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Labor demand drops in Northeast, across U.S.
Labor demand posted online in the Northeast fell by 44,800 in August, according to a new report from The Conference Board Help Wanted Online data series. more
Report: R.I. businesses lack in gender job equality
Rhode Island businesses lack in promoting women leadership within both the private and nonprofit sectors despite strong evidence that shared gender management leads to greater economic stability, according to a report by Vision2020, a national initiative to promote female equality, released Tuesday. more
When leaving a legacy gift, consider the options
Companies and others looking to make charitable contributions typically don’t need help finding nonprofits and others in need. more
Firms still find ways to give in stagnant economy
At the Johnston headquarters of FM Global, it’s not unusual to find employees building castles from Legos. They’re preparing for a company contest that raises money for the United Way of Rhode Island. more
By John Larrabee
Contributing Writer | 11/7/11
URI looking to expand Providence presence
The University of Rhode Island plans to increase its presence in the state’s capital city, according to President David M. Dooley, as part of a strategy to better prepare its students for success as well as help Rhode Island’s economy grow out of the hole it is in. more
| 11/28/12
Five Questions With: Ian Hudson
The chairman of the master’s degree program in finance at New England College of Business talks about the financial situation of the Millennial generation. more
Providence Equity Partners acquires Miller Heiman
Global private equity firm Providence Equity Partners has acquired Reno, Nev.-based Miller Heiman, Miller announced Wednesday. more
| 1/9/13
Job Corps Centers suspending new enrollment in U.S., R.I.
(Updated, 5:15 p.m.) New student enrollment has been suspended at all Job Corps Centers across the country, including the location in Exeter, as a cost-saving measure. But politicians are calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider the move. more
IE Business School makes Financial Times list
IE Business School, the Madrid-based member of a broad-based partnership with Brown University, earned a spot on the Financial Time’s 2013 Global MBA Ranking. more
| 1/29/13
This board knows firsthand perils of running a business
Retired as president and CEO of the Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, David E. Nash is still doing his best to promote business development. He’s the founder of the Rhode Island Small Business Recovery Program, which he began in January 2011. The free program is designed to move the unemployed to self-employment and last year trained 2,400 people. more
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