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Crisis pushed her into driver’s seat at body shop
Candace Simas grew up working in the office of her family’s Cumberland auto-body shop, but never thought she would end up running the place – until a crisis struck. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/1/12 | 1 comment

SBA to lift gender limits on contracts
Women-owned small businesses applying for government contracts will no longer face award limits, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced Thursday. more
Women lose more ground in U.S. small business contracts race
U.S. government contracts to women- owned small businesses dropped for the second consecutive year, declining at a faster rate than awards to their male counterparts. more
Huffington speaks to packed house at Women’s Summit
The key to getting it all done without burning out is knowing which relationships and projects are priority worthy, Arianna Huffington, president and editor-in-chief of Huffington Post Media Group told the 1,000 attendees at Bryant University’s 16th annual Women’s Summit at the school’s Smithfield campus Thursday. more
Restaurant group built on her pledge to stay fresh
By 5 a.m. some mornings, Jessica Silver Wood is at Caliente Mexican Grill preparing fresh chicken and steak, as well as guacamole, salsa and salad dressing from scratch. more

By Rhonda Miller
PBN Staff Writer | 6/3/13

Business Women’s stories great reads
Contained in this issue of PBN is our annual Business Women special section, a tangible reminder of the program’s awards luncheon held the previous week. This year’s was the sixth such event, and as always, the winners were deserving and the attendees enthusiastic in their support. more
6/3/13
Her ‘need’ to create filled designing unique spaces
Julie A. Lancia has been the principal of ALX Group Inc., in North Providence, since it opened 12 years ago. “The ALX Group was started as a vehicle for me to start creating some different interior spaces, creating different pieces of furniture or cabinetry to fulfill the need that I had to create,” Lancia said. more
In jewelry, former reporter found her true calling
Living in Italy was a dream come true for Jessica Ricci, even if the dream she ended up with was different than the one she planned. more
By Rebecca Keister
PBN Staff Writer | 9/3/12
A passion for fitness leads to thriving business
Fitness is the mission of Denise Chakoian-Olney’s two Core studios in Providence. Fitness is also the guiding principle of her business plan – lean, consistent and responsive to the intricate and vital movements of her financial muscles. more
Business Women, 5 years of R.I.’s best on display
Five years ago Providence Business News began the Business Women Awards program. It was one of the best decisions we ever made. more
6/3/13
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