Paving the way to a smoother future
Downtown Providence’s streets have presented navigational challenges for years. Potholes, uneven pavement, even a rusted, steel frame blocking pedestrians and parking on Weybosset Street...
A core issue for today: health cost, delivery
The Nov. 1 Providence Business News Health Care & Business Summit made clear a number of things:
• If built correctly, the health-insurance exchange that...
This is call that pays R.I.’s best to answer
Ever wonder what the next big idea might be worth? Untold millions of dollars if you’re talking about commercial products. But what about ideas...
District set for rebirth as economic engine
This issue marks the final installment of our three-part series, “Evolution of a Neighborhood,” exploring the past, present and potential future of Providence’s Jewelry...
Grant chance for Slater to be self-sustaining
Kudos to R.I. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Keith W. Stokes for keeping his eye on the ball when asked about the benefits of...
Too long put off, time is now for pension fix
Over the next few weeks state legislators will hear the fears and threats from union leaders insistent on trying to ensure their members lose...
RWU leader sees opportunity in job gap
Last week’s inauguration of Roger Williams University’s 10th president, Donald J. Farish, creates an opportunity for the school to make a bigger mark on...
Startup weekend is start of a good thing
Change is afoot in Rhode Island, at least where college students are concerned (and we’re not talking about the Occupy Providence movement).
The upcoming...
Providence plays Chicken Little card
Last week’s Get Motivated self-help event held at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center attracted an estimated 8,500 people to hear the likes of Bill Cosby,...
Jobs are there even if R.I. workers are not
It’s bad news when a local company finds it can fill only two of 20 positions with workers from within Rhode Island.
But that...
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