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Alan G. Hassenfeld, former Hasbro CEO and philanthropist, dies at 76

PAWTUCKET – Alan G. Hassenfeld, the former longtime chairman and CEO of Hasbro Inc. – the global toymaker his family founded more than a...

KVH sells its office building for $5.25M; to be converted into...

MIDDLETOWN – A new buyer has come through for KVH Industries Inc.’s large office building at 50 Enterprise Center. Chris Watson, spokesperson for the technology...
RHODE ISLAND’S seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 4.9%, same as April, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training says. / AP FILE PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY 

R.I. monthly unemployment remains at 4.9% in May

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in May was 4.9%, same as April, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training said Friday.  The...
BALLING OUT: LFI Inc. employees get ready to participate in a game of bocce. 
COURTESY LFI INC.

LFI Inc.

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #28 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: LFI Inc. Local Employees: 70 CEO: Clifford Brockmyre Questions answered by: Clifford Brockmyre What three words best describe your staff?...
GAME TIME: Yushin America Inc. employees wear sports apparel during the company’s Spirit Day event. 
COURTESY YUSHIN AMERICA INC.

Yushin America Inc.

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #1 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: Yushin America Inc. Local Employees: 85 President: Michael Greenhalgh Questions answered by: Michael Greenhalgh What three words best describe your...
STRIKES AND SPARES: Swarovski Optik North America Ltd. employees spend an evening on the lanes at Lang’s Bowlarama Inc. in Cranston. 
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Swarovski Optik North America

Best Places to Work 2025 Awards #19 MIDSIZE COMPANIES: Swarovski Optik North America Ltd. Local Employees: 116 CEO: Albert Wannemacher Questions answered by: Albert Wannemacher What three words best...

Lardaro: Concerns about R.I.’s economy remain despite strong April performance

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy bounced back in April after its horrible performance in March but concerns remain, University of Rhode Island economist and...

Tariff war not helping manufacturers

Local manufacturers were hopeful during pandemic-fueled supply chain disruptions for an eventual return of manufacturing jobs that were shifted overseas in previous decades. But that’s...
ENVIRONMENTALLY POSITIVE: Among her duties at Amgen Rhode Island, Monika ­Soban is focused on building a resilient, future-ready workforce at the company while creating an inclusive, connected culture where people can thrive and learn. 
PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Amgen Rhode Island’s Soban is empowered to be exceptional

Business Women Awards 2025 INDUSTRY LEADER TECHNICAL SERVICES: Monika Soban, Amgen Rhode Island senior director of manufacturing MONIKA SOBAN SAYS she is driven by science and...
RHODE ISLAND’S seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April was 4.9%, up from 4.8% in March, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training says. / AP FILE PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY 

R.I. monthly unemployment climbs to 4.9% in April

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in April was 4.9%, up from 4.8% in March, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training...
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