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Marcel A. Valois, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s nominee to lead the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation, was unanimously confirmed by the Rhode Island Senate Tuesday.
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Manufacturing project to unveil findings, database at Bryant summit

Using data mined from more than a thousand manufacturers from across the state, leaders of the Rhode Island Manufacturing Renaissance Project will unveil its findings on Wednesday, along with the … 8 hours ago

Mortgage settlement gives 2,000 R.I. homeowners relief

As of March 31, more than 2,000 homeowners in Rhode Island have received some type of relief through the National Mortgage Settlement, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced Tuesday. 8 hours ago

Building Futures wins Workforce Board’s innovation award

Building Futures, a program of The Providence Plan, was named the 2013 winner of the Governor’s Workforce Board’s Innovation Award. 8 hours ago

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When she was one of 15 bank employees laid off from her job processing transactions on customer accounts, 52-year-old Margarita Feliciano decided to go back to the work she enjoyed when she was in …
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UMass Dartmouth forms public safety task force in marathon bombing aftermath

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has created a three-person task force to conduct a review of its policies and procedures in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, Chancellor Divina …

GWB awards R.I. firms $60K in skills-training grants

The Governor’s Workforce Board announced Monday that it has awarded more than $60,000 in “Express Grants” to 20 local firms. The strategic investments will partially fund skills training for …

Stonehill names new leader

Stonehill College’s Board of Trustees voted Friday to name the school’s current vice president for student affairs, the Rev. John Denning, its 10th president, succeeding current president, the …

Adidas Selects SquadLocker to Become An Authorized Team Dealer for Rhode Island

SquadLocker™, Rhode Island’s premier provider of athletic apparel, uniforms and team gear announces that it has just signed a deal with one of the most respected and sought after brands in the …
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