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Nonprofits deserve continued support
The Rhode Island Foundation held its annual meeting last week, and among many of the standard attributes of such a gathering, the foundation highlighted three initiatives that reflect a stepped-up engagement in the state’s public life. more
6/3/13
R.I. must change the debate in order to move ahead
At the present time, Rhode Island is consumed by two different issues. The first of these concerns our state’s approach to economic development. Do we rejigger the R.I. Economic Development Corporation into a Department of Commerce, or proceed with a marginally changed EDC but give the governor a more substantial hand? The second concerns the extension of Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist’s contract. more
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Leonard Lardaro | 6/17/13
North Kingstown to receive ‘smart growth’ assistance from EPA
North Kingstown will receive technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement “smart growth” strategies to improve the economy, boost job creation and protect health and the environment, the EPA announced Thursday. more
38 Studios fallout needs to be countered
Compiling the list of those hurt by the implosion of 38 Studios LLC is easy. more
6/25/12
Workforce Board announces $1M in training grants
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee and Governor’s Workforce Board Chair Constance Howes have awarded more than $1 million in matching training grants to Rhode Island employers. more
| 6/22/12
EDC holds supplemental meeting after scheduling error
Updated, 11:30 a.m.) After a scheduling error with the electronic posting system that shows the date of all meetings open to the public, the R.I. Economic Development Corporation will hold a supplemental meeting of its board of directors. more
| 9/26/12
U.S. economy grew 1.9% in 1Q on consumer spending
The U.S. economy grew 1.9 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a gain in consumer spending that now shows signs of cooling as the labor market weakens. more
EDC approves bonds for I-195 land, dredging project
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation Monday night approved issuing bonds to buy the former Interstate 195 land in Providence and dredge the channel leading to the Port of Davisville in North Kingstown. more
Adams tapped as vice chair of EDC board
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has nominated Jerauld C. Adams, owner of the Central Falls-based Hemphill Mill, as vice chair to the R.I. Economic Development Corporation board. more
| 6/27/12
Missed opportunity on credits
Cornish Associates President and CEO Arnold “Buff” Chase said his company has five historic Providence buildings lined up to buy and restore once Rhode Island brings back its historic tax credit program. more
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