Natalie Myers
Ready for a pandemic? Businesses try to prepare
The chances that Rhode Island will see an avian flu pandemic, Dr. L. Anthony Cirillo told business leaders at a recent seminar, are about...
Revamped board focuses on education, training
A smaller, streamlined structure and a stronger private-sector presence are helping to make Rhode Island’s work force investment board more effective and responsive to...
Extension service boosts sales by $17M in 4 years
Lean manufacturing, other programs touted
Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Services, known as RIMES, is not in the habit of boasting about the fiscal value of...
A different economy brings new kinds of hazards
Federal figures show that between 1996 and 2004 the number of nonfatal workplace injuries and illnesses at Rhode Island’s food and beverage establishments almost...
Manufacturer gets ‘Star’ for safety
West Kingston plant earns an OSHA award
Games might be the best way to encourage employees to participate in workplace safety. At least that’s what...
City’s new arts leader sees promise in collaboration
INTERVIEW
Lynne McCormack
POSITION: Director of the Providence Department of Art, Culture & Tourism
BACKGROUND: Before being promoted to director, effective March 13, McCormack had served as...
Hotels roll out luxury amenities
Flat-screen televisions, satellite radio, spa treatments, yoga, vials of scented oil on pillows – Rhode Island hotels are spending lots of cash to offer...
R.I. venues paying a premium for sprinkler systems
Labor costs are higher than in Mass.
Kevin Cummings, owner of KC’s Tap/Club Cats in Pawtucket, says he has spent about $75,000 to comply with...
Report: 56 clubs still need fire upgrades
As the July 1 deadline to install sprinkler systems in nightclubs with capacities of 150 to 299 grows near, many are still struggling to...
Picking a bank no easy task for small business
Banks tout everything from free checking and online services to special credit-score-based lines of credit in hopes of attracting small-business owners to bank with...
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