For 20 Years, RI’s Average Rank on CNBC's Top States for Business Has Been Embarrassing

For 20 Years, RI’s Average Rank on CNBC's Top States for Business Has Been Embarrassing

GoLocalProv Business Team

The annual report from CNBC is out on the top states for business, and Rhode Island's scores are dismal.And, to add insult…

Top Rhode Island CEO Pay

Top Rhode Island CEO Pay

GoLocalProv Business Team

The new numbers are out on the top paid CEOs of publicly traded companies, and seven Rhode Island-tied top executives made… Read More

NEW: Inflation Jumps to 4.2% — Highest in 3 Years

NEW: Inflation Jumps to 4.2% — Highest in 3 Years

GoLocalProv Business Team

The inflation numbers from Washington continue to worsen. Year-over-year inflation hit a three-year high of 4.2% in May,… Read More

NEW: Rhode Island and Massachusetts Economies Are Near Polar Opposites in New Ranking

NEW: Rhode Island and Massachusetts Economies Are Near Polar Opposites in New Ranking

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It is hard to imagine that the two abutting states have such differing economic conditions, but Rhode Island and… Read More

Rhode Island Lost Jobs, Massachusetts Added a Lot of Jobs

Rhode Island Lost Jobs, Massachusetts Added a Lot of Jobs

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In Massachusetts, the job market is getting stronger. But, in Rhode Island, not so much. Read More

REPORT: Providence Ranked Tops in New England for Hot Spots Where College Grads Are Landing Good Jobs

REPORT: Providence Ranked Tops in New England for Hot Spots Where College Grads Are Landing Good Jobs

GoLocalProv Business Team

According to a new report published by the Wall Street Journal, the Sunbelt is the best place for recent grads to be hired. Read More

UPDATED: Judge Stern Approves Paolino and Pyramid's $133 Million Bid for Providence Place Mall

UPDATED: Judge Stern Approves Paolino and Pyramid's $133 Million Bid for Providence Place Mall

GoLocalProv News Team

The receiver for the Providence Place Mall, Mark Russo, has recommended that a group led by Joseph Paolino purchase the… Read More

Is Rhode Island in a Recession?  The War in Middle East May Determine State’s Future

Is Rhode Island in a Recession?  The War in Middle East May Determine State’s Future

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University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Ladaro has been tracking Rhode Island’s economic indicators for decades.He… Read More

NEW: U.S. Added 178,000 Jobs in March

NEW: U.S. Added 178,000 Jobs in March

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The United States added 178,000 jobs in March, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics. Read More

NEW: Rhode Island Company Laying Off 154 People - and Closing Facility

NEW: Rhode Island Company Laying Off 154 People - and Closing Facility

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Rhode Island company laying off 154. Read More

Layoffs Hit Rhode Island-Based Transportation Company

Layoffs Hit Rhode Island-Based Transportation Company

GoLocalProv Business Team

52 Rhode Islanders are losing their jobs. Read More