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Bristol County, Mass., chambers sign tourism memorandum
The five chambers of commerce based in Bristol County, Mass., have signed a memorandum of understanding to work cooperatively to revive the region’s tourism efforts. more
EpiVax creates recipe for novel vaccine approach to new flu strain
An analysis of the new strain of what’s being called Shanghai bird flu, conducted by Dr. Anne S. De Groot and her team of researchers at EpiVax Inc., has concluded that there may be the need to develop a new vaccine to combat a potential devastating outbreak of the disease. more
Raimondo scored on investing, transparency by Forbes blogger
NEW YORK – General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo is taking heat from a new source for her efforts related to the state workers’ pension system, but the criticism is not coming from a local source. … more
| 4/5/13
R.I. businesses targeted by RICC scam letter
Rhode Island businesses are being targeted with a direct mail solicitation scam letter from an organization calling itself Rhode Island Corporate Compliance, the Secretary of State’s office warned Friday. more
| 4/5/13
Rhode Islanders face looming tax deadline
Rhode Island taxpayers have 10 days left to file their personal income tax returns, which are due by Monday, April 15, the R.I. Division of Taxation reminded Rhode Islanders on Friday. more
| 4/5/13
Report: Minimum wage hike would cost R.I. jobs
If a federal minimum wage-hike goes into effect, Rhode Islanders could see a loss of up to 3,466 jobs, according to a report issued by the R.I. Center for Freedom and Prosperity. more
| 4/4/13 | 2 comments
R.I. ranks 23rd in U.S. for competitiveness
Rhode Island was awarded a No. 23 ranking in the nation in the Beacon Hill Institute at Suffolk University’s 2012 State Competitiveness Report Thursday, helped by a No. 5 ranking for technology and a No. 7 ranking for security. more
Jobless claims in U.S. increased more than forecast last week
More Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, reflecting the difficulty the government has adjusting the figures around the Easter holiday and spring break at schools. more
R.I. at bottom of small-business friendly states, again
Rhode Island finds itself at the bottom of another national ranking, this one for friendliness toward small business. Based on a survey conducted by Thumbtack.com and the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation of 7,766 small businesses, Rhode Island was given an “F,” along with Hawaii and Maine. more
| 4/3/13
Brown profs. attend White House brain initiative announcement
When President Obama announced his new $100 million Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies initiative from the East Room at the White House on April 2, two Brown University professors, who had helped to plan this sweeping new vision for brain research, attended the ceremony. more
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