Commentary

Conflicts are a constant worry for investors

Advice 02/07/2009

In my line of work, I fund and help grow companies working with and for many stakeholders – investors (which could be private companies...

Better think before you sink

Advice 02/07/2009

Four centuries ago, when French philosopher and mathematician Rene Descartes made his famous statement, “I think, therefore I am,” he probably wasn’t thinking about...

CONGRESSMAN Patrick J. Kennedy, center, with part of the NorthMain Radiation Oncology team, from left, Frank Ascoli, Mary Ellen Thibodeau, Dr. Gabriela Masko, Dr. Scott A. Triedman, Theresa Strittmatter and Holly Haczynski. /

Five Questions With: Dr. Scott A. Triedman

Health Services 02/05/2009

Cancer care has advanced dramatically in recent years, with new diagnostic and therapeutic tools and treatments that are saving lives like never before. Yet...

"UPON DISPLACEMENT, many of these individuals and families encounter a complex and confusing dilemma: no immediate shelter and limited financial resources, a discouraging credit history and few prior references," said Sean T. O'Leary, Ferland Corp. vice president of development. /

Five Questions With: Sean T. O’Leary

Economic Activity 02/05/2009

Ferland Corporation, a northern Rhode Island housing development and management company, has since December been making an effort to bring Rhode Islanders displaced by...

Honoring those who’ve impacted your life

Advice 02/02/2009

I’m going to visit my friend and mentor. For the last time. For the past 35 years I have had the pleasure, honor and good...

Keep the numbers under control for success

Advice 02/01/2009

If you are like most businesspeople, you don’t run your business. It runs you. That’s what I have witnessed during more than 30 years...

Five Questions With: William J. Delaney

Business Services 01/30/2009

Attorney William J. Delaney has spent 20 years in business and commercial law with a focus on insolvency and creditors’ rights matter. He regularly...

"WE BELIEVE that many exacerbations of chronic conditions can be avoided by focusing more resources on patient education and monitoring," said Dr. Harold A. Picken, vice president of health operations at Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island. /

Five Questions With: Dr. Harold A. Picken

Financial Services 01/29/2009

It’s easy to think of health insurers as just the folks who collect premiums and pay bills. But a good health plan can do...

"THE STRATEGIC LOCATION of the site at the gateway to the bay, the city, the interstates and the bike path and walkways make it imperative that planning and vision be brought to bear on disposition of it," said Head of the Bay Co-chair Arria Bilodeau. /

Five Questions With: Arria Bilodeau

Economic Activity 01/29/2009

The R.I. Department of Transportation earlier this month gained approval from the R.I. State Properties Committee to start the bidding process to sell the...