Tag: manufacturing
It hasn’t been easy for R.I. factories
Manufacturers throughout the U.S. have largely spent the past year-plus reeling from rapidly shifting tariffs implemented under President Donald Trump, and Rhode Island companies...
Why everyone benefits from a strong knowledge economy
Over the past 40 years, Rhode Island’s economy – like the nation’s – has been reshaped by global forces, rapid technological change and the...
R.I. has everything needed to make great sales pitch
We are all both proud of our state and sometimes critical of various sectors that can be improved. I have long been somewhere between...
Italian cosmetics company to open manufacturing facility in Lincoln
LINCOLN – Italian professional cosmetics company Alfaparf Milano has acquired a manufacturing facility at 32 Wellington Road to help expand its industrial presence in...
Cyber Sessions: Manufacturers often easy pickings for web criminals
(Editor’s note: This is the 47th installment of a monthly column on the growing number of cyberthreats facing businesses of all sizes and what...
Bristol-based furniture maker building national reputation
At Hideaway Solutions LLC, every cut of wood, hinge and finished fold-out step stool and wall-mounted desk tells a story of careful design and...
R.I. monthly unemployment falls to 4.3% in May
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 4.3%, down from 4.5% in April, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said...
R.I.’s manufacturing sector braces for owner exits
A wave of retiring business owners is about to reshape Rhode Island manufacturing, where 80% are approaching an exit without clear succession plans.
At least,...
R.I. Commerce awards $800K in innovation grants
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors has awarded $800,000 to 13 organizations through its Innovation Network Matching Grant Program.
The program provides grants...
Trends Shaping Sale Decisions Across the Manufacturing Sector
In today’s evolving manufacturing landscape, business leaders are navigating a mix of opportunity and uncertainty. From global trade pressures and rising interest rates to...
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