Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about obstacles in Gov. Don Carcieri’s energy policy.

Hiring is expected to be down this holiday season in Rhode Island.

Small retailers are being hurt by small credit card purchases.

New fishing regulations about the take effect are not expected to be very popular with the fisherman.

Businesses near T.F. Green Airport are concerned about the proposed runway expansion.

What does the business community on Aquidneck Island hope to get from a new traffic study?

The Rhode Island Airport Corp. wants to develop Quonset for cargo flights.

Mark Murphy explains why some doctors are reluctant to go online.

As companies go green, they’re going to expect the same from their suppliers.

Some banks are reluctant to offer a small-business loan program.

Generic drugs are cheaper, but a survey shows that there is continuing distrust of them.

Southern New England banks are providing the financing that small businesses are seeking.

Mark Murphy of the Providence Business News talks about alternative ways for small business owners to get loans.

The Providence Business News honors Business Women of 2009.

A new business trend is being seen in more and more of this area’s law firms.