John Larrabee
Getting to attractions in R.I. is part of pitch
When visitors arrive in Providence or Newport for conventions or business meetings, they are hardly stuck in one spot. They move around – from...
Invested in green training
There’s a new landmark along Interstate 95 – a 156-foot-tall wind turbine on the Warwick campus of New England Institute of Technology.
Together with a...
R.I. needs asset-based approach to economic development
A onetime staffer in then-Gov. Bruce Sundlun’s office in the early 1990s, Scott Wolf joined Grow Smart Rhode Island as executive director in 1999....
Learning to compete vs. imports
The New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center (NETAAC) provides federal grant money – up to $150,000 – to companies in all six New England...
Passion for helping others links United Way staff
United Way of Rhode Island employees love their jobs because they love helping people, according to some who work there.
“Benefits are a good thing,...
Paths to advancement open to all Falvey workers
One of the things Kristen Schultz loves about her job at Falvey Cargo Underwriting Ltd., is the opportunity for advancement.
“I can’t say enough...
Job stability positive force at Providence Mutual
With a double-digit state jobless rate, employment stability has become key to peace of mind for many workers. And that stability, according to employees,...
Company perspective on success grounded in care
When asked what makes Perspectives Corporation a great place to work, some employees point to the company’s mission.
Perspectives is a nonprofit that has provided...
Learning the product part of the fun at Collette
Imagine a job where you get to travel to France, Australia, Egypt, Japan – virtually anywhere around the globe.
That’s one of the benefits of...
Nursing homes’ advocate sees her role clearly
Before she came on board as president of the Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA) in early 2008, Virginia Burke had no experience as...
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