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Textron sees jet market gain with fewer used planes put on sale
Textron Inc.’s Cessna Aircraft and other business-jet makers stand to benefit as the supply of secondhand small planes on sale returns to normal levels, Chief Executive Officer Scott Donnelly said. more
Exporters to gain from Russian trade legislation
Rhode Island exporters stand to gain from a growing Russian market, according to Business Roundtable. more
| 7/12/12
Taco’s White donates to Brookings
Thanks to a gift from John Hazen White Jr., president and CEO of Cranston-based Taco Inc., the Brookings Institution is launching the John Hazen White Jr. Forum on Public Policy to study manufacturing. more
Connecting with a new generation
“Cybersecurity,” “medical research” and “laboratory technician” are all terms commonly floated these days when lawmakers, educators and civic leaders talk about how to address the state’s mismatched workforce. more
Tradition meets high-tech design
Modular homes and energy-efficient, “net-zero” homes have long occupied opposite poles of the building-reputation spectrum. more
Manufacturing is a fast path to recovery
According to the National Association of Manufacturers, every manufacturing job is supported by 3.5 service jobs. It is no wonder, then, that politicians want to talk up the sector. Growing manufacturing jobs not only adds highly paid, blue-collar workers to payrolls, it helps bring down the country’s persistent unemployment problem, too. more
7/9/12
Orders to U.S. factories increase for first time in 3 months
Orders placed with U.S. factories rose in May for the first time in three months, easing concern that manufacturing is faltering. more
U.S. economy grew 1.9% in 1Q on consumer spending
The U.S. economy grew 1.9 percent in the first quarter, reflecting a gain in consumer spending that now shows signs of cooling as the labor market weakens. more
Covidien completes Oridion acquisition
Medical device maker Covidien PLC has completed its acquisition of Oridion Systems Ltd., the company announced Tuesday. more
| 6/27/12
Nortek joins Russell indices
Nortek Inc., HVAC and ventilation maker, has joined the Russell 3000 and Russell 2000 indices, the company announced Monday. more
| 6/25/12
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