Rhode Island Business Expansion

Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced it will lay off 125 employees in Rhode Island due to the discontinuation of…

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Sky Haneul Kim Wins James Beard Award for Best Chef: Northeast

News Summary Sky Haneul Kim, renowned chef of Gift Horse in Providence, Rhode Island, has been awarded the prestigious James…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Layoffs Amid Program Closure

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has revealed plans to lay off 125 employees at its Providence site due to the discontinuation…

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Rhode Island Proposes New Tax on High-End Properties

News Summary Rhode Island is considering a new tax targeting non-owner-occupied vacation homes valued over $1 million, dubbed the 'Taylor…

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Veolia North America Takes Over Jamestown Water Treatment Plant Operations

News Summary Veolia North America has secured a three-year contract to operate the Jamestown Water Treatment Plant in Rhode Island,…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Layoffs in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has revealed plans to lay off 125 employees in Rhode Island, effective August 5, as the…

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Rhode Island Sees $240 Million Economic Boost from Airbnb in 2024

News Summary In 2024, Airbnb contributed significantly to Rhode Island's economy, injecting $240 million and supporting around 3,000 jobs. The…

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Rhode Island House Democrats Propose $14.3 Billion Budget

News Summary Rhode Island House Democrats have introduced a $14.3 billion state budget focusing on healthcare funding and transit services,…

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Rhode Island House Finance Committee Approves $14.3 Billion Budget

News Summary The Rhode Island House Finance Committee has approved a $14.3 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year,…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Major Layoffs in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has revealed plans to lay off 140 employees in Rhode Island as part of a restructuring…

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