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Chafee, business leaders at odds on view of economy
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s latest idea for repairing the Rhode Island economy may be his most controversial. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 12/10/12

Owner of Yankee Candle prepares to sell
The Yankee Candle Co., the largest producer of scented candles in the United States, is currently in the preliminary stages of sale by owner Madison Dearborn Partners, the Reuters News Agency reported Monday. more
| 3/12/13
Report: Home ownership ‘out of reach’ for many R.I. Latinos
Home ownership is out of reach for the average Latino household in Rhode Island, according to data from the Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University and HousingWorks RI. more
| 2/27/13
R.I. exports rise slightly in Oct. after Sept. drop
Exports from the Ocean State rose 1.4 percent in October to $179.5 million on a month-to-month, seasonally adjusted basis after dropping 13.8 percent in September, according to an international trade statistics report from e-forecasting.com. more
| 12/14/12
R.I. foreclosure inventory rises to 2.9% in November
The foreclosure inventory in Rhode Island rose 0.2 percentage points year over year in November to 2.9 percent, according to CoreLogic. This means that 2.9 percent of all homes with a mortgage in Rhode Island were in one aspect of the foreclosure process. more
| 1/3/13
Cape Wind secures financing for wind farm construction
Cape Wind, the company behind a planned 468-megawatt offshore wind farm in Nantucket Sound, announced today that it is one step closer to starting construction. more
| 3/19/13
U.S. stock futures advance amid government budget negotiations
U.S. stock futures advanced, following yesterday’s decline in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as U.S. leaders prepared for more budget talks. more
Prov. station to get $5.7M facelift
Thanks to approval of federal funding allocations, the state has released the details of $5.7 million in improvements to the Providence railroad station, which serves Amtrak and MBTA passengers every day. more
| 4/15/13
Confidence among homebuilders hits a six-year high
Confidence among U.S. homebuilders climbed in September to the highest level in more than six years, adding to signs of progress in residential construction. more
Bloomberg News | 9/24/12
Consumer sentiment in U.S. unexpectedly climbed in October
Confidence among U.S. consumers unexpectedly jumped in October to the highest level since before the recession began five years ago, raising the odds that retailers will see sales will see sales improve. more
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