Tag: Greater Providence Chamber Of Commerce
Hatfield highlights Bank of America commitment to fight racial, economic inequality
PROVIDENCE – William F. Hatfield, Bank of America Corp. market president in Rhode Island, pledged to collaborate with community members and institutions in determining...
R.I. rethinks ‘light touch’ in enforcing reopening protocols
The state has laid out plenty of rules for its phased reopening plans in recent weeks on mask wearing, social distancing and capacity, but...
Boston Fed leader predicts double-digit unemployment through 2020
PROVIDENCE – At first glance, the latest unemployment numbers indicate the economy might be starting to bounce back. But that data fails to capture the...
R.I. congressional delegation: new stimulus needed for states, cities; $600 weekly...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island congressional delegation on Monday said an additional stimulus package will be needed to help cities and towns manage the...
Lt. Gov. McKee floats relief plan on his own
Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee is proposing using a portion of Rhode Island’s $1.25 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds to create grant and...
Unkindest cuts: Many casualties expected as R.I. begins ‘brutal’ budget process
The future looked encouraging for Karen Santilli just a few months ago. In mid-January, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo released a $10.2 billion fiscal 2021 budget...
R.I. chambers of commerce under pressure to help keep members informed,...
Elizabeth Catucci’s daily routine has shifted dramatically in recent weeks. The president of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce starts her day early, filtering...
Coronavirus raises workplace issues
Fears of a coronavirus pandemic are growing by the day, but employers looking to limit the chances of an outbreak in their workplaces could...
R.I. Foundation unveils 10-year plan, $1M commitment to improve public education
PROVIDENCE – Within the last two years, Rhode Island has started making the long journey to repair the public education system in the state. In...
Mattiello: Perennial deficit ‘not an appropriate way to run a government’
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello told business leaders Wednesday that he doesn’t object to many of the economic and educational initiatives contained...
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