business

RI Hands Out $60K in Workforce Training Grants

Catherine Welch — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:00:44 +0000

Twenty businesses in Rhode Island received grants from the state to help pay for employee training.

The Governor’s Workforce Board doled out $60,000 worth of matching grants to help businesses pay for training. Employers can either match the $5,000 grants or provide an approved internship to cut their match in half.

This round of grants will help pay for training in such areas as medical billing, software training and welding technology. The governor calls the grants ideal for small businesses.

Urban Farm Supply Store Draws Debate

Elisabeth Harrison and Natalie Jablonski — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 14:08:53 +0000

A new farm and garden supply store on the West Side of Providence has become a source of neighborhood controversy. Residents rallied Sunday in support of the business called Cluck!.

About a hundred people sipped coffee and munched on scones at the Sunday morning rally. They were there to support a new store that aims to supply small growers and chicken farmers in the city. Community member Alice Danahy says the storefront, which used to be an abandoned gas station, was an eyesore.

Made in RI: Crowns for Beauty Queens

Flo Jonic — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 11:10:39 +0000

We continue an ongoing series we call “Made in Rhode Island.” It’s a look at companies that have persevered in the Ocean State despite what many view as an unfriendly business climate. Rhode Island Public Radio’s Flo Jonic caught up with a Cranston businessman whose products make dreams come true.

The Bottom Line: Taking the Business Expo to the Garage

Dave Fallon — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 20:00:00 +0000

Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment we're calling "The Bottom Line." Each Friday it looks at business news and themes that affect local business and the public.

This week, Dave and Mark talk with Laurie White, president of the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.

Business Annual Reports Due March 31st

Lydia Rogers — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 11:18:37 +0000

Rhode Island businesses have a little more than a week left to file their annual reports with the state. For-profit businesses are required to file by March 31st each year.

This year the last day of the month falls on a Sunday. However businesses can still file up to midnight on that day if they do so online. The link for Annual Reports is found on the website of the Secretary of State.

Businesses can also file by mail or in-person.

Junk Finds Home Through Reuse Marketplace

Jehane Samaha — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 19:46:03 +0000

The Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation has launched Rhode Island’s participation in a regional program—the “Reuse Marketplace.” This online marketplace allows businesses to find homes for extra items in their offices or warehouses that would otherwise be sent to the landfill.

Cicilline Predicts Backlash over Sequestration Will Bring Progress

Ian Donnis — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 21:47:09 +0000

Congressman David Cicilline thinks public frustration over broad-based federal spending cuts will lead -- eventually -- to more fruitful budget talks in Congress.

Time to change our attitude in RI

Scott MacKay — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 15:44:41 +0000

Another week passes with the usual talk from the Rhode Island political and business elite on economic development. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says its time for some changes in the way Rhode Islanders view our state and ourselves.

RI and Chinese companies to meet

Lydia Rogers — Mon, 11 Feb 2013 13:47:41 +0000

A group trip is being organized for Rhode Island businesses who are interested in doing business with China, as well as those already doing so. The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation is organizing a trip for the last two weeks in April.

The E-D-C says business appointments with Chinese companies will be arranged and informational briefings will be given to participants.

For more information click here.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Lydia Rogers — Thu, 07 Feb 2013 14:32:01 +0000

Winter Storm Nemo is heading our way. Making sure veterans have what they need as they return to civilian life. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.

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