Franklin S. Prosnitz Editor
The Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals
Name: Robert Jones
Occupation: Technical producer, Festival Productions, Inc., producer of
the Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals.
Background: He began working for George Wein, founder of...
The time has come to face new challenges
It's been a great eight and a half years. But now the time has come to move on to other challenges.
This will be my...
Colibri brings timepiece home
PROVIDENCE -- The Colibri Group is bringing an old New England timepiece back
home.
The Seth Thomas brand, America's oldest clock company, founded in 1853...
Washington Trust growing up
Washington Trust, the bank that for two centuries has been defined by its dominance in Rhode Island's South County, is branching out to the...
Self knowledge, vision, flexibilty are worthy standards for success
It's interesting that it took Washington Trust Bank only about two centuries to decide to venture north beyond South County into the environs of...
Environmentally speaking — Yes!
A group studying transportation needs in Rhode Island has made a point that when considering future development, we need to be aware of how...
It’s summertime and the livin’ is easy
South County beaches, celebrity golf tournaments,
national tennis tournaments, music and art festivals, WaterFire and antique shops,
theaters by the sea and in the...
Arnold Lumber builds on its success
Name: Bruce A. Charleson
Position: President, Arnold Lumber Company, the first non-family member
to hold the position since the company's founding 90 years ago.
Background: Accountant...
Charting new roles for R.I. Foundation
Name: Ron Gallo
Position: President, Rhode Island Foundation
Background: Hired as president of the Rhode Island Foundation in February
1993 after being director of the...
Trinity, Brown consortium inspires rich prospects
A rare, but exciting consortium was announced in late May in which Brown University and Trinity Repertory company would create a new graduate program...