New phone powers local clean energy
DARTMOUTH — A new product Motorola is billing as the world’s first carbon-neutral cell phone is helping to fund a renewable-energy project outside New...
Advantage owner has clear view of success
In spite of the recession, Cranston-based Advantage Glass Co. Inc. owner Michael Del Sesto experienced his best year ever in 2008, thanks in part...
Firms turn to WorkShare hoping to avert pink slips
Lincoln manufacturer ChemArt has looked at the usual places to cut costs in an attempt to avoid layoffs as the economy slows:
The family-run company...
Number of farms, sales are on the rise in Mass.
BOSTON – The number of Massachusetts farms grew 27 percent from 2002 to 2007, according to a report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture...
High school overhaul goes high-tech
A digital library, solar-heated water, wireless access and sophisticated audio systems in every learning space will help make the Providence Career and Technical Academy...
U.S. taps Foresight to push energy technology
PROVIDENCE – Foresight Science & Technology Inc., a firm that specializes in technology commercialization, has won a multiyear contract from the U.S. Department of...
Internet and the office
Does your company have specific guidelines for employee use of phones, Internet, e-mail and mail?
• Yes – 65%
• No ...
Consumer prices in first rise since July
WASHINGTON – U.S. consumer prices rose in January for the first time in half a year, as gasoline and apparel prices resumed their climb,...
Five Questions With: Scott Wolf
Nonprofit Grow Smart Rhode Island has for the last 10 years been advocating against sprawl in Rhode Island. Providence Business News recently asked Executive...
Bryant seminar to focus on ‘green’ building
PROVIDENCE – A seminar slated to be held at Bryant University next week will feature housing professionals and panelists discussing the intricacies and differences...
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