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An artist's rendering of the proposed Rising Sun Millsproject in Olneyville.

Development firm set for $45-million mill restoration

Offices, apartments, incubator space to be created in renovated building   The Rising Sun Mills, a $45-million rehabilitation project of the old National & Providence Worsted Co.,...
Jeff R. Seemann of URI at HybriGene.

Turf technology takes root

The University of Rhode Island’s partnership with biotechnology research company HybriGene Inc. is the beginning of what officials said they hope is a...
Ron Bosclair of Allied Fire Protectionin West Warwick assembles a sprinklersystem.

Fire safety a primary issue

Local businesses say costly improvements are worth it Sprinklers and fire alarm systems can save business owners time and money, save them from...

R.I. backdrop for police convention

Rhode Island and Providence will be host to 6,000 to 8,000 police officers from all over the United States and Hawaii, Australia, Ireland...
bob Billington, executive director of Blackstone Valley Tourism Council.

Tourism industry needs marketing funds

Rhode Island – the Ocean State, the Biggest Little State in the Union – is going to have to market itself differently and...

Chaffee & Partners shuts its doors – for now

Providence ad agency files for receivership, cites stagnant economy Providence-based advertising agency Chaffee & Partners has closed its doors and filed for receivership, citing...

CPAs offering free advice to nightclub fire victims

In order to ease the financial burdens of victims and families of victims of The Station nightclub fire on Feb. 20...
William Silkes, president and founder of AmericanMussel Harvesters.

Shellfishing company flexes its technological muscle

Name: William Silkes Age: 52 Position: President and founder of the American Mussel Harvesters, a fully integrated live clam, mussel and...

War’s impact on the fragile R.I. economy

Increases in gas and oil prices, a sensitive local economy in recovery and a possible halt in corporate travel have Rhode Island economists...
Hank DeWolf, president and CEO of DeWolf Chemical,with Gretchen Anthony, vp of operations.

Expert staff, adaptability a formula for success

Company: DeWolf Chemical Owner: Hank DeWolf, president and CEO Location: 400 Massasoit Ave., East Providence Employees: 11 Type of business: Chemical distributor...
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