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Barry Eyre, front, managing partner of Saint John Stone, stands with staff members, clockwise from left, Frank Eley, Angel Elston, Andrew Hobby, Brian Lapore and Jessica Carter, inside the company warehouse. /

Seeing opportunity in shiny slabs of stone

St. John Stone in North Kingstown is a shining example of a successful entrepreneurial endeavor, as evidenced by its selection in the Entrepreneurship category...

Fundraising demands clarity from nonprofits

Getting people to donate to nonprofit organizations when the economy is in downward spiral is a daunting task for any group, but there are...

UWRI, Crossroads see precipitous drop in funding

Many nonprofit organizations in Rhode Island raise funds to help downtrodden citizens, and this year, with the economy struggling and the statewide jobless rate...
MARIA GIL, left, and sister-in-law Janice Gil have involved EMTs, Purvis Systems and their own experience to develop the latest iteration of ER Card products, including portable flash drive devices that can carry patients data on them. /

All the info that matters, at patients’ fingertips

Patients typically have limited access to their vital medical information, which forces them to recall information – often inaccurately – from memory when they...

Rhode Island a popular destination for meetings

Though 2008 has proved to be a tough economy for many businesses, companies are still holding destination meetings in Rhode Island to encourage creative...
DOWN TIME: Erin Degulis said that meetings planners want to know what entertainment options are available for attendees. /

All work, no play makes for a dull convention

Meeting planners are most concerned with the size, look and cost of space when booking an event, but the extracurricular activities a city has...
TODD KNAPP, left, president of Envision Technology Advisors, says his company is more of a business-consulting firm that specializes in technology than a traditional IT firm. With him is Mike Ando, right, a virtualization specialist. /

2003 growth leaders still climbing ladder

Companies that show rapid growth often flame out, but the Top 10 fastest-growing companies in Rhode Island in 2003 show no signs today of...
SCOTT LEIGH SAYS that the cost of moorings is increasing alongside the demand for them, with boaters now paying as much as $3,000 to moor a yacht in Warwick. /

Boaters feel pinch of fuel costs

Boaters in Rhode Island are offsetting rising fuel costs by cutting back on splurges, using moorings instead of expensive dock space and enjoying life...
HOPE HIGH SCHOOL teacher Valerie Klein helps students create a public art project in April 2007. /

Tight budget restricts education improvements

The Providence Public School District is facing its usual budget crunch, but this year is tighter than ever with massive increases in transportation costs,...
THE PROCACCIANTI GROUP has closed sales on 22 of the Westin Providence’s 103 condominiums – in tower at left – with several more scheduled to close within 60 days. /

Pace may be slow, but luxury condos are selling

One key to the continuing transformation of downtowns across the country is the need to have people live where they work and shop. It...
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