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Domestic banks on the power of Wal-Mart’s appeal
Citizens Bank is well known across the country for putting branches in supermarkets to attract new customers and provide convenience to existing ones.
But on...
Drawing on geek power to transform the Ocean State
Brian Jepson has gained a reputation as an expert on and a catalyst for digital innovation in Rhode Island. At O'Reilly Media, he has...
Toys offer new approach to kids’ physical therapy
State grant gives boost to collaborative effort
A team of local engineers, doctors, industrial designers and technology professionals is working to develop toys designed to...
Unions seeking a piece of Lincoln Park expansion
The $220 million expansion and renovation of Lincoln Park, which is intended to transform the downtrodden dog track into a regional gaming destination, is...
Startup sees big market for PDF tools
David Durand, Abe Dane, Francisco Rosa and Anne Orens sit facing each other in the cozy, cramped attic of Durand’s East Side home. Blue...
Financing is the next step for RI-WINs
The Business Innovation Factory is asking the state to guarantee $28 million in private loans to finance the R.I. Wireless Innovation Networks (RI-WINs) project,...
Unions seeking a piece of Lincoln Park expansion
The $220 million expansion and renovation of Lincoln Park, which is intended to transform the downtrodden dog track into a regional gaming destination, is...
BankRI profits drop 19% in 2006, to $7.7M
Bancorp Rhode Island, the parent of Providence-based Bank Rhode Island, today reported a 19-percent year-to-year drop in earnings.
BankRI reported $7.7 million in net income...
State hires Siemens unit for efficiency upgrades
A new contract to reduce energy usage at three government buildings is expected to save Rhode Island taxpayers about $11 million over 14 years.
Under...
Advisory council seeks $2.2M, training initiatives
The R.I. Science and Technology Advisory Council last Wednesday released a wish-list of investments and policy initiatives it says could help turn Rhode Island...
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