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June 23, 2009
Business Talk: Education Expo
Adults who have lost their job or been forced to switch careers are seeking new training.
June 22, 2009
Tarbox appeals Chrysler franchise terminations
Two Chrysler dealerships in Southern New England are appealing a bankruptcy judge’s order terminating their franchises.
Talks to resume at Boston Globe
The Boston Globe and its largest labor union are scheduled to resume contract negotiations.
Twin River delaying bankruptcy court filing
The owners of the Twin River slot parlor say they’ve decided to delay filing for bankruptcy - at least for now.
Business Talk: Dunkin’ Donuts Center
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy talks about the Dunkin’ Donuts Center.
June 19, 2009
DLT offers new online training
The state is looking for ways to help unemployed workers to learn new skills.
Business Talk: Unemployment
Rhode Island’s new unemployment rate is out and the news is not good.
June 18, 2009
Judge approves bid for Filene’s Basement
Filene’s Basement has a new owner.
Comcast buys rest of New England Cable News
Comcast Corp. has purchased the portion of New England Cable News from Hearst Corp. it didn’t already own.
Business Talk: Networking
A new networking opportunity for Rhode Island small businesses and entrepreneurs is unveiled.
June 17, 2009
Globe union, Times Co. say still no deal
The Boston Globe’s largest union and ownership failed to reach an agreement on wage and benefit cuts after another all-night negotiating session.
Eddie Bauer files for bankruptcy protection
Eddie Bauer is the latest retailer to go into Chapter 11.
MySpace trims workforce
The company says its staffing was “bloated.“
Business Talk: Investing
Some thoughts on the market from John Thompson of JW Thompson Investments in Providence
June 16, 2009
Business Talk: Economic Index
The latest on Rhode Island’s economy, as measured by the monthly Current Conditons Index prepared by URI economics professor Leonard Lardaro.
June 15, 2009
Syms, Vornado to buy Filene’s Basement
A Filene’s Basement executive says discount retailer Syms Corp. and Vornado Realty Trust have won an auction for the discount chain.
Business Talk: Capital One
Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about Capital One.
June 12, 2009
Globe: 3 possible buyers emerge
A member of the family that once owned the Boston Globe emerges as a potential buyer.
Wet weather puts damper on economy
The sun has been peeking out, but it hasn’t been the best for business and recreation that depends on the summer weather.
Business Talk: Business Legislation
In Business Talk today, we look at the status of legislation in Washington that affects businesses here and everywhere.
June 11, 2009
Auction reopening for Filene’s Basement
A judge directed Filene’s on Wednesday to reopen the process.
Business Talk: Investments
David Brochu of StrategicPoint Investments in Providence
June 09, 2009
Times Co.: Globe will continue publishing
The New York Times Co. imposes a 23 percent pay cut on union members.
Business Talk: Health Benefits
Benefits Consultant James Borah of Borah Associates in Providence talks about a way to save on health care.
June 08, 2009
Consumers share credit-card nightmares
Rhode Island consumers tell U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse about their credit card horror stores.
Twin River prepares for Chapter 11
Twin River says it’s prepared to file for bankruptcy at the end of the month.
Apple cuts price of least expensive iPhone to $99
Apple cuts prices on iPhones and laptops.
Men’s Wearhouse unit wins Filene’s Basement bid
An affiliate of Men’s Wearhouse wins Filene’s Basement at a bankrutpcy auction.
Talbots to sell J. Jill brand for $75M
Women’s clothing retailer Talbots Inc. says it will sell the J. Jill brand to a private equity firm for $75 million.
Interactive: Economic Stress Index
The AP Economic Stress Index is a visual guide to the state of the economy, using a formula made up of major economic indicators.
