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Lardaro: R.I.’s recovery continues slowly in September
Although the Rhode Island economy remained in recovery in September, the pace of recovery tapered off after a strong August, according to University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro’s September Current Conditions Index. more
| 11/12/12
REITs are part of most portfolios
Do you have a REIT in your portfolio? more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Public-private partnerships can close skills gap
In order to figure out how to solve a problem, you first have to figure out what the solution should look like. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Three-deckers find footing in past
Three-deckers, New England’s signature apartment buildings, are evolving again. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

R.I. municipalities finally acknowledge pension woes
If the first step toward a solution is admitting you have a problem, then 2012 has seen progress for Rhode Island’s distressed, locally run, municipal pension plans. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Some signs of life in emerging knowledge economy
It’s a message that’s been stated repeatedly in an effort to drive Rhode Island’s – and the nation’s – economic recovery: a knowledge-based economy, technical retraining and small-business creation are keys on the road to success. And Rhode Island is making some progress, according to Laurie White, executive director of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Push on to speed permitting
Diego Luis Perez, co-owner of Flan Y Ajo restaurant on Westminster Street in Providence, wanted to open a wine bar. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

Hasbro named one of most ‘community-minded’ companies
Hasbro Inc. was recognized in The Civic 50 survey as one of the country’s most community-minded companies along with companies such as IBM, Citigroup and AT&T. more
| 11/9/12
Providence best ‘foodie’ city in America says Travel + Leisure
Providence was ranked the best foodie city in Travel + Leisure Magazine’s “America’s Favorite Cities” poll that ranks the vacation-worthiness of 35 cities from across the United States. more
Political revenue drives Lin TV’s 3Q profits
LIN TV Corp.’s third-quarter revenue rose 36 percent to $133.1 million during the three months ended Sept. 30 when compared with the same period in 2011, the company announced Thursday. more
| 11/8/12
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