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Peter Meade
Name: Peter Meade
Position: Executive vice president, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Backround: Hired by Massachusetts Blue Cross as executive vice president in 1996...
Y2K looks good in U.S., but global compliance in doubt
While federal and state government, and utility company representatives were confident last week about their area's Y2K readiness domestically, federal officials expressed some serious...
Community banks may benefit from Fleet, BankBoston link
While one local banker refers to Fleet Financial Group's plan to buy BankBoston as "multiple home runs," it will also present opportunities for community...
Peter V. Lacouture
Occupation: Lawyer - a partner in the Providence office of Peabody & Brown. His concentrations include computer law, where he has devoted considerable effort...
Sunset Boulevard opening at Performing Arts Center
With road audiences demanding better quality, and shows like Phantom of the Opera "raising the bar," theaters continue to be pushed to put on...
Range of RI companies offer lowdown for investors
It would seem an exercise in extremes with investors exploring the prospects of Textron, a nearly $10 billion company with expectations of growing revenues...
Washington Trust adds PierBank to group
In a move that essentially establishes it as the only bank headquartered in South County, Washington Trust Bank last week announced an agreement to...
Good investment fulfills restaurateur’s lifelong dream
Company: Gatehouse Restaurant
Location: 4 Richmond Square, Providence
Type of business: Restaurant and caterer
Owner: Henry Kates
Number of employees: 120
Annual Revenue: $4...
Women lawyers at 20% in RI, one-third partners
While those in the law profession say it has become easier for women to enter the profession, still only about 20 percent of the...
Theater needs new products, plays says ‘Fame’ producer
You would think it was a contradiction when producer Richard Martini says there are simply too many revivals in the theater, and a real...
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