K. Alexa Mavromatis
Brown president cherishes the power of persuasion
Name: Ruth J. Simmons
Position: President of Brown University
Age: 56
Education: Bachelor’s degree, summa cum laude, Dillard University in New Orleans; master’s and doctorate in...
J&W students are learning by doing in hospitality classes
Industry involvement and career focus are critical components of the Hospitality College at Johnson & Wales University in Providence, where students earn degrees in...
Adapt to succeed in high tech
The old saying about how nothing remains the same except for change must have particular resonance for the IT industry. As the industry has...
Federal court ruling stirs interest in CLECs
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court handed down earlier this month may help to rouse investor interest in competitive local exchange carriers (CLECs)...
At GLAD WORKS they’re glad they explored the possibilities
Company: GLAD WORKS
Owner: Gina Di Spirito
Location: 545 Pawtucket Ave., Pawtucket
Web address: www.gladworks.com
Employees: Five
Year founded: 1995
Annual revenues: WND
For an illustration of the long hours put...
R.I. schools, libraries share $1.38 million technology grant
Ocean State schools and libraries are the beneficiaries of $1.38 million, earmarked to offset the costs of technology-related expenses in the coming school year.
The...
Adapt to succeed in high tech
The old saying about how nothing remains the same except for change must have particular resonance for the IT industry. As the industry has...
Providence Pictures making its mark filming documentaries worldwide
Company: Providence Pictures
Owner: Gary Glassman
Location: 60 Eddy St., Providence
Employees: 3 to 7, depending on project
Year founded: 1996
Type of business: Film and television production
Annual revenues:...
Drag racing promoters eagerly awaiting airport corp. OK
Rhode Island Raceway Park, Inc. is still awaiting the green light from the Rhode Island Airport Corporation regarding the use of a Quonset Point...
Working with the rules and getting it done<br><I>Compensation law covers home...
In today’s work climate, with fewer employees at a given organization doing as much or more work than a full or bigger staff once...
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