Frank Clegg Leatherworks now owns the 200,000-square-foot mill it once just rented, with plans to grow jobs in Fall River.

The discount grocer is moving into Swansea Mall Drive, joining Five Below and Burlington in a busy retail overhaul.

William and Danielle Turrell are the new owners of the Post Road market, a Westerly staple nearing its 75th anniversary.

The statewide event's Newport summit saw entrepreneur sign-ups jump from 61 to 77 in a single year.