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With rising energy costs impacting manufacturers in Rhode Island, what is the best way to buy energy that capitalizes on managing both price and risk?
There are several considerations that play into an energy-purchasing decision, including appetite for risk and the amount of time to allocate to the buying process.
As RIMA’s endorsed competitive energy supplier, Constellation, is committed to working directly with our members to develop a customized energy strategy that meets your budget and provides long-term procurement options to buffer high winter rates.
We encourage manufacturers to take advantage of participating in your association’s Energy program. Constellation will review your energy needs and recommend several electricity procurement strategies to manage price and risk
The U.S. economy grew 2.0% at the annual rate in the third quarter, the slowest pace of growth since the pandemic began, down from 6.7% in the second quarter. The deceleration in economic growth stemmed from supply chain disruptions ...Read More
What it is: Included in the Build Back Better framework, the book tax imposes a 15% minimum tax on the financial statement—or book income—of corporations with over $1 billion in profits. The provision would be effective for tax years..... Read More
The index for delivery times (down from 36.5 to 34.8) fell to a new low, with the longest wait times in the history of the survey. At the same time, input prices (up from 71.2 to 74.4) and output prices (up from 60.9 to 63.7) both soared to new.... Read More
Sen. Joshua Miller, D-Cranston, has told PBN that Statehouse negotiators on legislation to legalize recreational marijuana want to give businesses in Rhode Island similar protections to maintain a drug-free workplace as Connecticut approved earlier this year.... READ MORE
Comprehensive HR and Learning & Development Solutions To assist employers in attracting, training, aligning, and motivating the workforces they need....Read More
Initial unemployment claims totaled 199,000 for the week ending Nov. 20, the lowest level since the week of Nov. 15, 1969. Meanwhile, the 2,049,000 continuing claims for the week ending Nov. 13 marked a post-pandemic low ........
After pulling back in August and September on supply chain disruptions, manufacturing production rebounded in October, rising 1.2%. Output in the auto sector, which has been challenged by the chip shortage and supply chain issues, bounced back .........
Biltmore Graduate Hotel 11 Dorrance St, Providence, RI Join us at the Graduate Biltmore in Providence, RI as we recognize local manufacturers for their contribution to the growth and success of manufacturing in RI... Register NOW
RIMA hosts an annual business meeting to provide networking opportunities, review the accomplishments of RIMA for the year, facilitate discussion on manufacturing issues among attendees, feature speakers from State Government positions, and present a Keynote speaker who has significant experience working in the manufacturing sector. This annual event, which attracts over 450 attendees.. Register NOW
Commute with Enterprise remains committed to helping your workforce move forward. As your company plans for employees to return to the workplace, we can provide them with a reliable ride to work in a comfortable and contained environment..... Read More
RIMA is pleased to announce the addition of Jim Forrest to our team. Jim will be sharing a financial article for our monthly newsletter.
Jim is available to help any manufacturer who would like to have another set of eyes to assist you in your decision making process. He is willing to visit at no-chargeto offer advice regarding your specific needs. Working as part of the RIMA team, he is offering his knowledge to direct you to our associate members who provide banking, legal and financial assistance. He is also available to work with your operation on a temporary basis if needed. We urge you to reach out as we provide another service to our membership in addition to our engineering service. RIMA is gearing up for another GD&T class in 2022 as well.
RIMA is pleased to offer our manufacturing employers and those seeking high demand/high wage positions a way of connecting via our website. We are here to support our RIMA members by offering this opportunity to post positions and allow individuals to review these postings for new opportunities.
Effective as of 8/31, the state will begin distributing Quidel QuickVue At-Home over the counter COVID-19 test kits to business partners instead of BinaxNOW test kits.
The federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) allows the governments of 26 states, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands to adopt and enforce their own workplace safety and health rules for private businesses or..... Read More
As manufacturers continue to lead America’s economic recovery, they’re doing so in the face of a real—and avoidable—challenge. Because Congress has failed to act, manufacturers in the United States have been operating without a Miscellaneous Tariff Bill since.... Read More
On Wednesday, Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont publicly said “no” to the Transportation & Climate Initiative (TCI) gas tax, stating he would no longer pursue its implementation. After the state legislature refused to act on the controversial.... Read More
How Public-and private-sector organizations can collaborate, assess vulnerabilities, and look at the bigger picture to improve supply-chain resilience.....Read More
Manufacturing employment rose by 31,000 in November, and year to date, hiring in the sector is on track for the best annual job growth since 1994, rising by 315,000 in the first 11 months ...
