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The path from Jewelry District to Knowledge District took a detour this spring. First a Providence budget crisis and fears of bankruptcy prompted the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to pull out of a public-private partnership to market the Capital City as a knowledge and research hub.
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By Patrick Anderson |
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The U.S. Department of Labor announced nearly $12 million in grants to states to improve the quality of workforce data, including a $1 million award to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training.
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By PBN Staff
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KVH Industries Inc. landed a record $35.6 million contract from the Office of the Program Manager for the Saudi Arabian National Guard.
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By Emily Greenhalgh |
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Rainbow Cab Co. has had its license to operate suspended for three months for doing business outside its permitted area, according to the Newport Daily News.
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By PBN Staff
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Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has nominated Peter Crowley – owner of Newport-based La Forge Casino Restaurant – for the R.I. Economic Development Corporation board of directors.
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By PBN Staff
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Hannoush Jewelers will feature products from Alex and Ani Inc. in all of the company’s 57 locations across 13 states, Camile Hannoush announced Friday.
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By PBN Staff
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CEOs from General Motors Co. to Hewlett-Packard Co. are turning more pessimistic about a second-half recovery as rising unemployment and Europe’s debt turmoil threaten domestic growth prospects.
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By Chris Burritt |
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The Rhode Island Black Heritage Society will be the beneficiary of the African American History Walking Tour of Providence’s College Hill hosted by State Rep. Raymond A. Hull, D-Providence, on June 9.
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By Rebecca Keister |
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The Sargent Rehabilitation Center, which specializes in providing rehabilitation and education services to children and adults impacted by traumatic injury and stroke and other neurological disorders, recently celebrated the completion and opening of its certified green playground/r
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By Rebecca Keister |
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Central Falls-based youth soccer organization, Project GOAL, will receive three $7,500 grants from the Taco/White Family Foundation.
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By PBN Staff
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