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RHODE ISLAND'S seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued to fall in October to 3.8 percent. October 2018 marks the sixth month of declines for the measure, declining 0.7 percentage points year over year. / COURTESY R.I. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND TRAINING

Steady unemployment declines continue into Oct.

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PROVIDENCE – In its sixth month of either 0.2 or 0.1 percentage point dips, the Rhode Island seasonally adjusted unemployment rate continued its decline...

Five Questions With: Linda Pearson

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Blockchain is a buzzword in business, and a valuable tool in transparency for manufacturers and others. Linda Pearson is principal at Sansiveri, Kimball &...

Seltzer, soda maker rolls out new labels by Pawtucket artist

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NORTH PROVIDENCE – Yacht Club Bottling Works is introducing new, individually unique labels for its 33 seltzer and soda flavors, the company announced, complete...
RUBIUS THERAPEUTICS reported a $26.4 million loss for the third quarter. The company does not yet generate revenue.

Rubius reports $26.4M loss for Q3

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PROVIDENCE – Cambridge, Mass.-headquartered Rubius Therapeutics Inc. announced a $26.4 million net loss for the third quarter of 2018 Tuesday. The company reported an...
THE PRODUCER-PRICE INDEX in the U.S. increased 2.9 percent in October. The month-to-month PPI increase of 0.6 percent was the largest upswing since 2012. / BLOOMBERG FILE PHOTO/TY WRIGHT

Producer prices in U.S. increase in Oct. by most since 2012

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NEW YORK - United States producer prices rose more than forecast in October for the biggest jump in six years on broad gains in...
POLARIS MEP has expanded the services it offers manufacturers, as well as the service partners it works with, to include marketing and sales, strategic planning, organizational development and cybersecurity.

Polaris MEP expands services for manufacturers

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PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP is expanding its services to include marketing and sales, strategic planning, organizational development, and cybersecurity, the nonprofit announced Thursday.The expanded...
PAWTUCKET MAYOR Donald R. Grebien, along with local officials, issued a call to action Wednesday for the state, Pawtucket, Central Falls and Hasbro to come together to find an economic package and agreement that would keep the toy company located in Pawtucket. / PBN PHOTO/CHRIS BERGENHEIM

Grebien calls on state and Hasbro to work together to keep...

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PAWTUCKET – In a call to action, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien Wednesday issued a plea to the Governor’s Office, R.I. Commerce Corp. and...

Arpin gets industry recognition for service, performance

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WEST WARWICK – Arpin Group has been honored with multiple industry awards for its performance and service commitment to supply-chain partners, the company said...
Aspen Aerogels Inc. reported a $6.5 million loss for the third quarter.

Aspen Aerogels posts $6.5M loss in Q3

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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. - Aspen Aerogels Inc. posted a $6.5 million loss for the third quarter, or 27 cents per diluted share, more than doubling...
THE HEDGE FUNDS that now own the Toys R Us brand are reportedly considering a relaunch of the toy retailer as a standalone operation next year. / BLOOMBERG NEWS FILE PHOTO/LUKE SHARRETT

New Toys R Us owners said to mull physical stores next...

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NEW YORK - The hedge funds that now own the Toys R Us brand plan to relaunch the toy retailer as a standalone operation next...
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