AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoInsurance & Risk Management: A Cross Insurance explainer warns Rhode Island businesses that “coverage territory” in many commercial general liability policies is limited, so claims tied to overseas travel, foreign customers, or work done abroad may fall outside standard protection. Banking & Community Impact: Centreville Bank opened a second Providence branch at 142 Westminster St., adding personal and business services plus $5,000 grants to local nonprofits. Manufacturing Finance: Washington Trust and Moss Pure will discuss SBA 504 financing at the New England M.A.D.E. Summit, highlighting how the program helped the Warwick manufacturer expand. Household Relief: BankNewport granted $5,000 to the St. Vincent de Paul Society’s St. Joseph Conference to support rising emergency aid requests in Newport County. Disability Services Funding: Bristol County Savings Foundation committed $150,000 to renovate a Plainville day-services center for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Health Coverage: Guardant Health said its Shield blood test for colorectal cancer screening will be covered by EviCore by Evernorth starting Jan. 1, 2027. Legal/Policy Watch: Multiple states, including Rhode Island, sued to block the Trump administration’s expanded “public charge” rule that could make green cards harder to obtain for people using public benefits. Food Safety: Whole Foods recalled Cabricharme cheese in seven states, including Rhode Island, due to undeclared egg allergen. Local Business/Real Estate: Carpionato Group said its CEO and outside counsel are stepping down as the company continues marketing the Newport Grand site as retail. Tech & Maritime: Robosys Automation integrated FarSounder forward-looking sonar into its VOYAGER AI navigation system for better underwater hazard detection.
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