AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSeafood Industry: Rhode Island Seafood Company of Warren recalled clams harvested from an area closed after heavy rain. No illnesses have been reported; Tony’s Seafood is notifying customers, and some product went to Massachusetts and Connecticut. Business Climate: A local opinion piece says Rhode Island must make it easier for companies to assess sites, infrastructure and workforce options, pointing to a new property-search tool on SelectRI as a start. Defense & Infrastructure: Rhode Island firms are preparing for closer collaboration with the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, while NOAA’s Atlantic fleet command is set to move to Newport in January to a $147 million complex. Workforce: One in three Rhode Island skilled-trades workers is over 55, raising concerns about replacing retiring workers and the need for more training. Business Risks: A Hasbro data breach exposed personal information belonging to 600 Rhode Islanders; Amazon’s local warehouse is also facing scrutiny after hundreds of emergency calls since opening. Capital & Housing: Hotel Providence secured a $6.45 million bridge loan, and Rhode Island expanded its affordable mortgage program after financing 119 first-time home purchases.
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