Economy

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Helping people help themselves out of oppression, homelessness, and poverty through vital services and results-oriented programs.

From the website November 15, 2022

"Old Slater Mill National Historic Landmark is recognized internationally as the birthplace of the American Industrial Revolution. The 1793 Old Slater Mill, 1810 Wilkinson Mill and the 1758 Sylvanus Brown House are located here."

- From the Facebook About page, July 8, 2018

Wilkinson Mill and the Sylvanus Brown House are also part of the historical site. URI Master Gardeners maintain an historical garden at the site as well. The garden is typical of the period 1790-1830.

"Rhode Island Zoological Society (RIZS) is the non-profit organization that supports and maintains Roger Williams Park Zoo.  RIZS works to secure the public and private sector support needed by the Zoo to continue to develop new world-class exhibits, make significant contributions to conservation, and serve the community as a valuable source of environmental education, recreation, and economic development."

- From the website, July 8, 2018

This was a committee of the Governor's Workforce Board. Its minutes are no longer on the web, removed sometime before June 2023.

Excerpt from Governor's Workforce Board Adult Education and Literacy Committee minutes, September 23, 2014, concerning adult education:

Full name = Special Legislative Commission to Study Potential Economic Opportunities in the Development of Port Facilities in RI.

Final Report was presented in February 2012. Report does not appear to be on web. Check with the State Library.