Tag: Elizabeth Tanner
PBN summit: No recession, but inflation will stick around through 2025
PROVIDENCE – It is unlikely that President Donald Trump will be able to quickly rein in the sticky inflation that has slowed economic growth...
R.I. sets visitation record in 2023
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Tuesday said the state welcomed a record 28.4 million visitors in 2023.
Based on a report by Tourism Economics,...
Third R.I. Manufacturing Day career event highlights the unconventional
PROVIDENCE – When Katy Westcott first launched her business, Katrinkles Inc., she didn't think of herself as a manufacturer.
The business, which makes tools for...
R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $267K in innovation vouchers
PROVIDENCE – Four small businesses will receive a total of $266,800 from the state's latest round of "Innovation Voucher" funding, R.I. Commerce Corp. announced...
38th World Trade Day to focus on supply chain resiliency, improved...
SMITHFIELD – When the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the world four years ago, local businesses had to grapple with many complex changes and challenges, including...
McKee’s proposed cabinet raises include 43% boost for health director
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Administration on Tuesday held a brief public hearing on proposed salary increases for a dozen members of Gov....
PBN’s 2024 Economic Trends Summit slated for Jan. 24
PROVIDENCE – A host of issues affecting Rhode Island’s economy and industry-specific insights, as well as forecasts for the coming year will be discussed...
Alviti: Bridge bypass lanes could be opened this weekend; traffic snarls...
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. on Wednesday said the state plans to open bypass lanes on the Washington Bridge...
Bridge closure impact on small businesses: ‘We’re in trouble’
PROVIDENCE – "Depression" and "exasperation" are two words Rick Simone used to describe how affected small businesses are reacting to the closure of the...
Slater Technology Fund to oversee $12M for R.I. venture development
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's venture development efforts will get $12 million in federal funding via a new agreement between R.I. Commerce Corp. and the Slater...
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