David Levesque
Venture capitalists prowl R.I.<br><I>Looking for bright ideas, stable plans</I>
Armed with a PowerPoint presentation detailing his company’s business model, Tim Simonson was in front of a New York venture capitalist on Wednesday describing...
Small business to feel impact of Fleet’s fees boost
Many FleetBoston Financial Corp. small business customers will pay more for certain banking services starting June 1.
FleetBoston’s decision to hike fees on checking and...
CEO sees Compass charting expansive future
Name: Kevin G. Champagne
Position: President and CEO of Compass Bank and Seacoast Financial Services Corporation Age: 52
Education: Bachelor’s degree in business administration from Stonehill...
Quaker Fabric sales burst in 25% quarterly rise
Quaker Fabric Corp., the Fall River manufacturer of fabric for the furniture industry, enjoyed a 25 percent increase in sales last quarter that helped...
Gatehouse restaurant sold, to reopen with seafood focus
The Gatehouse, an elegant East Side restaurant overlooking the Seekonk River, has been sold to the owners of the three-month-old Mill’s Tavern on Providence’s...
Plans for downtown high-rise on hold
Construction of the first new office building in downtown Providence in over a decade has been stalled, as the developer tries to nail down...
Sovereign has more than doubled in five years
Name: John P. Hamill
Position: Chairman and CEO of Sovereign Bank New England
Age: 61
Background: Prior to joining Sovereign, Hamill was president of Fleet National Bank,...
City feels loss of Oasis
Small businesses and residents of South Providence lost an ally last month.
Oasis Community Development Federal Credit Union closed after the National Credit Union Administration...
Cities Count! unveils urban agenda
Rhode Island’s growth will be determined by its urban centers.
Working with that premise two nonprofit groups are teaming up to assess the strengths of...
Downcity loan fund now open for business
Downcity property owners have a new place to turn for capital to assist in the revitalization of the emerging arts and entertainment neighborhood in...
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