In just over a decade, Hope & Main has launched more than 500 food businesses – and 45% are still in operation today.

This week, we feature Hope & Main, "Rhode Island’s premier culinary incubator and among the top 10 in the country." We asked its president and founder, Lisa Raiola , to tell us more about the ...

The first six months of 2025 saw tremendous change in Rhode Island’s restaurant industry. There were fires, expansions, ...

One in four of Rhode Island’s consumer packaged goods companies starts at Hope & Main. Each year, we help create around 50 new food businesses, generating over 350 jobs and nearly $3 million in ...

A lagging economy and issues with housing and transportation are driving this fourth-generation Rhode Islander out of state.

Gov. Dan McKee appointed a interim secretary of commerce Thursday. McKee chose Jim Bennett, President of the Rhode Island ...

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Rhode Island is considering the "Taylor Swift tax" on luxury homes. The tax targets non-owner occupied properties valued over ...

Top Rhode Island business leader Jim Bennett has been named Secretary of the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.

A near constant stream of advocates, rallies and press conferences at the State House means critical budget negotiations are ...

One in four of Rhode Island’s consumer packaged goods companies starts at Hope & Main. Each year, we help create around 50 new food businesses, generating over 350 jobs and nearly $3 million in ...