John Larrabee
Immigrants can boost economy
Ramon Martinez, president and CEO of the social service agency Progreso Latino, recently announced his organization is boosting its efforts to promote immigrant entrepreneurship.
The...
Maeda expanding RISD’s virtual reach
New President John Maeda predicts soaring growth at Rhode Island School of Design, but that doesn’t mean you’ll be seeing a new gym or...
Emissive Energy wins long fight v. false claim
Craig Scott is an attorney with the firm Duffy Sweeney & Scott, which has offices in Providence and Boston. He concentrates his practice in...
Training, rewards programs get results at Cintas
At Cintas Corp., managers credit their trainee and recognition programs as two reasons for the company’s 37 consecutive years of growth.
“We have a regimented...
Benefits exceed pay at Hinckley, Allen & Snyder
A yoga class at work, a massage right at your desk, a brisk fitness walk with the office crew - all those activities are...
At Falvey, CEO leads effort to develop workers
At Falvey Cargo Underwriting Ltd., the employee-development program is more than a way to boost morale – it ensures the company will have qualified...
Belief in the mission bonds SolarWrights’ team
SolarWrights Inc. offers competitive benefits and opportunities for promotion but employees point to something else when asked why it’s a great place to work.
For...
Ghost stories keep this publishing family busy
When Paul Eno launched a family business editing and publishing trade newsletters, he didn’t set out to become one of America’s best-known ghost hunters.
But...
Corruption in politics gets an airing at OCG forum
To panelists at Operation Clean Government forum this month, there’s no mystery why Rhode Island Republicans are rallying around their anti-corruption crusade.
“It’s...
Down economy not raining on plans to lure tourists
Dale Venturini is president of the Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association. She spoke with Providence Business News recently about how the state’s tourism...
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