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Social Enterprise Greenhouse opens applications for fall programming

PROVIDENCE – Entrepreneurs can now apply to Social Enterprise Greenhouse's fall 2023 programming, with applications for Ideator, Incubator and Impact Accelerator programs open through...
JUST ASK: Women’s Fund of Rhode Island CEO Kelly Nevins says a new state statute requiring employers to provide a salary range upon a job applicant’s request will not only increase pay equity but save time for both employers and applicants. 
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R.I. employers must provide salary range for open positions upon request

Between poring over resumes and cover letters and multiple rounds of interviews, the job search process has often been likened to a job in...
BUSY BEEKEEPER: In addition to maintaining her own hives, Little Rhody Beekeeping owner Cynthia Holt harvests and sells honey, teaches beekeeping classes, conducts pollen monitoring and works as a contractor for the state’s apiary inspector. 
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Beekeeping has her buzzing with excitement

From a young age, Cynthia Holt had a connection with nature, and recalls that her 8-year-old self dreamed of becoming a zookeeper. “I’ve always loved...

Environment Rhode Island, Kenyon Industries reach settlement on pollution lawsuit

RICHMOND – Following allegations that it violated the Clean Water Act almost 1,800 times over five years, Kenyon Industries and its parent company have...

Polaris MEP, Chicago nonprofit open manufacturing job training center

PROVIDENCE – Advanced manufacturing training sessions, job placement assistance, English language classes and financial coaching are a few resources now available to residents free...
THE SETTLEMENT of a lawsuit filed by three former Barrington teachers who lost their jobs for refusing to get a COVID-19 vaccination on religious grounds will likely not set a precedent for similar cases, according to legal observers. / AP FILE PHOTO/TED S. WARREN

Fallout from settlement in Barrington COVID-19 vaccine lawsuit?

A recent settlement between Barrington Public Schools and three former teachers who were fired for refusing to get COVID-19 vaccinations will likely have little...

Hexagon presents new manufacturing automation technology at EASTEC

NORTH KINGSTOWN – Stockholm-based Hexagon AB’s Manufacturing Intelligence division, located in Rhode Island, is this week presenting the company’s new automation technology at the...

Report: Rhode Island ranks No. 19 for entrepreneurship economy

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s entrepreneurial ecosystem placed No. 19 in the U.S. for its impact on the overall state economy, according to a report...

Bryant University’s World Trade Day to return after 2022 cancellation

SMITHFIELD – The current state of global trade will take center stage at Bryant University’s World Trade Day at the end of the month. This...
THE CRANSTON ARMORY closed as an emergency shelter on Monday. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE PRESERVATION

As Armory closes, state announces 100 additional shelter openings

PROVIDENCE – With the closure of the Cranston Street Armory emergency shelter on Monday, the state announced additional shelter options to serve around 100...
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