In Their Own Words

Kelleher lauded for volunteer work

In Their Own Words 10/28/2016

DAVID J. KELLEHER, of East Providence, was recently awarded the Antoinette F. Downing Volunteer Service Award during the Preserve Rhode Island and Rhode Island...

5Q: Raymond J. Marshall

In Their Own Words 10/28/2016

1 What does being elected National Association of Clean Water Agencies president mean to you and the commission? For me … it is a great...

BY ACQUIRING CROWN WEB/EMBOLDEN, Envision Technology Advisors is looking to expand and improve its offerings, says Meghan Knobbe, who worked for Embolden but now leads Envision's new Digital Innovation & Design division. / COURTESY ENVISION TECHNOLOGY ADVISORS

Five Questions With: Megan Knobbe

In Their Own Words 10/26/2016

Megan Knobbe is leading the new Digital Innovation & Design division for Envision Technology Advisors in Pawtucket. The technology consulting firm recently acquired Crown...

DOWN ECONOMY? "Some of the challenges have to do with this idea that Rhode Islanders tend to be a little more pessimistic about our local economy, and I think that makes them feel as though the whole country and the whole world is not growing, or is not as good as it really is." / COURTESY EDWARD JONES

Five Questions With: Ronda L. Warrener

In Their Own Words 10/25/2016

Ronda L. Warrener is a Wakefield-based financial adviser with Edward Jones. She talks with Providence Business News about her career, trends in the Rhode...

Five Questions With: Susan Orban

In Their Own Words 10/24/2016

The Rhode Island Foundation awarded South County Health an $87,000 grant in mid-August so that South County Health can begin collaborations with the Washington...

BEING AWARE: "Breast cancer survival is improving because of earlier detection and better treatments, the advances of which can be traced back to awareness and fundraising." / COURTESY LIFESPAN

Five Questions With: Dr. Christine Emmick

In Their Own Words 10/21/2016

Dr. Christine Emmick is a breast surgeon with the Center for Breast Care at University Surgical Associates and spearheads the Breast Oncology Multidisciplinary Clinic...

Thomas honored for social research

In Their Own Words 10/21/2016

DR. KALI ST. MARIE THOMAS was recently chosen as the 2016 recipient of the Carroll L. Estes Rising Star Award, given annually by the...

SMOOTH TALK: "People are choosing practical solutions that offer everything they need and nothing they don’t. They wanted flexibility, transparency and control – and Cricket is leading the way by offering value without sacrifice." / COURTESY CRICKET

Five Questions With: John Dwyer

In Their Own Words 10/19/2016

John Dwyer, president of Cricket Wireless, talks with Providence Business News about the company’s growth as a prepaid wireless service provider and how it...

"We are a generation of savers because we actually saw some pretty scary things during the recession." / COURTESY FIDELITY INVESTMENTS

Five Questions With: Kelly Lannan

In Their Own Words 10/18/2016

Kelly Lannan is the director of women and young investors at Fidelity Investments. The financial services company recently concluded its second biennial Millennial Money...