John Lee
Combining skills, passion yield standout leader
The nonprofit social services field is a difficult one. But the rewards can be great. Just ask Michelle Wilcox, Crossroads Rhode Island’s chief operating...
CRMC plans for expected rise in sea level by 2100
The R.I. Coastal Resources Management Council is forecasting that the sea level will rise here by 3 to 5 feet by 2100. It’s an...
‘Greener’ workplace inspires work force to grow
At Collette Vacations, being creative in the workplace has been a core value since it was founded 90 years ago. But now – in...
A personal touch yields continuing growth
Providence Mutual Fire Insurance Co. may not be a large company, but it uses its size to its employees’ – and thus its customers’...
Little firm with big pedigree earns staff trust
Nixon Peabody LLP is a multi-practice law firm with more than 700 attorneys in the United States. In Rhode Island, the firm’s branch is...
Freedom is one way to build employee loyalty
By their nature, plumbing, heating and mechanical contractors are an independent sort. When they are out on a job, they need to be empowered...
With squid in season, sellers look to sea for profits
Of the nearly 300 species of squid, one of the finest, Loligo pealei, is found in great quantities on the southern New England shelf,...
Fishermen must adapt to survive
The business of operating a commercial fishing boat has never been more challenging. Operators who must constantly adapt to economic and regulatory changes are...














