A Pawtucket native reaches<br> out to Latino businesses
One of the first things Adriana Dawson did when she joined the R.I. Small Business Development Center in 2002 was to conduct a needs...
A growing challenge at the ACI
For some departments in state government, shaving the budget is difficult. For the R.I. Department of Corrections, it's virtually impossible, says Director A.T. Wall.
In...
Newport zoning can’t stop Grand plan
A Superior Court judge has ordered the City of Newport to stop trying to block an expansion of Newport Grand and issue the required...
A stage where arts can flourish
The Providence Black Repertory Company's business model isn't quite like that of any other performing arts group or venue in the state.
First off, the...
Avoiding problems with OSHA
It's wise to be wary of Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA) requirements that apply to small business. OSHA's role is to get small...
Housing permits, starts fall in Jan.
WASHINGTON – Building permits for private housing units last month were issued at a seasonally adjusted rate of 1.568 million units per year, 2.8...
Carcieri names Brian Stern as new chief of staff
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri yesterday named Brian P. Stern his new chief of staff, effective March 1. He replaces Jeffrey Grybowski, who...
Genesis Center seeks nominees for immigrant awards
PROVIDENCE – The Genesis Center, a provider of literacy and job training, today announced it is seeking nominees for a new immigrant awards program.
The...
Leadership RI names 56 to Gamma II core class
PROVIDENCE – Leadership Rhode Island today introduced the 56 members of its Gamma II Class, which convened for its orientation retreat on Jan. 4...
U.S. industrial output dips 0.5 percent in Jan.
WASHINGTON – U.S. industrial production last month dipped 0.5 percent, to 111.9 points (2002 = 100) erasing December’s revised gains of 0.5 percent, the...
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