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Leading Providence Company Officials Greet Governor and Mayor
Governor and Mayor meet with officials from international leading company based in Providence
Mayor Touts ProvPort & Rail Service to Northeast Rail Shippers Conference
Mayor applauds ProvPort's job & business creation before 200 leaders of the Northeast Association of Rail Shippers
Mayor Taveras, US SBA Launch Landmark Partnership to Grow Jobs and Businesses
Mayor Angel Taveras joined Rhode Island District Director Mark S. Hayward of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) today to launch a first-ever agreement between the two public agencies to grow jobs and businesses in the capital city.
Ringling Bros. Barnum & Bailey Circus Comes to Town
The annual March of the Elephants took place this morning, down West Exchange Street and into the Dunkin' Donuts center.
City takes part in RIBX2012
City economic development experts take part in Greater Providence Chamber Expo - thousands of visitors to the day-long event.
RI Women Earning 80 cents on the Dollar
A Report by the National Partnership for Women and Families, released this week, shows Rhode Island women are women are earning significantly less than their male counterparts, making 80 cents on every dollar men receive.
City business wins $1.5m NIH award
Today's Providence Business News reports EpiVax Inc. has been awarded $1.5 million grant from the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute of Diabetes, and Digestive and Kidney Disease.
FOX's THE X FACTOR to Hold Open Auditions in Providence
As many as 25,000 expected to be a part of auditions at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center for Simon Cowell’s blockbuster singing competition
Providence has ARRIVED
The current issue of ARRIVE magazine hits Amtrak and Acela this week, and prominently features the capital city’s Knowledge District and exciting creative arts scene.
Providence Surveys Area Businesses
To better understand the issues facing Providence businesses today, we ask you to weigh in with your opinions.
Popular Downtown Spot Reopens with a New Name and a New Menu
Mayor Taveras this week celebrated the grand reopening of the Providence Cookie Salad Bar, formerly called the Providence Cookie Company, at an official ribbon-cutting with area customers and local officials.
US Patent Offices In Providence
Mayor Leads Statewide Bid For Us Patent Offices In Providence Elected and other leaders join together on pitch to bring jobs to capital city.
A Providence Landmark is Reborn
Arcade, America’s oldest indoor mall, to reopen as retail and residential center.
Area Business Leaders earn Accolades
Several prominent Providence business leaders garnered awards. Shoppe Pioneer boutique owner Natalie Morello was named as 1 of 3 shops to follow by the Providence Journal; Andrea Valentini, owner of ABV Designs and our own Economic Development director, James Bennett, were among 10 to Watch in 2012, by golocalprov.com.
Providence Knowledge District makes (New York Times) News
The promise of an emerging knowledge district is coming to life with new R&D centers, a new medical school and new students. The life that was promised with the moving of Interstate 195, is coming to bear, and former Providence Journal reporter, Liz Abbott, shares our success story.Looking for opportunity? Welcome to Providence.
As the new director of Economic Development, I invite you to our great, capital city of Providence. From microenterprise to Fortune 500 Company, we offer exactly the right resources you need to start or grow your business.
Proximity to multi-billion dollar markets, and unmatched quality of life, location along the Boston-Washington corridor, 11 world-class colleges and universities, and customized workforce training and financial and technical assistance can assure we'll grow your bottom line.
Call 401.680.8400 or email jbennett@providenceri.com, and let me show you why Providence is the right choice for you.
James S. Bennett
Director of Economic Development
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