Patrick Healy
BluePrint response surprises BC-BS
The responses to Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island's "Project BluePrint" survey, which wrapped up last month, were not nearly as surprising...
Alternatives to NASDAQ, NYSE offer fewer restrictions
Of the twenty some-odd stock exchanges in North America, the two with which most people are familiar are the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)...
Summertime in RI and few rentals remain
South County in the summer has a lot in common with Del's frozen lemonade. Both are refreshing and relaxing, but if you don't take...
REALTORS present thorough but busy site
COMPANY: Rhode Island Association of REALTORS WHERE TO FIND IT: www.riliving.com
CRITIQUE: This web site combines new technology and old school Web sense (if the...
Despite automation, receptionists live!
The receptionist is alive and well. Only 21 percent of the area's top 75 private companies in the Providence Business News Book of Lists...
In the shadow of the MBAs–community planning
The Master of Community Planning (MCP) program at the University of Rhode Island is not nearly as popular as the school's MBA program. Where...
Providence banks on access, hotels, food, charm
What is Providence doing to compete with other cities in the convention business? And with whom is Providence competing? It depends on whom you...
CollegeLink.com tries to make the grade
COMPANY: CollegeLink.com
WHERE TO FIND IT: www.collegelink.com
CRITIQUE: CollegeLink.com is a bursting bag of information geared towards college-bound youth, which includes online applications and links to...
RAKgear site takes you on a journey to fun
COMPANY: RAKgear
WHERE TO FIND IT: www.rakgear.com
CRITIQUE: North Kingstown-based RAKgear claims to have invented "the most innovative backpack ever!" After spending some time on their...
Hodgesbadge.com keeps it simple
COMPANY: Hodges Badge Company, Inc. WHERE TO FIND: www.hodgesbadge.com CRITIQUE: Portsmouth-based Hodges Badge Company has a simple, yet effective site that serves as a...









