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Ex-Textron executive is new head of RIF board
PROVIDENCE – A former Textron Inc. executive has been elected chairman of the board of directors at The Rhode Island Foundation, The Associated Press reported this month. more
1/21/13
Some R.I. regulation impedes success
Now that the General Assembly seems to have taken to heart the message that Rhode Island must reform its business environment, it would seem to be a good idea to make sure that it tackles the important issues. more
1/28/13
Climate change curbs may cost $700B a year, report shows
About $700 billion a year of new spending on renewable power, low-carbon transport and energy efficiency is needed to meet the United Nations goal to cap temperature rises, a report for the World Economic Forum showed. more
RIPEC, EDC, GA form legislation-tracking partnership
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and the R.I. Economic Development Corporation have established a collaborative partnership with the state’s General Assembly to build a legislative database as a resource for Rhode Island businesses. more
| 1/30/13
‘Superman’ bldg owner ‘bullish on Providence,’ considers many uses
The owner of the Industrial Trust Tower said he believes there is demand for new apartments downtown, but is not ruling out any mix of uses for the landmark known as the “Superman building.” more
EDC hires firms to study, market Warwick Station District
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation has hired Beta Group Inc. of Lincoln and (add)ventures of Providence to study and market the Warwick Station District near T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. more
Parsons withdraws from consideration as EDC director
Citing a recent health issue, William J. Parsons has asked to be withdrawn from consideration to permanently lead the R.I. Economic Development Corporation, the quasi-state agency announced Thursday. more
| 2/14/13
Report: Providence metro ranks 43rd in U.S. for patent innovation
The average number of patents issued yearly in the Providence metropolitan area is 535, earning the metro area the No. 43 spot on the Brookings Institute’s report analyzing patenting and innovation trends in the nation’s 358 largest metropolitan areas. more
| 2/8/13
Foundation announces strategy department
The Rhode Island Foundation, the state’s largest funder of nonprofit organizations, announced Tuesday that it has created a new department of strategy and public affairs. more
DOL gives R.I. Self-Employment Assistance $159K
The U.S. Department of Labor last week awarded $159,734 to the state of Rhode Island to further its Self-Employment Assistance program. more
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