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The U.S. Labor Department awarded the R.I. Department of Labor and Training a $1.7 million grant from the Workforce Innovation Fund, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced Thursday.
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By PBN Staff
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Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island was awarded $500,000 from the Allette Morris McBean Charitable Foundation and a $250,000 matching grant from the Stratus Foundation.
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By PBN Staff
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Chrysler Group LLC, the U.S. automaker majority owned by Fiat SpA, named Brown University President Ruth Simmons to serve on its board, and the United Auto Workers replaced its director.
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By Craig Trudell
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There are four important lessons to learn from Rhode Island’s 38 Studios disaster, according to Fortune Magazine Senior Editor Dan Primack.
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U.S. stock futures rose, indicating the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will complete a second straight weekly advance, on speculation central banks will act to boost economies as Europe’s debt crisis threatens growth.
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By Rita Nazareth
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Junior Achievement of Rhode Island, which provides programs on workforce readiness, entrepreneurship and financial literacy, announced it has received a grant from Webster Bank as part of the bank’s commitment to giving back to the community.
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By PBN Staff
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Jamie Rhodes, Rhode Island director for Clean Water Action, talks about clean, safe and affordable water, the elimination of pollution and creation of environmentally safe jobs and businesses.
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The family of Lt. James Pagano, the Cranston firefighter who was killed during a dispute at his 9-year-old son’s birthday party in May 2008, will host the inaugural Lt. Jim Pagano Foundation Golf Tournament on Aug. 13 at the Alpine Country Club in Cranston.
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By PBN Staff
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National Grid now ranks as City Year Rhode Island’s largest team sponsor after a recent $300,000 donation.
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By PBN Staff
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If a nonprofit wants an upcoming fundraiser to be considered for a calendar listing, email information to nonprofit@PBN.com at least four weeks in advance of the event.
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6/15/12
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