Economy
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An additional Fall River company manufacturing PPE during COVID-19 pandemic
Fall River has a rich manufacturing history with much expertise. That continues to be evident during the coronavirus crisis. Vanson…
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Ocean State Job Lot adds surcharge to increase pay, gives wage increase, revises hours for cleaning, at risk customers
Ocean State Job Lot is making changes due to COVID-19. According to Principal Owner and CEO Marc Perlman, the company…
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Walmart institutes new guidelines for workers including temperature checks
As the country continues to deal with the spread of COVID-19, Walmart has added health and safety guidelines for associates.…
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Media company Gannett announces pay cuts, furloughs, company wide due to COVID-19
The media company Gannett, who owns several local newspapers including The Herald News, Taunton Gazette, Providence Journal, and The Standard-Times,…
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Bristol County Economic Development Consultants announces $500,000 Small Business Emergency Loan Fund
Fall River, MA – Bristol County Economic Development Consultants (BCEDC) has announced a $500,000 Small Business Emergency Loan Fund to…
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COVID-19 layoffs continues to hit hard as Mayor Coogan’s wife Judi St. Hilaire among the victims
While Congress continues to iron out a relief package, workers continue to get laid off. In an interview with Fall…
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Mayor Coogan states non-public safety city employees to abide by Essential Services Advisory
Most workers for the City of Fall River won’t be working at Government Center for two weeks. The City of…
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Baker issues order for non-essential businesses to close physical locations
BOSTON – Today, Governor Charlie Baker issued an emergency order requiring all businesses and organizations that do not provide “COVID-19…
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Bed Bath and Beyond announces temporary closure due to coronavirus
Bed Bath and Beyond announced Sunday afternoon it plans to temporarily close due to COVID-19. Starting Monday, March 23, all…
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Bezos: Amazon changing way they do business due to COVID-19 concerns including selling practices, wage raise, hiring
According to a memo posted on Amazon’s blog website, the company is changing the way they do business, including hiring…
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