A one-stop shop that makes a lot of sense
During its decade-long existence, the Rhode Island Manufacturing Extension Service has helped businesses function more efficiently. It is credited with increasing or retaining...
Editorial Cartoon: Immigration Reform
By J. Spencer, Philadelphia Business Journal
Beneath the headline "Immigration Reform" stands the Statue of Liberty, her right hand raised on high.
But this statue...
Gardening drives couple’s passion
If you drive out to the Seekonk/Attleboro border, you can find Michel and Judy Marcellot “following their bliss” at the nearly four-acre Seven Arrows...
Prof raises awareness for construction ed
Frederick Gould, Roger Williams University’s Ahlborg professor of construction management, was honored as ASC Outstanding Educator of the Year at the International Conference of...
Manufacturers’ leader sees<br> industry in peril
Along with running a 200-employee manufacturing company, Al Lubrano spends about a third of his free time advocating for manufacturers, especially in terms of...
R.I. disaster declared for April 15 storm
WASHINGTON – President George W. Bush has declared that a major disaster exists in Rhode Island in the wake of the April 15 to...
DEM offers self-certification for scrap yards
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental management is inviting auto salvage yards to take part in a voluntary program to help the businesses...
4th Frontiers of Health Care conference<br> to focus on uses, perils of...
PROVIDENCE – Brown University will host a free one-day conference entitled “The Promise and Policy Implications of Personalized Medicine,” focusing on the use of...
Toray names first American executive VP
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Toray Plastics (America) Inc., a subsidiary of Japan-based Toray Industries, has promoted 17-year company veteran Richard Schloesser to the position...
Sales of existing homes fall 2.7%
WASHINGTON – Sales of existing homes nationwide unexpectedly fell in April, according to a report today from the National Association of Realtors.
Total existing-home sales...















