Business • Providence
Providence Design Firms Are Quietly Becoming a Regional Export
A cluster of architecture, branding and product-design studios in Providence is drawing clients from across New England.
Jul 29, 2026 · 1 min read
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Business • Pawtucket
Blackstone Valley Manufacturers Adapt to a Tighter Labor Market
Legacy manufacturers in Pawtucket and Woonsocket are investing in automation and training as retirements outpace new hires.
Jul 21, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Providence
Small Businesses Along Providence's Neighborhood Corridors Report Steady Recovery
Storefronts in Federal Hill, Elmwood and the West End describe a slow but steady return of foot traffic.
Jul 12, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Newport
Newport's Marine Trades Sector Faces a Skilled-Labor Crunch
Boatyards and marine service companies say demand for skilled riggers, marine electricians and technicians outpaces the local workforce.
Jun 30, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Warwick
Warwick Business Park Sees New Investment After Years of Vacancy
A long-underused commercial park near T.F. Green is drawing new tenants as logistics and light-manufacturing demand grows.
Jun 20, 2026 · 1 min read
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Economy Brief: Rhode Island Job Growth Concentrates in Healthcare and Logistics
State labor data shows the steadiest job gains this year coming from healthcare systems and warehousing operations near major highways.
Jun 8, 2026 · 1 min read
Business • Pawtucket
Small-Business Profile: A Pawtucket Furniture Maker Builds a National Following
A husband-and-wife woodworking shop in a former mill building has grown from local commissions to shipping furniture nationwide.
May 28, 2026 · 1 min read