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Lardaro: R.I.’s economic climate in statistical recession

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's economic climate is currently in a statistical recession, different from a "typical recession," University of Rhode Island economist and professor...

6 R.I. companies among Newsweek’s best workplaces

PROVIDENCE – Six Rhode Island companies are among Newsweek magazine's 2023 list of best workplaces in America. The national news magazine and its data partner,...

PBN unveils 2023 Leaders & Achievers

PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News has named 27 honorees for its 2023 Leaders & Achievers Awards program. The individuals were selected for this year’s program...

U.S. job openings dip to 9.8M in May yet still remain...

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. job openings slipped in May but remained at levels high enough to illustrate that the American labor market remains resilient...

More Americans apply for jobless benefits, but layoffs are not rising...

The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose last week, but remains at healthy levels despite the Federal Reserve's attempt to cool the...

Retired four-star general elected to Textron’s board of directors

PROVIDENCE – Retired four-star Gen. Michael X. Garrett has been elected to Textron Inc.'s 10-member board of directors, the aviation company has announced. Garrett has...

U.S. economic growth last quarter is revised up sharply to a...

WASHINGTON (AP) – Showing surprising resilience in the face of higher interest rates, the U.S. economy grew at a 2% annual pace from January...

R.I. music production company acquires North Carolina manufacturer

CUMBERLAND – InMusic, a Rhode Island production company that encompasses a range of music software and hardware businesses, has acquired an Asheville, N.C., synthesizer manufacturer. The partnership will...

PBN unveils 2023 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island

PROVIDENCE – Twenty-four organizations have been named as honorees in Providence Business News’ 2023 Healthiest Employers of Rhode Island Awards program. All the honorees for...

Hasbro bringing back Furby this summer

PROVIDENCE – A beloved toy and collectible from the '90s is returning this summer.  Hasbro Inc. announced Thursday the iconic Furby is returning to retailers'...
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