AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoFinancial Services: New England’s financial sector expects more than 500 new Rhode Island jobs over five years, about half entry-level. Citizens Financial Group is also investing $20 million over three years in workforce-development programs, including local partnerships. Hospitality: Rhode Island’s 3,000-plus restaurants employ 57,000 people, making food service the state’s second-largest private employer, but high turnover is leaving culinary jobs plentiful. Business Costs: All three leading gubernatorial candidates say they would scrap the state’s truck tolls, which have been inactive for four years. Ocean State Job Lot estimates restarting them could cost the company up to $3 million annually, with costs potentially passed on to consumers. Newport Investment: NOAA’s $147 million Atlantic operations center at Naval Station Newport is expected to be fully operational by January, bringing dozens of shore-based staff and supporting the state’s blue economy. Workplace Safety: Amazon says it will maintain regular contact with Johnston fire officials after the company’s fulfillment center prompted about 200 emergency responses since opening last year. Cybersecurity: Hasbro reported that a breach exposed personal information belonging to more than 600 Rhode Island residents.
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