Dec. gain in U.S. manufacturing output wraps up weak year
WASHINGTON – United States factory production unexpectedly increased in December, a bright spot in an otherwise weak year for manufacturing. The 0.2% increase in manufacturing...
Some Northeast states brace for battle over pot
A year ago, marijuana legalization looked like it was on a roll in the Northeast – it had already passed in three of the...
Core U.S. producer prices rise at slowest pace since 2016
WASHINGTON – A measure of underlying United States producer prices rose in December at the slowest pace since August 2016, indicating modest inflationary pressures. The...
NFI hits 1,000 days without work injury after policy, equipment changes
NEW BEDFORD – NFI Corp. recently set a safety record, reaching 1,000 days without a work injury, the graphics company announced. Citations were delivered by...
Many R.I. businesses partner overseas, but state’s trade-zone designation has yet...
Cargo ships carrying components for Block Island Wind Farm’s enormous wind turbines arrived regularly at Providence’s port in 2015 and 2016, when the wind...
A chance for R.I. brewers to show off their uncommon craft
If the crowds are lucky at this month’s Rhode Island Brew Fest, they’ll get the chance to sample Crooked Current Brewery LLC’s chocolate milk...
Rebuild RI Tax Credit program adjusts its focus
Since its creation in 2016, the Rebuild Rhode Island Tax Credit program has funneled tax incentives to 35 large-scale projects, spurring more than $2...
For R.I. company, glove is a great fit for gamers
Dana Paul was watching a video game with his kids last year when he realized how crucial repetitive hand motions are to gaming. Knowing...
Ocean State Innovations acquires Tenn. company
PORTSMOUTH – Textile company Ocean State Innovations has acquired Tennessee-based textile dyeing and finishing company ColorWorks, OSI announced this week. ColorWorks will continue to operate...
Blount acquires food plant in Oregon
FALL RIVER – Blount Fine Foods Corp. has acquired a prepared-food manufacturing plant in Portland, Ore., that it expects to eventually employ 150 workers,...
