Economic Development

Economic Development
Jun 15
Guest Column:
Leonard Lardaro

R.I. must change the debate in order to move ahead

At the present time, Rhode Island is consumed by two different issues. The first of these concerns our state’s approach to economic development. Do we rejigger the R.I. Economic Development Corporation into a Department of Commerce, or proceed with a marginally changed EDC but give the governor a more substantial hand? The second concerns the extension of Education Commissioner Deborah A. Gist’s contract.
Hospitality & Tourism
Jun 15

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer

Twin River raises bet on gaming

At Twin River Casino in Lincoln, the first piece of a multiyear and multistate expansion of gambling in southern New England is almost complete.
Economic Development
Jun 14

North Kingstown to receive ‘smart growth’ assistance from EPA

North Kingstown will receive technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement “smart growth” strategies to improve the economy, boost job creation and protect health and the environment, the EPA announced Thursday.

Economic Development
Jun 10

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer

Finding value of Copernicus

How do you monetize a mythic realm?
Editorials
Jun 1

Nonprofits deserve continued support

The Rhode Island Foundation held its annual meeting last week, and among many of the standard attributes of such a gathering, the foundation highlighted three initiatives that reflect a stepped-up engagement in the state’s public life.
Transportation
Jun 1

Partnerships commission holds first meeting

BOSTON – The Mass. Department of Transportation announced last week that a panel charged with exploring public-private partnerships to fund certain transportation infrastructure projects was slated to hold its first public meeting last week.
Nonprofit
Jun 1
By Keith Regan
Contributing Writer

In search of support for NY display

When organizers of the local Puerto Rican Cultural Festival learned this year’s National Puerto Rican Day Parade in New York City would be dedicated to the state of Rhode Island, they envisioned using the event to showcase the Ocean State before an anticipated crowd of 1 million live spectators and the many more who would see the event through the media.

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