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Articles 1 - 8 of 8
Full-Text Articles in Business
Providence Needs An Effective 'Land Bank' Policy, Chester Smolski
Providence Needs An Effective 'Land Bank' Policy, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Recent disclosures on the purchase of vacant lots in Providence by certain city officals have raised two serious questions, only one of which has been addressed."
Boost For The Downtown: Splendid New Arcade, Chester Smolski
Boost For The Downtown: Splendid New Arcade, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"The sign hanging from the center of the building reads '7 Days to Opening.' The countdown number changes dailty to remind carpenters, electricians, tile setters, merchants, and a whole host of others that construction must be finished, stocks placed, and shops ready for the Grand Opening of America's first indoor shopping mall--the Arcade.
Key Factor To A Better City, Chester Smolski
Key Factor To A Better City, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"The Providence Charter Commission is now moving into the homestretch. After a full nine-month period in which more than 60 meetings were held, culminating in three public hearings in late June, the nine-member commission has gone back to the drawing board to review ideas, revise where deemed appropriate, and have a completed document ready in September. Voter acceptance in November, with General Assembly validation of certain provisions in 1981, will allow home rule for the state's capital city to become fully operational in January of 1983.
Union Traditions And Economic Policy In Ri, Chester Smolski
Union Traditions And Economic Policy In Ri, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"When compared with the rest of the nation, Rhode Island stands out as a highly unionized state. A recent study released by the Department of Labor shows that 108,000 of the 398,000 employed in the state in 1978 were union members. Membership in associations such as the National Education Association and others adds a further 11,000 persons to the list. This total of 119,000 union and association members represents 29.9 percent of total employment on non-agricultural payrolls, ranking Rhode Island 13th in the nation and highest in New England which, as a region, averages 26.6 percent, and the same figure, …
Competition For Jobs, Chester Smolski
Competition For Jobs, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"Where will the jobs be in the 1980s? Where are the best areas for potential economic growth in the next decade? What urban centers and states will be magnets to draw fellow Americans because of the promise of a better life? Based on a recent study, Chase Econometrics, a subsidiary of Chase Manhattan Bank, has forecast what it believes to be the answers to some of these questions."
A 2% Room Tax Would Help Providence Sell Itself, Chester Smolski
A 2% Room Tax Would Help Providence Sell Itself, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"They've done it again! There it was as a feature story on page A14 of the April 7 issue, with pictures of the Arcade, Benefit Street and the mayor of the city included. The New York Times once more has singled out Providence, Rhode Island as a city on the move, one which is reclaiming its historical heritage and one which has a "resurgent city center.""
Energy Conservation For Cities And States, Chester Smolski
Energy Conservation For Cities And States, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"During this winter season the 68 percent increase in the price of fuel oil has made us painfully aware of our dependance on foreign oil."
Retailing Is Key To A Strong Downtown, Chester Smolski
Retailing Is Key To A Strong Downtown, Chester Smolski
Smolski Texts
"The future of Providence, if Rhode Island's capital city has a future, must be keyed to retail sales, all pols and pundits to the contrary. If Mayor Cianci, the City Council, the Chamber of Commerce and other business groups really want an appealing city, one that hums with activity day and night, they have to redouble their efforts to put a solid economic footing under the still-eroding retail sector."