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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
CEOs lose their optimism as job slowdown imperils U.S. growth
CEOs from General Motors Co. to Hewlett-Packard Co. are turning more pessimistic about a second-half recovery as rising unemployment and Europe’s debt turmoil threaten domestic growth prospects. more
Leading economic indicators continue to rise in April
An index of Rhode Island’s leading economic indicators, produced by e-forecasting.com and Providence Business News, rose 1 percent in April. more
U.S. productivity falls 0.9% in 1Q as growth cools
The productivity of U.S. workers fell more than initially estimated in the first quarter as labor costs climbed, indicating companies may pause before bringing on new employees. more
Chafee appoints 3 to EDC board, names ‘special adviser’
A construction materials company president, bank executive and union business manager are Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s latest nominees to the R.I. Economic Development Corporation board of directors. more
RIPEC to examine EDC, as Chafee names 3 to board
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council will examine the current structure and operation of the R.I. Economic Development Corporation in light of the recent 38 Studios LLC loan guarantee debacle, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Thursday. more
Report: R.I. must match skills to jobs
In order to turn around the economy, Rhode Island must reduce the overall cost of doing business, change public perception about the unfriendliness of its business climate and face the mismatch of talent with job needs, according to a report from the New England Economic Partnership. more
Providence, workers reach retirement deal
Providence has reached a tentative agreement with its current and retired workers on a package of benefit cuts large enough to keep Providence out of bankruptcy and end a high-stakes court fight. more
April jobless rate drops in Providence metro
Unemployment rates were lower year over year in April for 342 of the nation’s 372 metropolitan areas, including the Providence-Fall River-Warwick metro area, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
| 5/30/12
Report: Creative jobs on the rise in R.I.
Rhode Island added 770 creative industry jobs and 460 new businesses between 2011 and 2012, according to an annual report from Rhode Island Citizens for the Arts. more
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