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Rhode Island is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is the smallest state by area, but the state with the longest official name. Rhode Island was the first of the thirteen original American colonies to declare independence from British rule, signaling the start of the American Revolution. Rhode Island was also the last of the original thirteen states to ratify the United States Constitution.

Despite its name, most of the state of Rhode Island lies on the North American mainland. Rhode Island has long held the nickname of “Little Rhody,” though the state has officially adopted the nickname of "the Ocean State," as nearly one tenth of Rhode Island's inland area is covered by salt water, and no resident is more than a 45-minute drive from the water's edge.

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Rhode Island tech sector loses ground from 2009 to 2001

Sep 10, 2010 12:15 am

Rhode Islands technology sector bucked the high-tech trend and lost ground in 2009 compared with 2001, according to data released to Providence Business News by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

Sold out, BIF-6 conference goes live online, premiers partnership with TED

Sep 9, 2010 12:45 pm

The Business Innovation Factory will go real-time with this years collaborative summit, as for the first time, there will be a live feed of the summit stage, real-time commenting, video and audio, the...

Spyglass founders sign letter of intent to take over debt-riddled MGM studio

Sep 9, 2010 12:25 pm

Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc. has signed a non-binding letter of intent to hand over management of the film studio to Spyglass Entertainment Groups Gary Barber and Roger Birnbaum.

General Growth plans to begin search for new management team

Sep 9, 2010 10:47 am

General Growth Properties Inc., the shopping mall owner planning to exit bankruptcy next month, plans to keep its top two executives in place while searching for a new management team.

R.I. receives $6.3M to stabilize neighborhoods hard-hit by foreclosures

Sep 9, 2010 10:43 am

Rhode Island neighborhoods that were hit hard by the foreclosure crisis have been awarded an additional $6.3 million in funding, said the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development on Wednesday.

Adult education agency Dorcas Place announces new president/CEO

Sep 9, 2010 9:33 am

Dorcas Place Adult & Family Learning Center has a new leader at its helm, after hiring Carol Holmquist as the new president and CEO, the education agency announced on Wednesday.

GTECH signs 10-year contract with Pan Malaysian Pools for new lottery system

Sep 8, 2010 1:10 pm

GTECH Corp., the Providence-based subsidiary of Italys Lottomatica Group, signed a 10-year contract with Pan Malaysian Pools to provide a new central lottery system, terminals and ongoing services.

KVH Industries acquires middleware maker Virtek Communications for $6.5M

Sep 8, 2010 12:34 pm

KVH Industries acquired the software company Virtek Communications in a $6.5 million all-cash deal, KVH announced on Wednesday.

PBN announces 2010 R.I. Innovation Awards winners, to be honored Sept. 22

Sep 8, 2010 12:26 pm

Providence Business News has named the honorees in the 2010 Rhode Island Innovation Awards program, enterprises that range from startups to global manufacturers.

Rhode Islanders claimed $22M in First-Time Homebuyer Credits

Sep 8, 2010 9:29 am

Rhode Islanders claimed $21,984,972 in federal homebuyer tax credits as of July 3 through the three versions of the program, according to data released by the U.S. Government Accountability Office on ...

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