R.I. unemployment rate third highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in October at 2.7% but remained below the national rate of 3.9%,...
R.I. monthly unemployment rises slightly to 2.7%
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in October was 2.7%, one-tenth of a percentage point higher than the previous month, the R.I. Department...
Pepsi Co. to pay civil penalty, bolster inspections for alleged hazards...
CRANSTON – Pepsi Co. has agreed to pay a civil penalty and acquire independent safety inspection services following allegations that it violated Clean Air...
New rule would make it easier for millions to unionize, but...
A new federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies...
Pickell, Hazen White honored at PBN’s Manufacturing Awards ceremony
WARWICK – Craig Pickell recalled that there was a period of time when manufacturers were not well-received in Rhode Island.
Pickell, the CEO of Lincoln-based...
Lardaro: Some positive economic signs but concerns too
PROVIDENCE – Despite signs of economic expansion, it remains unclear if Rhode Island has emerged from its “statistical recession,” University of Rhode Island economist...
Port of Davisville gets $3.8M for Pier 1 project
NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Port of Davisville received $3.8 million from the U.S. Transportation Department Friday to fund construction of a stern off-load ramp...
U.S. added 150,000 jobs in October amid higher borrowing rates
WASHINGTON (AP) – The nation's employers scaled back their hiring in October, adding a modest but still decent 150,000 jobs, a sign that the...
Aspen Aerogels sees Q3 losses narrow to $13.1M
NORTHBOROUGH, Mass. – Aspen Aerogels Inc. on Thursday reported a loss of $13.1 million in the third quarter of 203, or 19 cents per...
Sensata Technologies sees Q3 profit narrow to $62.8M
ATTLEBORO – Sensata Technologies Holdings PLC earned a profit of $62.8 million in the third quarter of 2023, compared with a $140.3 million profit...
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