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Visa is raising credit card fees…again

Exorbitant credit card swipe fees are already hurting Rhode Island’s businesses. When you use your credit or debit card to pay for a service or

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Move Your Money

April is Move Your Money Month, but around here we celebrate it all year round. Lately it seems like we don’t have that much control

4 reasons to buy local
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July is Independents Month! 

July is Independents Month.  Independents Month celebrates independent, locally-owned businesses and the community values they embody: Independents Month is a fabulous time to: Call to

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Hot Beverage February

During the month of February, we’re partnering with Eat Drink RI to encourage you to get out and support your local, independently-owned cafes, bakeries, and

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30+ options for investing in our community

Are you looking for ways to invest locally?  Here’s our list of some options right here in Rhode Island. (If we missed something that should

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Independents Month 2023

July is Independents Month!  Independents Month celebrates independent, locally-owned businesses and the community values they embody: Call to Action! Independents Month is a fabulous time