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FROED
One Government Center
Fall River, MA 02722-7700
Tel 508-324-2620
Fax 508-677-2840
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RESIDENTS TO GET PEEK AT INTERCHANGE 8B
Public hearing is slated for Feb. 11
The Herald News, Monday, February 1, 2010 - Page A1 |
UNEMPLOYMENT DECLINES, BUT JOBS HARD TO FIND
The Herald News, Wednesday, December 23, 2009 - Page B1 |
JOBLESS RATE REVERSES DIRECTION
The Herald News, Wednesday, November 25, 2009 - Page A1 |
STIMULUS MONEY WILL PAY FOR ROUTE 24 BRIDGE REBUILD
The Herald News, Thursday, November 19, 2009 - Page A3 |
NUORTHO SECURES SECOND ROUND OF FUNDING
The Herald News |
INVITING THE NEIGHBORS IN
FROED expanding its reach to include three nearby towns
The Herald News, Sunday, November 15, 2009 - Pag A1 |
CENTER OF LOCAL ARTS
The Herald News, Thursday, November 5, 2009 - Page B2 |
GOING THE CHEAPER ROUTE
Winning bid for interchange work
$36M less than estimate
The Herald News, Wednesday, October 28, 2009 - Page B1 |
PEDAL TO THE METAL
Bids for Route 24 interchange
project to be opened Tuesday
The Herald News, Saturday, October 24, 2009 - Page B1 |
REVISIONS ALMOST COMPLETE
Officials working to refresh city's zoning regulations
The Herald News, Saturday, October 17, 2009 - Page A1 |
FUNDING FOR ROUTE 79 OVERHAUL IN 'DANGER' OF DISAPPEARING: FIOLA
The Herald News, Friday, October 16, 2009 - Page B1 |
ROAD TO BIOPARK IS PAVED WITH CASH
Freetown firm wins contract to expand Riggenbach Road
The Herald News, Friday, October 16, 2009 - Page B1 |
GROUP SEES A BRIGHT FUTURE FOR THE REGION
The Herald News, Friday, October, 16, 2009 - Page A1 |
NOODLES COULD RETURN NEXT MONTH
The Herald News, Wednesday, October 14, 2009 - Page A1 |
NO PARKING ZONE
City hopes $9M garage will ease parking woes
The Herald News, Sunday, October 11, 2009 - Page A1 |
LOCAL LEADERS URGE LEGISLATURE TO PASS BILL
The Fall River Spirit, Thursday, October 8, 2009 - Page A1 |
AN EYE FOR (LOCAL) DESIGN
The Herald News, Thursday, October 8, 2009 - Page A1 |
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION AWARDS
$750,000 FOR MICROLOANS IN FALL RIVER
SMALL BUSINESSES URGED TO APPLY
The Business News & Views, October 2009 - Page 5 |
QUEQUECHAN’S HISTORY EXPOSED
The Heald News, Friday, September 18, 2009 - Page A1 |
LOAN WILL GIVE SORIYA OWNERS A FRESH START
The Herald News, Monday, September 14, 2009 - Page A1 |
TRAVELING GOURMET
'Art of Dining' stroll will stop at city restaurants, nightspots
The Herald News, Saturday, August 22, 2009 - Page B1 |
TASK FORCE WILL TACKLE VISION FOR FLL RIVER ENERGY
The Herald News, Wednesday, August 12, 2009 - Page B1 |
TIMELINE: COMMUTER RAIL PLANS
The Herald News, Thursday, August 6, 2009 - Page A5 |
THE BAT MAN
Big Papi among Ledoux's clients
The Herald News, Thursday, July 30, 2009 - Page C3 |
THE CITY PLANS TO PUT ENERGY INTO WASTE PROJECT
The O Jornal, Friday, July 24, 2009 - Page 1 |
FUELING FUTURES
New lab could be boon for businesses
The Herald News, Thursday, July 23, 2009 |
STATE SETS OCTOBER DEADLINE TO FINISH OVERPASS
The Herald News, Monday, July 20, 2009 - Page A1 |
'FALL RIVER NOW' WEB SITE LAUNCHED
The Herald News, Thursday, July 9, 2009 - Page B1 |
ANOTHER DIP IN CITY'S JOBLESS RATE
The Herald News, Tuesday, June 23, 2009 - Page A1
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DANGER TO THE REGION IF WE LOSE THE STAR STORE, ATMC
The Herald News, Thursday, June 18, 2009 - Page B3 |
PARKING BENEFITS
Biotech benefits could be a boon for entire region
The Herald News, Monday, June 15, 2009 - Page B1 |
BILL MAY PRESENT A ROADBLOCK FOR ROUTE 24
Officials fear language of legislation could grind project to a halt
The Herald News, Thursday, June 11, 2009 - Page A1 |
CITY'S DRIVING FORCE
Transportation chief: Correia, reps have vision for road projects
The Herald News, Saturday, June 6, 2009 - Page B1 |
HATCHING A PLAN
FROED loans Hatch Scinece $250K as it waits for arrival of F.R. Biopark
The Herald News, Saturday, June 4, 2009 - Page B4 |
‘NOW!’ FOR SOMETHING COMPLETELY DIFFERENT
Business groups want to manufacture new image for city
The Herald News, Wednesday, May 27, 2009 - Page B1 |
INTERCHANGE PROJECT IS SPEEDING ALONG
Route 24, I-195 connection on the fast track as process is shortened
The Herald News, Monday, May 25, 2009 - Page A1 |
OLD BUILDING, NEW LIFE
The Herald News, Thursday, May 21, 2009 - Page B4 |
MILESTONE FOR MILLSTONE
The Herald News, Saturday, April 25, 2009 - Page B4 |
FREEing The Quequechan River
The Fall River Spirit, Thursday, April 16, 2009 - Page 1 |
COUNCIL OKs APPLICATION FOR BIOPARK FUNDS
The Herald News, Wednesday, April 15, 2009 - Page A1 |
FREEING THE QUEQUECHAN:
Main Architect Considers Himself a ‘Planner’ of City’s Green Revolution
The Herald News, Sunday, April 12, 2009 - Page A1 |
CITY LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC VOLUNTEERS
The Herald News, Thursday, April 9, 2009 - Page A1 |
GOV. PATRICK ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES $17 MILLION IN GRANTS FOR FALL RIVER EXECUTIVE PARK
The Fall River Spirit, Thursday, April 9, 2009 - Page A7 |
HIGH-ENERGY PLANS:
Correia sees a green future for Fall River
The Herald News, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - Page A1 |
OFFICIALS ON BOARD WITH ENERGY INITIATIVE
The Herald News, Wednesday, April 8, 2009 - Page A1 |
New Grants Promise Boost to jobs, Economy
The Herald News, Friday, April 3, 2009 - Page A1 |
$17M FOR BIOPARK - State Grants to Help Build Bioprocessing Park Hailed by Many as Economic Boost for Region
The Herald News, Saturday, April 4, 2009 - Page A1 |
ROUTE 24 INTERCHANGE PROJECT GENERATING BUZZ
The Herald News, Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Page B1 |
STARTUP EYES CITY FOR EXPANSION
NuOrtho could hire up to 100
The Herald News, Thursday, March 5, 2009 - Page B4 |
RESTAURANT ROW HEATS UP
Three New Eateries are Taking the Lead in Mayor
The Herald News, Monday, February 9, 2009 - Page A1 |
BOARD OK’S PLAN TO TURN MILL INTO APARTMENTS
Conversion Project Could Begin by August
The Herald News, Friday, January 16, 2009 - Page A1 |
HARTWELL COMMONS SET TO OPEN
The Herald News, Sunday, January 11, 2009 - Page A1 |
IT ADDS UP
BUSINESS LOAN PROGRAM STRONG IN TOUGH TIMES
The Herald News, Wednesday, December 17, 2008 - Page B1 |
FROED REPORTS STRONG 2008 LOAN ACTIVITY
TOTAL EXCEEDS $1.6 MILLION test |
$3M FACILITY ALMOST FINISHED IN FALL RIVER
New England Business Bulletin, October 2008 - Page 25 |
PROPOSED RAIL PLANS CHUG AHEAD
The Herald News, Tuesday, September 30, 2008 - Page A1 |
COUNCIL GRANTS HARTWELL COMMONS A FIVE-YEAR TAX INCENTIVE
The Herald News, Friday, September 26, 2008 - Page B1 |
PICKING UP THE PIECES OF CHACE LEATHER
Hague Textiles is helping alter local industry’s downward trend
The Herald News, Wednesday, September 24, 2008 - Page A1 |
BUFFTREE BUILDING CONSTRUCTING 58,000 S/F MFG./OFFICE FACILITY FOR ATLANTIC LIGHTING
New England Real Estate Journal, September 19-25, 2008 - Page C1 |
AN ARTFUL APPROACH TO THE ECONOMY
The Herald News, Wednesday, September 17, 2008 - Page A1 |
TACO, INC. HAS PLANS TO GROW
Rhode Island-based HVAC company expanding in Fall River
The Herald News, Saturday, September 13, 2008 |
MEDITECH FOCUSES ON LOCAL GROWTH AT FALL RIVER PLANT
Boston Business Journal, Friday, September 12-18, 2008 - Page 10 |
COUNCIL TO CONSIDER ECONOMIC INITIATIVES
Mayor asks board to affirm projects
The Herald News, Monday, September 1, 2008 - Page A1 |
FALL RIVER CITY PIER AMONG PILOT SITES TO GET BROWNFIELDS SUPPORT
New England Business Bulletin, September 2008 - Page 21 |
FIRST TIME RESTAURANTEURS SNAG ONE OF CITY’S SPECIAL LIQUOR LICENSES
The Herald News, Friday, August 22, 2008 - Page A1 |
AMERICAN DRYER GETS $300M FOR ACQUISITIONS
The Herald News, August 14, 2008 - Page B1 |
DOWNTOWN FALL RIVER RESTAURANT FLOURISHES
New England Business Bulletin, August, 2008 - Page 2 |
STATE AGENCIES CONVERGING ON CITY PIER
The Herald News, Thursday, July 31, 2008 - Page A2 |
FIRST OF TEN NEW LIQUOR LICENSES OK’D
Board approval opens the door for a wine and tapas restaurant downtown
The Herald News, Tuesday, July 29, 2008 - Page A1 |
NOKONA A BIG HIT
Hitquarters stresses fundamentals
The Herald News, Friday, July 4, 2008 - Page C1 |
SEVERAL OPTIONS ON TABLE FOR ROUTE 79-DAVOL ST. AREA
The Herald News, Tuesday, June 24, 2008 - Page A2 |
ROAD TO THE FUTURE:
City mulls Route 79 changes to spur development
The Herald News, Monday, June 23, 2008 - Page A1 |
NEWPORT GETS COLD SHOULDER, ICE CO. MOVES TO MASS.
Tax Deal with city allows Eastern Ice to save 66K
Providence Business News, June 16 - 22, 2008 - Page 7 |
MAJOR LEAGUE WELCOME
’Big Papi’ David Ortiz joins other dignitaries at Nokona bat factory’s grand opening Friday
The Herald News, Saturday, June 14, 2008 - Page B1 |
OPENING DAY FOR NOKONA IN FALL RIVER
The Herald News, Friday, June 13, 2008 - Page A1 |
HEAVY HITTERS HELP OUT
Military baseball team joins Nokona to ready bats for giveaway
The Herald News, Wednesday, June 11, 2008 - Page A3 |
EASTERN ICE UNVEILS NEW FALL RIVER FACILITY
The Herald News, Sunday, June 8, 2008 |
EASTERN ICE UNVEILS ITS NEW FALL RIVER FACILITY |
MEDITECH MAKES ITS MARK
Employee-owned company sticks to its pioneering role
The Herald News, Sunday, June 8, 2008 |
CITY ADDS 10 NEW LIQUOR LICENSES
Restaurants must be in downtown/waterfront district to qualify
The Herald News, Thursday, May 29, 2008 |
A GRAND VISION FOR FALL RIVER
The Herald News, Wednesday, May 21, 2008 |
MAYOR OFFERS A PREVIEW OF COMING ATTRACTIONS
The Herald News, Friday, April 18, 2008
Progress ‘08 - Movers and Shakers |
COUNCIL OKS $1.1M FOR PIER
City looking to expand maritime industry
The Herald News, Wednesday, April 2, 2008 |
BELIEVING IS ART
Arts district's debut one step in long process
The Herald News, Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
BREATHING LIFE BACK INTO MAIN STREET
Officials hope new initiatives will lure artists and tourists alike into the downtown area
The Herald News, Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
ARTISTS DRAWN TO CITY’S PLAN FOR CULTURAL REVITALIZATION
The Herald News, Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
PAWTUCKET COULD BE MUSE FOR FALL RIVER’S REBIRTH
City’s 10-year revitalization offers model for arts district
The Herald News, Sunday, March 30, 2008 |
ROUTE 24 EXIT RAMP PLAN IS A GO
Preferred design to be greenlighted is one of several options
The Herald News, Monday, March 24, 2008 |
BAT MAKERS SWINGING FOR AN APRIL OPENER
Nokona officials say they have big league plans for their Industrial Park location
The Herald News, Friday, March 21, 2008 |
CITY HAS COMPETITIVE EDGE
State officials optimistic about economic opportunities
The Herald News, Wednesday, March 19, 2008 |
DERECKTOR'S BUSINESS IS RIGHT ON TRACK - TRACRAC
The Providence Journal, Wednesday, March 12, 2008 |
OFFICIALS UNVEIL NEW COURTHOUSE DETAILS
The Herald News, Thursday, March 6, 2008 |
MEDITECH BRINGS 500 JOBS TO FALL RIVER
The Herald News, Sunday, March 3, 2008 |
MEDITECH OPENING IN VIEW
The Herald News, Sunday, March 2, 2008 |
OFFICIALS EYEING THE PATH TO REGION’S ECONOMIC REVIVAL
The Herald News, Wednesday, February 27, 2008 |
FALL RIVER'S TASTE OF PORTUGAL
The Providence Journal, Thursday, February 7, 2008
By Gail Ciampa, Journal Food Editor |
IT'S HOME-STYLE PORTUGUESE FOOD AT ACADEMICA
The Providence Journal, Thursday, February 7, 2008
By Gail Ciampa, Journal Food Editor |
MAYOR BACKS ARTS DISTRICT
The Herald News, Wednesday, January 16, 2008 |
DOWNTOWN ARTS DISTRICT BEGINNING TO TAKE SHAPE
The Herald News, Thursday, January 10, 2008 |
ZONING REFORM ON COUNCIL'S AGENDA
Plan would create arts overlay district in city
The Herald News, Sunday, January 6, 2008 |
FUNDING FOR PIER PROJECT OK’D
Request will head to the governor’s office
The Herald News, Thursday, December 27, 2007 |
LOCAL BUSINESSES ARE BANKING ON FROED
The Herald News, Wednesday, December 19, 2007 |
VICTOR HIRES BACK DOZENS OF WORKERS
The Herald News, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
CEO: SALE MAY BOLSTER LIGHTOLIER
Eftekhar says deal to buy firm’s parent has no negative effect on future in Fall River
The Herald News, Wednesday, November 28, 2007 |
SWINGING FOR THE FENCES
Baseball bat manufacturer has big-league plans for Fall River site
The Herald News, Tuesday, November 27, 2007 |
CITY TURNS AN ARTFUL EYE TOWARD EX-TEXTILE SCHOOL
Artists’ studios, lofts among suggestions for Durfee Street site
The Herald News, Tuesday, November 13, 2007 |
DOWNTOWN: WHAT TO DO?
Summit focused on attainable solutions
The Herald News, Friday, October 26, 2007 |
GROUND BROKEN FOR NEW COURT COMPLEX
$70M Downtown Courthouse Expected to Open in Two Years
The Herald News, Tuesday, October 23, 2007 |
FALL RIVER DOWNTOWN: A NEW LIFE AWAITS
Business News & Views, October 2007 |
SELECTMEN APPROVE ROUTE 24 RAMP PLAN
The Herald News, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 |
CALL GOES OUT TO REJUVINATE DOWNTOWN
Summit will focus on Steps needed to breathe life back into struggling area
The herald News, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 |
NEW CITY POSITIONS NEEDED, REPORT SAYS
Study Suggests Hiring 'Downtown Manager' and 'Image Shaper'
The Herald News, Wednesday, October 3, 2007 |
EXECUTIVE PARK GETS ZONING OK
The Herald News, Saturday, September 29, 2007 |
GROUP AIMS TO MEND 'GATEWAY CITIES'
The Herald News, Tue Sep 25,2007 |
COMPANY ACQUIRES QUAKER ASSETS
The Herald News, Friday, September 21, 2007 |
ICE COMPANY EYES MOVE TO FALL RIVER
The Herald News, Wednesday, July 18, 2007 |
ROUTE 24 PROJECT GETS A BOOST
State taking control of highway plan; provides timetable for construction
The Herald News, Wednesday, July 18, 2007 |
PARANORMAL PROVIDES NICHE FOR FALL RIVER-BASED MAGAZINE
New England Business Bulletin, July 2007 |
ATTORNEY SULLIVAN OPENS NEW OFFICE
The Southcoast Tribune, July 2, 2007 |
MYSTERIOUS SITING
Stars of ‘Ghost Hunters’ move their paranormal magazine to Fall River
The Herald News, Tuesday, June 5, 2007 |
SPECIALTYSCRIPTS CELEBRATES MOVE TO NEW FALL RIVER FACILITY
New England Business Bulletin, June 2007 |
CREDIT LINE TO LEAD TO NEW JOBS IN FALL RIVER
New England Business Bulletin, June 2007 |
CITY SEAPORT PROJECT GETS A BOOST
The Herald News, Wednesday, May 9, 2007 |
THE GOVERNOR SAYS SO: GREATER FALL RIVER IS...
PRIME TERRITORY
The Herald News, Saturday, April 14, 2007 |
BOSTON MARKET IS COMING TO FALL RIVER
Business News & Views, April 2007 |
SMALL BUSINESS IS FALL RIVER’S FUTURE
The Standard-Times Thursday, March 29, 2007 |
SOUTHCOAST PROPERTIES LOOKING MORE ATTRACTIVE
TO FIRMS OUTSIDE THE REGION
The New England Business Bulletin, March 2007 |
CONDYNE BUYS FALL RIVER INDUSTRIAL PARK BUILDING FOR $23 MILLION
The New England Business Bulletin, March 2007 |
ROUTE 24 PROJECT WILL BEGIN THIS YEAR, GOV. SAYS
The Herald News, Thursday, February 8, 2007 |
NEW SITE UNDER DEVELOPMENT AT FALL RIVER INDUSTRIAL PARK
New England Business New, February 4, 2007 |
FROED OFFERING LOAN PROGRAMS TO FALL RIVER BUSINESSES
Business New & Views, February 2007 |
ONPROCESS ON TRACK TO BRING
100 more jobs to the city
The Herald News, Friday, January 26, 2007 |
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISCUSSED
Organizations offer ideas for marketing local communities
The Herald News, Saturday, January 13, 2007 |
MEDITECH SALES SPUR HIRES
Boston Business Journal, January 4, 2007 |
COMMERCIAL CITY GROWTH STILL STRONG IN SOUTHCOAST
FROED predicts city will reach capacity at Commerce
Park while NBEDC explores feasibility of downtown hotel
New England Business Bulletin, January 2007 |
FALL RIVER $2M FACILITY UNVEILED
The England Business Bulletin, January 2007 |
MEDITECH BREAKS GROUND IN FALL RIVER
Medical Software Firm to Create 600 New Jobs |
FALL RIVER'S THE ARTS ON MAIN STREET PROJECT KICKS OFF BANNER AND MURAL DESIGN COMPETITION |
STRICTLY BY-THE BOOK SELECTS FALL RIVER |
FROED APPROVES $445,000 IN NEW BUSINESS LOANS |
TRIO CAFÉ EXPANDS
Downtown Business Receives FROED Loan |
HATCH TECHNOLOGY UNVEILS NEW FACILITY
FROED Loan Helps Fund Expansion |
FROED REPORTS INCREASED LENDING ACTIVITY IN 2005
Loans Eclipse $2.1 Million Mark |
FROED ANNOUNCES $595,000 IN NEW BUSINESS LOANS
Total Includes $95,000 in Microloans |
JSI BUILDING NEARING COMPLETION
Commerce Park Infrastructure in Place |
NETAAC OFFICIAL DISCUSSES GRANT PROGRAM
Funds Available for “Import-Injured Manufacturers” |
FROED HELPS FUND SIX CITY BUSINESSES |
FROED FUNDS THREE HAIR SALONS
Barber One, Charisma, Unique Styles Receive Microloans |
CHACE LEATHER PRODUCTS REPORTS NEW BUSINESS GROWTH
Froed Loan Helps Retain Manufacturing Jobs |
FROED REPORTS STRONG 2004 LOAN ACTIVITY
Loans Leverage Nearly $17.9 Million in Private Investment |
FROED FINANCES FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS
Estoril, Pizza Etc... Receive Small Business Loans |
CHERRY & WEBB GALLERY BOUTIQUE OPENS
Fine Arts For Sale December 4, 11 & 18 |
FROED HELPS FUND TWO NEW BUSINESSES
Chiropractor, Lawyer Receive Small Business Loans |
AVTEK TO BUILD MANUFACTURING PLANT IN FALL RIVER
City Attracts New Business to Commerce Park |
10 ARTISTS TO HEADLINE VISUAL ARTS EXHIBIT AT CHERRY & WEBB BUILDING
More Than 60 Original Works on Display |
INDUSTRIAL PARK EXPANSIONS CONTINUE
FROED, City Incentives Spur New Business Growth |
CHERRY & WEBB BUILDING TO FEATURE ARTS SERIES
Exhibits to Begin July 30 |
FROED HELPS FUND THREE LOCAL EATERIES
Loans Target North End, Downtown and Niagara/Maplewood Districts |
CITY INTRODUCES COMPTON MARINE
FROED Loan Helps Fund New Boat Builder |
FROED LOANS HELP FUND THREE HEALTH CARE VENTURES
Projects Improve North End, Downtown and Flint Districts |
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