Immigration laws aren’t perfect,<br> but compliance is key
The Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 requires all U.S. employers to verify the employment authorization of every new employee, whether each is...
Hope Global CEO finds strength in Chamber ties
Cheryl Merchant is no novice to manufacturing or its woes. She’s been in the business for more than 20 years, and now she is...
Engineering firm sees big picture
Michael Grilli started BETA Group Inc. in 1982 with a staff of three in a small office in Pawtucket. At the time, the firm...
Miriam CEO to lead R.I. Airport Corp.
WARWICK – Kathleen C. Hittner, a physician and a Warwick resident, this week was selected by Gov. Donald L. Carcieri to chair the R.I....
Alternative energy a national security issue,<br> Bush tells Ford, GM workers
Hybrid vehicles will bolster national security by reducing dependence on foreign oil, President George W. Bush yesterday told U.S. auto industry workers and executives...
Summer Infant rings Nasdaq’s opening bell
NEW YORK – In honor of its recent listing on Nasdaq, Summer Infant Inc. (SUMR) was invited to host the stock market’s 9:30 a.m....
AAA: R.I. gas prices rise 1¢ to $2.579
PROVIDENCE – Gasoline prices in Rhode Island stand at $2.579 per gallon, according to AAA’s March 19 survey, an increase of 1 cent over...
KVH to unveil TV system for larger boats
MIDDLETOWN – KVH Industries Inc. (Nasdaq: KVHI) today announced plans to unveil the TracVision M9, for vessels 80 feet and longer, at this week’s...
Markland issues update on planned dividend
WARWICK – Markland Technologies Inc. (Pinksheets: MRKL) says that a registration statement for its planned dividend of shares in Technest Holdings Inc. has been...
State seeks to lure sea power firm to Quonset
A company developing technology to harness energy from ocean waves is considering establishing a production facility in Rhode Island, despite federal regulatory hurdles that...
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