Natalie Myers
Two friends set out to save an R.I. original
When Kim Silva and Amanda Simoneau purchased Porino’s Gourmet Foods three months ago, they had more than a fair amount of work to do.
The...
Spa Vuré owner spreads love to her clients
Being the boss at 25 does not affect Vuré Kpea’s ability to lead a luxury medical spa company with four locations in the state,...
Zimmerman’s instincts help propel Farsounder
Cheryl Zimmerman’s approach to business is to listen to customers and follow her instincts.
Doing so has led her to open new markets for...
10 journalists named to attend Metcalf workshop
NARRAGANSETT – The Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting has announced the winners of 2008 fellowships for the Annual Workshop for Journalists, slated...
Southeast Asians keep low profile in business
When Channevy “Lilly” Men moved to Rhode Island from Cambodia in 1996, she didn’t have much of a choice in how she could make...
R.I. film fest receives N.E. Emmy nomination
PROVIDENCE – For the third time, the Rhode Island International Film Festival (RIFF) has been nominated for a New England Emmy Award for the...
Angelo’s Civita Farnese is U.S. family business of year
PROVIDENCE – Angelo’s Civita Farnese on Atwells Avenue in Providence is the longest-operating family-owned restaurant in Rhode Island, a fact that was recognized today...
SEED wins SBA honors
TAUNTON – The U.S. Small Business Administration has presented a “2008 SBA Excellence in Lending Award” to the South Eastern Economic Development Corporation.
Jim McEvoy,...
Ferraro avoids controversy <br>in Women’s Summit keynote
SMITHFIELD – Geraldine Ferraro, the former New York congresswoman who ran for vice president 24 years ago, brought media attention to the Women’s...
On-air shakeup yielding results
Loyal viewers of WLNE/ABC 6 might have been surprised in recent months to see former Providence Mayor Vincent “Buddy” Cianci giving his inimitable take...
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