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ProvPort enters partnership to generate 1.7 megawatts of solar energy

PROVIDENCE – ProvPort Inc. on Wednesday announced plans to build a solar project that will generate 1.7 megawatts of clean energy from panels on...

AstroNova reports $1.6M loss in Q2

PROVIDENCE – AstroNova Inc. on Wednesday reported a $1.6 million loss in the company’s fiscal 2023 second quarter, or 22 cents per diluted share,...

Labor Day’s organizing roots are especially strong this year 

NEW YORK (AP) – The activist roots of Labor Day are especially visible this year as unions challenge how workers are treated – from Hollywood to...

Fed’s preferred inflation gauge shows a modest rise in latest sign...

WASHINGTON (AP) – An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve remained low last month, adding to signs of cooling price increases and...

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...
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