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THE NEXT STEP: Wendy Drexler, director of online development at Brown University, says that the institution’s Massive Open Online Courses don’t offer college credits. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Brown steps onto cutting edge of online education

With the launch last week of the first two of three free Massive Open Online Courses, Brown University has joined the cutting edge of...
GUIDING LIGHT: Evelyn Audet’s lighting firm has found its place in a male-dominated industry of residential and commercial construction. / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID LEVESQUE

Passion for design lit her path to career success

Lighting a home – or any space, really – is a tricky business. Such design work involves careful and intricate planning, establishment of sourcing,...
PET PROJECT: Up Country founder Alice Nichols with her new puppy, Minnie. She started the company 30 years ago, growing it to a 30-person firm. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Stylish collars, leashes feeding growing pet market

“This is good. Did your husband write it?” That was the response Alice Nichols received when she presented her business plan to a consultant for...
TURNING THE PAGE: A former aspiring journalist, Jessica Ricci has had her jewelry featured in several magazines, including Home Journal, Travel and Leisure and Real Simple. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NATALJA KENT

In jewelry, former reporter found her true calling

Living in Italy was a dream come true for Jessica Ricci, even if the dream she ended up with was different than the one...
DOG DAYS ARE OVER: Joyce R. Gifford, Abbott Valley Veterinary Center owner, left, works on “Buddy” as the dog’s owner, Cevyn Rieger, looks on. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NATALJA KENT

Career path always clear for longtime veterinarian

Abbott Valley Veterinary Center owner Joyce Gifford knew at an early age there was only one career path for her. It started when she...
BIRTH RIGHT: Bellani Maternity owner Kelly LaChance Guertin speaks with David Dadekian and his daughter, Moira, in the South Kingstown store. / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Building a community for new, expectant parents

Kelly LaChance-Guertin may laugh when she says she’s only able to manage running her professional and family lives by not sleeping, but hearing the...
"Our concentration will be on adding layers of public education and knowledge to this land."

Five Questions With: Elli Panichas

Elli Panichas is president of the Neutaconkanut Hill Conservancy, a nonprofit that oversees the preservation of Neutaconkanut Hill, 88 acres of trees, fields, wild...
SILVER LININGS: Students, from left, Tasha Rimoshytus, Ethan Gilchrest and Megan Vento at Silver Creek in Bristol. As part of the Silver Creek field-studies program, they will test the water in the creek for salinity and dissolved oxygen. / PBN PHOTO/BRIAN MCDONALD

Bristol pride arms harbor guardians

Rob Hancock, president of the board of directors of Save Bristol Harbor, a grassroots nonprofit dedicated to repairing the coastal waters of Bristol, doesn’t...
"Zoos have a seasonal cycle and it is important to fully understand how a complex operation works before making any dramatic changes."

Five Questions With: Jeremy Goodman

Jeremy Goodman, who has more than 15 years experience as a zoo veterinarian, has been named as the new executive director of the Roger...
LEG WORK: Children’s Friend began its  5K Walk & Run 11 years ago. This year’s event was held in late April and raised $90,000 after expenses. / COURTESY CHILDREN’S FRIEND

Road races help keep nonprofits running

For cash-strapped nonprofits, there are lots of ways it can pay to hold local races. They are an opportunity to combine something serious with something...
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