Browse
Sort by: Featured Most recent Most read Most commented
5946 results total, viewing 5641 - 5650
Ocean State not as bad off as employment data suggest
When University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro began working as a forecaster for the New England Economic Partnership in 1991, he realized the Ocean State was not getting the kind of detailed economic analysis happening elsewhere. Seeing an opportunity to fill that gap, Lardaro developed his Current Conditions Index for Rhode Island that 11 years later is relied on to provide a barometer of the state’s economic health. more
Summer vacation
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
6/11/12
Utilidata open for business
Scott DePasquale, executive chairman of Utilidata and a partner with Braemar Energy Ventures, speaks during the June 5 opening of the former’s Providence headquarters. The firm provides advanced automated energy-conservation and management technology services. It moved from Spokane, Wash., after receiving venture-capital financing from Braemar and a $500,000 loan from the Rhode Island Renewable Energy Fund. The firm has created eight jobs locally and expects a total of 47 high-paying, new jobs created by 2015. more
6/11/12
Fort Adams gets its chance to shine
On June 26, Newport will become the final stop in the 2012 America’s Cup World Series events, marking the culmination of nearly a year of such events all over the world and Rhode Island’s quest to bring world-class racing back to the Ocean State. more
State budget sticks to status quo, takes few risks
For many Rhode Island business groups, the $8 billion state budget lawmakers have begun debating and are expected to pass this week was notable for what it did not include: more
Detour to Knowledge District?
The path from Jewelry District to Knowledge District took a detour this spring. First a Providence budget crisis and fears of bankruptcy prompted the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce to pull out of a public-private partnership to market the Capital City as a knowledge and research hub. more
DLT lands $1M federal grant
The U.S. Department of Labor announced nearly $12 million in grants to states to improve the quality of workforce data, including a $1 million award to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. more
| 6/8/12
KVH lands $35.6M order from Saudi Arabian National Guard
KVH Industries Inc. landed a record $35.6 million contract from the Office of the Program Manager for the Saudi Arabian National Guard. more
Rainbow Cab loses license for 3 months
Rainbow Cab Co. has had its license to operate suspended for three months for doing business outside its permitted area, according to the Newport Daily News. more
| 6/8/12
Chafee replaces Vareika nomination on EDC board
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee has nominated Peter Crowley – owner of Newport-based La Forge Casino Restaurant – for the R.I. Economic Development Corporation board of directors. more
| 6/8/12
« Prev | 1 … 562 | 563 | 564 | 565 | 566 | 567 | 568 … 595 | Next »
Calendar
PBN Hosted
Events

Celebrate RI's many exceptional women at PBN's Business Women Awards luncheon May 30th at the Providence Marriott. Reserve your seat today!
Advertisement
National
Local
Latest News