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Taveras backs freeze in commercial property tax
In his first year in office, Providence Mayor Angel Taveras just wanted to survive the “category 5 fiscal hurricane” brought about by the recession and years of city policy decisions. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

Hard seeing the ‘green’ on resale homes
When it comes to energy efficiency and green features in homes, there’s a large disconnect in the marketplace among consumers, real estate appraisers and the nation’s realty sales system. more
4/1/13
CONECT Newport conference puts focus on trade
The Coalition of New England Companies for Trade held its first conference 17 years ago in Mystic, Conn., with just 80 attendees. It has grown to have an expected Newport audience this week of up to 275 professionals interested in learning new best practices to confront challenges centered on business importing and exporting. more

By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

Betaspring attracting applicants from around globe
Winter storm Nemo made for a less-than-ideal welcome for some member’s of Betaspring’s latest cohort, which, for the first time, includes three teams from India. more

By Lindsay Lorenz
PBN Researcher | 4/1/13

Lifespan lab first phase of new research investment
The opening of a new stem cell research laboratory on the fifth floor of Lifespan’s Coro Building in the Knowledge District affirms the city’s place as a budding academic clinical-research hub, according to Dr. Peter Quesenberry, director of hematology oncology at Rhode Island Hospital and The Miriam Hospital. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 4/1/13
Unified voice needed to grow student financial literacy
After nine years of organizing, advocating for and expanding financial-literacy initiatives in Rhode Island, Jim Hedemark will soon be leaving his post as the executive director of the Rhode Island Jump$tart Coalition for Personal Financial Literacy. more

By Lindsay Lorenz
PBN Researcher | 4/1/13

Marketplace keeps once-discarded items in use
The Ocean State has one landfill with an anticipated 25 years until it reaches capacity. Stretching its lifespan is clearly to the state’s benefit, says David Bordieri, waste-prevention coordinator for the R.I. Resource Recovery Corp. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

Minding your manners
The Providence Business News Executive Poll is a weekly survey of 70 business leaders throughout the state, representing small and large companies in a variety of industries. more
12/31/69
Firm not bound by earthly limits
Yardney Technical Products’ lithium-ion batteries have been out of this world – literally. “The last four missions to Mars have all had our batteries on them,” said Yardney President and Chief Operating Officer Vince Yevolli, pictured above at the company’s new headquarters, in East Greenwich. Yardney is a subsidiary of Ener-Tek International, Inc. Its batteries are also found in aircraft and hearing aids. The company, which employs 140, moved to Rhode Island in January from a much larger facility in Pawcatuck, Conn. more
4/1/13
Sawyer closing scatters students
Why the Sawyer School closed without notice at the end of December remains a mystery three months later to the state and 302 Rhode Island students who have been left to find new schools or career paths. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/1/13

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