From: Stolzman, Rob Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2010 2:51 PM To: Stokes, Keith ; Chambers, Melissa ; Saul, Michael ; Hashway, Fred Subject: RIEDC/38 Studios Hi all. I just got off the phone with Steve Costantino. He indicated that Larry Berman may be calling Fred on the same issue. Andy Smith of Pro Jo called Steve and interviewed him re 38 Studios. Steve appears to have given a great interview, tight on target with what you have been saying: this is not about one company, but about a knowledge based industry; leveraging RI assets like knowledge district, R!SD and other colleges; state government needs to be more proactive, especially in this economy with 12+% unemployment; this was not a "cooked" deal for 38 Studios, but it is true that the company's interest in this program helped convince the legislature that this program would be received well in the market place; while there is risk with any company, it is necessary for government to create programs that encourage industries to locate to and grow in RI; etc. Steve was not asked and he did not say whether he had visited with the company, so he wants to know if the R!EDC has commented on his involvement. I did tell him that it has been discussed in general that the leadership of both chambers have met with company officials, but that it has not been a major talking point. He was satisfied with that. He asked that we forward any PR materials on this to Leslie Smith his assistant (lsrnith@rilin.state.ri.us). Melissa, can you or someone on behalfofRIEDC do that? Let me know if you hear anything that we may want to keep the House or Senate apprised of. Rob Robert I. Stolzman, Esq. ADLER POLLOCK & SHEEHAN P.C. One Citizens Plaza, 8th Floor Providence, RI 02903 BRNonPrivileged031601 . ' E~Mail rstolzman@.apslaw .com Phone 401.274.7200 Fax 401.751.0604 Visit our website at www .apslaw .com ADLER roLLCCK®.SHEEHAN P.C. To comply with IRS regulations, we advise that any discussion of Federal tax issues in this e-mail is not intended or written to be used, and cannot be used, (i) to avoid any penalties imposed under the Internal Revenue Code or (ii) to promote, market or recommend to another party any transaction or matter addressed herein. Tiris e-mail message is confidential and is intended only lbr the named recipient(s). It may contain information that is subject to the attorney client privilege or the attomey work-product doctrine or that is otherwise exempt from disclosure mlder applicable law. lf you have received this e-mail message in error, or are not the named recipiem(s), please immediately notifY the sender and delete this message from your computer and destroy all copies. Thank you. BRNonPrivileged031602