AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSmall-Business Growth: Lou Umberto’s Italian Kitchen plans a second location in Pawtuxet Village in 2027, keeping its Cranston restaurant open and adding hospitality veteran Paul Voigt as a partner. Housing Innovation: Woonsocket-based MassDwell will offer Cherish’s health-monitoring technology in its accessory dwelling units starting in early 2027, targeting an older customer base; 86% of the builder’s clients are 65 or older. Workforce: Amazon plans to hire about 1,000 seasonal workers across Rhode Island for the holiday rush. Separately, nearly 700 Rhode Island Hospital resident physicians approved a first contract with 12% base-pay increases and improved benefits. Energy Costs: Rhode Island Builders Association upgrades to insulation, air sealing and LED lighting show how efficiency investments can improve workplaces while reducing energy use. Taxes and Income: RIPEC says state taxes and spending are rising faster than residents’ incomes, while Rhode Island’s income growth trails the nation. A state tax-amnesty program begins Dec. 3, waiving eligible penalties and cutting interest by 25%.
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