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Wickford arts district should happen soon
Rhode Island has a well-earned reputation as a haven for artists, thanks in no small measure to the 10 arts districts created in nine of the state’s municipalities. more
7/2/12
Public comment solicited for wind power plans
Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar announced the completion of a critical environmental assessment today, advancing plans for offshore wind development in the Ocean State. more
Study: Mass. military bases making impact
BOSTON – A study conducted by the Mass. Military Asset and Security Strategy Task Force and the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute released an economic-impact study that indicates Massachusetts’ six military installations support more than 45,000 jobs and contribute more than $13.7 billion to the state’s economy annually. more
7/9/12
Chafee signs biz-law review legislation
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has signed legislation that will require a cost-benefit analysis and periodic review of all regulations governing or impacting small businesses. more
7/9/12
Providence area GDP drops from ’06 to ’11
The real gross domestic product for the Providence metro area averaged $58.5 billion – in 2005 dollars – during the first quarter of 2011 compared with $61.8 billion five years earlier, according to a report from e-forecasting.com. more
| 7/3/12
Leading economic indicators continue rise in May
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators - published by Providence Business News and e-forecasting.com - rose 0.2 percent in May. more
| 7/9/12
I-195 Redevelopment Commission delays Dyer St. land sale
The Interstate 195 Redevelopment District Commission delayed action Monday night on a proposed sale of a slice of Dyer Street land to Brown University in order to gather more information about the transaction. more
R.I. lost 7% of jobs since recession
Rhode Island has lost 7.42 percent of its jobs since 2007, according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by the Business Journals. more
| 7/11/12
Exporters to gain from Russian trade legislation
Rhode Island exporters stand to gain from a growing Russian market, according to Business Roundtable. more
| 7/12/12
Woonsocket lands $50K NEA grant
The National Endowment for the Arts is awarding a $50,000 “Our Town” grant to Woonsocket to help boost the city’s Main Street and Arts District and bolster economic development and education through the arts, U.S. Sen. Jack Reed announced late Wednesday. more
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