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Gamm Theatre announces 2013-2014 season
Sandra Feinstein-Gamm Theatre Artistic Director Tony Estrella has announced the theater’s 2013-2014 season, with a lineup of contemporary plays all making their Rhode Island debut as well as a Shakespearean classic. more
| 2/18/13
Trinity Rep announces 50th anniversary schedule
The Trinity Repertory Company team has announced its 50th anniversary season line-up of plans, including “Grapes of Wrath,” “Oliver!” and “Intimate Apparel,” among others. more
| 2/18/13
U.S. bioethanol makers face 5-year EU tariff to counter dumping
The European Union imposed a five- year tariff on U.S. bioethanol to curb competition for German, French, British and other EU producers, threatening to raise trans-Atlantic trade tensions over renewable energy for autos. more
Fitch rates Providence bonds ‘BBB,’ outlook negative
Fitch Ratings has ranked Providence’s general obligation bonds as “BBB,” outlook negative, due to what the global ratings company said was “remaining uncertainly” and the fact that the city still faces “financial pressure and limited flexibility.” more
| 2/15/13
Report: R.I. small businesses ‘crucial’ to state’s economy
Small businesses in Rhode Island represent 95.9 percent of all employers and employ 55.4 percent of the state’s private sector workforce, according to a report from the U.S. Small Business Administration. more
| 2/15/13 | 1 comment
Consumer sentiment in U.S. increases to a 3-month high
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in February to a three-month high, which may help to preserve recent gains in household spending. more
Parsons withdraws from consideration as EDC director
Citing a recent health issue, William J. Parsons has asked to be withdrawn from consideration to permanently lead the R.I. Economic Development Corporation, the quasi-state agency announced Thursday. more
| 2/14/13
Foreclosure starts fall in Providence metro in January
January Foreclosure starts in the Providence-Fall River-New Bedford area dropped 22 percent and completed foreclosures plunged 61 percent compared with the same period last year, RealtyTrac said Thursday. more
Jobless claims in U.S. decreased more than forecast last week
Fewer Americans than projected filed applications for unemployment benefits last week, indicating an improving outlook for the labor market. more
Court approves R.I. offer to buy Rocky Point property
The U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island approved the state’s offer to purchase the remaining 82 acres of Rocky Point land in Warwick to develop a state park, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management announced Wednesday. more
| 2/13/13
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