R.I. Commerce board approves $410K in ‘Rebuild’ tax credits for Miniature...
PROVIDENCE – A Cranston-based company was granted a state tax credit to help finance a major expansion of its manufacturing facility, through a program...
Polaris MEP offers 2-day, online inventory-management course for manufacturers
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP will offer an online inventory-management course designed to help manufacturers better measure and control inventory to improve their bottom line.
Managers,...
Cranston innovator develops “Brilliantly Warm” to relieve chest coldness post-mastectomy, reconstructive...
CRANSTON – When Kristen Carbone had a mastectomy and breast reconstruction surgery in 2013, she wasn’t sure what to anticipate in the long-term.
“One of...
Does your business or workplace have a problem with employees not...
Some Rhode Island business leaders met recently to discuss a common concern: Employees failing to consistently show up for work.
Karl Wadensten, CEO and president...
Toray signs letter of intent to sell Old Baptist Road plant
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Toray Plastics (America) Inc. has signed a letter of intent to sell its Old Baptist Road plant to Lowell-based Arlin Mfg....
Rhode Island businesses suffering workforce attendance issue
PROVIDENCE – A group of Rhode Island business leaders recently held an impromptu meeting and the main topic of discussion was how a lack...
Cities, RIMA look to increase transportation to manufacturing jobs
WOONSOCKET – With manufacturing job openings surpassing demand from qualified candidates, Woonsocket, Central Falls and Pawtucket are teaming with the Rhode Island Manufacturers Association...
U.S. producer prices jump an unprecedented 8.3% in August
WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation at the wholesale level climbed 8.3% last month from August 2020, the biggest annual gain since the Labor Department started...
We Make RI to hold job fair in Cranston on Sept....
CRANSTON – We Make RI will host a job fair at its facility in Cranston on Sept. 30.
The job fair will feature representatives from...
With R.I. manufacturing jobs on the rise, employers seek skilled workers
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island manufacturing sector reported its largest month-over-month job increase in over a year in July, though some local employers are...
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