Kevin Shalvey
Cutbacks in corporate volunteering
After 40 years as an independent nonprofit, The Volunteer Center of Rhode Island merged in January with Serve Rhode Island. The new nonprofit organization,...
Bill seeks to revive historic tax credit
A House bill that would bring back historic-preservation tax credits for some residential developments will likely be just the first such attempt to resurrect...
Stimulus money barely dents<br> R.I. infrastructure needs
With millions of dollars in federal stimulus funds that have to be spent this year, the R.I. Department of Transportation is gearing up to...
Last call for 2 a.m. stampede?
For the better part of a decade, designer and copywriter Kim Snow, co-founder of Providence’s Downtown Neighborhood Alliance, has lived in a loft above...
Recession presents unique threats to companies
When the economy slumps into a recession – as it has in the last year – many companies have to make tough decisions about...
Hampton Inn opens in Financial District
PROVIDENCE – The Hampton Inn & Suites Providence Downtown, a $20 million renovation of the former St. Francis Chapel, today opened its doors in...
IYRS facility ‘cornerstone’ of Bristol Park
BRISTOL – The International Yacht Restoration School’s Marine Systems Training Facility, set to open its doors tomorrow, is being heralded as the “cornerstone” of...
CBRE receives Energy Star award
BOSTON – Along with being named the No. 1 national brand in commercial real estate for the eighth consecutive year, CB Richard Ellis, the...
R.I. to get $20M for residential weatherization
WASHINGTON – As part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, Rhode Island is set to receive more than $44 million in...
NAHB: Multi-family homes lead 22.2% Feb. rise
WASHINGTON – A 22.2 percent rise in nationwide housing starts in February – the first month-to-month increase in eight months – could mostly be...
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