Rhode Island High-Tech Firms Still in Minor Leagues.(Originated from The Journal-Bulletin, Providence, R.I.) From: Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News | Date: March 31, 1997| Author: Donovan, William J. | COPYRIGHT 1997 Knight-Ridder/Tribune Business News. This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan.  All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group.Copyright information

Mar. 31--The Massachusetts economy, particularly within the Route 495 beltway, is outperforming Rhode Island's once again.

It has bounced back quicker from the recession, creating jobs at a faster pace and pushing its unemployment rate well below Rhode Island's.

Massachusetts is doing well because it is teeming with companies in industries that are the major league players in the current economy -- high-growth, high-technology performers.

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