Job vacancies rose in July, dashing Fed hopes for cooling
WASHINGTON (AP) – The number of open jobs in the United States rose in July after three months of declines, a sign that employers...
Dow drops 1,008 after Fed’s Powell says rates will stay high
NEW YORK (AP) – The Dow Jones Industrial Average sank more than 1,000 points Friday after the head of the Federal Reserve dashed Wall...
Fewer Americans filed for jobless benefits last week
NEW YORK (AP) – Fewer Americans filed for unemployment benefits last week as the labor market continues to stand out as one of the...
Environmental group files lawsuit against Kenyon Industries
RICHMOND – An environmental nonprofit has filed a lawsuit against Kenyon Industries Inc., alleging that the textile manufacturer has violated the Clean Water Act...
Industrial building in Central Falls sells for $1.85M
CENTRAL FALLS – The Buffinton Creative Packaging building at 575 Lonsdale Ave. was sold recently for $1.85 million, according to Sweeney Real Estate &...
RITIN forum to spotlight sustainability in textile manufacturing
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – Industry experts, elected officials and academics will come together next month to envision a greener future for the textile industry in...
Mackie named interim president of Polaris MEP advisory board
PROVIDENCE – Polaris MEP has appointed Wendy Mackie, a longtime blue economy and workforce development leader in Rhode Island, as interim president of its...
R.I. July unemployment rate 3rd lowest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-lowest unemployment rate in New England in July at 2.7%, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau...
Taylor Box receives 2022 Manufacturer of the Year award from RIMA
DAN SHEDD is the president and MARKEN SHEDD is a senior business analyst for Warren-based packaging manufacturer Taylor Box Co., which has earned a...
Attorney General: R.I. part of a $450M settlement with opioid maker...
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha says he and attorney generals from 35 other states have reached a $450 million nationwide settlement with...
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