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2021 Manufacturing Special Section
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Lardaro: R.I. economy sinks in October after 4 stable months
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said he didn't think Rhode Island's economy could possibly get worse – until it did.
"Rhode...
Rhode Island State Incentives for Manufacturers
When it comes to impact from the COVID-19 pandemic, not all industries have been affected equally. While industries such as tourism and hospitality were...
The road ahead for manufacturers
Manufacturers of every size and across every industry, here in Rhode Island and elsewhere, are weathering unforeseen economic forces rising from the coronavirus pandemic....
SquadLocker finds ways to stay in the game
PBN Business Excellence Awards 2020
Excellence in Entrepreneurship: SquadLocker Inc.
THE YEAR 2020 will be a year to forget for most Rhode Island businesses. But...
Investing in employees is a recipe for success for Blount Fine...
PBN Business Excellence Awards 2020
Excellence in Workforce Development: Blount Fine Foods Corp.
BLOUNT FINE FOODS CORP. realized that with growth comes new opportunities and new...
Electric Boat contract a big boost for R.I.
The long-term future of thousands of Rhode Island manufacturing employees looks bright now that General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a $9.5 billion contract...
Quonset displays its manufacturing side
With over 12,000 jobs at more than 200 companies, Quonset Business Park is the leading engine of economic development and job creation in Rhode...
Finding opportunity in a crisis
Coming into 2020, Rhode Island’s manufacturing industry was doing well, with many companies experiencing banner years. Hiring was active, so much so that the...
Herff Jones Inc.
THE STORY: Celebrating high school achievements has a nice ring to it – literally. Herff Jones LLC, which has a Warwick manufacturing facility and...