Gov. Donald L. Carcieri and economic development officials propose a $200M package of loans and loan guarantees to aid small businesses squeezed by the credit crunch. Eight banks sign onto the program, parts of which may begin as soon as Jan. 1.
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When approximately 500 people apply for 80 jobs at a newly expanding manufacturing plant in Warwick, it’s an obvious sign of high unemployment – 9.3 percent in November, the highest rate in 25 years – but also of hope.
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Hattie Bryant invites you to
watch a one- to four-minute video tip each day about best business practices from
the weekly television show, Small Business School.