FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A. Inc. will invest $350M to expand U.S....
NORTH KINGSTOWN – FUJIFILM Electronic Materials U.S.A. Inc. will invest $350 million during its fiscal 2021-23 period, which runs now through March 31, 2024,...
R.I. ranks No. 45 on CNBC’s state business rankings
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranks No. 45 among all states in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2022” rankings released Wednesday.
The Ocean State was...
RIMA honors late R.I. manufacturing leader Henry D. Sharpe Jr.
SMITHFIELD – The Rhode Island Manufacturers Association last week reflected on the life and legacy of Henry D. Sharpe, a longtime leader and a...
Lardaro: R.I. economy in early stages of recovery from pandemic
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy is in the early stages of a total recovery from the pandemic, University of Rhode Island economist and professor...
U.S. employers add a solid 372K jobs
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers shrugged off high inflation and weakening growth to add 372,000 jobs in June, a surprisingly strong gain that will...
Shoemaking allows Kurd to connect to his culture
(Editor’s note: This is the 23rd installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each is asked their views on...
Plans for Microfibres site please some, worry others
FOR THE FIRST TIME since Microfibres Inc. went out of business in 2016, the former fabrics factory at 1 Moshassuck St. in Pawtucket appears...
Hasbro relaunching sports collectables brand Starting Lineup
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. announced Wednesday that it has teamed with the National Basketball Association and the National Basketball Players Association to relaunch the...
U.S. economy slipped 1.6% to start year; return to growth eyed
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy shrank at a 1.6% annual pace in the first three months of the year, the government reported Wednesday...
R.I. Commerce approves $144K in innovation grants for 3 companies
PROVIDENCE – A manufacturer, an animation company and a plastics recycler are the latest three businesses to receive state grant funding for research and...
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