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Nortek rings NASDAQ bell
Nortek Inc. President and CEO Michael Clarke and other company executives lead a round of applause after ringing the opening bell for the NASDAQ stock market on Aug. 7 in New York City. Clarke, front row, third from left, said he’s pleased with the performance of the Providence-based residential and commercial ventilation maker. “Our brands are well-recognized worldwide for their quality and performance,” he said. more
8/13/12
Reaching for health past work
The images from the 1970s and ’80s of Japan’s car workers standing en masse exercising at the start of their workday are vivid reminders symbolizing the pinnacle of a nation’s economic might and attitude toward employee health and productivity. more
Where wellness is about more than fun and games
As a company devoted to play, Hasbro Inc. recognizes the importance of its brand, often doubling down on its well-known board games that are re-branded as movies, DVDs and electronic games. So it is not surprisingly that when Hasbro introduced its Healthy Steps walking routes as part of its wellness program last year, the paths were branded, both inside and outside, with Candyland markers along the way. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 8/13/12
Nortek moves into the black in 2Q
Nortek Inc. reported net income of $18.5 million, or $1.19 per diluted share, during the second quarter of 2012, compared with a net loss of $31.9 million, or $2.11 per diluted share a year earlier, the company announced late Thursday. more
| 8/10/12
U.S. productivity rises 1.67% in 2Q
Productivity in the United States increased 1.67 percent and unit labor costs rose 1.7 percent in the nonfarm business sector during the second quarter of 2012, reported the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
| 8/8/12
NIST discusses the future of U.S. manufacturing at RISD
Bridging the gap between cutting edge research and new commercial applications is central to America’s future in advanced manufacturing, the director of a new federal manufacturing initiative told industry and government leaders gathered at the Rhode Island School of Design on Tuesday morning. more
GM invests in NanoSteel
General Motors Ventures LLC has invested in The NanoSteel Co., a maker of nano-structured steel materials design, the company announced Monday. more
Jump-start on college degree urged
Sometimes, time off from work can generate the best business leads and ideas. more
U.S. leading economic indicators rise in July
Following a drop of 1.9 percent in June, an index of America’s leading economic indicators gained 1 percent in July. more
| 8/2/12
U.S. manufacturing probably stagnated as spending cooled
Manufacturing in the U.S. probably stagnated in July after contracting for the first time in three years, economists said before a report today. more
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