Laura Rcketson
Church converted to condos
The former Baptist church attracts tenants of all ages
The residents of 10 East St. in Providence feel safe and protected in their home....
Tourism group seeks its slice of state budget
The Rhode Island Hospitality and Tourism Association says Rhode Island doesn’t spend enough money on tourism marketing and is asking the new director...
Officials finding few alternatives to tuition hikes
While tuition at public and private institutions in Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts has continued to rise over the last few years, administrators...
Buying, not leasing, driving commercial market as demand persists
Providence Business News recently invited six area commercial real estate professionals to discuss issues facing the industry in Rhode Island and nationally. The participants...
After 35 years, the Regency Plaza polishes its look
Times have changed since the Regency Plaza’s first apartment building was built 35 years ago but the three-building apartment complex has kept pace...
As deadlines loom, nurses, health workers’ union prepares
Resolving chronic staffing shortages, working conditions and retention problems are a few of the priorities for upcoming contract negotiations for United Nurses and...
Amid major changes, St. Elizabeth Community
Name: Steven J. Horowitz
Age: 48
Position: President and CEO of the Saint Elizabeth Community, homes
for the elderly.
Background: Prior...
Alex & Ani hit it big in high-fashion
Company: Alex & Ani Company
Owner: Carolyn Rafaelian-Ferlise
Location: 115 Pettaconsett Ave., Cranston and Tribeca, N.Y.
Employees: 40-45 in the factory
Type of...
Demand drops in Lincoln
Sales of elite homes slow
High-priced homes in Lincoln are starting to feel the slowdown of the real estate boom, according to local real...
Amusement park proposed for shopping, housing
The former Lincoln Park in Dartmouth, an eyesore on Rt. 6 since the amusement park closed 15 years ago, might soon be transformed...
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