YMCA veteran Rittscher named new head of CWE
Susan Rittscher has been named president and CEO of The Center for Women & Enterprise. Prior to joining CWE, Rittscher was director of executive...
Shawmut completes West Middle House renovation
PROVIDENCE – Shawmut Design and Construction has completed a renovation of the West Middle House, a 15,000-square-foot historic building centrally located on the Moses...
Nurses at Fatima OK 3-year contract
NORTH PROVIDENCE – Union nurses at Our Lady of Fatima Hospital today voted “overwhelmingly” to approve the tentative agreement reached last Friday, hospital and...
Board hikes fees at R.I.’s state colleges
CRANSTON – In a move that is “virtually unprecedented,” the R.I. Board of Governors for Higher Education last night voted to raise fees at...
2009 business plan contest to award $150K
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Plan Competition today launched its 2009 season, offering $150,000 in prizes for local students and entrepreneurs.
New this...
RGGI emissions credits sell for $3.07/ton
NEW YORK – The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) took in nearly $38.58 million in its first-ever auction of carbon-dioxide (C02) emissions credits, the...
Research Alliance plans $1.4M in 2009 grants
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Science and Technology Advisory Council (STAC) today announced plans to invest another $1.4 million, through its R.I. Research Alliance and...
The next steps are the most interesting
It all starts with a good idea. No business will long last without that key element. The problem is, too many people with fine...
UMass receives Verizon grant for ESL education
BOSTON – The Verizon Foundation has awarded eight Massachusetts organizations grants to continue technology-based literacy programs across the state.
Totaling $185,000, the grants will support...
Truth is best policy when looking for funding
Growth-oriented entrepreneurs are, of necessity, in constant selling mode.
They have to sell their family and friends on providing early emotional and financial support....
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