Hasbro, Pawtucket
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.
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.
State, city leaders vow to work to keep Hasbro in Rhode Island
Hasbro made headlines a few times in the past seven years. In December 2018, then Gov. Gina Raimondo promised to do whatever it took to keep Hasbro. Then in April 2019, Massachusetts made a pitch for the company to move there, but Hasbro remained in Pawtucket.
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.
Hasbro toys may relocate to Boston from longtime Rhode Island headquarters
Since its founding more than a century ago in Providence, Hasbro has been headquartered in Rhode Island. Its name is behind many well-known brands, including Monopoly, Play-Doh, G.I. Joe, Twister, Nerf, and more.
Hasbro is considering moving from Pawtucket to Boston
Local politicians are scrambling to keep the toy company in Rhode Island. The post Hasbro is considering moving from Pawtucket to Boston appeared first on Boston.com.
Toy company Hasbro considering moving headquarters from R.I. to Boston
Hasbro, the company behind such iconic toys and games as Mr. Potato Head, Nerf, Monopoly, G.I. Joe, and more, may soon have a new home in Massachusetts. One of the world’s largest toy manufacturers, Hasbro is looking for a new space in Boston after a century in Rhode Island,
Pawtucket mayor strives to keep Hasbro in RI amid potential move
After toymaker Hasbro confirmed it is considering moving its headquarters out of Rhode Island, Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien said keeping the company local is a top priority.
Tracking Hasbro’s potential move to Massachusetts
We continue to track Hasbro’s potential move to Massachusetts. The toymaker's CEO sent an email to employees stating the company is considering options for a new headquarters including in the Greater Boston Area.
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