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November 06, 2009
Borders to close mall bookstores in North Attleborough, Warwick
Borders Group Inc. says it will close 200 Waldenbooks stores and cut 1,500 jobs in January.
Business Talk: Nov. 6, 2009
Elisa Heath is the new president of Jewish Family Service is our guest.
US unemployment rate hits 10.2 percent
The U.S. unemployment rate tops 10 percent for first time since 1983, with 190,000 jobs lost in October.
November 05, 2009
Business Talk: Nov. 5, 2009
Our guest today has news of a rebound in those investments of ours.
November 04, 2009
Business Talk: Investments
Now some thoughts on the market from David Brochu of StrategicPoint Investment in Providence.
November 03, 2009
RI lumber stores sold to Long Island company
Two Rhode Island lumber stores have been sold to a Long Island company.
Mass. window maker to close 1 plant, move jobs
Window and door manufacturer Harvey Building Products has announced plans to close its Springfield facility.
Citizens Financial CEO says it won’t be sold
The head of Citizens Financial Group says it won’t be sold by its parent company.
Business Talk: Nov. 3, 2009
A sign of the recovering economy from Richard Godfrey.
November 02, 2009
Business Talk: Carcieri’s energy policy
Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about obstacles in Gov. Don Carcieri’s energy policy.
Historic Providence Arcade still has no tenant
While the building is striking to look at, it was built for another time.
October 30, 2009
Business Talk: Rhode Island Blood Center
The business of the Rhode Island Blood Center.
October 29, 2009
JetBlue to add service at Logan
The airline plans to offer up to 78 daily flights from Boston to 33 destinations.
Business Talk: Home sales
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors describes its third quarter sales numbers as showing “strong recovery momentum”.
October 28, 2009
Developer cuts ties with ALCO project
Struever Bros. says it will give up its stake in the Providence project.
Continental switches airline alliances
Continental Airlines is now a member of Star Alliance.
Business Talk: Handling IRAs
Michael Ryan of Professional Planning Group offers advice for handling your IRAs.
October 27, 2009
Business Talk: Avoiding liability at office parties
Learn how to keep your office Halloween party fun and free of liability.
October 26, 2009
Holiday hiring to be slow, official says
Hiring is expected to be down this holiday season in Rhode Island.
Business Talk: Credit card fees
Small retailers are being hurt by small credit card purchases.
October 23, 2009
Business Talk: Brown Medical School
Dr. Edward Wing, dean of the Brown University Medical School, talks about the school’s expansion plan.
October 22, 2009
Business Talk: Market Observations
Betsey Purinton of StrategicPoint Investment Advisers shares thoughts about the markets.
New owners of Filene’s Basement launch ad campaign
The company will promote its 100th anniversary.
October 21, 2009
Business Talk: Markets
John Thompson of JW Thompson Investments talks about recent market trends.
October 20, 2009
Business Talk: RI economic indicators
An economics observer says the latest indications about Rhode Island are alarming.
October 19, 2009
Bank experiences problem with debit cards
Thousands of Citizens Bank customers had trouble using debit cards over the weekend.
Gas prices edge up
Gas prices in Rhode Island have jumped several cents from last week, the first time they’ve gone up since the summer.
Business Talk: RI stimulus funds
Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about some funds that might help small businesses.
October 16, 2009
Revenue slide continues at Foxwoods, Mohegan Sun
Foxwoods and Mohegan Sun report a drop in slot machine revenue compared with last year.
Business Talk: RI unemployment, Oct. 16, 2009
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate went up a little more in September, to its highest level since the mid 1970s.
