Tag: economic activity
R.I.’s December jobs report indicates improvement; unemployment at 4.8%
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s economic recovery is improving slightly from month to month, but is still lagging behind the U.S.
According to the R.I. Department...
Gov. McKee proposes state higher-ed academy to help build R.I.’s workforce
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee unveiled plans Tuesday for a "higher ed academy" that would enroll more than 1,000 Rhode Islanders during a...
Newport’s Ocean Race stopover scheduled for May 2023
NEWPORT – The City by the Sea will welcome the world’s top sailing racing teams in May 2023 as a stopover for the 14th...
It’s official: Welcome to R.I. T.F. Green International Airport
WARWICK – The long-awaited name change for Rhode Island’s largest airport is now official.
The R.I. Airport Corp. announced Wednesday that T.F. Green Airport has...
Gentry Moving’s Crum’s energy, adaptability are packed, ready to go
PBN Business 2021 Women Awards
Achievement Honoree: Christine Soave Crum, Gentry Inc.
CONSIDERING CHRISTINE SOAVE CRUM’S high-energy approach to work and life, it’s fitting that...
Her focus on eye care was helped by upbringing
PBN Business Women Awards
Achievement Honoree: Lori Duquette, Duquette Family Eye Care Inc.
THE WORD “FAMILY” in Duquette Family Eye Care Inc. of North Smithfield means...
Providence Bruins announce October return to R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Professional hockey will return to Rhode Island in October.
The Providence Bruins announced late Thursday the first six home dates at the Dunkin’...
McKee backs bill allowing UI recipients to earn more
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday trumpeted new legislation he hopes will bring people who have been unemployed for an extended period...
Virtual World Trade Day to discuss future, challenges, opportunities of global...
SMITHFIELD – Trade relationships between the United States and China and how they will operate under the Biden administration, resetting trade relations between the U.S....
Newport sees brighter summer with large-scale events returning
NEWPORT – During the state’s March 18 COVID-19 press conference, R.I. Commerce Corp. Secretary Stefan Pryor opened the door for large-scale events to occur this...
