Hasbro, Rhode Island
Could a sleek, waterfront headquarters near Brown and RISD keep Hasbro in Rhode Island?
If state leaders really want to prevent Hasbro from bolting for Boston in 18 months, they’re going to need to think about options outside of the toymaker’s current home in Pawtucket, according to Laurie White at the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce.
Rhode Island leaders in discussion with Hasbro CEO after reports of potential relocation
(WJAR) — House Speaker Joe Shekarchi told NBC 10 that he and Gov. Dan McKee met with the CEO of Hasbro on Thursday. This comes after the toy-making company confirmed its search for a new headquarters location in a statement earlier this week.
Hasbro mulls leaving Rhode Island
Hasbro CEO Chris Cocks didn’t make any mention of a potential move during a public address he delivered at a Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce event just hours before the n
What happens to Rhode Island’s economy if Hasbro moves to Boston?
In spite of red flags, local leaders were not aware the toy maker was considering relocating. “What will this mean for Pawtucket? More empty buildings?” asked the CEO of United Way of Rhode Island. “We cannot have that.
Rhode Island officials speak with leaders of Hasbro
We have an update on the possibility of Hasbro moving its headquarters out of Pawtucket, both Governor Dan McKee and house speaker Joe Shekarchi have now met with the toy and entertainment company's CEO.
Hasbro could move headquarters to Boston from Rhode Island, report says
Toy and game maker Hasbro is looking at moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to downtown Boston, according to a new report.
State, city leaders vow to work to keep Hasbro in Rhode Island
Hasbro may be leaving Rhode Island. Every few years, the toy company talks about moving, and the politicians say they want Hasbro to stay. NBC 10 News reached out to the company, which confirmed the search in a statement.
Rhode Island officials surprised by Hasbro’s potential move to Boston
Hasbro – named for the two brothers, Henry and Helal Hassenfeld, who launched the company in Providence as a maker of pencil boxes in 1923 – dates to the time when Rhode Island’s capital city was an industrial powerhouse.
Will Hasbro leave Rhode Island for Boston?
PAWTUCKET, R.I. (WLNE) — Hasbro might be moving its headquarters from Rhode Island to Boston. But that’s a big “might,” according to a report from the Boston Business Journal. The report says Hasbro officials have recently toured multiple downtown Boston office buildings for a potential relocation.
Rhode Island leaders have been caught flat-footed by Hasbro’s potential move
Who is Rhode Island’s version of Connors, the man or woman who is connected and respected enough across politics, business, and the nonprofit sector to bring everyone together to solve some of our state’s biggest problems?
Hasbro eyeing HQ move to Boston
The toy giant has been touring space in the city’s downtown, considering leasing more than 200,000 square feet.
RIPR: The Public's Radio3d
What the loss of Hasbro would mean for Rhode Island, Westerly taxpayers call for new town solicitor, and more
What would it mean if Hasbro left Rhode Island? News broke this week that the company is considering moving their ...
Want to keep Hasbro in RI? Mark Patinkin says PawSox leaving offers a lesson
Much of that was Mattiello’s fault. He was the worst villain – putting in the poison pill of rejecting a state guarantee on ...
‘We’d love to have them stay’: RI leaders meet with Hasbro CEO to try and keep toymaker
State leaders are now scrambling to convince the toymaking and entertainment conglomerate to stay. Hasbro has been ...
RIPR: The Public's Radio4d
Jennifer Hawkins of ONE Neighborhood Builders on Rhode Island’s housing crisis, Hasbro’s possible move and what’s next
Rhode Island’s housing crisis is a tough nut to crack. Even though hundreds of millions of dollars have been allocated to promote new housing, progress has been slow and the cost of housing keeps ...
Hasbro CEO says no relocation for at least 18 months; McKee expects meeting this week
Dan McKee said Tuesday he expects to meet with Hasbro executives by the end of the week, as Rhode Island leaders scramble to ...