Economy

OCEANSTATE TECHNOLOGY's first commercial job involves simulating the landing of a radio-controlled unmanned flying vehicle on an unmanned boat traveling 25 to 35 knots. /

New England models jobs of future Simulation extends to health, defense...

Capital Goods 02/12/2007

Steve Swenson stands next to a plasma screen showing an unmanned air vehicle landing on an unmanned boat while skimming the ocean's surface. The images...

Meeting the constituents

Government 02/12/2007

Mass. Gov. Deval Patrick ventured to the Southcoast area last Wednesday to speak at the Fall River Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and...

A VIEW from the mezzanine level of Lincoln Park's new game room, scheduled to be finished in March, which will feature live entertainment, dining and a full bar. /

Lincoln Park’s event center to open in spring

Economic Activity 02/12/2007

Lincoln Park has come a long way since it opened 60 years ago as Lincoln Downs, a horse race track. But right now, it's...

LYNNE DUNPHY, recently appointed to the Routhier Chair of Practice at URI's College of Nursing, focuses on work force issues. /

URI professor tackles nursing shortage

Education 02/12/2007

When the E.J. and V.M. Routhier Foundation invited the University of Rhode Island's dean of nursing, Dayle Joseph, to write a proposal for a...

Coalition: R.I. needs statewide water management

Government 02/12/2007

One in a series of stories about Rhode Island's potential water crisis. An alliance led by environmental groups is urging Rhode Island leaders to develop...

ROGER MANDLE, who plans to leave RISD in 18 months, expects his successor to be as active as he's been in the community. /

Mandle: R.I. must do more to fuel creative economy

Education 02/12/2007

Roger Mandle POSITION: President, Rhode Island School of Design BACKGROUND: Before coming to RISD in 1993, Mandle was deputy director of the National Gallery of Art...

Diversity brings new workplace rules

Education 02/12/2007

"It's a small world after all …" the ethnically costumed dolls chirped to thousands of beaming visitors at the 1964-65 New York World's Fair. Little...

The best technology for startups

Entrepreneurship 02/12/2007

Dear Dan: We're in the early stages of startup and beginning to shop for tech. We'll need basic hardware and software, plus other technology....

GARY GOLDBERG, CEO of CleanBrands LLC, shows off the new packaging and motto for his company's CleanRest mattress and pillow covers, which block even the tiniest allergens. Goldberg's goal is to lead that segment of the market. /

A better way to help you sleep Textile industry veteran creates...

Capital Goods 02/12/2007

CleanBrands LLC OWNERS: Gary Goldberg, CEO, and Northbridge Equity Partners Type of business: Developer and distributor of allergen-blocking pillow and mattress encasements LOCATION: 400 Massasoit Ave.,...