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CAREFUL CRAFTING: Machinist Troy Hawkins takes a measurement while setting up the equipment at Hawkins Machine Co. in Coventry. Hawkins is the fourth generation of the family to work at the company, which is feeling the squeeze of rising costs.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

CLOUD COVER: PBN survey: Most R.I. businesses bracing for rough times...

Cover Story 01/30/2026

When it comes to the economy, Brenda Jacob has a laundry list of challenges that don’t seem to be getting easier. She feels like regulations,...

SQUEEZED: Machinist Troy Hawkins takes a measurement while setting up equipment at Hawkins Machine Co. The Coventry company is feeling the sting of rising costs.  PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Businesses stuck in neutral along with stagnant economy

Economy 01/30/2026

Rhode Island business owners need a jolt. That’s the biggest takeaway from PBN’s 2026 Winter Business Survey. A malaise that took hold last year amid...

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