As R.I. cannabis industry grows, so does unionization
As the cannabis industry is poised to expand in Rhode Island, the move to unionize its workers is gaining momentum.
The latest example: Workers at...
Should Rhode Island lawmakers OK a special tax on bottled and...
Legislation under consideration in the R.I. House and Senate would add a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks such as soda, sports drinks, energy drinks,...
Reed visits G-Form after manufacturer recognized for SmartFlex technology
NORTH SMITHFIELD – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., recently visited manufacturer G-Form LLC, which makes protective gear for athletes.
The company, which manufactures equipment to...
Worker dies in accident at EB submarine building facility
NORTH KINGSTOWN (AP) — An employee at General Dynamics Electric Boat's facility here died Tuesday from injuries suffered in a workplace accident, the company...
G-Form acquired by Conn.-based holding company
PROVIDENCE – G-Form LLC on Friday announced it has been acquired by Eldridge, a holding company headquartered in Greenwich Conn.
Terms of the deal, which...
McKee committed to PPP taxation over $150K
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal to tax forgiven Paycheck Protection Program loans greater than $150,000 would generate an estimated $67.7 million in revenue...
Five Questions With: Manya Rubinstein
The Industrious Spirit Co. in downtown Providence is aptly located in a mill building where things have been made for more than 150 years....
Merrow Group announces Superior Sewing Machine & Supply acquisition
FALL RIVER – The Merrow Group of Cos. announced it has acquired the assets and operations of Superior Sewing Machine & Supply LLC, which...
Groov-Pin earns 2021 employee wellness program certification
PROVIDENCE – Groov-Pin Corp. of Smithfield earned a silver certification from Wellness Workdays, a corporate wellness company based in Hingham, Mass.
Groov-Pin manufactures grooved pins...
Corky’s makes reflective coats for dogs and vests for women dog...
Whether walking tiny teacup poodles or large Labs, dog walkers have a common problem. In New England, for much of the fall and winter,...
