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FAST TRACK: Jeff Sturges, president and CEO of Resolute Racing Shells, shows off one of his company’s shells. Since 1997, 10 NCAA Women’s National Championships have been won by crews who rowed primarily Resolute racing shells. / PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Helping rowers go longer, faster

Capital Goods 08/24/2013

Resolute Racing Shells began with a challenge between two friends in 1994. It is now known as a racing-boat manufacturer that takes crews across...

CONSTRUCTION SPENDING is projected to increase five percent year over year for 2013. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/TIME BOYLE

Gilbane: Nonresidential construction will grow

Capital Goods 08/15/2013

PROVIDENCE — Gilbane Building Company, which recently released the summer 2013 edition of “Construction Economics – Market Conditions in Construction” — projected that construction...

Wellness program banks on convenience

Uncategorized 08/12/2013

For the busy employee, BankNewport’s wellness initiatives emphasize empowering people to take their health into their own hands. Employees at the Rhode Island community bank...

ATTORNEY GENERAL Peter F. Kilmartin, along with state leaders from across the country, announced a new timeline for energy efficiency standards with the U.S. Department of Energy. / COURTESY R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE

Coalition of states secures energy standards timeline

Government 08/09/2013

PROVIDENCE— Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin announced Friday with eight other state attorneys general, the California Energy Commission and the city of...

WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE announced a new digital initiative to connect visitors to other cultural events around Providence. / COURTESY WATERFIRE PROVIDENCE

WaterFire Launches digital platform

Hospitality & Tourism 08/08/2013

PROVIDENCE – WaterFire Providence announced on Thursday a new digital initiative known as Ignite Providence, designed to help visitors explore more of the Providence...

THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND Urban Development awarded $11.7 million in grants to Rhode Island's public housing authorities.

R.I. housing authorities awarded $11.7M for public housing improvements

Government 08/08/2013

BOSTON — Rhode Island public housing authorities have received more than $11.7 million from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to fund...

CVS/PHARMACY ANNOUNCED a new web tool to help customers manage their prescriptions and drug information on Thursday. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/DAVID PAUL MORRIS

CVS/pharmacy launches online Drug Information Center

Economic Activity 08/08/2013

WOONSOCKET — CVS/pharmacy announced on Thursday a new web tool for customers, the online Drug Information Center at CVS.com, which enables customers to access...

Focus Business Solutions merges with Brave River

Technology 08/07/2013

WARWICK – Brave River Solutions, a Warwick-based technology services provider, announced Thursday the successful merger with Focus Business Solutions, a Web-design firm formerly located...

MAYOR ANGEL TAVERAS touted the success of the city's summer jobs program, which has employed 650 youth in 2013. / PBN FILE PHTO/FRANK MULLIN

Taveras: Summer jobs program employs 650 Providence youth

Government 08/01/2013

PROVIDENCE – Providence’s summer jobs program has helped 650 city youth find employment this summer, the office of Mayor Angel Taveras announced Wednesday. “It...

SCIENTIFIC GAMES has signed a contract to be the only instant ticket supplier for the Rhode Island Lottery.

R.I. lottery names Scientific Games sole instant ticket supplier

Uncategorized 08/01/2013

NEW YORK — Scientific Games Corporation announced Thursday that it has signed a contract with the Rhode Island Lottery to become the lottery’s only...

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