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RISD mulls possible expansion in N.C.
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island School of Design confirmed this morning that it is in talks with officials in Charlotte, N.C., to “explore potential...
Breaking down barriers to literacy
Nancy Dufault never realized she had a reading problem – at least not until a computer pointed out that she had one.
Now, she knows...
SEC looks at mutual fund fees
Many people have never heard of the Rule 12b-1 fee, but it took an $11.8-billion bite out of investors’ assets last year – and...
Tax climate still seen as obstacle to sector’s growth
Leaders of the local financial services industry last week warned that, while growth in that sector has been strong, many more steps must be...
After 57 years at RIC, Nazarian is ready to step down
John Nazarian has seen his alma mater undergo a dramatic transformation over the decades, from a teachers’ college in downtown Providence, to a small...
Cicilline embraces ideas to ease impact of poverty
The numbers tell the story: 31 of Providence’s 34 small, pricier grocery stores are located in the city’s lower-income neighborhoods. At the same time,...
CVS named one of New England’s best
WOONSOCKET - CVS Caremark has been named one of the winners of the 2007 "Best Benefits Practice" awards by the New England Employee Benefits...
Gilbane, Met, colleges team up to groom managers
Elsch Maisoh had every intention of pursuing a business degree when he graduated from the Met Center last spring, going so far as to...
Efforts grow to deal with spike in R.I. foreclosures
As the number of foreclosures continues to climb, Rhode Island Housing is stepping up its efforts to aid struggling homeowners, with a new “help...
Card data protection takes priority
Every night, the owners of Adler’s Hardware carefully lock away the names, numbers and expiration dates on the credit cards used at the Providence...
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