Hack is the new executive director of Preserve Rhode Island, the statewide historic preservation organization that aims to save historic properties through preservation services and community advocacy. She joined Preserve RI after working in the historic preservation field in New England for more than 35 years. Hack, who holds a master’s degree in nonprofit […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.7% year over year in December, according to CoreLogic Inc. Rhode Island’s HPI growth rate in December was higher than the national growth rate of 3.4%, CoreLogic said. Connecticut posted the highest growth rate in the nation at 7.8%. New Jersey had the second-highest growth […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Delta Dental of Rhode Island has set aside $3 million to introduce a workforce development program for dental offices throughout the state; however, some dentists don’t think it’s enough to offset the insurer’s delay in adjusting reimbursements. The program, known as Delta Dental of Rhode Island’s Hygiene Workforce Program, helps in-network eligible dentists […]| Providence Business News
TEDxProvidence takes place Saturday at Veteran's Memorial Auditorium and has already sold 3 times the number of tickets than the 2023 event.| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – State and local officials on Tuesday said they were still hoping to persuade Hasbro Inc. not to relocate its headquarters from Pawtucket to Massachusetts. First reported by the Boston Business Journal citing unnamed real estate sources, the toymaker is now considering commercial space in Boston’s Seaport District. Olivia DaRocha, a spokesperson for Gov. […]| Providence Business News
When it was first launched in 2016, the Wavemaker Fellowship was designed to be an incentive to persuade new, highly trained college graduates working in specialized industries to stay in Rhode Island. The program offered to reimburse thousands of dollars of student loan debt for sought-after workers, particularly in the fields of science, technology, engineering […]| Providence Business News
Some biomedical researchers at the University of Rhode Island may be working toward breakthroughs in cancer studies, environmental health sciences and neuroscience. But sometimes, they’re fighting for elbow room, too. URI President Marc B. Parlange says that with hundreds of students and faculty members using the limited amount of biotech labs on the university’s main […]| Providence Business News
Rhode Island is facing a growing crisis – nursing shortages. In fact, a 2021 report by the R.I. Department of Health suggested that almost 3,000 registered nursing positions could remain unfilled by 2030. With pressure mounting to address the problem, accelerated nursing programs – courses designed for individuals who already hold a bachelor’s degree in […]| Providence Business News
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WESTERLY – A 4,752-square-foot oceanfront home known as “Sandcastle” became the town’s highest sale since November 2023. Mott & Chase Sotheby’s International Realty announced Thursday that Sandcastle, located at 8 Manatuck Ave., has been sold for $11.75 million. The home was sold by Paul J. and Camille Daqui, both of whom acquired Sandcastle in 2003 […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee will not be charged for his efforts to award an education contract to a new consulting firm that was formed by a political ally during his first few days in office, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha concluded Tuesday. The announcement ended the state probe launched in 2021 with R.I. […]| Providence Business News
PROVIDENCE – The owner of 36 Exchange Terrace is adding 16 market-rate apartments above the Union Station Brewery in 12,000 square feet of space formerly occupied by the offices of accountant firm Restivo Monacelli LLP. A resolution unanimously approved Monday by the R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors will provide $450,000 in Rebuild Rhode Island […]| Providence Business News
DARTMOUTH – Approximately 1,500 University of Massachusetts Dartmouth in-state students who are in high need will likely qualify for a new free tuition program being offered at the state university. UMass Dartmouth announced Tuesday that it is launching the UMass Dartmouth Deal, made possible through the commonwealth’s MASSGRANT program, to help provide free tuition and […]| Providence Business News