Make ‘yes’ a core value
David Spencer | Atlantic Paper & Supply Co. co-owner
According to the Institute for Family Owned Business, family-owned businesses constitute approximately 90% of all businesses...
Keep, grow top talent
Erin Donovan Boyle
Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce CEO and president
In a tight labor market, small businesses face increasing pressure to attract and retain skilled...
Develop brand ambassadors
Michelle Murphy | Roots Hair Salon owner
Owning a hair salon is both a creative pursuit and a significant leadership responsibility. Beyond offering excellent...
Feed lifelines for change
Lauren Pimpare | Tomorrow’s Women TODAY founder and president
A strong belief in the power of mentorship has guided my journey and fuels my commitment to...
The power of listening
Gaetan L. Kashala | The Pawtucket Foundation executive director
As I approach my one-year anniversary as executive director of The Pawtucket Foundation, one lesson stands...
Go for the triple win
Wendy Mackie | Two Bridges LLC principal
in my experience, the most effective efforts create a ripple effect of positive outcomes. To build a truly...
Define your brand
Sasha Gorski | Talaria LLC co-owner
Who are you, and why should people buy your product? In any competitive industry, especially one as fast growing...
Phase in changes
Marisa Angell Brown | Providence Preservation Society executive director
No matter what your organization or business does, 2025 is shaping up to be a year...
Engage with government
Ted Carr | Providence economic development director
As a former business owner now serving as director of economic development for Providence, I know firsthand how...
Profit from being inclusive
Tina Guenette | Real Access Motivates Progress CEO, president and founder
Making your business inclusive is not only the right thing to do for your...