Tag: Marcela Betancur
Despite earning more degrees, Latinos still see pay disparities
Marcela Betancur says many Latinos find themselves at a disadvantage when it comes to higher education.
After all, a large percentage of college-age Latinos in...
Codianni named New Urban Arts executive director
PROVIDENCE – Jannelle Codianni, the former executive director of Framingham, Mass.-based atac: downtown arts + music, is shifting her career south and will hold...
Most Matos campaign signatures validated after review, but R.I. election board...
CRANSTON – While Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ congressional campaign has more than enough valid signatures to be eligible for the ballot after a review...
Latino Policy Institute becomes independent from Roger Williams University
PROVIDENCE – The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University announced on Monday it will become independent from the college, starting July 1.
After 14...
Where’s Rhode Island’s economy heading?
Bringing Rhode Island’s economy back to pre-COVID-19 levels will take an ongoing commitment into the new year from business, government and community leaders to...
Call to arms for government, businesses
On the occasion of Providence Business News’ 35th anniversary, six business and community leaders joined in a virtual discussion on Rhode Island’s economy –...
R.I. Foundation launches initiative to develop recommendations for state on stimulus...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation announced Wednesday that, with the support of the Economic Progress Institute and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council,...
New Latino Policy Institute plan highlights inequities, calls for action
PROVIDENCE – A new plan unveiled by the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University on Oct. 13 examines the inequities and barriers that...
Certain businesses left behind in dash for stimulus loans?
Elyse Farnsworth was eagerly awaiting the rollout of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program.
The hair stylist and owner of Arrow Salon LLC...
Five Questions With: Marcela Betancur
When the results of the 2018-2019 Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System were released last week, they showed that the overall performance of students in...
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