Joy Fox
Fire Power
State marshal says acceptance of new codes is key among businesses
Irving J. Owens
Position: State fire marshal
Background: Owens started as a Warwick volunteer firefighter...
Tourism groups retaining autonomy
With the removal of the word “consolidated,” the state’s economic development
director officially endorsed a tourism report supporting the creation of a...
Firms urged to abide by firing laws
If an employer is considering firing an employee, he or she must ask two questions
before taking action, according to Lynette Labinger,...
Newport lands major regatta
Now that the contracts are signed to bring America’s Cup defender Alinghi to
Rhode Island waters in June, the pressure is on...
Minority business award winner shares success story
Originally, William Sanchez intended to only open a small bookkeeping business
in Central Falls. The community’s need, however, over the last 12...
State sells bonds to fund transportation projects
Gov. Don Carcieri announced last week that the state has sold $270 million
in Grant Anticipation Revenue Vehicle and Motor Fuel Tax...
Breathing life into marine science
applied subsea technologies
Owner: Michael R. Lombardi, president
Location: 95 Hathaway Center, Suite 5, Providence
Type of Business: Marine science and technology company; bioexploration
Employees:...
Fire regs to cause labor crunch
Sprinkler
companies face challenge to keep up with the added business as Feb. 20 deadline approaches.
Area fire-protection companies are recording an upswing...
Chief Concerns
Tribe leader on funding, land, culture and casinos
Chief Sachem Matthew Thomas
Age: 43
Position: Leader of the Narragansett Indian Tribe
Background: Prior to becoming chief and serving...
Affordable housing plans face supply-demand hurdles
Looking to the future, Roger Warren, executive director of the
Rhode Island Builders Association, sees little abatement regarding the state’s
...
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