Right tools for jewelers
Anthony Squillacci Sr. learned toolmaking as a teenager, watching over his uncle’s shoulder as they sat side by side at a workbench.
Several decades later,...
McKee: Legal marijuana a ‘small-business opportunity’
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee says he sees the legalization of recreational marijuana as a "small-business opportunity," and he is signaling that his...
SUMR Brands reports $1.1M loss in 2020
WOONSOCKET – Summer Infant Inc., known as SUMR Brands, reported a $1.1 million loss in 2020, or 52 cents per diluted share, the company...
Five Questions With: Bryan Orr
Winner of the 2020 Rhode Island Manufacturers Association annual award, it has been a significant year or so for Mahr Inc., maker of dimensional...
RIMA to host virtual manufacturing conference and expo April 13
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association will host a new annual event on April 13 called the Spring Reignite & Reengage Conference.
The online...
SEA Corp. lands $61.9M contract to support Naval Undersea Warfare Center
MIDDLETOWN – Systems Engineering Associates Corp. was awarded a $61.9 million contract to support the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport, the company announced...
Everybody’s Business: Bond built over shared background
(Editor’s note: This is the seventh installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
U.S. manufacturing activity jumps to 3-year high in February
WASHINGTON (AP) – United States manufacturing expanded in February at the fastest pace three years with the arrival of a surge in new orders.
The...
Bradford Soap’s Benton among 15 honorees for PBN’s 2021 Manufacturing Awards
PROVIDENCE – Bradford Soap Works Inc. CEO and President Stuart Benton has been honored in the Strategic Leadership category in Providence Business News’ 2021...
Polaris MEP: Most manufacturers plan to increase workforce counts
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP, which stands for Manufacturing Extension Partnership, has launched a “2-Q Poll” survey series to solicit feedback from the manufacturing industry...
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