’08 budget may bring big battles
Rhode Island AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer George Nee has no idea what proposals are going to be included in the governor’s budget for fiscal 2008. But...
Advisory council seeks $2.2M, training initiatives
The R.I. Science and Technology Advisory Council last Wednesday released a wish-list of investments and policy initiatives it says could help turn Rhode Island...
Certifications seen as crucial to gain a competitive edge
PMP. PHR. CFP.
The acronyms that follow a person's name after he or she has received a professional certification are increasingly sought after by employers.
As...
It’s about more than accounting
There is more to being a good accountant than accounting. At least that's the message that Bryant University had been getting from employers.
In response,...
Early-ed pros get a boost from JWU
Curriculum ranges from training to grad degrees
Early childhood educators are feeling the same squeeze as elementary and secondary educators when it comes to improving...
Agricultural program starts 5th year at URI
The University of Rhode Island Cooperative Extension and the R.I. Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Agriculture are launching the fifth year of the...
CVS honored for hiring people with disabilities
By David Ortiz
Contributing Writer
CVS/pharmacy, the nation’s largest drugstore chain, has earned national recognition for its achievements in employing people with disabilities.
The Woonsocket-based company received...
At Indian call centers, U.S. culture makes its mark
Every day in India, hundreds of thousands of workers answer calls for U.S. companies, mimicking American accents and adopting names such as Paul, Arnold,...
‘Primer Paso’ a first step for Hispanic firms
Latinos are the fastest-growing segment of Rhode Island entrepreneurs. To get a sense of the issues they face, Providence Business News is...
Brown team developing a battery made of plastic
Imagine a flashlight powered by the energy stored within its plastic molding. If that sounds too unbelievable to be true, then you probably haven’t...
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