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Car buyers putting their pooches first

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 02:40:23 GMT

Most people look at things like how many miles to the gallon they'll get when they shop for new cars.

Psychics thriving in weak economy

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 02:47:25 GMT

In these tough economic times, almost everyone is looking for a sign. A hint of good things to come in the near future.

CVS profits jump 39%

Mary Abraham — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:10:48 GMT

CVS Caremark Corp. has announced its third-quarter profit jumped 39%, but shares plunged after the company said its struggling Caremark pharmacy benefits management unit lost $2 billion in business in recent months.

Forbes: 'RI' worst state for business

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 17:26:41 GMT

According to Forbes' magazine's annual list of best business climates in the country, Rhode Island has finished in last place.

Part of the aviation industry booming

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 23:11:01 GMT

As the airline industry suffers major losses, demand for one part of the aviation industry is booming.

Union blasts Governor's layoff threat

Darren Soens — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 22:01:57 GMT

The largest union of Rhode Island state workers, Council 94, is criticizing Governor Don Carcieri for threatening to layoff 1,000 state workers.

Dealers to get 'Clunkers' money by 9/30

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:11:08 GMT

The government has approved $500 million in reimbursements to car dealers for sales under the Cash for Clunkers program and dealers should be paid by late September, officials said Thursday.

Flexible work environment successful

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:46:29 GMT

Playing games at work? Before you think it hurts business - check out one company where it's actually helping.

Twin River bankruptcy case moves ahead

Jeremy Brown — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 06:10:25 GMT

Twin River's bankruptcy case is moving forward.

Rhode Islanders flock to job fair

Darren Soens — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 22:11:13 GMT

More than 600 job-seekers turned out Tuesday for a chance at 125 full-time positions with CVS.

CVS looks to hire 100 new employees

Jeremy Brown — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:48:55 GMT

CVS Caremark is looking to hire 100 full-time employees.

Unemployment rises in Massachusetts

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 20:50:53 GMT

The Massachusetts unemployment rate rose to 8.8 percent in July from 8.6 percent the previous month, as the state lost 2,800 jobs during the month.

East Providence approves budget plan

Jeremy Brown — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:48:58 GMT

A local school committee approves a plan to eliminate a budget deficit.

Summer heat boosts local businesses

Jeremy Brown — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 05:48:22 GMT

The hot summer weather is giving a much needed boost to several local businesses and organizations.

Alleged Middeltown brothel leaves town

Jeremy Brown — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 05:44:02 GMT

A Middletown spa accused of being a brothel has closed its doors.

Entrepreneurs popular in tough economy

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:44:40 GMT

The number of recent college graduates struggling to find work in the troubled economy continues to grow.

Home sales on the rise in Rhode Island

Darren Soens — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:09:05 GMT

The sale of single-family homes in Rhode Island climbed by 6% during the second fiscal quarter, according to the Rhode Island Association of Realtors. At the same time, the median price of a single-family home dropped by 23%.

Affordable vacations in a tough economy

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:16:03 GMT

Bleak economic times are illuminating some off-beat destinations, as vacationers look for affordable options closer to home, including one place you'd think people might want to avoid.

Gas prices drop for 2nd straight week

Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:33 GMT

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island have decreased for the second straight week, the first time this year that prices have declined in consecutive weeks.

Gas prices rise for 10th straight week

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:31:47 GMT

Gas prices in Rhode Island have gone up for the tenth consecutive week.

Local business expects tournament boost

Michael Bieke — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:54:05 GMT

Local charities aren't the only ones hoping the CVS Caremark Charity Classic will bring them some much needed funds this week.

Cessna Aircraft plans 1,300 new layoffs

Fri, 12 Jun 2009 15:54:34 GMT

The cuts mean the company will have slashed its work force in half since the recession began. The recession has hurt demand for corporate jets.

Textile printing plant closing

Tue, 02 Jun 2009 14:59:03 GMT

A Massachusetts factory that for decades has produced millions of yards of printed cloth is going silent as operations move overseas.

High-ranking officers reach concession

Darren Soens — Tue, 26 May 2009 22:01:57 GMT

Fall River's high-ranking police officers agree to give up the city's most expensive health care plan.

Eyewitness News follows job seeker

Darren Soens — Thu, 21 May 2009 21:50:17 GMT

Tony Carbone of Bristol has been out of work since February, when he was unexpectedly laid off by a financial services company. On Thursday, he took his search to the Eyewitness News Job Fair.

RI economy hits rock bottom...again

Darren Soens — Tue, 19 May 2009 22:07:44 GMT

Rhode Island's economy has hit bottom for the fourth time, according to a monthly economic index developed by a URI economist.

Blue-collar workers still in demand

Darren Soens — Thu, 14 May 2009 22:13:51 GMT

Local companies are trying to recruit young workers for careers in blue-collar fields, like plumbing, construction, and welding. And we've learned some Rhode Islanders are beginning to train in those fields at an older age.

Local tourism industry adding jobs

Darren Soens — Tue, 12 May 2009 21:48:45 GMT

Rhode Island's tourism and hospitality industry is still planning to add summer jobs this year, despite the economic downturn.

Optimism at local business expo

Darren Soens — Tue, 05 May 2009 22:00:48 GMT

Some business owners and operators believe the Rhode Island's economy may have turned the corner.

Chrysler-Fiat deal set, bankruptcy near

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 16:01:11 GMT

President Barack Obama says he supports Chrysler's decision to seek bankruptcy protection and that its looming partnership with Fiat will save one of America's most storied automakers.