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Planners eye where R.I. lags
In a year of double-digit unemployment and 38 Studios LLC’s bankruptcy, economic-development concerns inevitably move to the front of the line. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/26/12

‘Shop Small’ on Nov. 24 during Small Business Saturday
Falling between Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Saturday, Nov. 24 will be the third annual “Small Business Saturday.” more
| 11/23/12
Black Friday draws millions in early start for holiday shopping
Target Corp. took some flak for opening stores on Thanksgiving because doing so would give employees less celebrating time with their families. Still, the earlier start attracted more parents and their kids. more
I-195 Commission approves plans for new park
The Interstate-195 Redevelopment District Commission has approved plans for a new waterfront park on the west side of the Providence River. more
Report: R.I. ranks 5th in U.S. for energy efficiency investments
Since the inception of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in Rhode Island, the RGGI invested $7.3 million through December 2011, primarily in energy efficiency and conservation conservation projects, making Rhode Island fifth in the county in energy efficiency investments, according to a report from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative. more
Black Friday Walmart protests head to R.I., Mass.
As part of a nationwide Black Friday protest, Walmart workers and community allies plan to gather at Walmart retail stores across Rhode Island and Massachusetts on Black Friday. more
| 11/23/12
U.S. stock-index futures advance; S&P 500 may extend weekly jump
U.S. stock futures rose after German business confidence unexpectedly climbed, signaling the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index will extend its biggest weekly gain in five months as markets open after Thanksgiving. more
Oil rises for third time in 4 days as U.S. inventories fall
Oil advanced for the third time in four days as U.S. inventories fell unexpectedly last week and fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits. more
U.S. consumer sentiment index rises less than forecast
Confidence among U.S. consumers rose less than anticipated in November, indicating the impending fiscal tightening may be starting to damp Americans’ moods. more
Jobless claims in U.S. fall 41,000 as Sandy effect subsides
Fewer Americans filed applications for unemployment benefits last week as damage to the labor market caused by superstorm Sandy began to subside. more
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