David Ortiz
While the neighborhood changes, Richard’s remains the same
Business: Richard’s Sandwich Shop
Owner: Edward C. Davis
Location: 377 Richmond St.
Number of Employees: 2
Year Established: 1966
Annual Revenue: WND
Providence’s Jewelry District was still a place where...
Rats! Providence combats surging rodent population
Rats are literally running wild in Providence.
This summer, the city is experiencing one of its worst rat infestations in memory, according to public...
R.I. bankruptcies steady, trail U.S. rate
Predicted upsurge fizzles despite shaky economy
If bankruptcies are bellwethers of a business community in crisis, then the business community in Rhode Island is weathering...
You’ve got ideas, they’ll take care of the details
When Davin Wheel Company launched its business in East Providence two years ago, the fledgling company considered itself a great American success story in...
Convenience stores are embracing new technologies
Sales remain strong, but margins are tighter than ever
Convenience stores are embracing new technologies and offering more services under one roof. More and more,...
His job: getting people trained to provide the best airport security...
Name: Joseph Salter
Position: Newly appointed Federal Security Director at T.F. Green International Airport and four airports on Cape Cod and the Islands.
Age: 57
Background: Salter...
Start planning ahead for Braga Bridge repairs this fall
Commuters who travel over the Braga Bridge to and from Fall River should prepare for further rush hour delays for the next couple of...
The office party’s not over; it’s just changed Economics persuade companies...
To party or not to party – that is the question CEOs face this fiscally bleak corporate outing season.
The corporate outing has traditionally been...
Body tells the story if you read it
What’s not said in a business meeting can be more important than what is said – everyone knows that.
Or do they? Actually, Sandra...
Audits and advice…a conflict? Smaller CPA firms say both hats fit
Like many accountants, Lawrence Kahn watched the collapse of accounting behemoth Arthur Andersen LLP with sadness, but without surprise. The managing partner of a...
















