Unemployment in Providence-Warwick area falls to 2.5% in July
PROVIDENCE – The unadjusted unemployment rate in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan area was 2.5% in July, a decrease from 3% one month ago and down...
U.S. economic growth for last quarter is revised down to a...
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy expanded at a 2.1% annual pace from April through June, showing continued resilience in the face of higher...
Job vacancies, quits plunge in July
WASHINGTON (AP) – Businesses posted far fewer open jobs in July and the number of Americans quitting their jobs fell sharply for the second...
U.S., China agree to discuss export controls as Raimondo visits to...
BEIJING (AP) – Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo said she and her Chinese counterpart agreed Monday to exchange information on U.S. export controls that frustrate...
McKee, Tanner report success on trade mission to Dominican Republic
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and R.I. Commerce Secretary Elizabeth M. Tanner reported boosted relations with the Dominican Republic as a result of...
PBN honors 2023 Leaders & Achievers
WARWICK – Twenty-seven local industry leaders on Wednesday were formally recognized for their leadership efforts across various sectors in Providence Business News’ 2023 Leaders...
Polaris MEP nets $400K grant to strengthen supply chain
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP has received a $400,000 federal infusion to help the state's manufacturers optimize their supply chains.
With the funding, the nonprofit plans...
Haverhill Leach named among Inc. 5000’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies in U.S.
WARREN – Personalized jewelry maker Haverhill Leach Inc. this week won recognition on Inc. 5000 America’s Fastest-Growing Private Companies list for 2023, ranking in the top 5% of...
Remote work, gig economy impacting R.I. jobs data
More Rhode Islanders are working, but the state is losing jobs, according to the latest monthly report from the R.I. Department Labor and Training.
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Scholl named chief of Textron Specialized Vehicles; Shortt takes over eAviation
PROVIDENCE – Textron Inc. has named Rob Scholl its new CEO and president of the subsidiary Textron Specialized Vehicles Inc. and selected Kriya Shortt...
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