Tag: Dave Chenevert
With R.I. manufacturing jobs on the rise, employers seek skilled workers
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island manufacturing sector reported its largest month-over-month job increase in over a year in July, though some local employers are...
Governor’s panel tackles workforce issues
PROVIDENCE – Issues associated with Rhode Island's workforce were discussed during Gov. Daniel J. McKee's weekly R.I. 2030: Community Conversations event on Thursday.
A panel...
Business community mixed on whistleblower legislation
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island business community has mixed feelings about passage of state legislation that provides protections for immigrant workers who report misconduct...
More than one way to define ‘profit’ in dispute over PPP...
PROVIDENCE – How many ways are there to define a "profit" in business? When it comes to Rhode Island companies that received forgivable Paycheck...
Business leaders painting gloomy picture of PPP taxation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island business leaders are painting a gloomy picture for the state if Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal to tax forgivable Paycheck...
Business leaders press fight against PPP taxation
CRANSTON - Rhode Island business leaders recently met with Gov. Daniel J. McKee in their bid to derail his proposal to tax Paycheck Protection...
Wadensten gives helping hand to companies, communities in fight against COVID-19
PBN Manufacturing Awards 2021
Manufacturing Champion: Karl Wadensten, CEO and president, VIBCO Inc.
VIBCO Inc. CEO and President Karl Wadensten is a well-known name throughout...
State climate change bills spark concern from business community
PROVIDENCE – Combating climate change is a top priority for lawmakers, environmental advocates and business leaders alike.
But state legislation that changes targets to cut...
McKee: Legal marijuana a ‘small-business opportunity’
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee says he sees the legalization of recreational marijuana as a "small-business opportunity," and he is signaling that his...
Despite 2021 rate decreases, manufacturers criticize National Grid energy efficiency plan
PROVIDENCE – Thanks to unspent funds during the pandemic, National Grid Rhode Island customers will see the charges they pay to support energy efficiency...
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