Michael Pare
Asquino’s, dog bones and more
If someone asks where I’m from, I tell them East Providence. And if they want to know, specifically, where I grew up, I...
Holding Blue Cross accountable requires a prudent approach
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island took a step in the right direction last week in announcing a series of reforms,...
Smoking ban – its time has come
After years of debate, Rhode Island will soon have in place a law that bans smoking from virtually all places of public gathering –...
Students are lacking basic skills
Bob Leach, senior vice president and general manager for the Lumirror Division
of Toray Plastics, says his company doesn’t have a...
It’s a fact … we must invest in our kids
Last Monday, Rhode Island KIDS COUNT released its 10th annual Factbook, a comprehensive listing of statistics about more than 50 aspects of kids’...
Ensured Benefits
Insurance consultant outlines emerging trends in the health care market
Samuel B. Slade
Position: President, principal owner of Bluff Head Enterprises
Background: Slade began his career...
Provide opportunities – or lose good workers
If your valued employees are starting to congregate at the top of your company’s corporate ladder, you might want to do something about it...
Three very special businesses
Anne M. Nolan, president of Travelers Aid Rhode Island, is keeping her fingers crossed. All signs point to an August opening for the...
Dialogue lacking in runway debate
To say that Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian is ticked off about plans to extend the main runway at T.F. Green Airport is an...
Real estate a sound investment
To the Editor:
For the past few years, Rhode Island homeowners have watched in awe as the value of their properties skyrocketed. The place that...
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