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DEVIN FERBERG (left) and Jason Rider (right) are computer store technicians at The Right Click, an IT service company now offering pay-what-you-can services to clients. / COURTESY THE RIGHT CLICK

Stepping Up: The Right Click shifts to pay-what-you-can IT services for...

PROVIDENCE – As an IT service and computer repair company, The Right Click had an easier time than some transitioning to virtual work. The problem...

Stepping Up: Steer PVD helps community groups put out PSAs free...

PROVIDENCE – “Community-driven” is how Carlos Toro describes his video production company, Steer PVD. Whether it’s a collaboration with Mystic Aquarium on a digital exhibit...
INCREASED DEMAND: Tony Folco is a sales manager at information-technology service company IT Support RI, which is now handling increased demand from clients who are taking their businesses remote. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

IT companies scramble to get virtual workplaces installed for clients

As companies across the state transition to remote work, information-technology service firms have been getting slammed with requests to set up the software, security...

Supermarkets: the one industry booming this week

PROVIDENCE – The crush of supermarket shoppers started last week, and really hasn’t let up. If one business is thriving in the new economy,...
Elizabeth Catucci last September was named CEO and president of the Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce. She succeeded longtime Chamber leader John C. Gregory. The former director of marketing and business development for PKF O’Connor Davies LLP, Catucci also served on the Chamber’s board of directors for four years. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Know your ‘why’

Elizabeth Catucci | Northern Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce CEO and president I have had the opportunity to work with many different types of leaders...
CAPTAIN OF THE SHIP: Bob Romano, president of Coutu Bros. Movers, purchased the business in 2000 and recently expanded with the acquisition of MGM Express Movers. / PBN PHOTO / RUPERT WHITELEY

Buying competitor a bold move for Coutu Bros.

The beginnings of Bob Romano’s ownership of a moving and storage company weren’t auspicious. His only truck broke down on its first delivery. “Very first...
After co-owning her medical billing and practice management consulting firm Comprehensive Practice Management Services Inc. for over 15 years, Sylvestre assumed sole ownership in 2018. Under her leadership, the company rebranded as Grey Ledge Medical Management and is now positioned for regional growth.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Find the time to learn

Julie Sylvestre | Grey Ledge Medical Management owner and president Time— no one has enough of it. In business, available time decreases each day. As...

Metal Supermarkets opens first R.I. franchise location in Warwick

WARWICK – Metal Supermarkets has expanded to Rhode Island, opening its latest franchise store at 177 Chestnut St. in Warwick, WJAR-TV NBC 10 reported...
THE FORMER Park View apartments, located at 31 Parade St., Providence, will be renovated into 12 apartments. The project was approved for $1 million in Rebuild Rhode Island tax credits. / COURTESY ARMORY REVIVAL COMPANY.

R.I. Commerce Corp. authorizes credits, incentives for 6 projects

PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. has authorized incentives to encourage several employers to expand operations in the state, as well as tax credits...
R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL Peter F. Neronha announced Tuesday that 19 contractors are facing charges for not complying with a final order from the R.I. Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board involving poor construction work. / COURTESY OFFICE OF THE R.I. ATTORNEY GENERAL

19 contractors charged for failing to comply with CRLB order involving...

PROVIDENCE – Nineteen total contractors are facing charges for failing to comply with a final order from the R.I. Contractors’ Registration and Licensing Board...
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