Providence Journal (Providence, RI) articles from October 2004

Providence Journal (Providence, RI) archives from October 2004

Quonset, R.I.-based barge manufacturer is expanding again.
October 1, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
October 1, 2004

Cranston, R.I., brokerage firm faces SEC inquiry.
October 1, 2004

Possible sale of Westin hotel in Providence, R.I., worries employees.
October 1, 2004

LNG backer decries 'scare tactics' over proposed Fall River, Mass., terminal.
October 1, 2004

With weak signal, Rhode Island radio station lags in listeners.
October 1, 2004

Providence, R.I., development ready to show off.
October 1, 2004

Tiverton, R.I., picks 2 consultants to steer retail centers.
October 1, 2004

For fish, a new avenue in Rhode Island creek; for residents, roadblock remains.
October 1, 2004

Bread-and-butter issues are under examination at fishers' expo in Rhode Island.
October 1, 2004

Swansea, Mass., water board picks new spot for desalination plant.
October 1, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 3, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business notes column.
October 3, 2004... Byline: John Kostrzewa Oct. 3--THEY'RE FED UP WITH THE STATE'S RULES FOR REPORTING MEALS TAX: There's a mini tax revolt brewing at coffee shops -- and many other small pubs, lunch carts and restaurants in the state. It's not so much...

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 4, 2004... Byline: Neil Downing Oct. 4--NEW YEAR BRINGS NEW HEIGHTS FOR RETIREMENT SAVINGS: If you're looking to save more money for your retirement, good news is right around the corner. Starting in January, you'll be able to stash away even...

Tiverton, R.I., group unsatisfied with gas company's cleanup recommendations.
October 4, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
October 5, 2004

Awards dinner set for Rhode Island minority business groups.
October 5, 2004

Rhode Island lending agencies help firms get off the ground for minorities.
October 5, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 5, 2004

Home heating oil prices soar in Rhode Island.
October 5, 2004... Byline: Timothy C. Barmann Oct. 5--As furnaces begin clicking on this week, Rhode Islanders will be paying more for home heating oil than they have in 19 months. The average price reached $1.879 a gallon yesterday in Rhode Island,...

EPA plans $43 million cleanup for Attleboro, Mass., Landfill.
October 5, 2004

Mayor of Fall River, Mass., to help residents buy medications from Canada.
October 5, 2004

Rhode Island quahog program could benefit shellfishermen, environment.
October 5, 2004

Rhode Island coalition boosters list proposal's backers.
October 6, 2004

Rover revives a Halloween costume business in Rhode Island.
October 6, 2004

Massachusetts increases unemployment-benefit pay cap.
October 6, 2004

Fall River, Mass., plans to fill prescriptions in Canada.
October 6, 2004

Rhode Island could have fewer than half the nurses it needs by 2020.
October 6, 2004

Rhode Island public radio station's supporters seek help from WGBH in Boston.
October 6, 2004

State lawmakers laud wastewater-treatment facility in East Greenwich, R.I.
October 6, 2004

New aquaculture lab could bring in thousands for Bristol, R.I., University.
October 6, 2004

Amendment to defense bill would stall energy project in Providence, R.I., area.
October 7, 2004

Boston consulting firm will help sell Providence, R.I., hotel.
October 7, 2004

Agreement allows Bristol, R.I.-area boat builder to anchor at new site.
October 7, 2004

Narragansett, R.I., sewer project nearly complete.
October 7, 2004

Bank of America to reduce its work force by an additional 4,500.
October 8, 2004

Swansea, Mass., board says property revaluation will miss deadline.
October 8, 2004

Insurer UnitedHealthcare takes 'thin' profit to gain traction in Rhode Island.
October 8, 2004

Developers of liquefied natural gas facility in Massachusetts seek relief.
October 8, 2004

Foxboro, Mass., biotechnology firm goes public.
October 9, 2004

Tests of neurotechnology successful so far, Massachusetts biotech firm says.
October 9, 2004

Head of Massachusetts-based public radio operator resigns.
October 9, 2004

Rhode Island names new health insurer for state workers, retirees.
October 9, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business notes column.
October 10, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., John Kostrzewa column.
October 10, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 10, 2004

Rhode Island Immigrant communities use informal lending groups to raise funds.
October 10, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 11, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 12, 2004

Zone change appears unlikely for Bristol, R.I., elderly housing plan.
October 12, 2004

Narragansett, R.I., board to review affordable housing plans.
October 12, 2004

LNG terminal developers rebut opposition claims before federal regulators.
October 12, 2004

Pawtucket, R.I., council unhappy with new trash policy.
October 12, 2004

Some stores figure bigger mannequins will sell more wares.
October 13, 2004

Narragansett, R.I., board approves plan to triple affordable housing.
October 13, 2004

Earnings increase for third quarter at Slade's Ferry Bancorp.
October 13, 2004

Biotechnology industry creates formula for Rhode Island jobs.
October 13, 2004

Richmond, R.I., to give tax breaks to new or expanding businesses.
October 13, 2004

High rents in Rhode Island keep workers away.
October 13, 2004

Coast Guard officials confident about security, safety of LNG shipments.
October 13, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., MoneyLine column.
October 13, 2004

Heating oil, gas prices continue to climb in Rhode Island.
October 13, 2004

Consultant warns of 'big box' woes for Tiverton, R.I.
October 13, 2004

Bristol, R.I., planners will not back housing plan for elderly.
October 13, 2004

More than a year after nightclub fire, Rhode Island has new emergency plan.
October 13, 2004

The Providence Journal, R.I., business briefs column.
October 14, 2004

Rhode Island Economic Development Corp. bundles its services.
October 14, 2004

Rhode Island e911 call leads to company's answer.
October 14, 2004

Ocean exploration center for University of Rhode Island gets promotion.
October 14, 2004

Rhode Island set to save with new health insurer.
October 14, 2004

Audit details 7 years of Blue Cross finances in Rhode Island.
October 14, 2004

Boston University names new interim manager for radio station.
October 14, 2004

Rhode Island one of 12 states to receive federal grant to develop alert system.
October 15, 2004

Third-quarter arnings up at Bank of America.
October 15, 2004

Bid to raise gas rates protested in Rhode Island.
October 15, 2004

State overturns Barrington, R.I., rejection of housing development.
October 15, 2004

Rhode Island prepares to test Warwick airport air quality.
October 15, 2004

CVS chief touts Rhode Island's small size as a place to grow.
October 15, 2004

Rhode Island wins grant for medical database.
October 15, 2004

Developers to present plans for Tiverton, R.I., retail projects at hearing.
October 15, 2004

Rhode Island transportation chief urges voters to approve bond issue.
October 15, 2004

Opposition group doubles spending to fight Massachusetts wind farm.
October 16, 2004

Fairhaven, Mass., AT&T workers to protest cuts.
October 16, 2004

Ad campaigns signal financial clout of Hispanics in Rhode Island, elsewhere.
October 16, 2004