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EDC: America’s Cup economic impact tops $38M for R.I. businesses
(Corrected, 2:45 p.m.) The Ocean State is perfectly-positioned and well-prepared to host high-profile marine events based on the success of the America’s Cup races in Newport last summer, according to a report from the R.I. Economic Development Corporation. more
‘Superman’ bldg owner ‘bullish on Providence,’ considers many uses
The owner of the Industrial Trust Tower said he believes there is demand for new apartments downtown, but is not ruling out any mix of uses for the landmark known as the “Superman building.” more
EDC hires firms to study, market Warwick Station District
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation has hired Beta Group Inc. of Lincoln and (add)ventures of Providence to study and market the Warwick Station District near T.F. Green Airport in Warwick. more
RIPEC, EDC, GA form legislation-tracking partnership
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council and the R.I. Economic Development Corporation have established a collaborative partnership with the state’s General Assembly to build a legislative database as a resource for Rhode Island businesses. more
| 1/30/13
Cornish tapped to convert Superman building to apartments
Cornish Associates has been hired to redevelop the Industrial Trust Tower at 111 Westminster St. in downtown Providence and turn the city’s tallest building into apartments. more
Taveras: Providence is ‘recovering’
When Providence Mayor Angel Taveras delivered his State of the City Address this time last year, the city was $22 million short of closing a $110 million structural deficit, and it needed to find a … more
Some R.I. regulation impedes success
Now that the General Assembly seems to have taken to heart the message that Rhode Island must reform its business environment, it would seem to be a good idea to make sure that it tackles the important issues. more
1/28/13
Lawmakers searching for answers to close skills gap
Frustrated by the gap between available jobs in Rhode Island and the lack of trained workers to fill them, some state legislators are pushing for action on this stubborn chasm in the workforce. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 1/28/13

Creating a climate for job growth
GoGo Cast Inc. President David Paolo says Rhode Island deserves its national reputation for being unfriendly to business. Unlike some others who felt the same, however, his company has managed to stay and grow in the Ocean State. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 1/28/13

Climate change curbs may cost $700B a year, report shows
About $700 billion a year of new spending on renewable power, low-carbon transport and energy efficiency is needed to meet the United Nations goal to cap temperature rises, a report for the World Economic Forum showed. more
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