U.S. manufacturing production increases by most in 10 months
NEW YORK - United States factory production expanded in December by the most in 10 months, ending the year stronger than expected thanks to a...
R.I. ends 2018 with 3.9% unemployment
PROVIDENCE – The seasonally adjusted Rhode Island unemployment rate ticked up month to month for the first time since January 2018 according to the...
Five Questions With: Barbara Jackson
If you are part of a manufacturing company looking to switch an employee into a brand-new role, We Make RI can help facilitate an...
Free webinar to focus on General Data Protection Regulation
SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will will host a free webinar on Thursday, Jan. 17, from 11:30 a.m. to noon. The session,...
U.S. core producer prices decline for first time in a year
NEW YORK - A key measure of United States producer prices unexpectedly fell in December and the overall gauge declined more than forecast amid...
General Dynamics Electric Boat: Full speed ahead on submarine work
WARWICK – General Dynamics Electric Boat plans to add between 1,000 and 1,500 jobs in Rhode Island and grow its local network of suppliers...
Tiffany investors brace for more blues as holiday report looms
NEW YORK - Et Tu, Tiffany & Co.?That’s the question that appears to be on investors’ minds as the upscale retailer gets ready to...
Application deadline for PBN Manufacturing Awards approaches
PROVIDENCE – Manufacturers in Rhode Island and Bristol County, Mass., have until Jan. 23 to submit applications for the sixth annual PBN Manufacturing Awards.PBN...
Tiffany CEO says it’s his ‘duty’ to reveal diamonds’ provenance
NEW YORK - Tiffany & Co. is telling consumers where its diamonds come from as the jeweler tries to become more transparent in a notoriously...
Son of founder and former owners of A.T. Cross to receive...
EAST PROVIDENCE – Former owners of A.T. Cross Co., Brad and Russell “Ron” Boss, as well as the late Alonzo T. Cross, who led the...
