Kevin Shalvey
Quonset takes step from military past<br> with removal of old Navy...
The Navy buildings that once covered 150 acres at what is now Quonset Business Park are finally gone. The recent removal of the final...
Nonprofit plants a seed for business growth <br> with acquisition of former...
Vacant buildings in and around East Providence are signs of the difficulties small cities face keeping industrial tenants and manufacturers from shifting operations abroad,...
Quick and simple permitting helped FM Global stay
In late July, R.I. Economic Development Corporation Executive Director Saul Kaplan received a phone call from a top executive at FM Global. The business,...
Diversity simplifies real estate sales
Spanish and English aren’t the only languages spoken at Providence’s RE/Max New Horizons. The company’s 14 real estate agents are all bilingual, speaking languages...
E.B. president expects job growth at Quonset
With Electric Boat’s likely inking in 2008 of one of its “most significant” contracts, President John Casey this month predicted a strong, steady need...
Newport Chamber promotes post-holiday shopping
Getting shoppers to brave the cold in Newport in January and February can be a challenge. The Newport County Chamber of Commerce is trying...
It’s fit for a sidewalk or a kitchen
Ted Sturtevant makes a long-lasting product. His cast-concrete countertops – think kitchen, not sidewalk – are made to last close to 75 years.
His...
Portsmouth moves on wind energy
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri wants 15 percent of the state’s power to be supplied by wind within five years as part of his total...
Outlook upbeat for Providence commercial properties
Despite fears that turmoil in the residential market will work its way into commercial real estate, analysts say Providence business properties faired relatively well...
FM Global to re-build in Johnston
JOHNSTON - After a year of exploring its options, FM Global, Rhode Island’s largest private company, announced plans to build a $60 million headquarters...
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