Sarah Francis
Manni not daunted by changes, challenges of commercial construction
Lori Manni knows her way around a sewer system. She’s spent the better part of two decades building miles of them. It’s not a...
People and plastics are the core of Lepovsky’s strategy at Teknor...
PBN 2025 Manufacturing Awards
STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP: Tom Lepovsky, vice president of manufacturing, Teknor Apex Co.
McDonald’s has been dubbed America’s best first job; Tom Lepovsky would...
Thayer’s drive, work ethic added up to success
Marsha Thayer didn’t seem like a typical math nerd in high school. Far from it.
“I aced pre-algebra and then started failing,” she said, “which...
‘The impacts are everywhere.’ Federal cuts devastate nonprofits
Rhode Island’s nonprofits are in turmoil. This important segment of the economy – 16% of the workforce – has an uncertain future and the...
Designer travels ‘Amazing’ journey to build her career
Olivia Beauregard has always been fascinated by how things work. While some kids spend their free time playing video games, Beauregard would lie in...
Yes, working in hotels ‘can be a fun career’
Hotel Maria General Manager Patrick Bowe took a Rhode Island Hospitality Association class for front-of-the-house staff on dealing with guests’ issues. Bowe started as...
SecurityRI.com provides a protective shield
PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES
$2.5 MILLION TO $15 MILLION 5. SecurityRI.com
CEO (or equivalent): Gian Gentile
2024 Revenue: $4.7 million
2022 Revenue: $4.3 million
Revenue growth: 8.4%
WHEN BAD...
Steere Engineering is building up prosperity
PBN 2025 FASTEST GROWING COMPANIES
$2.5 MILLION TO $15 MILLION 6. Steere Engineering Inc.
CEO (or equivalent): Alison Steere, owner and CEO; Martin Pierce, owner and...
Fabric of her company crafted from a hobby
Katy Westcott is a designing woman. She knits socks and crochets sweaters. She spins yarn and even sews her own clothes. So her life...
Caroline Dillon
PBN Leaders & Achievers Awards 2025
CAROLINE DILLON
The Village Common of Rhode Island Executive director
FROM THE TIME she was a child, Caroline Dillon remembers accompanying...
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