‘Nature trails’ promote state’s most pristine assets
Are you a bird watcher? Or do you love to walk along the water’s edge – on the rocky cliffs, or perhaps near the...
Recreational fishing regs put squeeze on charters
Much of the tourism in Rhode Island revolves around the water – from “WaterFire Providence,” to hiking along Newport’s Cliff Walk, to kayaking on...
Campaign packages holidays
On Dec. 8, visitors to Providence will be able to get in the holiday spirit with a tour of historic homes on Benefit Street,...
Celebrating a sense of this place
It was First Lady Suzanne Carcieri’s idea. Proud of the Ocean State’s natural beauty and cultural heritage, and aware that many Rhode Islanders don’t...
Foliage brings tourists for all R.I. attractions
Rhode Island’s fall foliage creates a great backdrop for locals who want to experience nature’s colorful palette through various activities, but it also attracts...
Food Bank seeks to make offerings more nutritious
Lisa Roth Blackman has been named senior director of development and communications at the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. She is returning to the...
Want the best? Give your best
A cover story in Fortune Magazine way back in 1990 said that customers really only want three things: service, service, service.
I don’t think things...
Making primary care nexus of the new community
Dr. Michael Fine is an old-fashioned primary care physician. As physician operating officer of Hillside Avenue Family and Community Medicine in Pawtucket, he has...
Creating ‘places,’ not tourist traps
As a tourism industry leader, Robert Billington should be concerned about attracting visitors and their dollars to his region in northern Rhode Island. But...
Slade’s, Independent call deal a ‘perfect marriage’
CEOs Mary Lynn Lenz and Chris Oddleifson became friendly when both were appointed to head their respective Massachusetts banks about five years ago.
Lenz, the...