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Fall River, MA 02722-7700
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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

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