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Express grants help companies boost training fast
Bel Air Finishing Supply in North Kingstown first tapped state professional-development grants five years ago when the company was making a push for exports and needed to train workers in overseas marketing. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 4/29/13

R.I. sees 3rd-highest construction job contraction in April
During the past year, construction employment in Rhode Island fell nearly 9 percent, or 1,400 jobs, according to the Associated General Contractors of America. more
Jobless claims little changed as U.S. job market stabilizes
The number of Americans filing claims for unemployment benefits was little changed last week, signaling the labor market is stabilizing. more
Mass. unemployment rate inches up in August
BOSTON – The Mass. Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development last month reported that the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ preliminary August 2012 estimates show that Massachusetts lost 4,800 jobs over the month, for a total of 3.24 million jobs. The loss follows a revised gain of 300 jobs in July. more
10/1/12
New England jobless rate falls in February
The unemployment rate for New England fell 0.2 percentage points year over year in February to 7 percent, seasonally adjusted, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics announced Friday. more
| 3/29/13
Initial jobless claims in U.S. decline more than forecast
Fewer Americans than forecast filed first-time claims for unemployment insurance payments last week, pointing to an improving labor market. more
From diverse skills comes customer focus
Advanced Pharmacy Concepts is a relatively small company with a broad base of national customers, analyzing and auditing pharmacy-benefits management. The work involves pharmacy-benefits consulting, pharmacy-benefits management compliance auditing, clinical pharmacy analysis, quality measures and federal government programs such as Medicare. more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 6/25/12
Beach cleanup work keeps veterans afloat
After serving 17 years in the military, Matthew Paquette left his work as an electrician’s mate in the Navy, where he was assigned to the USS Shasta Battle Group Echo, stationed off the coast of Kuwait. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 4/22/13

Patrick measure seeks to close UI loopholes
BOSTON – Gov. Deval L. Patrick this month filed legislation that would close loopholes to Mass. Municipal Unemployment Insurance. more
1/21/13
Employment trends: Workers take driver’s seat in 2013
With employment growing at a gradual yet steady pace, an increasing number of employers are expected to thaw their hiring freeze and take on new workers in 2013. But companies that placed hiring on the back burner for the past few years may have a surprise in store. more
Guest Column:
Edwin McDaid | 3/25/13
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