Applications for jobless aid rise last week, but remain low
More Americans filed for jobless benefits last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite attempts by the Federal Reserve to cool the economy, and...
State halts good-standing certificate scam against local businesses
PROVIDENCE – The state has halted a deceptive scheme that scammed more than 1,000 local businesses and nonprofit organizations into paying for a certificate...
Overholser named SquadLocker’s new CEO; Goldberg to become company president
WARWICK – A local team apparel manufacturer has a new top executive.
SquadLocker Inc. announced Wednesday that George Overholser has been named the company’s new...
Retailers try to curb theft while not angering shoppers
NEW YORK (AP) – When the pandemic threat eased, Maureen Holohan was eager to scale back her online shopping and return to physical stores...
Stonehill College receiving food delivery robots
EASTON – Students at Stonehill College will have a new, unique way to get food access on campus without needing to make trips back...
U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a stunning 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve's aggressive...
An architect with designs on boosting minority firms
(Editor’s note: This is the 30th installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
RIPEC: R.I. economy stalled in Q4
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economic growth stalled in the fourth quarter of 2022 and continues to lag both the region and nation, according to...
U.S. wage growth slowed in the final quarter of 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Pay and benefits for America's workers grew at a healthy but more gradual pace in the final three months of 2022,...
U.S. economy slowed but still grew at 2.9% rate last quarter
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.9% annual pace from October through December, ending 2022 with momentum despite the pressure of...
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