Electric Boat looks to hire 1,500 in R.I. this year
NORTH KINGSTOWN — General Dynamics Electric Boat is approaching 2022 with an emphasis on recruitment and training, including hiring an estimated 1,500 in Rhode...
High Purity gets $15M federal contract; plans 4th facility in Smithfield
SMITHFIELD – High Purity New England on Wednesday announced a $15 million federal contract that will help it open a fourth manufacturing facility here.
The...
$40M Rhode Island Ready economic-development initiative unveiled
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Over the last decade, Quonset Business Park’s site-readiness program has created more than 3,500 jobs and approximately $682 million in private...
Cooley Group promotes 6 women to leadership team
PAWTUCKET – Technical textiles manufacturer Cooley Group recently announced the promotions of six women to its leadership team.
The promotions place particular emphasis on supporting...
Economic forecast: Inflation putting squeeze on companies, workers
Daniel Shedd has always made it a point to offer competitive wages to the workers of his Warren manufacturing company, but what he used...
Five Questions With: Mark A. Sitcoske
Mark A. Sitcoske | CEO, High Purity New England
1. What type of equipment does High Purity New England make? The companies we work...
Manufacturers renew call for business on-site COVID-19 testing
PROVIDENCE – With COVID-19 cases hitting record-breaking highs in Rhode Island, more employers are interested in workplace testing programs. But some are concerned that...
Hasbro names new CEO from within company
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. has named its permanent replacement for Brian Goldner, the longtime CEO who died of cancer in October.
Chris Cocks, a top...
Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance board adds 2 members
MIDDLETOWN – The Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance, a defense industry consortium, added two new members to its board of directors.
Former Federal Emergency...
Phoenix Partnership offers manufacturer employer training classes
PROVIDENCE – The Phoenix Partnership of Polaris MEP will offer its Level 200 Manufacturing Developmental Series, part of its three tiers of free manufacturer...
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