http://ripr.org en http://ripr.org/post/valois-approved-economic-development-corporation-senate-committee <p>Governor Lincoln Chafee’s choice to lead the state Economic Development Corporation appears on a fast-track to approval, following his unanimous approval Tuesday by a state Senate committee.&nbsp; Marcel Valois is calling for more support for small innovators and entrepreneurs.</p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p>Valois says Rhode Island’s business climate doesn’t have to remain the butt of bad ratings in national surveys. Invoking the state motto of “hope,” he says Rhode Island can prosper by bringing a sharper focus and new approach to economic development.</p><p></p> Wed, 15 May 2013 12:48:47 +0000 Ian Donnis 15250 at http://ripr.org Valois Approved for Economic Development Corporation by Senate Committee http://ripr.org/post/rocky-point-nostalgia-overflows-open-space-press-event <div class="entry clear"><p><img alt="" src="http://quahog.org/aht/f/120/pc_rocky_pt-001.jpg" height="128" width="200"></p><p>Fond memories of the late, great <a href="http://www.rockypointmovie.com/">Rocky Point Amusement Park </a>ran strong when a&nbsp;bevy of local, state and federal officials converged this morning to announce plans for preserving the park’s remaining 82 acres.</p><p>Senator Jack Reed noted&nbsp;how Rocky Point, which closed in 1995,&nbsp;remains iconic in Rhode Island:</p> Mon, 17 Sep 2012 17:56:36 +0000 Ian Donnis 8587 at http://ripr.org