Marine trades present chances for R.I. workers to grow, prosper
To the Editor:
The boat-building industry – indeed the entire marine industry – is a strong and innovative part of the Rhode Island economy. ...
Stimulus bill to mean 12K jobs for R.I.
WASHINGTON – “Rhode Island will get a major financial boost from this federal economic recovery plan,” U.S. Sen. Jack Reed said of the $789...
R.I. air travel, cargo fall in January
WARWICK – Passenger traffic at T.F. Green Airport (PVD) fell sharply last month, the R.I. Airport Corporation said in its monthly report. Cargo traffic...
URI to host new Master Energy session
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – After a successful launch this fall, the Master Energy Program at the University of Rhode Island returns this month.
The four-week program...
Carcieiri prescribes ‘bold, <br> business-friendly tax reforms’
PROVIDENCE – “If we make the right choices, we will be positioned to exit this downturn stronger than ever,” Gov. Donald L. Carcieri said...
Federal Electronics gets ISO certification
CRANSTON – Federal Electronics Inc. has received the ISO 9001:2000 and AS9100 Revision B certification.
The ISO 9001 is part of the family of quality-management...
NSTAR slashing rates for largest customers
BOSTON – NSTAR Inc. (NYSE: NST), the Bay State’s largest investor-owned natural gas and electric utility, is requesting sharp cuts in the price of...
Colibri workers demand 60 days severance
PROVIDENCE – The Colibri Workers for Rights and Justice, an alliance of former employees of the shuttered manufacturer, rallied today outside the offices of...
Textron announces shake-up at TFC
PROVIDENCE – Textron Financial Corp. (TFC), the financial-services division of Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT), now will report directly to Textron President and Chief Operating Officer...
Hasbro posts full-year profit of $306.77M
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. (NYSE: HAS) today posted annual net income of $306.77 million, a 7.88-percent decline from 2007’s record $333 million, on...
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