Jacquelyn Voghel
Pharmacies responding to renewed demand for COVID-19 vaccinations
PROVIDENCE – As the new omicron variant of COVID-19 stokes anxiety, COVID-19 booster vaccinations are available in Rhode Island – but those scheduling their...
Tech Collective shutting down; cites COVID-related revenue decline
PROVIDENCE – Citing declining revenue since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tech Collective on Friday said it is shutting down at the...
Will new COVID-19 variant, supply-chain worries alter holiday shopping season?
Fears that retailers might not be able to restock shelves and that a new COVID-19 variant will curtail public gatherings and activities have apparently...
PBN summit: ‘Every conversation is crucial’ in diversity efforts
WARWICK – Top-down leadership, organizational involvement, empathy and persistent efforts are essential to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion in the workplace, according to business...
Study finds R.I. manufacturing disproportionately affected by COVID-19 clusters
PROVIDENCE – Manufacturing had the highest rate of COVID-19 workplace clusters in Rhode Island outside of health, congregate care and education settings, according to...
Businesses report smaller-than-usual weekend crowds, but strong sales
PROVIDENCE - After a difficult holiday season in 2020, small businesses are hoping to see sales begin to bounce back or exceed pre-pandemic norms...
RIHub seeing increased demand from startups
PROVIDENCE – When RIHub recently decided to offer monthly office hours for entrepreneurs, the nonprofit was responding to a surge in interest from startups.
“We’re...
Something Fishy Aquarium Service
(published Jan. 22, 2001)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1993
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Aquarium design, installation and maintenance
THEN:
OWNER/CEO: Kurt Harrington
LOCATION: Charlestown
EMPLOYEES: 5
ANNUAL SALES: WND
NOW:
OWNER/CEO: Kurt Harrington
LOCATION: Warwick
EMPLOYEES:...
Lotuff Leather
(published Dec. 16, 2016)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2011
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Leather goods
THEN:
OWNERS: Joe and Rick Lotuff
LOCATION: 1 Sims Ave., Providence
EMPLOYEES: 18
ANNUAL SALES: WND
NOW:
OWNERS: Joe...
American Muscle Car Restorations Inc.
(published July 20, 2018)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2010
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Vintage car restoration
THEN:
OWNER: Michael Mancini
LOCATION: 65 Foliage Drive, North Kingstown
EMPLOYEES: 17
ANNUAL SALES: $2 million
NOW:
OWNER:...
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