David Levesque
Software rentals growing in popularity, acceptance
Companies tired of buying and installing computer programs that are constantly in need of upgrading have some options these days.
The renting of computer applications...
Millions spent to protect transport from Y2K
Millions of dollars have been spent to ensure that the flow of information is not jammed by the so-called millennium bug. The same holds...
East Side welcomes Starbucks
If you make your living selling coffee, breads and pastries the sight of a Starbucks Coffee shop popping up in your neighborhood could get...
Providence Metallizing adjusts to change
Company: Providence Metallizing
Location: 51 Fairlawn Ave., Pawtucket
Type of business: Contract surface finishing
Owner: Richard Sugerman
Employees: 300
Annual sales: $15 - 20 million
Founded:...
Businesses find skills training pays off
About 10 years ago Rhode Island Precision Company, Inc. was no different than most small manufacturers when it came to training workers. They relied...
Painful quarter for many banks, none in RI
The percentage of U.S. banks to suffer fourth quarter losses last year was at its highest since 1992, according to a bank rating service.
Veribanc,...
Suitors seek RI venture capital, but match is elusive
There is $15 million invested locally and $150 million available throughout New England in the fund, which is a good number. More than 100...
Sheldon S. Sollosy
Name: Sheldon S. Sollosy
Occupation: President of Manpower Incorporated of Providence
Backround: Has served 45 years as president of Manpower Incorporated of Providence. He...
Company Profile
When CIBER Information Services started in the Detroit area 25 years ago it wasn't that important for the system integration consultant to have major...
Ballou measures success through its customers
For 130 years B.A. Ballou has found success in the fine jewelry market by listening year after year to the same source for direction....
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