A testament to craftsmanship
Chaffee Industrial Roofing
(Published Nov. 22, 2008)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1908, as T.K. Chaffee Co.
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Commercial roofer
THEN:
OWNER: Steven H. Chaffee, president
LOCATION: 193 Amaral St., East...
Challenges strengthen resolve to endure
AS PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS celebrates its 40th anniversary, we reflect on what this milestone means, not only for our organization, but for the Rhode...
Resilient Rhody needs a strong workforce
For 40 years, Providence Business News has been reporting on the economic and workforce changes, challenges and milestones that have helped shape the Rhode...
No one should be ‘without a place to call home’
FOR MANY RHODE ISLANDERS, economic stability relies substantially on the cost and location of their housing.
A healthy, well-functioning housing market balances the needs for...
Blueprint for prosperity: Aligning capital, talent and innovation
RHODE ISLAND finds itself at a unique crossroads. The Ocean State has weathered headwinds, maintained relatively low unemployment rates, increased housing development and refocused...
Choose purposeful growth in uncertain times
For 40 years, Providence Business News has chronicled the moments when organizations across our region chose to grow with intention. That perspective matters now...
Sewing success with new owners
Blaine’s Sewing Machine Center
(Published Oct. 23, 2020)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1950
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Retail sales and service of sewing machines, fabric
THEN:
NAME: Blaine Enterprises Inc. (dba Blaine...
Still profiting from hands-on printmaking
DWRI Letterpress LLC
(Published June 8, 2018)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 2003
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Letterpress printing company
THEN:
NAME: Dan Wood Rhode Island Letterpress
OWNER: Dan Wood
LOCATION: 40 Rice St., Providence
EMPLOYEES:...
Savon continues Jamiels legacy
Savon Shoes
(Published April 24, 1995)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1982
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Shoe sales
THEN:
NAME: Jamiels Shoe World
OWNER/PRESIDENT: Lily Jamiel
LOCATION: Warren and West Warwick
EMPLOYEES: 70
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1983
ANNUAL REVENUE:...
Melgar adding to winning hand
Tito’s Cantina
(Published July 10, 1995)
YEAR ESTABLISHED: 1989
TYPE OF BUSINESS: Restaurant
THEN:
OWNERS: Rich Reavis, president, and Vice Arcello, vice president
LOCATION: 651 West Main Rd., Middletown
EMPLOYEES: 15
ANNUAL...
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