Stories about the importance of the H-2B program to seasonal and small businesses have been run throughout the country. Through the links below, you may download news stories organized by state or by those that apply generally or nationwide.
State Articles
| Refugees a boon to summer businesses - The Providence Journal, 6/8/2008 |
| Island businesses adapt to visa dearth - Block Island Times, 5/20/2008 |
| Summer employers brace for shortage of foreign workers - AP, 4/27/2008 |
| Summer employers brace for shortage of foreign workers - New York Times, 4/27/2008 |
| Newport may be scrambling for summer help - The Providence Journal, 3/14/2008 |
| Politics affects island's need for foreign help - Block Island Times, 2/25/2008 |
| Visa cap threatens island businesses - Block Island Times, 2/18/2008 |
| Visa Crunch Puts Businesses In Bind - NBC 10 Providence New Bedford RI, 2/18/2008 |
| Expiration of visa program leaves hotels in bind - Providence Business News, 2/11/2008 |
| Visa cap could cause staff problems - New York Times, 10/8/2007 |
| A family friendly summer, all agree - Block Island Times, 10/1/2007 |
| Hospitality group raises issues of immigrant workers - Providence Business News, 9/14/2007 |